The Gold Coast SUNS Academy have gotten off to the perfect start in round one of Academy series against the Brisbane Lions Academy, winning at both Under 16 and Under 18 level at the Moreton Bay Sports Complex in Burpengary on Saturday.
The Under 16 SUNS Academy defeated the Lions Academy by 20 points with Terry Giacoumis booting three goals and earning best on ground honours.
The Under 18s side won by 15 points, led by Brad Scheer’s three goals. Jacob Dawson, Brodie Foster, Brayden Crossley, Jackson Collins and Max Spencer rounded out the best.
U16 SUNS Academy V Lions
Gold Coast 10.14.74 def Brisbane 8.8.54
Goals: Terry Giacoumis 3, Zach Palmer 2, Cooper Portelli 2, Matt Smith 2, Charlie Offerman 1
Best: Terry Giacoumis, Dirk Koenen, Zach Palmer, Lachlan Mcdonald, Cooper Portelli, Cory Beaman
U18 SUNS Academy V Lions
Gold Coast 11.9.75 def Brisbane 9.6 60
Goals: Brad Scheer 3, Jackson Collins 2, Rene Lefeuvre 1, Shawn Watson 1, AJ Dawson 1, Nick Kempe 1, Lance Hudson 1
Best: Jacob Dawson, Brad Scheer, Brodie Foster, Brayden Crossley, Jackson Collins, Max Spencer
Round two of Academy series will take place at Metricon Stadium on Friday with the opening bounce at 4:45pm.
