MEN – Round 5

Forestville Eagles (4-0) v South Adelaide Panthers (2-2)

In the Match of the Round, the Eagles will be trying to continue their sensational early season form, when they host the Panthers at Wayville.

On ANZAC Day, the Eagles walloped Centrals 121-70. Majok Deng (30 points) was given the Spirit Medal.

The Panthers gave Norwood a run for their money, but ended the night with 10 fewer points. Eian Davis had another big night with 37 points.

With the Eagles in blistering touch and Davis highly impressive, this match arguably presents the premiership favourites against the potential MVP.

The Eagles swept the Panthers 3-0 last season.

 

Eastern Mavericks (0-4) v Sturt Sabres (2-2)

The Sabres will once again be seeking their first away win of the season, when they visit the Mavericks at Adelaide Hills.

On ANZAC Day, the Sabres lost a three-point thriller to West, despite 29 points from Isaac White. The Sabres are now 2-0 at home, but 2-2 away.

The Mavericks are coming off another thrashing, this time from North.

The Sabres swept the Mavericks 2-0 last season.

 

Southern Tigers (3-1) v West Adelaide Bearcats (2-2)

The Tigers will be going after a fourth successive victory, when they welcome the Bearcats to Morphett Vale.

On ANZAC Day, the Tigers were too good for Woodville, romping to a 100-81 win. On the back of 25 points, Anthony Drmic was awarded the Spirit Medal.

Despite starting on the bench, Harold Ridgeway (23 points) picked up the Spirit Medal, as the Bearcats nipped Sturt 86-83.

The Tigers swept the Bearcats 2-0 last season.

 

Woodville Warriors (1-3) v Norwood Flames (2-2)

The Flames will be pushing for a third consecutive triumph, when they clash with the Warriors at St Clair.

On ANZAC Day, the Flames overcame South 93-83, with Andrew Webber (15 points) securing the Spirit Medal.

The Warriors are reeling, having dropped two in a row, including a blowout defeat to Southern.

The Flames won last season’s series with the Warriors 2-1.

 

Central District Lions (1-3) v North Adelaide Rockets (3-1)

The Rockets will be hoping to continue their promising start to 2017, when they make the long trip north to Starplex and face the Lions.

On ANZAC Day, the Rockets bounced back from their disappointing defeat to Sturt, shaking off Eastern 80-52. Luke Mapunda provided 16 points, and was presented with the Spirit Medal.

The Lions were horrified by Forestville, losing by 51 points. Monyjath Makoi scored 14 points.

The Rockets swept the Lions 2-0 last season.

 

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Southern Tigers (3-1) v West Adelaide Bearcats (1-3)

In the Match of the Round, the Bearcats will be trying to get their season moving in the right direction, when they visit the Tigers at Morphett Vale.

On ANZAC Day, the Bearcats failed to reach a half century in team points, losing the Sturt by nine. The Bearcats recovered from a poor start to 2016 to reach the Grand Final, so they should have faith that lightning can strike twice.

The Tigers are rolling with three on the bounce, following their 83-67 success against Woodville. Alex Green provided 14 points, and was awarded the Spirit Medal.

This is the first meeting between these sides since the last season’s Preliminary Final. As was the case in the Qualifying Final, the Bearcats were too strong for the Tigers. However, the Tigers won both regular season meetings.

 

Eastern Mavericks (3-1) v Sturt Sabres (2-2)

The Mavericks will attempt to bounce back from their first loss of the season, when they welcome the Sabres to Adelaide Hills.

On ANZAC Day, the Mavericks were badly beaten by North, with Alex Wilson held to a season-low 14 points.

Despite scoring just three points in the fourth period, the Sabres held on to beat West 57-48. Jordan Hunter (18 points) was awarded the Spirit Medal.

The Sabres swept the Mavericks 2-0 last season.

 

Woodville Warriors (2-2) v Norwood Flames (3-1)

The Warriors will be attempting to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time in 2017, when they host the Flames at St Clair.

On ANZAC Day, the Warriors turned a six-point half-time lead into a 16-point defeat. Jennifer Monroe scored 21 points.

The Flames routed the Panthers 71-31. Jessica Good scored 10 points and was rewarded with the Spirit Medal.

The Flames swept the Warriors 3-0 last season.

 

Central District Lions (0-4) v North Adelaide Rockets (3-1)

The Rockets have a great chance to make it four wins on the trot, when they go up against the winless Lions at Starplex.

On ANZAC Day, the Rockets became the first side to knock off Eastern, sitting in the right side of an 83-50 scoreline. Jo Hill scored 17 points and earned the Spirit Medal.

Against Forestville, the Lions were in the mix for a shock victory, leading by two at half-time. However, they were overrun in the second half, despite 22 points from Rhianna Stringer.

The Rockets swept the Lions 2-0 last season.

 

Forestville Eagles (2-2) v South Adelaide Panthers (1-3)

The Eagles will be seeking back-to-back victories for the first time this season, when they greet the Panthers at Wayville.

On ANZAC Day, the Eagles finished fast to avoid a boilover against Centrals. Olivia Thompson (20 points) was awarded the Spirit Medal.

The Panthers fell to their third straight loss, falling to Norwood.

The Eagles swept the Panthers 3-0 last season.