Top spot is secured after a full round!
| Port | 3.4 | 5.7 | 6.12 | 11.13 (79) |
| Central | 3.1 | 4.3 | 8.3 | 10.3 (63) |
Best: Port – J. Neary, A. Waters, T. Underwood, G. Phillips, M. Burford. Central – G. Hull, A. Fullerton, N. Khan, J. Reid, D. Shillabeer. Goals: Port – G. Phillips 3, J. Sykes 2, A. Casey 2, M. Burford , T. Underwood , Z. Hutchinson , C. Carey. Central – R. Morris 3, J. Reid 2, M. Harvey 2, D. Shillabeer , G. Hull , R. Paynter
Well done, after one complete round we sit 4 & 1 and in top spot on %In a different style of game than the last 2 weeks this game against the bigger undefeated Central was a good test of where we are at. They had some quality players out and will improve but it was a great effort.Stats wise our clearnce work was a real plus, we won the centre 15/7 and around ground 27/20. The overall tackle count was ok but a fair drop from the previous week. Our accuracy again hurt us our I50 to goals was 22.4% compared to our best v South 31.4%. We are scoring at around 50% of the times we enter, if we get our accuracy up we should have had more goals.
Positives that came from the game
•Again took down a side that was confident and not lost a game.
•Kick out zone again worked well •162 x 1%ersfor the game-Plenty of shepherds this week•Good fightback to come from 9pts behind 3min into last and win by 16. Good to show some grit, its great team building. 5 Goals from 12 entries and centre clearances 6/1•Still able to win with some having quieter games
Points we need to improve on
•Accuracy at goal•Fumbled a lot of ground balls putting extra pressure on •Still flying against one another from time to time. Up to those around to talk it up as they can see it better.
Looking forward
Back to Solly. This should be the most anticipated mid season clash of the traditional rivals in years. They have won their last two away and are up and about and do not take them lightly!!! The last 2 rounds premiership table isTeam P W L For Ag Pts %
Port 2 2 0 186 108 4 63.27%
Solly 2 2 0 200 119 4 62.70%
Centl 2 1 1 157 143 2 52.33%
West 2 1 1 125 150 2 45.45%
Lions 2 0 2 111 145 0 43.36%
South 2 0 2 90 204 0 30.61%They aren’t big but are mobile and no doubt Bob will have them fired up!! Great win again for the seconds as well last week and although the opponent may not be as strong on paper it is important we don’t vary our prematch.We have the clash of the round this week and the crowds will be out on the Sunday with no netball/soccer/hockey competing. Lets finish out these first 6 games in top spot with a win and a game off next week!! A win in a Sollies grudge match is a great way to do it! Go Dogs