Sturt’s top-three status was enhanced by a sensational fourth-quarter blitz as it ran over the top of Central District by 32 points in the Hostplus SANFL League First Semi-Final at Adelaide Oval.
Leading by just four points at three quarter-time, the Double Blues out their foot on the accelerator when it mattered most by slamming on the opening five goals of the last stanza.
Making a major statement in the absence of suspended defender Will Coomblas and injured trio Pat Wilson (knee), Amos Doyle (knee) and Guy Page (hamstring), Marty Mattner’s men charged into the Preliminary Final with significant momentum.
In contrast to their lacklustre finish in the Qualifying Final, the Blues’ weight of strong contributors proved too much for the Dogs as they were unable to prevent the dam wall from bursting in the 200th League match of club great Justin Hoskin.
Sturt’s midfield depth was a factor as it won the clearance battle 43 to 33 as prolific trio Tom…
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