Goal record falls at Tigerland

Former Kleemann Medallist Nigel Eades was simply unstoppable on Sunday at Tigerland, breaking the Great Southern Football League record for most goals in a game following his amazing haul of 20 majors.

Eades broke Tambellup’s Birt Williams’ 2001 record of 19 goals against South Mt Barker by bagging 20.5 for Railways in their 188-point drubbing of Albany in round 12 of the GSFL.

The record was always in danger after Eades kicked all seven of the Tigers’ first quarter goals and by midway through the second term, had the first 10 goals of the game.

The 1999 Kleemann Medallist from his days with Australs, had never previously kicked double figures in a match, with eight goals his biggest bag until Sunday’s the 30.12 (192) to 0.4 (4) victory.

The feat was made all the more amazing made even better given the fact the game was reduced by 20 minutes after the GSFL voted to shorten the quarters involving Sharks by five minutes for the final round of fixtures.

Eades had 15 goals at three quarter time but some clever passing and a rampant Tigers outfit ensured their full forward kicked the five goals needed to break the GSFL record.

“It’s amazing, all credit to the boys,” the 34-year-old said post match.

“I am loving (my footy) and having the opportunity to play good footy with these great blokes.”

Tigers’ ball magnet Zane Marwick had close to 50 possessions in another brilliant performance while Simon Mieschbuhler was impressive through the midfield on his return from a hamstring injury.

The Tigers made seven changes from their win over Royals last week, including three debutants - Aidan McKenzie (three goals), Matt Palfrey and Deejay Lovett.

Tigers’ co-coach Kim Mayfield applauded Eades on his performance, saying he wasn’t handed the goals but was just on the end of some really good play.

Sharks coach Joe Galantino labelled it a tough day at the office, with 19 of his 22 league players having played a game earlier in the day.