Brisbane continued their unbeaten start to 2010 when the Lions withstood a powerful third quarter from Carlton to
take out a 19-point victory at the Gabba.
The Blues struggled with poor kicking in the first half, some appalling misses in front of goals taking their score to
3.11 at the long break; while the Lions made better use of their opportunities to take a 22-point lead at half time.
After the break, the Blues came out firing and a 7 goals to 2 third term saw them turn their deficit into a 7-point
lead.
The game was in the balance, but the three quarter time break saw the momentum of the game shift. While
Carlton had enjoyed the bulk of possession in the third term, the Lions took the initiative in the last quarter; and
spurred on by a vocal home crowd the Lions took control with a 6 goals to 2 final term.
Jonathan Brown was the destroyer up forward with 7 goals in a dominant best on ground performance, while
Brendan Fevola in his first appearance against his old club kicked 3 goals. Setanta O’hAilpin kicked 4 for the
Blues, but it was a disappointing defeat in which they would rue the opportunities lost in the second term, a
chance to avenge last year’s Elimination Final defeat going begging.
Brisbane 4.3 8.3 10.7 16.11 (107)
Carlton 2.6 3.11 10.14 12.16 (88)
Goals : Brisbane – J Brown 7, B Fevola 3, T Banfield 2, M Clark, M Rischitelli, S Black, B Staker.
Carlton – S O’hAilpin 4, L Henderson 3, B Gibbs, B McLean, M Murphy, M Robinson, K Simpson.
Best : Brisbane – J Brown, J Brennan, L Power, M Rischitelli, J Drummond, T Johnstone. Carlton –
M Murphy, H Scotland, B Gibbs, K Simpson, S O’hAilpin, R Houlihan.
Injuries : Brisbane – J Adcock (thigh). Carlton – P Bower (leg) replaced in selected side by D
Armfield
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Vozzo, Meredith, Ryan.
Crowd - 36,780 at Gabba.
Collingwood were the hottest of favourites to easily account for Melbourne in the Easter Saturday clash at the
MCG, but the Demons had other ideas and pushed Collingwood all the way. In the end it was heartbreak for
Melbourne as the Magpies fell over the line by just one point.
Showing a determination and resolve so often missing in recent seasons, the Demons came out fighting and led
by 15 points at the first change. The Magpies lifted their intensity in the second term to hit the front shortly before
the long break. But the Magpies were unable to run away with the game in the second half. The third quarter was
a see-sawing contest. Six goals were scored, three apiece, each one seeing the lead change. And at three
quarter time the Magpies led by 5 points.
Even then, the determined Demons wouldn’t go down without a fight, and took the lead again in the final quarter.
But their hearts would be broken when the Magpies regained the lead with just a few minutes to go. But still the
Demons continued to press, moving the ball forward where Ricky Petterd on the lead had a chance to mark 20
metres out. But the mark was spoiled, the chance was gone, and the Magpies hung on to win by the barest of
margins.
Collingwood 2.2 7.5 10.10 12.14 (86)
Melbourne 4.5 6.6 9.11 12.13 (85)
Goals : Collingwood – S Pendlebury 2, T Lockyer 2, L Davis 2, J Anthony 2, A Fraser, T Cloke, P
Medhurst, D Beams. Melbourne – R Petterd 4, B Green 3, L Dunn 2, R Bail, M Newton, J Bennell.
Best : Collingwood – S Pendlebury, D Thomas, N Maxwell, S Sidebottom, D Beams, T Lockyer.
Melbourne – B Green, J McKenzie, R Petterd, A Davey, J McDonald, J Grimes.
Injuries : Collingwood – S O'Bree (virus) replaced in selected side by D Beams, B Johnson
(knee). Melbourne – P Spencer replaced in selected side by C Bartram.
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Hay, Wenn, Jeffery.
Crowd - 50,421 at MCG.
take out a 19-point victory at the Gabba.
The Blues struggled with poor kicking in the first half, some appalling misses in front of goals taking their score to
3.11 at the long break; while the Lions made better use of their opportunities to take a 22-point lead at half time.
After the break, the Blues came out firing and a 7 goals to 2 third term saw them turn their deficit into a 7-point
lead.
The game was in the balance, but the three quarter time break saw the momentum of the game shift. While
Carlton had enjoyed the bulk of possession in the third term, the Lions took the initiative in the last quarter; and
spurred on by a vocal home crowd the Lions took control with a 6 goals to 2 final term.
Jonathan Brown was the destroyer up forward with 7 goals in a dominant best on ground performance, while
Brendan Fevola in his first appearance against his old club kicked 3 goals. Setanta O’hAilpin kicked 4 for the
Blues, but it was a disappointing defeat in which they would rue the opportunities lost in the second term, a
chance to avenge last year’s Elimination Final defeat going begging.
Brisbane 4.3 8.3 10.7 16.11 (107)
Carlton 2.6 3.11 10.14 12.16 (88)
Goals : Brisbane – J Brown 7, B Fevola 3, T Banfield 2, M Clark, M Rischitelli, S Black, B Staker.
Carlton – S O’hAilpin 4, L Henderson 3, B Gibbs, B McLean, M Murphy, M Robinson, K Simpson.
Best : Brisbane – J Brown, J Brennan, L Power, M Rischitelli, J Drummond, T Johnstone. Carlton –
M Murphy, H Scotland, B Gibbs, K Simpson, S O’hAilpin, R Houlihan.
Injuries : Brisbane – J Adcock (thigh). Carlton – P Bower (leg) replaced in selected side by D
Armfield
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Vozzo, Meredith, Ryan.
Crowd - 36,780 at Gabba.
Collingwood were the hottest of favourites to easily account for Melbourne in the Easter Saturday clash at the
MCG, but the Demons had other ideas and pushed Collingwood all the way. In the end it was heartbreak for
Melbourne as the Magpies fell over the line by just one point.
Showing a determination and resolve so often missing in recent seasons, the Demons came out fighting and led
by 15 points at the first change. The Magpies lifted their intensity in the second term to hit the front shortly before
the long break. But the Magpies were unable to run away with the game in the second half. The third quarter was
a see-sawing contest. Six goals were scored, three apiece, each one seeing the lead change. And at three
quarter time the Magpies led by 5 points.
Even then, the determined Demons wouldn’t go down without a fight, and took the lead again in the final quarter.
But their hearts would be broken when the Magpies regained the lead with just a few minutes to go. But still the
Demons continued to press, moving the ball forward where Ricky Petterd on the lead had a chance to mark 20
metres out. But the mark was spoiled, the chance was gone, and the Magpies hung on to win by the barest of
margins.
Collingwood 2.2 7.5 10.10 12.14 (86)
Melbourne 4.5 6.6 9.11 12.13 (85)
Goals : Collingwood – S Pendlebury 2, T Lockyer 2, L Davis 2, J Anthony 2, A Fraser, T Cloke, P
Medhurst, D Beams. Melbourne – R Petterd 4, B Green 3, L Dunn 2, R Bail, M Newton, J Bennell.
Best : Collingwood – S Pendlebury, D Thomas, N Maxwell, S Sidebottom, D Beams, T Lockyer.
Melbourne – B Green, J McKenzie, R Petterd, A Davey, J McDonald, J Grimes.
Injuries : Collingwood – S O'Bree (virus) replaced in selected side by D Beams, B Johnson
(knee). Melbourne – P Spencer replaced in selected side by C Bartram.
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Hay, Wenn, Jeffery.
Crowd - 50,421 at MCG.
St Kilda turned on all the attacking flair that got them to last year’s grand final when they recorded a
comprehensive 104-point demolition of North Melbourne at Docklands on Saturday night. The Kangaroos
were one of only two sides to have defeated the Saints during the home and away season last year, but
from the start it was clear there would be no repeat.
The Saints were magnificent in the first quarter, dominating every possible stat and leaving the hapless
Kangaroos with no answers. The Kangaroos were kept scoreless, the ball scarcely getting anywhere near
an inside 50; while the Saints moved the ball at will in scoring 8.1.
Although captain Nick Riewoldt didn’t get on the scoreboard in the first term, he then clicked into gear,
dominating the final three quarters to take 23 possessions and kick 7 goals.
The Kangaroos finally got on the scoreboard in the second quarter, which was more closely contested but
the Saints were unable to make any impact on the deficit which at half time stood at 54 points. The Saints
won the third quarter, and with a run of 7 goals to 1 in the last pushed the final winning margin out over 100
points.
Nick Riewoldt finished with 7 goals and Brendan Goddard 4 for the Saints, while Nick Dal Santo and Leigh
Montagna were also prominent possession winners. It was a sensational performance for the Saints, who
sent a message to the rest of the competition that they mean business in 2010 and are determined to go
one better than last years grand final appearance. But for the Kangaroos, it was a dismal performance;
and unless they can find some form quickly it could be a bleak year at Arden St.
St Kilda 8.1 11.3 16.4 23.5 (143)
North Melbourne 0.0 2.3 5.3 6.3 (39)
Goals : St Kilda – N Riewoldt 7, B Goddard 4, S Milne 3, B Peake 3, A Schneider 2, D
Armitage, N Dal Santo, J Geary, L Montagna. North Melbourne – D Hale 3, C Jones, L
Thomas, D Wells.
Best : St Kilda – N Riewoldt, N Dal Santo, B Goddard, L Montagna, S Milne, J Gwilt. North
Melbourne – B Rawlings, A Swallow, T Goldstein, L Hansen, M Firrito, H McIntosh.
Injuries :St Kilda – Nil. North Melbourne - Nil
Reports : North Melbourne – B Harvey for tripping D Armitage in the final quarter.
Umpires - Kennedy, Nicholls, Keating.
Crowd - 32,006 at Docklands.
Port Adelaide remain undefeated while West Coast suffered a critical home defeat when the Power
prevailed in a see-sawing contest by 3 points at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night, celebrating captain
Warren Tredrea’s 250th game in style.
After Port led by 14 points at half time, the Eagles worked their way back into the contest in the third term.
Four unanswered goals turned the deficit into a 13 point lead, an advantage that could have been even
greater had it not been for some wasteful finishing in front of goals.
But when the game was there to be won in the final quarter, it was Port that stood up and were counted.
Jason Davenport was one who put his hand up, booting home 4 goals for the quarter to restore the
advantage for the visitors. The Power led by 9 points before Josh Kennedys fourth goal cut the margin to
just 3 points. The Eagles streamed forward, but were unable to find a goal. And with one minute left on the
clock, a shoulder injury to Jacob Surjan forced a delay while the stretcher was brought on, and any chance
to build momentum was lost. The Power hung on to claim the points.
Impressive for Port Adelaide were Justin Westhoff and Troy Chaplin with 27 touches, while West Coast
were well served by 30 touches from Adam Selwood and a dominant ruck performance from emerging
ruckman Nic Naitinui.
Port Adelaide 4.5 7.8 7.10 13.11 (89)
West Coast 2.2 5.6 9.11 12.14 (86)
Goals : Port Adelaide – J Davenport 4, B Ebert 3, C Hitchcock 2, J Schulz, J Westhoff, M
Thomas, T Boak. West Coast – J Kennedy 4, M Brown, L Shuey 2, S Hurn, D Kerr, T Swift, S
Selwood.
Best : Port Adelaide – J Davenport, J Westhoff, K Cornes, T Boak, T Chaplin, D Pearce.
West Coast – A Selwood, A Embley, N Naitanui, B Ebert, B Waters, P McGinnity.
Injuries : Port Adelaide – P Stewart (facial injuries), J Surjan (shoulder). West Coast – M
Nikoski (shoulder).
Reports : West Coast – S Hurn for rough conduct on P Stewart in second quarter.
Umpires - Stevic, Stewart, Chamberlain.
Crowd - 37,010 at Subiaco Oval.
Sydney caused a shock in Round 2 when the Swans travelled to Adelaide to take on the Crows, and after a
blistering second quarter returned home with the points after a 43-point victory.
The Crows had won their last six clashes against the Swans, and for the early part of the match it was a
tight and tough struggle. But time-on in the first quarter ran the Swans way, with two late goals giving the
visitors a 12-point lead at the first change. The second term belonged to the Swans, as the new-look
lineup clicked into gear and showed a coherence unexpected from so many players who hadn’t been
together for long. Ben McGlynn up forward was a revelation with 2 goals, while Daniel Bradshaw also
proved a handy target up forward and Mark Seaby took over in the ruck. The Swans scored 7 goals for the
quarter, and at half time led by 41 points.
Adelaide tried hard to get back into the contest in the second half, and had some success with Patrick
Dangerfield kicking 5 second half goals. But the Swans had answers whenever the Crows would manage
a goal, and the Crows were unable to make a dent in the deficit.
Sydney 4.3 11.4 14.9 18.10 (118)
Adelaide 2.3 4.5 8.7 11.9 (75)
Goals : Sydney – B McGlynn 5, R O’Keefe 3, M Seaby 2, D Bradshaw 2, J Kennedy 2, J
Moore, B Kirk, A Goodes, K Jack. Adelaide – P Dangerfield 5, J Petrenko 2, A McLeod 2, R
Douglas.
Best : Sydney – B McGlynn, R O’Keefe, M Seaby, H Grundy, A Goodes, J Kennedy. Adelaide
– P Dangerfield, S Thompson, B Reilly, R Douglas, N Bock, I Maric.
Injuries : Sydney – Nil. Adelaide – J Sellar (hamstring).
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Farmer, Rosebury, McInerney.
Crowd - 36,041 at AAMI Stadium.
Fremantle won their first game in Melbourne since 2008, their first win at Docklands since early 2007,
when the Dockers took out a 44-point win over Essendon in sunny Easter Day conditions with an open roof.
The first half was one of fluctuating fortunes. The Bombers looked good early before Fremantle fought
back to trail by just 2 points at the first change. The Dockers then took the lead in the second term, but then
looked in trouble after Garrick Ibbotson was forced off with a serious shoulder injury and the Bombers
fought back to take the lead at half time.
The third term was again one of twists and turns, but time-on saw the Dockers gain an important
breakaway to take the lead and hold a 9-point advantage. The game was in the balance, but it was the
Dockers who stood tall and were counted in the final term; 6 unanswered goals turning a game that
looked set to be a thriller into a more one-sided contest and silencing the Bomber faithful.
Mature age rookies Michael Barlow and Alex Silvagni were sensational for the Dockers, while Aaron
Sandiland’s control of the ruck gave the Dockers first use of the ball all afternoon. For the Bombers Brent
Prismall and Heath Hocking were their best; but it was a shock loss for the Bombers. But for Freo, the all-
important win in Melbourne sees the perennial strugglers in an unfamiliar position of having a share of the
competition lead.
Click here to see Harboursport’s photo gallery from this match.
Fremantle 3.2 6.6 11.10 17.11 (113)
Essendon 3.4 6.10 9.13 9.15 (69)
Goals : Fremantle - H Ballantyne 3, D Headland 2, M Pavlich 2, P Hasleby, M Barlow, C
Mayne, C Tarrant, G Ibbotson, M Johnson, D Mundy, P Duffield, A Silvagni, A Sandilands.
Essendon - S Gumbleton 2, A Monfries 2, D Zaharakis 2, B Prismall, M McVeigh, J Watson.
Best : Fremantle – M Barlow, A Sandilands, P Haselby, H Ballantyne, G Broughton, A
Silvagni. Essendon – B Prismall, H Hocking, R Dyson, B Stanton, A Monfries, J Winderlich.
Injuries : Fremantle - G Ibbotson (shoulder), C Tarrant (ankle). Essendon - B Prismall
(head).
Reports: Essendon – C Dempsey for striking H Ballantyne in the second quarter
Umpires - Margetts, Armstrong, Avon.
Crowd - 29,651 at Etihad Stadium.
The Western Bulldogs did their status as genuine contenders no harm at all, and underlined Richmond’s
status as strugglers, when the Bulldogs dominated from start to finish to record a 72-point victory over the
Tigers in the Sunday twilight game at the MCG.
The Bulldogs wasted no time in taking the lead, with Higgins and Picken kicking goals within the first 5
minutes, and the Bulldogs were never headed. By quarter time the lead was 26 points. The Tigers played
better football early in the second term, but some inaccurate finishing killed any chance of them getting
back into the game, and the Bullogs extended their advantage to 31 points at the long break.
A 5 goals to 2 run in the premiership quarter put the issue beyond doubt, and even though the sting had
gone out of the contest in the last term the Bulldogs continued their relentless crushing of the Tigers’ spirit
by winning that quarter comprehensively to blow the final margin out to 72 points.
The Bulldogs, with wins in their first two games, have signalled their intentions to be a power club in 2010.
But for the Tigers, it was yet another in a long run of dismal results that sees them again stuck in the lower
regions of the ladder and seemingly with little hope of clawing back anything positive in 2010.
Western Bulldogs 6.2 9.6 14.11 17.18 (120)
Richmond 2.0 4.5 6.6 7.6 (48)
Goals : Bulldogs – M Hahn 3, J Hill 3, A Cooney 2, D Cross, D Giansiracusa, R Griffen, A
Everitt, B Hall, S Higgins, B Lake, B Moles, L Picken Richmond – M Morton 3, D Martin, R
Nahas, J Post, T Vickery.
Best : Bulldogs – L Gilbee, M Hahn, A Cooney, S Higgins, M Boyd, D Cross. Richmond – T
Cotchin, K Moore, C Newman, B Deledio, D Connors, D Jackson.
Injuries : Bulldogs – B Johnson (calf) replaced in selected side by J Hill. Richmond – Nil.
Reports – Nil. Umpires - McLaren, Findlay, Pannell.
Crowd - 27,358 at MCG.
For all Geelong’s dominance in recent seasons, the one team that has continued to give the Cats grief is
Hawthorn – especially with the shock result in the 2008 grand final. And again in front of an excellent crowd
at the MCG on the public holiday Monday, the Hawks troubled the Cats, and with a bit of luck could even
have scored a zero.
The Hawks took control in the latter stages of the first quarter to lead by 14 points at quarter time, an after a
3 goals to 1 second term extended the Hawthorn advantage to 24 points.
But the Cats are a difficult side to pin down all day, and the second half saw them spring into action to work
their way back into the contest. Twice the Hawks steadied with a goal, but the momentum and run of play
continued to run with the Cats, as they kicked 5 goals to 2 for the quarter to cut the margin to just 4 points
at the last change.
Within moments of the restart for the last quarter, the Cats had taken the lead for the first time in the game.
It was a tight, see-sawing contest for the next 15 mintues, with both sides throwing everything they had into
the contest. The Hawks regained the lead, only for the Cats to fight back and take the advantage back their
way. But the final minutes saw the cats extend their advantage to 9 points, and there was to be no miracle
comeback to stop the Geelong juggernaut. The Cats, determined still to avenge their 2008 loss, continue
to be the benchmark that other clubs will compare themselves to.
Geelong 4.2 5.9 10.12 14.16 (100)
Hawthorn 6.4 9.9 11.10 13.13 (91)
Goals : Geelong – C Mooney 4, S Byrnes 3, M Duncan 2, P Chapman, S Johnson, C Ling, B
Ottens, H Taylor. Hawthorn – J Roughead 4, L Franklin 2, J Morton 2, C Bateman, L Hodge,
S Mitchell, M Osborne, C Rioli.
Best : Geelong – J Bartel, G Ablett, C Mooney, P Chapman, H Taylor, C Enright. Hawthorn –
L Hodge, S Mitchell, J Roughead, X Ellis, J Morton, C Bateman.
Injuries : Geelong – S Motlop (Shoulder). Hawthorn – R Hooper (hamstring), J Lewis (leg).
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Donlon, McBurney, Ryan.
Crowd - 68,628 at MCG.
comprehensive 104-point demolition of North Melbourne at Docklands on Saturday night. The Kangaroos
were one of only two sides to have defeated the Saints during the home and away season last year, but
from the start it was clear there would be no repeat.
The Saints were magnificent in the first quarter, dominating every possible stat and leaving the hapless
Kangaroos with no answers. The Kangaroos were kept scoreless, the ball scarcely getting anywhere near
an inside 50; while the Saints moved the ball at will in scoring 8.1.
Although captain Nick Riewoldt didn’t get on the scoreboard in the first term, he then clicked into gear,
dominating the final three quarters to take 23 possessions and kick 7 goals.
The Kangaroos finally got on the scoreboard in the second quarter, which was more closely contested but
the Saints were unable to make any impact on the deficit which at half time stood at 54 points. The Saints
won the third quarter, and with a run of 7 goals to 1 in the last pushed the final winning margin out over 100
points.
Nick Riewoldt finished with 7 goals and Brendan Goddard 4 for the Saints, while Nick Dal Santo and Leigh
Montagna were also prominent possession winners. It was a sensational performance for the Saints, who
sent a message to the rest of the competition that they mean business in 2010 and are determined to go
one better than last years grand final appearance. But for the Kangaroos, it was a dismal performance;
and unless they can find some form quickly it could be a bleak year at Arden St.
St Kilda 8.1 11.3 16.4 23.5 (143)
North Melbourne 0.0 2.3 5.3 6.3 (39)
Goals : St Kilda – N Riewoldt 7, B Goddard 4, S Milne 3, B Peake 3, A Schneider 2, D
Armitage, N Dal Santo, J Geary, L Montagna. North Melbourne – D Hale 3, C Jones, L
Thomas, D Wells.
Best : St Kilda – N Riewoldt, N Dal Santo, B Goddard, L Montagna, S Milne, J Gwilt. North
Melbourne – B Rawlings, A Swallow, T Goldstein, L Hansen, M Firrito, H McIntosh.
Injuries :St Kilda – Nil. North Melbourne - Nil
Reports : North Melbourne – B Harvey for tripping D Armitage in the final quarter.
Umpires - Kennedy, Nicholls, Keating.
Crowd - 32,006 at Docklands.
Port Adelaide remain undefeated while West Coast suffered a critical home defeat when the Power
prevailed in a see-sawing contest by 3 points at Subiaco Oval on Saturday night, celebrating captain
Warren Tredrea’s 250th game in style.
After Port led by 14 points at half time, the Eagles worked their way back into the contest in the third term.
Four unanswered goals turned the deficit into a 13 point lead, an advantage that could have been even
greater had it not been for some wasteful finishing in front of goals.
But when the game was there to be won in the final quarter, it was Port that stood up and were counted.
Jason Davenport was one who put his hand up, booting home 4 goals for the quarter to restore the
advantage for the visitors. The Power led by 9 points before Josh Kennedys fourth goal cut the margin to
just 3 points. The Eagles streamed forward, but were unable to find a goal. And with one minute left on the
clock, a shoulder injury to Jacob Surjan forced a delay while the stretcher was brought on, and any chance
to build momentum was lost. The Power hung on to claim the points.
Impressive for Port Adelaide were Justin Westhoff and Troy Chaplin with 27 touches, while West Coast
were well served by 30 touches from Adam Selwood and a dominant ruck performance from emerging
ruckman Nic Naitinui.
Port Adelaide 4.5 7.8 7.10 13.11 (89)
West Coast 2.2 5.6 9.11 12.14 (86)
Goals : Port Adelaide – J Davenport 4, B Ebert 3, C Hitchcock 2, J Schulz, J Westhoff, M
Thomas, T Boak. West Coast – J Kennedy 4, M Brown, L Shuey 2, S Hurn, D Kerr, T Swift, S
Selwood.
Best : Port Adelaide – J Davenport, J Westhoff, K Cornes, T Boak, T Chaplin, D Pearce.
West Coast – A Selwood, A Embley, N Naitanui, B Ebert, B Waters, P McGinnity.
Injuries : Port Adelaide – P Stewart (facial injuries), J Surjan (shoulder). West Coast – M
Nikoski (shoulder).
Reports : West Coast – S Hurn for rough conduct on P Stewart in second quarter.
Umpires - Stevic, Stewart, Chamberlain.
Crowd - 37,010 at Subiaco Oval.
Sydney caused a shock in Round 2 when the Swans travelled to Adelaide to take on the Crows, and after a
blistering second quarter returned home with the points after a 43-point victory.
The Crows had won their last six clashes against the Swans, and for the early part of the match it was a
tight and tough struggle. But time-on in the first quarter ran the Swans way, with two late goals giving the
visitors a 12-point lead at the first change. The second term belonged to the Swans, as the new-look
lineup clicked into gear and showed a coherence unexpected from so many players who hadn’t been
together for long. Ben McGlynn up forward was a revelation with 2 goals, while Daniel Bradshaw also
proved a handy target up forward and Mark Seaby took over in the ruck. The Swans scored 7 goals for the
quarter, and at half time led by 41 points.
Adelaide tried hard to get back into the contest in the second half, and had some success with Patrick
Dangerfield kicking 5 second half goals. But the Swans had answers whenever the Crows would manage
a goal, and the Crows were unable to make a dent in the deficit.
Sydney 4.3 11.4 14.9 18.10 (118)
Adelaide 2.3 4.5 8.7 11.9 (75)
Goals : Sydney – B McGlynn 5, R O’Keefe 3, M Seaby 2, D Bradshaw 2, J Kennedy 2, J
Moore, B Kirk, A Goodes, K Jack. Adelaide – P Dangerfield 5, J Petrenko 2, A McLeod 2, R
Douglas.
Best : Sydney – B McGlynn, R O’Keefe, M Seaby, H Grundy, A Goodes, J Kennedy. Adelaide
– P Dangerfield, S Thompson, B Reilly, R Douglas, N Bock, I Maric.
Injuries : Sydney – Nil. Adelaide – J Sellar (hamstring).
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Farmer, Rosebury, McInerney.
Crowd - 36,041 at AAMI Stadium.
Fremantle won their first game in Melbourne since 2008, their first win at Docklands since early 2007,
when the Dockers took out a 44-point win over Essendon in sunny Easter Day conditions with an open roof.
The first half was one of fluctuating fortunes. The Bombers looked good early before Fremantle fought
back to trail by just 2 points at the first change. The Dockers then took the lead in the second term, but then
looked in trouble after Garrick Ibbotson was forced off with a serious shoulder injury and the Bombers
fought back to take the lead at half time.
The third term was again one of twists and turns, but time-on saw the Dockers gain an important
breakaway to take the lead and hold a 9-point advantage. The game was in the balance, but it was the
Dockers who stood tall and were counted in the final term; 6 unanswered goals turning a game that
looked set to be a thriller into a more one-sided contest and silencing the Bomber faithful.
Mature age rookies Michael Barlow and Alex Silvagni were sensational for the Dockers, while Aaron
Sandiland’s control of the ruck gave the Dockers first use of the ball all afternoon. For the Bombers Brent
Prismall and Heath Hocking were their best; but it was a shock loss for the Bombers. But for Freo, the all-
important win in Melbourne sees the perennial strugglers in an unfamiliar position of having a share of the
competition lead.
Click here to see Harboursport’s photo gallery from this match.
Fremantle 3.2 6.6 11.10 17.11 (113)
Essendon 3.4 6.10 9.13 9.15 (69)
Goals : Fremantle - H Ballantyne 3, D Headland 2, M Pavlich 2, P Hasleby, M Barlow, C
Mayne, C Tarrant, G Ibbotson, M Johnson, D Mundy, P Duffield, A Silvagni, A Sandilands.
Essendon - S Gumbleton 2, A Monfries 2, D Zaharakis 2, B Prismall, M McVeigh, J Watson.
Best : Fremantle – M Barlow, A Sandilands, P Haselby, H Ballantyne, G Broughton, A
Silvagni. Essendon – B Prismall, H Hocking, R Dyson, B Stanton, A Monfries, J Winderlich.
Injuries : Fremantle - G Ibbotson (shoulder), C Tarrant (ankle). Essendon - B Prismall
(head).
Reports: Essendon – C Dempsey for striking H Ballantyne in the second quarter
Umpires - Margetts, Armstrong, Avon.
Crowd - 29,651 at Etihad Stadium.
The Western Bulldogs did their status as genuine contenders no harm at all, and underlined Richmond’s
status as strugglers, when the Bulldogs dominated from start to finish to record a 72-point victory over the
Tigers in the Sunday twilight game at the MCG.
The Bulldogs wasted no time in taking the lead, with Higgins and Picken kicking goals within the first 5
minutes, and the Bulldogs were never headed. By quarter time the lead was 26 points. The Tigers played
better football early in the second term, but some inaccurate finishing killed any chance of them getting
back into the game, and the Bullogs extended their advantage to 31 points at the long break.
A 5 goals to 2 run in the premiership quarter put the issue beyond doubt, and even though the sting had
gone out of the contest in the last term the Bulldogs continued their relentless crushing of the Tigers’ spirit
by winning that quarter comprehensively to blow the final margin out to 72 points.
The Bulldogs, with wins in their first two games, have signalled their intentions to be a power club in 2010.
But for the Tigers, it was yet another in a long run of dismal results that sees them again stuck in the lower
regions of the ladder and seemingly with little hope of clawing back anything positive in 2010.
Western Bulldogs 6.2 9.6 14.11 17.18 (120)
Richmond 2.0 4.5 6.6 7.6 (48)
Goals : Bulldogs – M Hahn 3, J Hill 3, A Cooney 2, D Cross, D Giansiracusa, R Griffen, A
Everitt, B Hall, S Higgins, B Lake, B Moles, L Picken Richmond – M Morton 3, D Martin, R
Nahas, J Post, T Vickery.
Best : Bulldogs – L Gilbee, M Hahn, A Cooney, S Higgins, M Boyd, D Cross. Richmond – T
Cotchin, K Moore, C Newman, B Deledio, D Connors, D Jackson.
Injuries : Bulldogs – B Johnson (calf) replaced in selected side by J Hill. Richmond – Nil.
Reports – Nil. Umpires - McLaren, Findlay, Pannell.
Crowd - 27,358 at MCG.
For all Geelong’s dominance in recent seasons, the one team that has continued to give the Cats grief is
Hawthorn – especially with the shock result in the 2008 grand final. And again in front of an excellent crowd
at the MCG on the public holiday Monday, the Hawks troubled the Cats, and with a bit of luck could even
have scored a zero.
The Hawks took control in the latter stages of the first quarter to lead by 14 points at quarter time, an after a
3 goals to 1 second term extended the Hawthorn advantage to 24 points.
But the Cats are a difficult side to pin down all day, and the second half saw them spring into action to work
their way back into the contest. Twice the Hawks steadied with a goal, but the momentum and run of play
continued to run with the Cats, as they kicked 5 goals to 2 for the quarter to cut the margin to just 4 points
at the last change.
Within moments of the restart for the last quarter, the Cats had taken the lead for the first time in the game.
It was a tight, see-sawing contest for the next 15 mintues, with both sides throwing everything they had into
the contest. The Hawks regained the lead, only for the Cats to fight back and take the advantage back their
way. But the final minutes saw the cats extend their advantage to 9 points, and there was to be no miracle
comeback to stop the Geelong juggernaut. The Cats, determined still to avenge their 2008 loss, continue
to be the benchmark that other clubs will compare themselves to.
Geelong 4.2 5.9 10.12 14.16 (100)
Hawthorn 6.4 9.9 11.10 13.13 (91)
Goals : Geelong – C Mooney 4, S Byrnes 3, M Duncan 2, P Chapman, S Johnson, C Ling, B
Ottens, H Taylor. Hawthorn – J Roughead 4, L Franklin 2, J Morton 2, C Bateman, L Hodge,
S Mitchell, M Osborne, C Rioli.
Best : Geelong – J Bartel, G Ablett, C Mooney, P Chapman, H Taylor, C Enright. Hawthorn –
L Hodge, S Mitchell, J Roughead, X Ellis, J Morton, C Bateman.
Injuries : Geelong – S Motlop (Shoulder). Hawthorn – R Hooper (hamstring), J Lewis (leg).
Reports – Nil. Umpires - Donlon, McBurney, Ryan.
Crowd - 68,628 at MCG.
HARBOURSPORT PLAYER OF THE YEAR :
Brisbane v Carlton – J Brown (Bris) 9, M Murphy (Carl) 4, J Brennan (Bris) 4, H Scotland (Carl) 3, L Power (Bris) 3, B Gibbs (Carl) 2, M
Rischitelli (Bris) 1.
Collingwood v Melbourne – S Pendlebury (Coll) 5, B Green (Melb) 5, J McKenzie (Melb) 4, D Thomas (Coll) 3, R Petterd (Melb) 3, N Maxwell
(Coll) 2, S Sidebottom (Coll) 1, A Davey (Melb) 1.
St Kilda v North Melbourne – N Riewoldt (St K) 10, N Dal Santo (St K) 9, B Goddard (St K) 7, L Montagna (St K) 6, B Rawlings (NthM) 2, S
Milne (St K) 2.
West Coast v Port Adelaide – A Selwood (WCE) 7, J Davenport (Port) 6, J Westhoff (Port) 5, A Embley (WCE) 3, K Cornes (Port) 2, N
Naitinui (WCE) 2, T Boak (Port) 1, B Ebert (WCE) 1.
Adelaide v Sydney – B McGlynn (Syd) 8, R O’Keefe (Syd) 7, M Seaby (Syd) 5, P Dangerfield (Adel) 3, H Grundy (Syd) 3, S Thompson (Adel)
2, B Reilly (Adel) 1.
Essendon v Fremantle – M Barlow (Freo) 7, A Sandilands (Freo) 6, P Haselby (Freo) 4, B Prismall (Ess) 3, H Hocking (Ess) 2, H Ballantyne
(Freo) 2, R Dyson (Ess) 1.
Richmond v Western Bulldogs – L Gilbee (WBul) 9, M Hahn (WBul) 7, A Cooney (WBul) 4, S Higgins (WBul) 3, T Cotchin (Rich) 2, K Moore
(Rich) 1, M Boyd (WBul) 1.
Hawthorn v Geelong – J Bartel (Geel) 7, G Ablett (Geel) 5, L Hodge (Haw) 4, S Mitchell (Haw) 3, J Roughead (Haw) 2, C Mooney (Geel) 2, X
Ellis (Haw) 1, P Chapman (Geel) 1.
Brisbane v Carlton – J Brown (Bris) 9, M Murphy (Carl) 4, J Brennan (Bris) 4, H Scotland (Carl) 3, L Power (Bris) 3, B Gibbs (Carl) 2, M
Rischitelli (Bris) 1.
Collingwood v Melbourne – S Pendlebury (Coll) 5, B Green (Melb) 5, J McKenzie (Melb) 4, D Thomas (Coll) 3, R Petterd (Melb) 3, N Maxwell
(Coll) 2, S Sidebottom (Coll) 1, A Davey (Melb) 1.
St Kilda v North Melbourne – N Riewoldt (St K) 10, N Dal Santo (St K) 9, B Goddard (St K) 7, L Montagna (St K) 6, B Rawlings (NthM) 2, S
Milne (St K) 2.
West Coast v Port Adelaide – A Selwood (WCE) 7, J Davenport (Port) 6, J Westhoff (Port) 5, A Embley (WCE) 3, K Cornes (Port) 2, N
Naitinui (WCE) 2, T Boak (Port) 1, B Ebert (WCE) 1.
Adelaide v Sydney – B McGlynn (Syd) 8, R O’Keefe (Syd) 7, M Seaby (Syd) 5, P Dangerfield (Adel) 3, H Grundy (Syd) 3, S Thompson (Adel)
2, B Reilly (Adel) 1.
Essendon v Fremantle – M Barlow (Freo) 7, A Sandilands (Freo) 6, P Haselby (Freo) 4, B Prismall (Ess) 3, H Hocking (Ess) 2, H Ballantyne
(Freo) 2, R Dyson (Ess) 1.
Richmond v Western Bulldogs – L Gilbee (WBul) 9, M Hahn (WBul) 7, A Cooney (WBul) 4, S Higgins (WBul) 3, T Cotchin (Rich) 2, K Moore
(Rich) 1, M Boyd (WBul) 1.
Hawthorn v Geelong – J Bartel (Geel) 7, G Ablett (Geel) 5, L Hodge (Haw) 4, S Mitchell (Haw) 3, J Roughead (Haw) 2, C Mooney (Geel) 2, X
Ellis (Haw) 1, P Chapman (Geel) 1.
LEADING GOALKICKERS :
12 - Jonathan Brown (Bris)
11 - Nick Riewoldt (St K)
8 - Cameron Mooney (Geel)
7 - Setanta O'hAilpin (Carl)
7 - Jarryd Roughead (Haw)
6 - Patrick Dangerfield (Adel)
6 - Ricky Petterd (Melb)
6 - Josh Kennedy (WCE)
5 - Ben McGlynn (Syd)
5 - Jason Davenport (Port)
5 - Brad Green (Melb)
5 - Mitch Morton (Rich)
5 - Mitchell Hahn (WBul)
4 - Ryan O'Keefe (Syd)
12 - Jonathan Brown (Bris)
11 - Nick Riewoldt (St K)
8 - Cameron Mooney (Geel)
7 - Setanta O'hAilpin (Carl)
7 - Jarryd Roughead (Haw)
6 - Patrick Dangerfield (Adel)
6 - Ricky Petterd (Melb)
6 - Josh Kennedy (WCE)
5 - Ben McGlynn (Syd)
5 - Jason Davenport (Port)
5 - Brad Green (Melb)
5 - Mitch Morton (Rich)
5 - Mitchell Hahn (WBul)
4 - Ryan O'Keefe (Syd)
| WEEK 3 FIXTURES Michael Shillito's tips in bold (11/16 to Date) Friday 9th April St Kilda v Collingwood (7:40pm, Docklands) Saturday 10th April North Melbourne v West Coast (2:10pm, Docklands) Port Adelaide v Brisbane (3:10pm, AAMI Stadium) Sydney v Richmond (7:10pm, SCG) Carlton v Essendon (7:10pm, MCG) Sunday 11th April Melbourne v Adelaide (1:10pm, MCG) Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn (2:10pm, Docklands) Fremantle v Geelong (4:40pm, Subiaco Oval) |
| HARBOURSPORT PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Standings Jonathan Brown (Bris) - 17 Michael Barlow (Freo) - 14 Nick Riewoldt (St K) - 14 Luke Hodge (Haw) - 13 Ryan O'Keefe (Syd) - 13 Gary Ablett (Geel) - 11 James Bartel (Geel) - 11 Kane Cornes (Port) - 10 Jared Brennan (Bris) - 10 Heath Scotland (Carl) - 9 Adam Selwood (WCE) - 9 Lindsay Gilbee (WBul) - 9 Nick Dal Santo (St K) - 9 |
|
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
