Redlegs Dev League season off to the perfect start

Norwood chalked up a second consecutive win to start the SANFLW Development League season with a 32-point victory over Glenelg at Richmond Oval on Saturday.

The Redlegs held the ascendancy for most of the game, with a superb defensive display paving the way for the 6.4-40 to 1.2-8 win.

The ball lived almost exclusively in Norwood’s half in the first term on the back of some outstanding tackling pressure that resulted in several holding-the-ball free kicks.

A terrific smother and follow-up tackle from Alice Winter led to Norwood’s first goal from Jiarna Zerella just before quarter time.

After withstanding a series of Glenelg attacks to start the second term, Norwood had its second major when Winter kicked a classy goal following a surging run from Sharmaine Crosby.

Winter soon added another after earning a holding-the-ball free kick in the forward pocket, finishing off a slick transition play from the Redlegs.

Norwood goaled immediately upon the resumption of play in the third quarter, with Hannah Bentley following up her own ruck work to send a long ball inside 50 where Isabella Calvanese applied a strong tackle and kicked truly.

Elke Cameron put the result beyond all doubt midway through the last quarter with a clean pick-up and goal from close range, before Lottie Almond capped off a wonderful piece of team football with a running shot from 30m.

Norwood next face South Adelaide at Noarlunga on Saturday, 15 March from 4:00pm in Round 3 of the SANFLW Development League. The Panthers are also undefeated to start the Development League season.

Norwood  1.2, 3.2, 4.3, 6.4 – 40

Glenelg   0.0, 0.2, 1.2, 1.2 – 8

Goals: Winter 2, Zerella, Calvanese, Cameron, Almond

Best: Zerella, Jaques, Bentley, Crosby, Winter