The Tasmanian-led Allies have fallen by less than one straight kick in Saturday’s loss from securing the prized Victorian double at the AFL under-18 championships.
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After recording a strong win over Victoria Country last week, the Allies lost 7.10 (52) to 6.14 (50) against Victoria Metro on the Gold Coast.
They trailed by three points at the first change and seven at half-time despite having three more scoring shots.
They led by six points by three-quarter time, but were overran in the last term.
Clarence onballer Fraser Turner was judged the best afield, gathering 25 touches and nine marks amid the nine Tasmanians featured.
North Hobart’s Mitchell O’Neill finished the day with 19 disposals, six marks, four clearances and one goal.
Launceston midfielder Chayce Jones stood out once again, earning 10 kicks, seven handballs and eight tackles.
North Launceston star Tarryn Thomas accumulated 15 kicks, three handballs, five marks and six tackles.
Andrew Mathieson
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
