Six goals to Scott Welsh and a successful return by ruckman Ben Hudson highlighted the efforts of Crows in the SANFL on the weekend.

Welsh, who also showed some good signs the previous week, kicked his six goals from full forward against ladder leader Woodville-West Torrens, despite West losing 40 points. He had 16 possessions and took nine marks.

Hudson’s return from a knee injury led to the rare sight of television news cameras appearing during an SANFL reserves game.

In his first game for nearly 12 months, Hudson had 27 taps and about 15 possessions in a half of footy for North Adelaide and has now been cleared to play a full game this weekend.

A number of other Crows had good games for their SANFL clubs.

Ruckman John Meesen was very competitive for Norwood, which upset North. He had 13 possessions and 17 hit outs. Darren Pfeiffer made the most of his chance at league level with the Redlegs, performing strongly on a wing and collecting 25 possessions.

John Hinge and Richard Douglas both played well for Glenelg in its big win over Port on Sunday. The club’s report of Hinge highlighted his “one percenters” and run from defence.

Ivan Maric led the ruck for Port and was rated as solid. He had 19 hit-outs and 14 possessions.

Luke Jericho started in attack for West but then was good after half-time when shifted into defence.

Jonathon Griffin rucked off the bench for Central District and was solid while Ian Perrie lacked some touch but battled hard for North and kicked two goals.


Ian Perrie (North)
  • Kicks – 3
  • Marks – 3
  • Handballs – 5
  • Score – 2.0

    Ivan Maric (Port)
  • Kicks – 11
  • Marks – 4
  • Handballs – 3
  • Hit-outs - 19

    John Meesen (Norwood)
  • Kicks – 9
  • Marks – 4
  • Handballs – 9
  • Hit-outs – 17

    Luke Jericho (West)
  • Kicks – 15
  • Marks – 11
  • Handballs – 4

    Scott Welsh (West)
  • Kicks – 14
  • Marks – 9
  • Handballs – 2
  • Score – 6.0

    Richard Douglas (Glenelg)
  • Kicks – 14
  • Marks – 5
  • Handballs – 8
  • Scores – 1.0

    John Hinge (Glenelg)
  • Kicks – 11
  • Marks – 4
  • Handballs – 4

    Jonathon Griffin (Central)
  • Kicks – 5
  • Marks – 3
  • Handballs – 5
  • Hit outs – 0
  • Score – 1.0

    Chad Gibson (Norwood)
  • Kicks – 3
  • Marks – 4
  • Handballs – 4

    Darren Pfeiffer (Norwood)
  • Kicks – 16
  • Marks – 11
  • Handballs – 9
  • Score – 2.1

    SANFL results

    Central 19.9 (123) d South 12.8 (80) at Elizabeth
    Norwood 10.13 (73) d North 10.7 (67) at Prospect
    Eagles 17.14 (116) d West 12.4 (76) at Woodville
    Glenelg 27.14 (176) d Port 14.11 (95) at Glenelg

    (Sturt had the bye)

    SANFL Ladder
    Eagles 24
    North 22
    Central 18
    Glenelg 16
    Port 16
    Norwood 16
    South 12
    Sturt 6
    West 2

    This week
    Saturday
    West v North (Broadspectrum, Richmond)
    Norwood v Glenelg (The Parade)
    Sturt v Central (Adelaide Oval)
    Sunday
    South v Eagles (Noarlunga)
    Bye: Port