Sturt have claimed back-to-back SANFL premiership with a dramatic win over the Port Adelaide Magpies by just one point at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
The Magpies threw absolutely everything at Sturt in the final quarter, kicking four goals straight after booting just 3.7 in the previous three, but the Double Blues were just a little bit cleaner when it mattered.
Fraser Evans was resolute down back for Sturt, dispelling many Port Adelaide forward entries. The midfield trio of Zane Kirkwood, James Battersby and Aiden Riley were immense, with the latter two players lifting in the second half especially.
Kory Beard was also crucial up forward booting two goals whilst also laying some clutch tackles in the final quarter.
Brendon Ah Chee almost proved to be the X-Factor for Port, finishing with two goals and 19 disposals but ultimately the Magpies lost the game in the first three quarters, squandering too many opportunities.
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