By ZAC MILBANK
The Torrens University SA U18 team has had its colours lowered by Western Australia in Game 4 of the AFL National Championships in Perth.
Seeking to build on the momentum gained with a spirited win against Victoria Country in Game 3 last Sunday, the Croweaters battled hard to trim their deficit to just three points at half-time at Optus Stadium.
But a damaging third quarter from the Sandgropers, in which they kicked 3.2 to SA’s two behinds, proved pivotal as they extended their advantage in the fourth quarter.
SA’s Bodie Ryan was adjudged as the Croweaters’ best player for the second match in succession, collecting 13 disposals and four tackles while fellow defender Will Patton was another strong contributor.
The Croweaters’ captain tallied 19 disposals and a significant 11 rebound 50s as he battled hard against the tide in the…