GNFL round 13: Chapman Valley shatter league records with 300-point demolishing over Mullewa
Chapman Valley has shattered league records with their merciless 51.20 (326) to 4.2 (26) beat down over Mullewa, the biggest win in Great Northern Football League history.
The history books were re-written on Saturday with Chapman Valley’s win breaking the previous record for highest score in a GNFL game, biggest margin for a win and biggest aggregate score in a single game.
Valley went into the game without player-coach Jayden Schofield or Kim Schofield, who were both in South Australia representing the State.
Despite that, the side put up the historic performance with a scoring parade out at Mullewa oval.
A nine-goal opening quarter from Chapman Valley quickly turned out of hand in the second period, piling on an extra 14 goals before half time while keeping the Saints scoreless in the second.
They followed up with an extra 10 goals coming out of the half time break to bring their total to 210.
With a 185-point lead heading into the final quarter, the Royals clearly weren’t satisfied with the squad booting another 18.8 to Mullewa’s 0.1 in the closing term.
Stuart Egan (13), Tyrone Papertalk Jr (11) and Daniel Borgogno (10) etched their name into history, becoming the first trio of teammates to each kick 10 goals in a single GNFL game.
14 out of the 22 for Chapman Valley notched a goal during the landmark win.
According to league stats expert Victor Tanti, it was the highest ever score in a GNFL game (previous best was Railways 44.31 (295) against Mullewa in 2011), the biggest margin for win (beating the previous biggest of Mullewa’s 219 point win over Northampton in 2013) and the biggest aggregate score for a single game (passing the previous best of 335 points between Railways and Mullewa in 2011).
Over at GBSC Sports park, the clash between top four sides saw Brigades narrowly lose out and fail to capitalise on opportunities against reigning grand finalists Northampton in the 8.10 (58) to 7.5 (47) clash.
The Rams took an early lead with an early penalty goal from Jack Cripps.
Despite a well-crafted goal from Brigades star Jack Deschamp, the Rams headed into the first break with a 2.2 (14) to 1.2 (8) lead.
Flynn Dillon was a standout for the Rams in the first half, the vice-captain showcasing his usual skill and determination.
Camera IconFlynn Dillon running against Brigades. Credit: Derek Goforth/Derek Goforth
Brigades took the Rams by the figurative horns leading up to halftime, closing the gap to just one point after Jamie Ryder and Dion Dann managed to get the Hawks back in the contest, with Brigades’ midfield players running the game in the middle of the park.
Northampton maintained a slim 23 (3.5) to 22 (3.4) lead at the half time break.
In the second half, Brigades moved the ball quickly through the forward line and managed to hold off a very enthusiastic Rams defence.
Hassan Ahmat-Watkins kept Brigades in the game with a well-taken goal late in the final term.
However, it was the Northampton attack that ultimately won the game, with Jamie Williams scoring from 20 meters out in the final minutes.
The Rams solidified their second-place spot on the ladder with the 11-point win, with Trent Simpson booting three for Northampton, along with Cripps and Albert Dean kicking two each.
Ahmat-Watkins, Dann and Ryder all slotted a pair of goals for the Hawks.
Railways have solidified their spot in the top four after taking down Towns 11.8 (74) to 7.11 (53) at Wonthella Oval on Saturday.
Towns struggled on the offensive end during the second quarter, kicking just 0.3 to Railways’ 4.4 in the term. The Blues enjoyed a comfortable 29-point lead at half time.
Despite a comeback from the Bulldogs in the second half, Railways kept pace and held on to their lead and take home the points.
Shaedan Edwards was the match winner for Railways with three goals, while Timothy Bowdell and Jaylen Parsons put through two for Towns.
The Blues have found some form in recent weeks, with their fourth straight win putting them one game clear at third on the ladder.
Across the rest of the Great Northern Football League, the Northampton ladies got up over Brigades 10.5 (65) to 0.2 (2) while Mullewa forfeited against Chapman Valley.
The Bulldogs blew out Railways in the reserves with a 11.4 (70) to 0.0 (0) win, Northampton got the choccies against Brigades in the 8.2 (50) to 6.5 (41) clash and the Saints again forfeited against Chapman Valley.
The Mullewa colts side brought home a 9.11 (65) to 5.7 (37) win for the club against the Royals, while the Rams colts got through with a tight 7.9 (51) to 7.5 (47) win over the Hawks and Railways beat Towns 8.12 (60) to 3.0 (18).
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