Son of late Essendon player Merv Neagle kicks six for NSW/ACT
THE SON of late Essendon player Merv Neagle has starred for NSW/ACT in the NAB Under 18 Championships, kicking six goals to propel his team to a huge win over the Northern Territory on Saturday.
Jydon Neagle, who plays for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, had 21 possessions, took 12 marks and had 10 scoring shots in his team's 101-point demolition.
NSW/ACT finished 19.19 (133) to Northern Territory's 5.2 (32) at Blacktown.
Neagle, a mid-sized forward, started the game on fire, kicking three first-quarter goals in a seven-goal opening onslaught by the home team.
Coached by former Sydney Swans player Jason Saddington, NSW/ACT dominated every facet of the game.
Midfield trio Jake Barrett, Michael Gibbons and Lloyd Perris each collected more than 30 possessions, helping Neagle enjoy a rich bounty in the forward line.
Matthew Eastman, Mitchell Mahady and Gibbons were also among the goals, all finishing with two apiece.
It was a tough day at the office for the visitors, who had trouble finding the ball and lost the possession count 431 to 249.
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