The Under-18s haven’t had a good run the last few weeks, as they were looking to break their losing streak.

Faced against West Adelaide at Hisense Stadium, the side were looking to get back in the winner’s circle.

It was a less than ideal start, as the opposition got to work early making it hard for the Under-18s.

Getting forward was an issue as the defence was strong. The Panther’s backline was under siege for most of the term, trying their best to stop the game from blowing out.

The boys would end the term down by 34-points, giving themselves a tough task.

It was a wakeup call for the team, as they’d finally make a dash at the scoreboard in the second term.

Joseph Petrucci and Jake Agnew would break the drought, securing their first majors of the day.

Despite this, West Adelaide were dominant around the ground and extended the lead further into their favour.

It was tough going. Every possession was a challenge, with some passages being great indicators of this.

The end of the half would see South down by 47-points. Changes were going to be needed to make a comeback.

In the third quarter, there was a shift with the boys as they did well to go on a run.

It was a slow start but during the middle section of the term, Ryan Borlace, Joel Cartwright and Hudson Voigt would kick majors in succession of one another.

The boys did well to lock it down in this term, and it was clear this quarter was owned by the Panthers.

It would end with the opposition up by 37-points, a margin which would prove to be extensive.

Oliver Goss would kick one early but this is where the offence would stop, as West Adelaide got back into the driver’s seat for the remainder of the term.

Nothing could be done to amass a comeback. In the loss, Cohen Shortridge would lead disposal getters with a healthy 24.

The Under-18s next contest is against Norwood on Saturday the 10^th of August at Flinders University stadium in a 1:50pm timeslot.

After a narrow loss to North Adelaide in their last contest, the Under-16s were looking to bounce back against West Adelaide.

It was a strong display in the first quarter at Hisense Stadium, the boys doing well to apply pressure on the scoreboard early.

The pressure was up and it was creating great plays around the ground.

Archie Van Dyk, Callan Hart, Cain Florance and Tyler Lock all kicked a major in the first, as they pushed towards an impressive early lead.

The quarter would end with the boys up by 23-points, as they did well to hold off most passages being made by Westies.

It was a lot of the same in the second quarter, the play out the middle was clean. Up forward, the boys were converting, and the backline were a major disruption.

Zemes Pilot would kick two, while Ethan Sheppard and Kodah Edwards managed to convert on their first. Edwards also ending with a team high 26 disposals.

It was impressive to see the boys playing with such freedom and making every possession impactful.

At half time, South had extended the lead to 44-points. With plenty of time to play, the Under-16s would increase this further.

The momentum rolled through into the third quarter, as the Panthers continued to dominate.

Down back, the transition play was still top tier as they never wavered. Making use of all their opportunities.

The scoreboard pressure continued to tick over, as Pilot would kick his third early in the term. 

Tyson Steinmuller slotted his first, doing well to get in position. Followed by Florance and Edwards getting on the end of their second majors.

With a quarter to play and a 67-point lead, it was clear the boys were going to hold on to this win.

The Under-16s did just that, as West Adelaide looked lost. The Panthers finishing off their display with a few more majors.

Florance and Edwards would secure their third, while Judd Cleggett emerged to kick his first.

It was clear the boys were well prepared and nothing was going to get in their way.

They’d win by 76-points in a dominating victory. Their next game will be against Norwood on Saturday the 10^th of August at Flinders University Stadium in an 11:30am timeslot.