| * |
St Kilda continued its march
toward the finals on Friday night under the closed roof at Docklands Stadium with their
sixth successive victory. Geelong's woes deepened, not only with their fourth straight
defeat but further injuries adding to their already weakened line-up as COREY ENRIGHT
(shoulder) and PAUL CHAPMAN (hamstring) are certain to miss important matches.
The Saints won every quarter with a sensational performance from tough forward Aaron
Hamill, who was the major difference between the two sides, building on the
strong form he showed in his return the previous week against Melbourne. Paul
Gough noted for afl.com.au: It was just as well that Hamill was back to
his best as the Saints' other big guns in attack all failed to dominate as they have in
recent weeks.
Spearhead Fraser Gehrig was thrashed by Matthew Scarlett,
who showed just why he is again on track to be named All-Australian full-back. Gehrig did
not manage a single possession in the first half and his only goal came from a right foot
snap early in the third. Justin Koschitzke was also quiet, expect for a
couple of strong marks, while skipper Nick Riewoldt was far too good for
the outclassed Matthew Egan but spoiled his game with some atrocious
kicking for goal.
At the other end, the loss of their best defender Max Hudghton just
before half-time was hardly noticed by the Saints' defence with Steven Baker
barely allowing Gary Ablett a touch while Brett Voss and
Matt Maguire provided great support as key forwards Kent Kingsley
and Brad Ottens were again disappointing, highlighting yet again
Geelong's lack of strike power.
Lyall Johnson observed for The Age: St Kilda should have had the
game won by half-time but went to the long break only 10 points up and then should have
buried the Cats in the third, but time and again missed gettable shots. From the end of
the first quarter, despite doing all the attacking, the Saints kicked a dismal 4.13 to go
into the last quarter with Geelong only 21 points behind. Even in the last quarter, the
Saints were less than convincing, frustratingly missing about as many shots as they
converted. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 1 |
| St
Kilda v Geelong |
Friday
(n), August 5, 2005
Docklands, 7.40pm AEST, Roof: closed, crowd: 46,848
Conditions: Good (patchy appearance)
Weather: 13C, no rain, cool |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| STK |
5.1-31
(5) |
7.7-49
(10) |
9.14-68
(21) |
13.18-96
(41) |
| GEE |
4.2-26 |
6.3-39 |
7.5-47 |
8.7-55 |
Goals: St Kilda: Aaron Hamill 4, Nick Riewoldt 3, Brett
Voss, Justin Koschitzke, Nick Dal Santo, Fraser Gehrig, Austinn Jones, Stephen Milne. Geelong:
James Kelly 2, Jimmy Bartel, Paul Chapman, Kent Kingsley, Gary Ablett, Brad Ottens,
David Haynes.
Best: St Kilda: Aaron Hamill, Lenny Hayes, Nick Dal Santo, Nick Riewoldt, Brett
Voss, Jason Baker. Geelong: Matthew Scarlett, Joel Corey, Jimmy Bartel, Cameron
Ling, James Kelly.
Umpires (gold): Stuart Wenn, Derek Woodcock, Shane McInerney.
Reports:
l
Justin Koschitzke (StK) was cited by the MRP, with a Level One striking offence
against Joel Corey (Gee) during the fourth quarter. The incident was
assessed by the MRP as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point), in play (one
point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, which
relates to a Level One offence drawing 125 demerit points and a one-game suspension. He
has a previous one-game suspension, which increases his penalty by 10 per cent.
Koschitzke went to the Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal found the strike reckless but deemed the
contact not serious enough to warrant a suspension.
l
Justin Koschitzke (StK) cited by the MRP and accepted a $2400 fine for making
negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn during the second quarter.
l Justin Koschitzke (StK) cited by the MRP and accepted a $2400 fine for
making negligent contact with umpire Shane McInerney during the second
quarter. |
The Western Bulldogs kept their
finals hopes alive and shook West Coast's hold on premiership favouritism with a sold
43-point victory in fine MCG conditions on Saturday afternoon to a crowd of 27,693. Led by
six goals to CHRIS GRANT and an outstanding performance by rebounding defender LINDSAY
GILBEE, the Dogs beat the Eagles to post their third successive victory, a first in three
seasons.
Sportal reported: Veteran Chris Grant (his 309th game)
booted three goals in five minutes to set the Bulldogs up with an excellent 7.3 first
quarter with hard running and willingness to back themselves proving the difference. Grant
finished with six majors after surviving an injury scare on his elbow in the first
quarter. The second quarter followed a similar pattern with the Bulldogs notching another
six majors to lead by 43 points at the main break.
Jason Phelan noted for afl.com.au: The Eagles were always going
to challenge and they made their move after the restart. Chris Judd
started the fight back with a classy goal, while Brent Staker marked
strongly and converted in the goal square soon after. Grant slotted his fifth against the
run of play, but the Eagles kept coming when Adam Hunter bagged his
second. These Bulldogs however were made of sterner stuff, and Matthew Robbins
calmed supporters' nerves when he goaled, while Adam Cooney killed off
the challenge with his first soon after.
Chad Fletcher got one back late, but the Eagles squandered a golden
opportunity when Daniel Chick was beaten by the siren as he ran into an
open goal. The Eagles were 41 points down going into the final term and while Judd slotted
the first goal of the quarter to offer a faint glimmer of hope, the Dogs slammed through
three in succession to put the result beyond doubt.
Mark Fuller concluded for The Age: If the competition was
assessed primarily on performances over the past three weeks, Rodney Eade's wonderfully
drilled side might rightly be viewed as a flag threat. It is not just that the Bulldogs
began this period by rising from big losses to dispatch top-eight sides Geelong and
Brisbane Lions. It is more than that in the victory over the Eagles, they took their
entertaining game to yet another level. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 2 |
| Western
Bulldogs v West Coast |
Saturday,
August 6, 2005
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 27,693
Conditions: Good
Weather: 16C, fine, sunny patches |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| WB |
7.3-45
(29) |
13.9-87
(43) |
17.11-113
(41) |
21.14-140
(43) |
| WCE |
2.4-16 |
6.8-44 |
10.12-72 |
14.13-97 |
Goals: West.B'dogs: Chris Grant 6.0, Daniel Giansiracusa
2, Adam Cooney 2, Matthew Robbins 2, Mitch Hahn 2, Robert Murphy, Daniel Cross, Brad
Johnson, Lindsay Gilbee, Nathan Eagleton, Shane Birss, Matthew Boyd. West Coast:
Chris Judd 2, Ashley Sampi 2, Adam Hunter 2, Andrew McDougall, Chad Fletcher, Phil Matera,
Adam Selwood, Brent Staker, Quinten Lynch, Mark Nicoski, Ben Cousins.
Best: West.B'dogs: Lindsay Gilbee, Chris Grant, Scott West, Nathan Eagleton, Brad
Johnson, Daniel Giansiracusa. West Coast: Chris Judd, Chad Fletcher, Dean Cox,
Michael Braun, David Wirrpunda.
Umpires (red): Hayden Kennedy, Matthew Head, Ray Chamberlain.
Report:
l
Daniel Chick (WCE) cited by the MRP and accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points
towards his future record for engaging in rough conduct against Chris Grant
(WB) during the first quarter. |
For three quarters, an
injury-riddled Melbourne defied all expectations and threw everything it had against the
second-ranked Adelaide side in fine and sunny conditions at Football Park on Saturday
afternoon before a stand-out crowd of 42,843.
Ashley Porter noted for The Age: The game opened up and the Demons were
blown apart by a more polished, skilful and certainly better equipped Adelaide unit to
lose by 54 points. Melbourne did not win the game, but it won the respect of Adelaide
coach Neil Craig, who praised the spirit of Neale Daniher's
men.
Alan Shiell for afl.com.au observed: The classy Crows, who did
themselves no favours with inaccurate kicking for goal, stretched their record against the
Demons to 14-8, including 9-3 at home. Experienced midfielder Simon Goodwin
led the way for Adelaide with an inspirational 30-possession performance, Rhett
Biglands and Ben Hudson did well in ruck, Tyson Edwards,
Brett Burton and Martin Mattner were lively through the
midfield and Nathan Bassett shone in a typically mean defence. Nathan
Brown, Guy Rigoni, Simon Godfrey and Daniel
Bell were conspicuous for Melbourne.
Sportal reported: The Crows lacked spark early, but upped the pressure from
halfway through the second term and were never headed, despite a brave effort from the
Demons, with five unanswered goals in the last sealing the result. Melbourne (without
Rivers, Bruce, Green, Neitz and Sylvia) ditched last week's attack-on-the-man tactics for
going genuinely hard at the ball, and it paid immediate dividends, keeping the Crows
scoreless for the first 15 minutes, while kicking a major themselves. But the Crows turned
it up a notch in time-on and went to quarter-time with a three-point lead.
Ashley Porter summarised: Although well ahead, Adelaide's relentless attack on the ball
continued into time-on in the last quarter. Melbourne's task was made difficult by the
fact that full-forward Russell Robertson was held scoreless by Bassett
and Ben Rutten, and Adem Yze kicked only one goal on Ben
Hart. Conversely, Godfrey did a great job restricting Mark Ricciuto
to 14 touches until three-quarter time before the floodgate opened. There were many
pleasing aspects for both sides, especially the return of Demon Daniel Motlop
with three terrific goals, and of course, Adelaide's ability to again break the shackles
when under siege. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 3 |
| Adelaide
v Melbourne |
Saturday,
August 6, 2005
Football Park, 2.40pm AEST, crowd: 42,843
Conditions: Good
Weather: 15C, fine and sunny |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| ADE |
2.4-16
(3) |
6.10-46
(15) |
8.15-63
(19) |
13.22-100
(54) |
| MEL |
2.1-13 |
5.1-31 |
7.2-44 |
7.4-46 |
Goals: Adelaide: Simon Goodwin 2, Scott Welsh, 2, Tyson
Edwards 2, Ian Perrie 2, Brent Reilly 2, Rhett Biglands, Ken McGregor, Graham Johncock. Melbourne:
Shannon Motlop 3, Simon Godfrey, Adem Yze, Aaron Davey, Jeff White.
Best: Adelaide: Simon Goodwin, Rhett Biglands, Nathan Bassett, Tyson Edwards, Ben
Hudson, Brett Burton, Martin Mattner, Ben Rutten. Melbourne: Nathan Brown, Guy
Rigoni, Simon Godfrey, Daniel Bell.
Umpires (white): Mathew James, Dean Margetts, Simon Meredith.
Report:
l
Simon Godfrey (Mel) cited by the MRP and accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points
towards his future record for engaging in rough conduct offence against Mark
Ricciuto (Ade) during the fourth quarter. |
Sydney recorded its 12th win of
the season and remain on target for a top-four finish after it won an enthralling
encounter over Essendon under the roof of Docklands Stadium on Saturday night in front of
41,629 fans. The Swans broke a 16-season hoodoo with their first win in Melbourne over the
Bombers since 1989 – or as ROD NICHOLSON noted in the Herald Sun – when
BARRY HALL was only a 12-year-old kid.
Martin Blake observed in his report for The Age: Barry Hall's
seven straight goals, five on Dustin Fletcher and then two on Mark
Bolton when the game went to the wire in the final quarter, were the difference
between the two sides. The Bombers could not find a match-up for Hall, so that a third
opponent, Ted Richards, would finish the game by his side.
In most other areas, Essendon matched Sydney. This was game played at high velocity with
exceptional skill. Both teams flooded numbers behind the ball at times yet Essendon's 15
goals were not enough to win. In the modern environment with teams adapting to the flood,
it is not the curse on the game it was made out to be.
The game had moments of magic like Andrew Lovett's explosive pace and
goalkicking ability and Michael O'Loughlin's freakish trap and goal off
the outside of his right boot in the final quarter. It was a contest with terrific
match-ups, notably with Essendon choosing the athletic Mark Bolton to run
with Adam Goodes, and with Sydney employing Tadgh Kennelly
on James Hird. Fletcher and Hall waged their own mini-war with Hall
eventually working to the front position, while Kepler Bradley and
O'Loughlin also had an entertaining duel. Goodes eventually burned off
Bolton, though he did not have the significant influence of recent weeks. Kennelly was a
fine player off half-back and cut holes in Essendon with his straight running. In the
middle, Luke Ablett, Brett Kirk, Jude Bolton
and Amon Buchanan were trojans for Sydney, while Brent Stanton
was particularly impressive as a hard-running midfielder for the Bombers.
Essendon was brilliant in front of goal and especially in red-time. The Bombers kicked 10
goals from as many shots in the first half with a single rushed behind to blot the
scoreline. They managed six goals from the 28-minute mark in the first three quarters. But
when it came to the crunch, with the score level 11 minutes into the final quarter, Sydney
came to the fore. Paul Williams, becalmed most of the night by Ricky
Dyson, found Ryan O'Keefe for a goal, one of three for the night
from the elusive Swan. Then Nic Fosdike's clever, squaring kick from the
pocket fell into the hands of Hall for another at the 22-minute mark. Hall put the
exclamation mark on his game at 27 minutes when he marked strongly again. He booted the
final two goals of the match: he has 60 for the season despite playing much of the time up
the ground in a role that is neither centre half-forward nor full-forward. With him, the
Swans are formidable. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 4 |
| Essendon
v Sydney |
Saturday
(n), August 6, 2005
Docklands, 7.40pm AEST, Roof: closed, crowd: 41,629
Conditions: Good (patchy appearance)
Weather: 12C, cool night |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| ESS |
5.0-30
(10) |
10.1-61
(10) |
13.6-84
(1) |
15.8-98 |
| SYD |
3.2-20 |
8.3-51 |
13.5-83 |
18.10-118
(20) |
Goals: Sydney: Barry Hall 7.0, Luke Vogels 2, Adam Goodes
2, Ryan O'Keefe 2, Luke Ball, Amon Buchanan, Luke Ablett, Michael O'Loughlin, Nic Fosdike.
Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 4, Scott Lucas 2, Andrew Lovett 2, Angus Monfries, James
Hird, Ted Richards, Damien Peverill, David Hille, Henry Slattery, Jason Winderlich.
Best: Sydney: Luke Ablett, Barry Hall, Ryan O'Keefe, Michael O'Loughlin, Amon
Buchanan, Tadgh Kennelly, Jude Bolton. Essendon: Matthew Lloyd, Andrew Lovett,
Brent Stanton, Jason Johnson, Damien Peverill, Scott Lucas.
Umpires (gold): Scott McLaren, Martin Ellis, Troy Pannell.
Report:
l
Aaron Henneman (Ess) cited by the MRP and accepted a two-game suspension for
striking Adam Schneider (Syd) during the first quarter. |
Fremantle continued its late
finals push and dealt Richmond's fading September ambitions another blow with a 27-point
victory in fine and cool conditions on Saturday night at Subiaco Oval – 36,026
attended.
The Dockers notched their fifth successive win, equalling their 2003 club record,
but face a tough run home against the Eagles, Saints and Port Adelaide. Richmond have
slumped to their customary late-season slide with just two wins in their past 10 matches.
Sportal reported: Fremantle midfielder Josh Carr was the Dockers
best, his work in the forward half igniting the Dockers in the third term. Brother Matthew
was also good as was young defender David Mundy. Richmond's number one
draft pick Brett Deledio oozed class to be the Tigers' best while Matthew
Richardson was good in the first half.
The first term was an uninspiring affair, the visitors nabbing the quarter-time lead with
two goals to the home side's one. Matthew Pavlich and Richardson looked
dangerous and both finished the quarter with a goal to their name. Fremantle regained the
lead with a goal to Justin Longmuir early in the second before the Tigers
responded with two majors of their own to open a handy 11-point break. The returning Jeff
Farmer then nabbed a goal from the pocket, the first of three consecutive majors
to the Dockers as they secured a five-point advantage at the main break. The second term
was marked by a late brawl and melee in which Fremantle's Des Headland
was twice reported.
After Joel Bowden snared the opening goal of the third term, scores were
level and the game was alive. It was the home side that lifted, Josh Carr illustrating his
value with three goals for the quarter. The Dockers managed five for the term to the
Tigers' three, extending the break to 18 points at the final change.
Ray Wilson noted in The Age: If the defeat knocks the Tigers out
of the finals race, Terry Wallace's men didn't go down without a whimper.
Even when Fremantle looked a likely winner early in the final term, Richmond never
relented, Kayne Pettifer booting two goals to keep his side in touch. The
final nail came when Luke McPharlin kicked his first goal for the night
in time-on to secure Fremantle 10th win of the season. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 5 |
| Fremantle
v Richmond |
Saturday
(n), August 6, 2005
Subiaco Oval, 7.40pm AEST, crowd: 36,026
Conditions: tba
Weather: 16C, fine, cool night |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| FRE |
1.4-10 |
5.6-36
(5) |
10.9-69
(18) |
13.15-93
(27) |
| RCH |
2.3-15
(5) |
4.7-31 |
7.9-51 |
9.12-66 |
Goals: Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich 4, Josh Carr 3, Justin
Longmuir, Jeff Farmer, David Mundy, Des Headland, Heath Black, Luke McPharlin. Richmond:
Kayne Pettifer 3, Matthew Richardson 2, Joel Bowden 2, Chris Hyde, Brett Deledio.
Best: Fremantle: Josh Carr, David Mundy, Matthew Carr, Byron Schammer, Aaron
Sandilands, Troy Cook. Richmond: Brett Deledio, Matthew Richardson, Joel Bowden,
Kane Johnson, Chris Hyde, Shane Tuck.
Umpires (red): Matt Stevic, Kieron Nicholls, Darren Goldspink.
Reports:
l Des Headland (Fre) was cited by the MRP with a Level One
engaging in rough conduct offence against Mark Coughlan (Rch) during the
second quarter. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact
(two points), in play (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five
activation points, which relates to a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a
one-game suspension. He has a previous one-game suspension which increases the penalty by
10 per cent. Headland went to the Tribunal. The Tribunal found Headland guilty of the
charge and suspended him for one match.
l Des Headland (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a
one-game suspension for striking Wayne Campbell (Rch) during the second
quarter.
l Des Headland (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for
engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Byron Schammer (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a $2400 fine for
engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Justin Longmuir (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for
engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Wayne Campbell (Rch) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for
engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Troy Simmonds (Rch) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for
engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Ray Hall (Rch) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for engaging
in a melee during the second quarter. |
Brisbane took another step
towards a seventh successive finals campaign with a 41-point win over Hawthorn in a
lacklustre game played in warm and sunny conditions before a crowd of 31,946 on Sunday
afternoon at the Gabba. The Lions met the under-manned Hawks on the second leg of a
gruelling Perth-Brisbane travel double.
Peter Blucher reporting for The Age: It was not a performance to send
fear through opponents – against better opposition the result could have gone the
other way. Trent Croad, the Hawks' best player with 19 possessions and 12
marks at centre half-forward, kicked 4.5 while Mark Williams, expertly
held by Jed Adcock, booted 0.4 and finished the game with ice on his
knee. (It would be Williams' last game of the year when mid-week it was announced he would
have surgery to his left knee.)
Simon White for Sportal noted: In a first-half that featured
far-from-attractive football, Croad had threatened to help Hawthorn take command of the
contest – only for the Lions' better efficiency in front of goal. Croad, who had
various opponents including Mal Michael and Joel McDonald,
led strongly, marked well and posed all kinds of questions for the Lions. But he kicked
just 3.4, despite the majority of his shots coming from inside 40 metres. Lions spearhead
Bradshaw, by contrast, had a trio of shots for a return of three straight. It was
Bradshaw's third after the half-time siren – the 300th of his career and set up by
the vision of Chris Johnson – that allowed the Lions go to a
one-point half-time lead.The Lions' better use of
the ball inside their attacking 50 was most decisive in the 30 minutes after half-time.
Brisbane missed some very kickable chances during that period but two opportunistic
efforts from Ashley McGrath, a fine running goal from debutant Travis
Baird and a twisting, turning snap from Daniel Bradshaw proved
most important. Luke Power also got into the act with a trademark kick
around the corner as Croad outlined the difference between the two teams by missing from
30 metres out, straight in front after the three-quarter-time siren.
From there the Lions finished with far more running, booting another six in the last term,
starting with a superb McGrath effort on the end of an excellent piece of flowing
football. Simon Black's sublime pulled kick on half-back travelled all of
five metres but it picked out Nigel Lappin and triggered the attacking
move that culminated in McGrath's snap.
Best afield was probably Lappin, whose tireless running brought 30 possessions, Power, who
passed a Sunday morning fitness test to confirm his availability, topped the Lions'
disposal count with 32, while Black and Michael Voss had 26 each. For the
Hawks, other than Croad, Luke Hodge had 35 possessions, while Tim
Clarke worked hard for his 25 touches. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 6 |
| Brisbane
v Hawthorn |
Sunday,
August 7, 2005
BCG (Gabba), 1.10pm AEST, crowd: 31,946
Conditions: Good
Weather: 21C, fine and sunny |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| BRI |
2.2-14 |
7.4-46
(1) |
12.8-80
(13) |
18.13-121
(41) |
| HAW |
2.3-15
(1) |
6.9-45 |
9.13-67 |
11.14-80 |
Goals: Brisbane: Ash McGrath 5.0, Daniel Bradshaw 5.4,
Luke Power 2, Michael Voss 2, Jamie Charman, Daniel Merrett, John Baird, Justin Sherman. Hawthorn:
Trent Croad 4, Simon Taylor, Lance Franklin, Michael Osborne, Clinton Young, Joel Smith,
Angelo Lekkas, Harry Miller.
Best: Brisbane: Luke Power, Nigel Lappin, Simon Black, Ash McGrath, Jason
Akermanis, Michael Voss. Hawthorn: Peter Everitt, Luke Hodge, Trent Croad, Tim
Clarke.
Umpires (white): Chris Donlon, Shaun Ryan, Michael Avon.
Report:
l
Jamie Charman (Bri) cited by the MRP and accepted a one-game suspension for
striking Danny Jacobs (Haw) during the third quarter. |
Port Adelaide remains in the
final hunt after a scrappy 14-point win over bottom-placed Carlton in wet conditions at
the MCG on Sunday afternoon – a bare 16,371 attended. It was Port Adelaide's first
return to the cathedral of football since their historic premiership victory last
September.
Grantley Bernard noted in the Herald Sun: It took Port a lot longer to
shake off Carlton than it did the Brisbane Lions in the Grand Final, and maybe they got a
little luckier against the battling Blues, too. Certainly, it is an indication of how far
Port has slipped that the Blues, bound for the wooden spoon, took their reigning premiers
all the way to the siren, in a game, that, despite the awful weather, was an excellent
contest.
The Blues bagged six goals in each of the first two quarters and led by as much as 24
points late in the second quarter before, just like in the first quarter, they allowed
Port to get back into the game. Young Daryl Pearce and best-on-ground Peter
Burgoyne kicked goals to make it a 14-point game at half-time and, midway through
the third quarter, as Warren Tredrea loomed ominously, it seemed almost
inevitable Port would assume control.
The Power did take over in a sense, as Brendon Lade got going in the ruck
and Josh Francou exerted his influence, but Carlton, led by Jarrad
Waite, Adam Bentick and Kade Simpson did not
roll over like a playful puppy. There is some steel about the young Blues, not to play
down the efforts of Nick Stevens, Anthony Koutoufides or
Scott Camporeale (even if he inadvertently kicked the ball three times to
Chad Cornes in dangerous positions).
Port with the Cornes brother going well, had to apply maximum effort to get the desired
result in a wet second half. Port's workrate in the last quarter was terrific, that more
than made up for the skill errors that often gave the ball back to Carlton, which did not
get a lot from key forward Brendan Fevola in his 100th game. But they
were boosted in no small way by Waite's four goals and three from Matthew Lappin
in, perhaps, his best game of the season. It was a good, promising effort from the Blues,
but a win that got away. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 7 |
| Carlton
v Port Adelaide |
Sunday,
August 7, 2005
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 16,371
Conditions: Fair, slippery at times – lights on Q3
Weather: 11C, cold, showers – heavy in Q4 |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| CAR |
6.3-39
(2) |
12.8-80
(14) |
14.10-94 |
16.13-109 |
| PA |
6.1-37 |
10.6-66 |
14.11-95
(1) |
18.15-123
(14) |
Goals: Port Adelaide: Peter Burgoyne 5.0, Warren Tredrea
3, Chad Cornes 2, Brett Montgomery, Gavin Wanganeen, Dean Brogan, Danyle Pearce, Domenic
Cassisi, Josh Francou, Damon White, Byron Pickett. Carlton: Jarrad Waite 4, Matthew
Lappin 3, Brendan Fevola 2, Kade Simpson, Barnaby French, Heath Scotland, Simon Wiggins,
Adam Bentick, Anthony Koutoufides, Eddie Betts.
Best: Port Adelaide: Peter Burgoyne, Warren Tredrea, Kane Cornes, Chad Cornes,
Shaun Burgoyne, Daryl Pearce. Carlton: Jarrad Waite, Matthew Lappin, Scott
Camporeale, Kade Simpson, Adam Bentick, Heath Scotland.
Umpires: (gold): McBurney, Quigley, Hendrie.
Reports:
l
Byron Pickett (PA) was cited by the MRP with a Level One engaging in a rough
conduct offence against Simon Wiggins (Car) during the second quarter.
The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point), in
play (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of four activation points,
which relates to a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-game
suspension. He has a previous one-game suspension and a previous six-game suspension which
increases his penalty by a total of 40 per cent. He has 60 points carried over from an
earlier offence. Pickett went to the Tribunal. The Tribunal found Pickett guilty of the
charge and suspended him for two matches. Port Adelaide appealed the verdict. The
Appeal Board rejected the submission and upheld the verdict of the Tribunal.
*
l Darryl Wakelin (PA) cited by the MRP and accepted a reprimand and 93.75
points towards his future record for attempting to strike Brendan Fevola
(Car) during the first quarter.
u On Friday, August
12, Wakelin was formally advised this charge had been revoked, together with the 93.75
demerit points against his record.
Wakelin was charged by the Match Review
Panel for attempting to strike Carlton's Brendan Fevola.
Wakelin accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record, when the MRP
assessed the incident as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point), behind
play (two points) and high contact (two points).
Subsequent advice confirmed that an 'attempt to strike' charge must be intentional, and
could not be classified as reckless. |
l Darryl Wakelin (PA) cited by the MRP and accepted an $1800
fine for wrestling Brendan Fevola (Car) during the first quarter.
l Brendan Fevola (Car) cited by the MRP and accepted an $1800 fine for
wrestling Darryl Wakelin (PA) during the first quarter.
l Brett Montgomery (PA) cited by the MRP and accepted a $900 fine for
wrestling Matthew Lappin (Car) during the first quarter.
l Matthew Lappin (Car) cited by the MRP and accepted a $900 fine for
wrestling Brett Montgomery (PA) during the first quarter. |
The Kangaroos produced another
remarkable come-from-behind victory in true "Shinboner" style, to snatch an
absolute thriller by six points over Collingwood under the roof of Docklands Stadium on
Sunday afternoon. NATHAN THOMPSON kicked the winning goal only 45 seconds from the final
siren.
Sportal recorded that Kangaroo Brent Harvey was simply
stunning, finishing with 34 disposals – 19 of them before half-time – while Shannon
Grant, Glenn Archer and Drew Petrie also put in
notable performances. Collingwood captain Nathan Buckley again embraced
his new role as a running forward with three goals, while youngster David Fanning
played the best game of his debut year.
The Magpies got on top in the clearances, with the Pies assisted by excellent midfield
drive by players like Shane Woewodin, Nick Maxwell and Brodie
Holland. Collingwood lost the goal-kicking prowess of Alan Didak
in the first quarter when he collapsed. It was later found he had a heart scare and was
advised to rest from at least the next two matches.
Stephen Rielly completes the tale with his review for The Age: As
time-on ticked near in the last quarter, Dean Laidley's team had kicked
only 10 goals for the match. To succeed, a comeback would require at least four and
perhaps five goals. Corey Jones goaled from a free-kick but six minutes
later, at the 26 minute mark, the Magpies still led by 18 points. It was not possible in
such circumstances to believe victory was still realistic. Except that those who had to,
the Kangaroos and Laidley, did. Three goals in 58 seconds, one from Sav Rocca and
two classic running goals from Shannon Grant, who seemed to lose his opponents by floating
between an on-ball and forward role in the critical last minutes, levelled the scores.
Little more than two minutes remained to play.
For their part, the Magpies did not retreat and came again by Glenn Archer, who had
inspired Grant's levelling goal by jarring the football back into dispute with a
centre-square collision, defined the spirit that is held dear, like an heirloom, by those
that belong to the royal blue and white. A smoother followed by by a crazed tackle from
Archer within the same passage in deep defensive territory repelled the Magpies, a feat
met by Daniel Pratt moments later with a courageous mark on the edge of
the Collingwood goal square as the Magpies pressed for what would be the last time.
Pratt had not played particularly well but, when his moment came, he did not shrivel from
it or doubt himself and from his mark, the ball was worked around the members' wing and
into the arms of Nathan Thompson, who, with 45 seconds of the match
remaining took his time with a set shot from 45 metres, near the boundary, which was true
in more way than one. |
| 2005 — ROUND 19 — GAME 8 |
| Collingwood
v Kangaroos |
Sunday,
August 7, 2005
Docklands, 2.10pm AEST, Roof: closed, crowd: 33,587
Conditions: Good (patchy appearance)
Weather: 11C, cold, showers |
| |
1/4 time |
1/2 time |
3/4 time |
Final |
| COL |
3.2-20 |
7.7-49
(–) |
10.11-71
(13) |
14.14-98 |
| KAN |
3.4-22
(2) |
7.7-49
(–) |
8.10-58 |
15.14-104
(6) |
Goals: Kangaroos: Shannon Grant 3, Nathan Thompson 3,
Brent Harvey 2, Sav Rocca 2, Glenn Archer, David Trotter, David Hale, Daniel Harris, Corey
Jones. Collingwood: Nathan Buckley 3, Blake Caracella 2, Brodie Holland 2, Alan
Didak, Herrtier O'Brien, Leon Davis, Travis Cloke, David Fanning, Jason Cloke, Chris Egan.
Best: Kangaroos: Brent Harvey, Glenn Archer, Shannon Grant, Drew Petrie, Brady
Rawlings, Daniel Wells. Collingwood: Nathan Buckley, David Fanning, Blake
Caracella, Shane Woewodin, Nick Maxwell, Brodie Holland.
Umpires (gold): Michael Vozzo, Justin Schmitt, Scott Jeffery. |
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