A local South Australian footy club has lost by one of the largest footy margins in history, failing to kick a single goal in the 516-point drubbing over the weekend.
On Saturday, Division 6’s Elizabeth Football club took on Fitzroy at Argana Park, and things didn’t go as planned for the Eagles.
The game finished at 82.24 (516) to 0.0 (0), with Fitzroy kicking 82 goals in the process.
Fitzroy forward Josh Rosenthal booted an astonishing 29 goals for the Lions, while midfielder Dylan Richard also grabbed 13 goals, and James Ellis kicked 17.
Rosenthal’s haul was the biggest the league has seen since Darren Mitchell kicked 32 in 2019 for Hope Valley.
Division six Fitzroy has claimed a huge 82.24 (516) to 0 win over Elizabeth
James Ellis (pictured) kicked an amazing 17 goals and was still not his side’s top scorer
Coach of Fitzroy Darryl Cotter was very happy with his side’s performance.
‘Obviously the boys are very happy and we’ve now had a really good start to the year,’ he told News Corp.
‘We played a good team game, played to our structures and didn’t really have any individuals which was pleasing.
‘It was a bit bittersweet, I’ve got a lot of love for my old club and they are in a tough position at the moment.
‘We all want them to survive and want to help out as best we can and the boys were really humble about the win.’
Cotter said he was hoping his side, which now sits third on the ladder under Salisbury and Eastern Park, could use the momentum it had built to launch a finals charge.
‘We want to use this momentum and continue to play the team game in the right way.
‘Hopefully if we can continue to do that and continue to build we can compete with the top sides and make finals.’
Fitzroy coach Darryl Cotter was very happy with his side’s performance
Elizabeth have struggled this season, already conceding 1,424 point, and the club told fans it is working hard.
‘It is true the A Grade is struggling but be assured the committee, volunteers and coaches at all levels are working hard to ensure the EFC has a successful year,’ it said in a statement.
‘We may not be able to measure that success in wins, but we can measure it in continuous improvement and growth.
‘We also want to acknowledge and thank those players who made the decision to stand by the EFC and are pushing through whether that be a win or loss. We are extremely grateful to you.
‘We are also working with local businesses in the Northern suburbs in an effort to see continuous improvement in the running of the club…but we cannot do this without the continuing support of all our members, which we are eternally grateful for.
‘So be assured the EFC is looking to grow in 2025 and beyond.’
