July 2, 2015
The South Burnett Saints are still leading the AFL Darling Downs 2nd Division ladder after a thumping win over Highfields on Sunday in Kingaroy.
But although they are ahead on for / against, they can’t seem to shake off Dalby – also unbeaten on 40 points – who demolished Coolaroo on Saturday at home.
The nexus will be broken in the Saints’ next game when the two sides come up against each other on Saturday, July 11, at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy – a game that shouldn’t be missed!
In the meantime, Saints continued on their winning way by downing Highfields by almost a century, largely due to Ty Snow who landed an impressive seven goals.
At the end of the first quarter, the local team led 40-7; by half-time this had blown out to 64-12, much to the joy of the large crowd watching the game.
The final score was South Burnett 19.14 (128), Highfields 3.13 (31).
South Burnett goals came via Ty Snow (7), Brad Edwards (3), Braeden Snow (2), Jack Day (2), Adam Branch, Daniel Rogers, Brad Pressnell, Keiran Snow and Carl Stevenson.
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It was a different story in the U16s, where the Lions mauled the junior Saints in their match-up.
Highfields started very strongly, scoring eight goals in the first quarter, leading 51-1 at the first change.
South Burnett improved as the game progressed, with Keegan Wright kicking a hat-trick for the local side.
The final score was South Burnett 4.6 (30), Highfields 22.15 (147).
South Burnett goals were kicked by Keegan Wright (3) and Marcus Riddell.
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Recent recruit Renee Irvine again starred for the Saints’ Women in their game against Goondiwindi, kicking the South Burnett’s three goals.
The Saints got off to a great start, kicking two goals in the first quarter and holding the Hawks to the same. At the first break, they were just four points in arrears.
The Saints also had a great last quarter, kicking their third goal and keeping Goondiwindi scoreless.
Unfortunately by this time the game had already run away from them.
Goondiwindi enjoyed a very strong third quarter, scoring six goals and three behinds.
The final score was South Burnett 3.3 (21) , Goondiwindi 11.11 (77).
