GSFL 2025: Young Royals side outmuscled by rivals Railways as boom recruit Hayden Parker boots seven goals
GSFL 2025: Young Royals side outmuscled by rivals Railways as boom recruit Hayden Parker boots seven goals
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West Australian
a day ago
- West Australian
GSFL 2025: Clinical Railways wallop Royals as seven-goal Parker tries to steal the show on Stubber's big day
It was clearly Bodhi Stubber's day, but Hayden Parker did his best to steal the show with a seven-goal haul as Railways thumped Royals in the Great Southern Football League on Saturday. The Keep the Sheep Stadium was bathed in sunshine for Stubber's 200th league appearance as the Tigers maintained their unbeaten run, registering their seventh win on the trot 25.9 (159) to 6.4 (40). There was a brief spell at the end of the first quarter where the Lions pressed and should have scored more than the single behind they registered. And for three quarters they hassled and harried as best they could, but were no match for the Tigers as Parker ran riot and player-coach Stubber, who booted six, was a giant among men. The double act wearing the scoring boots were ably supported by Lachie Cale, Ryley Valli and Jayden Scott as the Tigers rampaged through the middle and up the wings, kicking goals at will. Jayson Ford kicked four for Royals, and celebrated each one magnificently, but elsewhere the cupboard was pretty bare and in the final stanza they were completely overrun. While Stubber enjoyed the victory, he suggested his side had not been at their best throughout. 'It was really good to get the win, but we didn't play our game style in the first half,' he said. 'We train really hard, we have a game plan and putting it in place is the aim. 'It came together more in the third quarter and it's really important that we can maintain that level.' Lions coach Darrell Panizza knew his side had come up against the best. 'They are the best team in the league and are favourites for the flag,' he said. 'We had a lot of players out, but we have a lot of work to do. 'We are still in the top four and we have to make sure it stays that way.' While the prolific Parker was a thorn in the Lions' side, Panizza felt Mitch Lenegan had done a decent job, shutting him down for long periods. 'He had moments where he scored three and then didn't do much, then scored three and was quiet again,' Panizza said. Parker nabbed the Tigers' first before Cleve Humphries replied from a set shot. However, that was as close as it got as Parker converted again and Stubber booted his first, finishing off a Tigers move which sliced the Lions right through the middle. Ford's first goal brought the Lions within eight points but by quarter time Scott's first had put the home side 13 points ahead. Parker struck again 33 seconds after the centre bounce at the start of the second quarter, Mohit Jaggi got on the scoresheet soon after and then Beau Ewen busted his way through two pairs of flailing Lions arms and slotted the Tigers' seventh major. Further goals from Parker, Valli and Bailin Curtis were interrupted by Ford's third but as the half-time hooter sounded the rampaging Tigers were 50 points ahead and looking unbeatable. The third quarter really hurt the Lions who were outscored by eight majors to two. Ford's fourth might have been the pick coming after he broke free, bounced three times and finished with a flourish but Parker's three goals extended the Tigers buffer to 87 points. The final stanza was all about Stubber whose four majors were a lesson in accurate goal-kicking in front of a big home crowd. Humphries may have had the final word with his major from the right pocket, but it was the Tigers who stayed on track for the flag and gave Stubber an afternoon to remember. Midfield trio Scott, Valli and Cale were all driving factors in the result while Stubber and Lorcan McNamara were also influential. The Lions were best served by Ford, Declan McNamara, Nathan Powell and Cameron Lazar.
West Australian
5 days ago
- West Australian
GNFL and GNWFL round seven preview: Brigades and Northampton to battle it out in game of the round
Northampton will host Brigades in round seven of the GNFL on Saturday as the Rams aim to build on their impressive performance last weekend against Railways when they fell just short in a four-point thriller. Despite only winning one game so far this season, the Rams managed to get extremely close to causing a big upset against the league leaders Railways in Kalbarri. Northampton showed character in the contest, with coach Jeremy Heberle crediting his side for their resilience and determination. 'Certainly proud of the efforts the boys are showing, we are heading in the right direction,' he said. 'I was really happy with our match-ups and our decision-making in key moments throughout that game. 'We bounced back and tested one of the best teams this year, but we are always looking to improve.' Heberle said his side's work rate off the ball and pressure in defence led to the impressive outing against the undefeated Blues. 'We put a focus on our work rate off the ball and it showed,' Heberle said. 'We worked harder when we didn't have the footy and pressure was high. 'I was really happy with how our players handled the situation and their match-ups.' Now turning their attention to hosting Brigades this weekend, Heberle said the confidence within the playing group was high. 'Confidence is up given that we really took it to Railways in the way that we did last week,' he said. 'We are just looking to focus on ourselves and continue to improve. 'Of course we would like to win every game in the season but as long as we are improving, then we are happy. 'Brigades pose a threat but we are more than capable of matching them. 'Shutting down someone like Dylan Ralph will be key as well as giving some attention to Hayden Johnson.' Currently rounding out the top four, Brigades have two wins to their name against Rovers and Mullewa. Regardless of their win-loss ratio, Brigades showed their potential danger to the top teams with a strong performance against reigning premiers Chapman Valley last weekend. The Hawks put on a show in the third quarter, clawing their way back into the contest as the Royals were caught out briefly with Brigades making the most of the momentum swing. While Chapman Valley proved why they are one of the flag favourites for 2025, running away to win by 18 points, the Royals hadn't been tested like that at home in a quarter since their loss against Railways in round three. Brigades will take their best 22 to Northampton with the hopes of picking up their third win of the year as they look to stay in the top four. The GNWFL game of the round will be played at Greenough Oval on Saturday when Rovers host Railways, with both teams looking to clinch their second win of the season. Railways are coming off their first win in 665 days when they beat Northampton in Kalbarri as the team got their season rolling in 2025. After not fielding a team last year, the Blues are back on the winners' list this season and will be looking to go two in a row when they face the Demons. Rovers, however, are coming off a big loss to flag favourites Towns in what was a tough day at Greenough. This week provides a better match-up for the Demons as they look to pick themselves back up against the Blues at home. Rovers' last win came in round three against Northampton when the Dees rolled over the top of the Rams in stunning fashion, winning by 65 points in what was their first win in over two seasons. AROUND THE GROUNDS Saturday, June 7 LEAGUE (2.30pm) Northampton v Brigades: Purcher International Oval Chapman Valley v Mullewa: Mazzuchelli Oval Rovers v Railways: Greenough Oval Bye: Towns WOMEN (1pm) Northampton v Brigades: Purcher International Oval Rovers v Railways: Greenough Oval Bye: Chapman Valley and Towns RESERVES Northampton v Brigades: Purcher International Oval (11.30am) Rovers v Railways: Greenough Oval (11.30am) Chapman Valley v Mullewa: Mazzuchelli Oval (1pm) Bye: Towns COLTS Northampton v Brigades: Purcher International Oval (9.30am) Rovers v Railways: Greenough Oval (9.30am) Chapman Valley v Mullewa: Mazzuchelli Oval (11am) Bye: Towns
West Australian
7 days ago
- West Australian
GSFL 2025: Mt Barker coast to 45-point victory over Royals after powerful in third term at Retravision Stadium
GSFL 2025: Mt Barker coast to 45-point victory over Royals after powerful in third term at Retravision Stadium
