Norwood fall to the Roosters in Round 7

Norwood’s challenging SANFLW season has hit another stumbling block, going down to North Adelaide by 21 points at Prospect Oval on Sunday.

The Redlegs have now fallen to 2-5 and sit two wins outside the top four following the 8.3-51 to 4.6-30 defeat at the hands of the third placed Roosters.

After a tight first half, it was a third quarter blitz from the home side which was the difference in the end, with the Roosters kicking three goals in six minutes which turned a four-point deficit into 22 at three quarter time.

Mykaela Walker got Norwood going in the final term with an early goal, but the Roosters were able to hold the Redlegs at bay with the rest of the game going goal for goal.

Amelia Rusden gave Norwood the slightest chance, goaling at the 16-minute mark to return the 16-point margin, but Aprille Crooks managed the sealer for the Roosters to help the home side to their fourth win of the season.

Jade Halfpenny was Norwood’s best with 20 disposals, six tackles, six clearances and four marks. Emma Clark had 16 disposals, while Lottie Almond and Candice Belbin had 14 apiece.

Kiana Lee booted two goals for the Redlegs from 13 touches and five marks.

Norwood sits seventh after seven rounds, and has a huge challenge ahead in Round 8, hosting the undefeated Woodville-West Torrens at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, May 24.

The Eagles have been comfortably the best scoring team in the competition, averaging 60 points per game (South second at 42 points per game) as well as the best defensive team. They allow 24 points against.

Norwood 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 4.6 – 30

North Adelaide 1.1, 3.1, 6.2, 8.3 – 51

Goals: Lee 2, Rusden, Walker

Best: Halfpenny, Morgan, Belbin, Almond, Gould, Arkun