North Adelaide dismantle reigning premiers
Posted Aug 13, 2008 - 20:54 PM
A week after hitting their lowest ebb, North Adelaide has stunned Central District by 50 points on Saturday.
The difference of 25 scoring shots to the Roosters compared to Central’s 15 was a blunt reflection on how they went about dismantling the reigning premier in appalling conditions.
The Bulldogs not only failed to score a goal in the second half, they lost horribly in skill and desperation – and threw discipline out the window as well.
Twice the Roosters goaled through unnecessary 25m penalties in the pivotal third quarter,
By half-time, North Adelaide led 9.1 to 6.1 with accuracy defying showers and water on the slippery Prospect Oval, before finishing at 14.11 (95) to Central District 6.9 (45).
Heath Younie – chaired from the ground for his 150th game – kicked three goals and unlikely forward target Ricky Ebert chimed in with two.
The Roosters midfield worked hard to push back and reinforce the defence with James Allen and Rhys Archard proving instrumental.
Sunday Mail
