NSW/ACT RAMS fall to WA in Perth

Western Australia posted its first win of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships at Joondalup Arena on Saturday, after losing to Queensland by four points last weekend.
 
They won 14.17 (101) to 5.5 (35).
 
Western Australia made the Rams pay for a number of misguided turnovers, slicing them open with a strong work ethic and sharing the ball effectively.

 
Sean Lynch (24 disposals), Dayle Garlett (20) and Jack Martin (20) were all instrumental in the Sandgropers’ win.
 
For NSW/ACT, Tom Hargreave (26) and Zac Williams (20) did their utmost to lift their side.
 
But the Rams’ poor disposal led to frequent turnovers, which would have frustrated coach Jason Saddington.
 
WESTERN AUSTRALIA     3.3    7.7    12.11        14.17 (101)       
NSW/ACT                               1.2    3.3    4.4             5.5 (35)  
 
GOALS
Western Australia: Shaw 3, Simpson 3, Paparone 2, Hogan 2, McKenzie, Chalmers, Sheed, Martin
NSW/ACT: Hampton, Hargreave, Taylor, Vearing, West

BEST
Western Australia: Lynch, Garlett, Simpson, Hogan, Lowrie, Martin
NSW/ACT: Williams, Robinson, Hargreave, Harper, McGillivray

Match report by Ben Guthrie for www.afl.com.au