Bryce Watson kicked the first three goals of his 16-game WAFL career on the day Tony Notte became the club’s games record holder. Picture: Blake Parry

Swans in dramatic draw

Swan Districts finished round 17 in a dramatic draw with South Fremantle as Tony Notte becomes the club’s games record holder.
August 1, 2024
Chris Pike

SWAN Districts weren’t quite able to make it eight straight wins instead they finished round 17 in a dramatic draw with South Fremantle on the day Tony Notte set a new games record.

Looking for their fourth in-a-row over the Bulldogs, Swan Districts led by as much as 21 points throughout the contest.

But after scores were tied in the dying seconds, Will Collins scored a behind to put Swan Districts in front.

Just seconds before the siren Manfred Kelly took a mark for South Fremantle and while his kick fell short and came off hands before the goal line, it was judged a behind and scores were locked at 8.12 (60) apiece.

With Leigh Kohlmann, Jackson McLachlan and Brad Lynch all held goalless, Swan Districts found an unlikely avenue to goal with Bryce Watson moving forward after Jiah Reidy had to leave the ground after a heavy fall.

Watson ended up kicking the first three goals of his 16-game WAFL career to be his team’s only multiple goal scorer on the afternoon.

The Swan Districts midfield once again had some standout performers led by Nik Rokahr who finished with another 34 possessions while Jesse Turner collected 28 disposals, Aidan Clarke 22, Jye Chalcraft 22, Josh Cipro 21 and McLachlan 21.

The Swans back-line stood up well too with Jake Pasini finishing with 23 possessions and seven marks while Tony Notte had 19 touches and nine marks in the 306th game of his career to now standalone as the club’s games record holder.

Swan Districts’ colts opened proceedings with a 10.12 (72) to 3.12 (30) victory against South Fremantle.

Tylah Williams kicked three goals in the win for Swans, Evan Smith two and Adam Sandrini two.

Lucas Andrews picked up 25 possessions, Otis Harvey 20, Chayse Martinson 19, Anthony Hansen 18 and Elijah Huddlestone 16.

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