League Round 4 Results

The Vale Warriors were once again in fine form as they saw off the Bridgend Eagles at Heol Y Cyw RFC.  Despite winning their first game of the season the Eagles have gone through a bad patch and struggled in front of goal and only managed to score 3 goals throughout the game. The Warriors however have been in fine form and after nearly upsetting the reigning Champions, Cardiff Panthers last week, they came into the game brimming with a confidence that saw them score 8 goals to win 8.16.64 – 3.8.26.

In the only other game to go ahead this weekend, the Bristol Dockers made a strong statement of their intent, with a big win away to the Cardiff Double Blues. Despite an attacking strength that has seen them consistently score well, the Double Blues have struggled in the back and conceded 29 goals against the Dockers. The team from across the Severn comfortably won 29.19.193 – 9.3.57.

Cardiff Panthers 15.0.90 vs 0.0.0 (F) Swansea Magpies

Bridgend Eagles 3.8.26 vs 8.16.64 Vale Warriors

Cardiff Double Blues 9.3.57 vs 29.19.193 Bristol Dockers

League standings following round 4:

(F = Forfeited Game)

Team	Played	Won	Lost (F)	Goals	Points
Panthers	4	4	0	57	16
Dockers	4	3	1	64	13
Magpies	4	2	2(1)	37	9
Warriors	4	2	2(1)	36	9
Eagles	4	1	3(1)	15	6
Double Blues	4	0	4(1)	27	3

Images courtesy of Kevin Welch Photography.

League Round 3 Results

The South Cardiff Panthers continued their unbeaten run in the Welsh Australian Rules Football League but not after a scare by an outstanding performance by the Vale Warriors. Despite key players missing from their squad, the Panthers lined up with a strong team including Great Britain players Mark Horsman and Liam Corbett and European representative Josh Davey. 

After kicking three early goals it seemed that this would be a routine victory for the 2010 Champions however the Warriors have been this years dark horses and constantly threatened. Andy Gardner led strongly from the back, with his big kicks constantly penetrating the Panthers defensive line, whilst Ethan Dicks, playing only his first year of footy kicked four goals and earned himself the Best on Ground Award. 

At the end of day however it was the Panthers experience and fitness that paid off and they ended up 12.19.91 – 10.5.65 winners in what has been the closest and more fiercely fought contest of the whole season. In what was a horrible dip in form the Panthers will hope not to let their form dip again whilst chasing a 3rd successive title whilst the Warriors will hope to continue their form from their last 2 matches as they look to build on a promising opening to the season.

League standings following round 3:

(F = Forfeited Game)

Team	Played	Won	Lost (F)	Goals	Points
Panthers	3	3	0	42	12
Magpies	3	2	1	37	9
Dockers	3	2	1	35	9
Warriors	3	1	2(1)	28	5
Eagles	3	1	2(1)	12	5
Double Blues	3	0	3(1)	18	2

League Round 2 Results

The Vale Warriors made an impressive comeback in their Round 2 clash against the experienced Cardiff Double Blues. The Barry based team were unable to put out a team in last weeks Round 1 clash against Swansea Magpies but this week pulled off an impressive victory in the capital. Despite a strong performance from the Double Blues' Tristan Lewis in midfield, Ethan Dicks & rookie Gareth Booker were standouts for Vale as the Warriors won 18.20.128 - 11.15.81 with Stuart Morgan prolific in front of the uprights.

Elsewhere, South Cardiff Panthers continued their impressive start to the season with a 15.23.113 - 2.11.23 victory at home to the Bridgend Eagles whilst the Bristol Dockers recorded their first win of the season, 16.23.119 - 7.13.55 at home to the Swansea Magpies.

Round 2 results:

Cardiff Panthers 15.23.113 vs 2.11.23 Bridgend Eagles

Bristol Dockers 16.23.119 vs 7.13.55 Swansea Magpies

Cardiff Double Blues 11.15.81 vs 18.20.128 Vale Warriors

League standings following round 2:

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Goals	Points
Panthers	2	2	0	35	8
Magpies	2	1	1	22	5
Dockers	2	1	1	20	5
Eagles	2	1	1	12	5
Warriors	2	1	1	18	4
Double Blues	2	0	2	18	2