Game 1
Nightcliff 2.2 6.5 8.5 11.8 (74)
Wanderers 0.2 1.3 2.8 5.10 (40)
GOALS
Nightcliff: Patrick White 3, Cameron Ilett 2, Ryan Mu, Ryan Althouse-Cooper, Julian Lockwood, John Farrar, Koko Niki, Matthew Bicknell
Wanderers: Davin Ferreira 3, Marcus Thotham , Thomas Motlop
GAME ANALYSIS
Nightcliff had a terrific win over the Wanderers at TIO Stadium on still and humid Friday night. From the bounce Tigers had control of the entire game with star midfielder Cameron Ilett dominating the center clearances. Nightcliff have made an extraordinary start to their season, winning all three games played so far.
Game 2
Buffaloes 7.1 8.7 13.10 15.17 (107)
Tiwi Bombers 3.2 11.6 15.8 18.10 (118)
GOALS
Buffaloes: Hassan Ahmat Watkins 4, Jarrod Stokes 4, Shaun Ahmat 2, Aidan McAdam 2, Johnny Anderson, Joseph Collinson, Lee Mununggurr
Tiwi Bombers: Austin Wonaeamirri 5, Gary Puruntatameri 4, Ross Tungatalum 4, Cyril Kerianiua 2, Patrick Heenan, Edward Darcy, Adam tipungwuti
GAME ANALYSIS
Buffaloes started the game strong kicking seven goals in the opening quarter. Tiwi Bombers were on fire during the second quarter, booting eight goals to put them in front by 17 points at halftime. The game was close but a few costly opportunities from Buffs let the Bombers keep control of the game. Tiwi got their first win of the season.
Game 3
Palmerston 0.3 1.7 3.11 6.12 (48)
Warathas 2.2 5.3 9.5 11.9 (75)
GOALS
Palmerston: Delph Garrawurra, Aaron Lonergan, Trent Donnan, Justin Cooper, Tom Davis, Mish Perry
Waratah: Kim Kantilla 3, Steven Stoobanks 3, Adam Lynos 2, Brock Orval, James Allan, Lachlan Collihole
GAME ANALYSIS
Waratah and Palmerston came into Round 3 looking for their first win of the season. Palmerston had a few new names to add to theteam line up with, Courtney Dempsey, Justin Cooper and the boys from Elcho Island. However Waratah proved too strong making Waratah Head Coach, Michael Mclean, a relieved man when they secured their first win of the season. Magic man, Kim Kantilla, and Steven Stoobanks assisted the Tahs in getting over the line, both booting three goals.
Game 4
Southern Districts 2.1 6.4 10.4 14.12 (96)
St Mary’s 2.2 3.3 6.5 8.5 (53)
GOALS
Southern Districts : William Farrer 4, Beau Schwarze 2, Bradley Vallance 2, Jake Roe-Duggan 2, Fred Sleeth, Timothy Brook, Matthew Rosier, Dylan Barry
St Mary’s: Mathias Liddy 5, Keenan Smith-Thompson 2, Ryan Mcmurray
GAME ANALYSIS
It was a close first quarter between St Mary’s and Southern Districts. Crocs came out hard in the second quarter and were able to continue their dominance for the remainder of the game, winning by 43 points. Crocs classy players Charlie McAdam and Will Farrer were on show throughout the game. Farrer slotted 4 goals in the second half alone. St Mary’s never gave up though, playing the all quarters out with all they had trying to comeback after halftime however Crocs proved the better team in the end.
