Western Australia's Tall Forwards Lead Rout of South Australia in Marsh Under-18 Championships
Key Forwards Dominate
Max Rohr and Kayle Gerreyn combined for a formidable seven goals as Western Australia (WA) secured their first win in the Marsh Under-18 Championships, crushing South Australia (SA) 18.7 (115) to 6.12 (48). Rohr showcased his offensive prowess with four goals, while Gerreyn contributed three, demonstrating their draft potential.
WA's Midfield Dominance
Luke Urquhart orchestrated WA's victory with 19 disposals, seven clearances, and 11 inside 50s. Bo Allan's return from injury boosted the team's cohesion, collecting 19 disposals and six tackles. Fred Rodriguez topped WA's disposal count with 22, while Charlie Burke and Hamish Davis chipped in with two goals each.
WA's Impressive Start and Finish
WA established their dominance early with a six-goal first quarter and maintained their momentum with an additional six goals in the final term. This decisive victory follows their unfortunate loss to the Allies earlier in the carnival.
SA's Disappointing Display
Despite registering more inside-50 entries than WA (44 to 43), SA struggled to find the scoreboard, marking their second consecutive defeat. Lucas Camporeale, a father-son selection for Carlton, led SA with 29 disposals, showcasing his impressive run and carry.
Father-Son Prospects Shine
Lucas Camporeale and his twin brother Ben, also tied to Carlton, displayed tireless work ethic. Exciting ruck prospect Alex Dodson showcased his versatility, notching 20 disposals, five clearances, and 22 hitouts. Top-10 pick Sid Draper contributed 19 touches, while Ned Bowman sparked SA's offense with three goals.