Norwood secured a comfortable victory over South Adelaide at Magain Stadium on 19 April 2026. The match showcased Norwood's strength and tactical prowess, as they consistently outplayed their opponents, particularly in the second half. South Adelaide struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short by 36 points.
FINAL SCORES
South Adelaide | 2.0 (12) | 6.0 (36) | 7.5 (47) | 8.6 (54)
Norwood | 6.2 (38) | 7.3 (45) | 9.8 (62) | 13.12 (90)
MATCH SUMMARY
The first quarter saw Norwood come out firing, establishing an early lead with a combination of skillful ball movement and accurate kicking. Tom Waugh was particularly impressive, scoring two goals to help his side to a 26-point advantage by the end of the term. South Adelaide struggled to find their rhythm, managing only two behinds in response, leaving them with a mountain to climb.
As the second quarter unfolded, South Adelaide began to show signs of life, with Cooper Knowles finding the goals to bring some hope to the home crowd. However, Norwood maintained their composure, with Eddie Graham and Seb Zealand contributing to the scoreboard. Despite South Adelaide's efforts, they could only narrow the gap slightly, trailing by nine points at half-time, with the score at 36 to 45 in favour of Norwood.
The third quarter saw Norwood assert their dominance once again. With a combination of strong defensive work and relentless attacking, they extended their lead to 15 points. South Adelaide's attempts to rally were thwarted by Norwood's solid defence, and the visitors capitalised on their opportunities, with Waugh adding another goal to his tally. By the end of the quarter, Norwood had pushed their lead to 62 points, leaving South Adelaide with a daunting task ahead.
In the final quarter, Norwood continued to apply pressure, with their forwards finding space and converting their chances. South Adelaide managed to add a few late goals, including a standout performance from Knowles, who finished with four goals. However, it was too little too late, as Norwood sealed the match with a final score of 90 to 54, showcasing their superior skills and teamwork throughout the contest.
FINAL WRAP-UP
Norwood's victory over South Adelaide highlighted their ability to control the game and execute their game plan effectively. With a strong performance from their forwards, particularly Tom Waugh, who finished with four goals, Norwood demonstrated their potential as a formidable side in the SANFL Under 18 competition. South Adelaide will need to regroup and reassess their strategies as they look to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
BEST PLAYERS
South Adelaide: Cooper Knowles, Hudson Boal, Jackson Blacker, Rhett Read, Caleb Hyland
Norwood: Thomas Gribben, Tom Waugh, Sam Bartel, Mason Tambe, Eddie Graham
GOAL SCORERS
South Adelaide: Cooper Knowles (4), Rhett Read (1), Judd Cleggett (1), Mason Kreuger (1), Ethan Sheppard (1)
Norwood: Tom Waugh (4), Eddie Graham (2), Seb Zealand (2), Fergus Myall (1), Harvey Pearce (1), Oliver Easton (1), Eddie Sorensen (1), Joseph Nak (1)
PLAYED AT
Magain Stadium
By SA Footballer