The Northern Knights boys Coates Talent League season has come to an end following a qualifying loss to the Sandringham Dragons on Sunday,
The Knights booted the first major of the day thanks to Rohan McKenzie kicking his 10th of the year.
The Dragons respond quickly, kicking the next four goals of the game giving them a 22 point quarter time lead.
The Knights responded through the first of Adam Galgano’s two goals.
The Dragons kicked another two through the second quarter through brother of AFL players Cooper Lord (brother of Port Adelaide’s Ollie) and Levi Ashcroft (brother of Brisbane’s Will).
Draft likely Nate Caddy kicked his first of the day for the Knights just before halftime, keeping the lead at 22 points at half time.
The Dragons kicked an early goal with the two sides trading goals throughout the term.
Galgano booted his second major, as did Caddy, while Tyson Gresham kicked one to have the Knights within four goals just before three quarter time.
With 12 minutes played in the last quarter and the Knights 25 points down, the Dragons began to flex their muscle and started to kick away, piling on five majors to give them the 52 point win. With the Dragons winning 14.18 (102)-6.14 (50).
Kristian Ferronato led all comers in the disposal count and was one of the Knights best with 34 disposals. Ferronato also had four marks, three tackles, one rebound 50, five inside 50s.
The next highest disposal getter for the Knights was Kristian Lawson with 17 touches, two marks, three tackles, one rebound 50 and five inside 50s.
Caddy had two goals from his five scoring shots, seven marks and two inside 50s as he continues his campaign towards November’s draft, where he is looking more and more like a first round selection.
Forward-midfielder Parker Heatley was another of the Knights best with 14 touches, six marks, four tackles, one rebound 50s and six inside 50s.
Christian Mardini was solid in defence with eight rebound 50s and 12 touches, 11 of which were kicks.
The Dragons dominated the disposal count, with 90 more than the Knights, despite this the Dragons could only manage one more inside 50.
The Dragons also managed 39 more marks and 13 more tackles despite having less of the ball.
After finishing the regular season in fourth the Knights season is over the Dragons will play in a preliminary final next week.
