The AFL Goldfields Under 17 team were successful in the opening game of their Far North Queensland trip this afternoon, defeating AFL Cairns at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns by 69 points.
After a fast start, with a six-goal to two opening quarter, AFL Goldfields was pegged back a bit by the locals, with their lead trimmed to 18 points at half time. AFL Goldfields ran on with the game well after the main break though, booting eleven goals to two after half time to record a handsome victory.
The team will visit Port Douglas and Mosman Gorge on Monday, before travelling to Townsville on Tuesday ahead of their second match, against AFL Townsville/Mackay at Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville, on Wednesday.
Full scores, best players and goalkickers are listed below.
AFL Goldfields 6.5 8.9 13.11 19.12.126
AFL Cairns 2.2 5.9 5.11 7.15.57
Goals: Lakota Stranks (Redan), Jack Reaper (Gisborne Rookies), Tom Alkemade (Riddell’s Creek) 3, Cameron Lovig (Daylesford), Billy Griffiths (Bacchus Marsh) 2, Ryan Baker (Gisborne Rookies), Dylon Bishop (Bacchus Marsh), Jack Buttler (East Ballarat), Hamish Coulton (Bacchus Marsh), Connor Griffiths (Melton), Lachlan Pfiefer (Beaufort)
Best: Lakota Stranks (Redan), Connor Griffiths (Melton), Lachlan Pfeifer (Beaufort), Will Garner (Ballarat), Billy Griffiths (Bacchus Marsh), Jack Reaper (Gisborne Rookies)
Last Modified on 29/06/2014 16:53