The Southport Sharks travelled up to North Brisbane on Saturday to take on the Aspley Hornets for ANZAC Round.
SENIORS
The Aspley Hornets defeated Southport by 14 points on Saturday Afternoon at Graham Road, winning 5.5 (35) to 3.1 (21).
Southport kicked the first goal of the game five minutes into the second quarter before the Hornets kicked the next three to lead by 11 points at halftime.
The Sharks also kicked the first goal of the second half, but then the Hornets kicked two more goals to get out to an 18 point lead at three quarter time.
In the last quarter, the Sharks kept Aspley goalless and kicked a consolation goal at the 19th minute mark to keep the final margin under three goals.
Despite the loss, defenders Jo-Anna Baltais, Kaylee Kimber, and Shayla Lloyd played well.
Midfielders Steph O’Brien (25 disposals, seven tackles and a goal) and Maddy Watt (17 disposals and eight tackles) were busy whilst up forward, Tayla Gregory was a good target (four marks and a goal).
After the match, Southport Coach Peter Doherty said, “We knew it was going to be a tough challenge going up against last year’s grand finalists on their home deck, and it was.”
“We will learn a lot from that game as there were periods of that game where I thought we were in control and then other moments where we were outplayed.”
“We are only three games into this season, and we have already played the two grand finalists from last year, so we have to keep our heads up and go again this week.”
This Saturday, Southport play the University of Queensland at Fankhauser Reserve at 3:00pm.
Aspley v Southport – Saturday 27 April, Graham Road, 2:00pm
ASPLEY 0.0 3.1 5.2 5.5 (35)
SOUTHPORT 0.1 1.2 2.2 3.3 (21)
GOALS: Tayla Gregory, Megan Hunt, Steph O’Brien
BEST PLAYERS: Jo-Anna Baltais, Kaylee Kimber, Maddy Watt, Tayla Gregory, Shayla Lloyd, Steph O’Brien
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RESERVES
Southport defeated Aspley by seven points on Saturday Afternoon at Graham Road, winning 3.2 (20) to 2.1 (13).
The first quarter was even, with both teams kicking a goal, with the Sharks having the narrowest of leads going into the first break.
Neither team was able to kick a major in the second quarter, with both teams managing to kick a behind.
Like the first quarter, both clubs kicked a goal in the third quarter, with the Sharks leading by a point at the last change.
With it all to play for in the last quarter, the Sharks kicked a goal and kept the Hornets scoreless, to win their second match of the season.
After the match, Southport Coach Mal Smith said, “It was a terrific reward for effort to win.”
“It was a tough fought contest for the entire game, and the girls stuck with it right till the end.”
“Aspley came into the game undefeated, so in the context of our season, it is a great result as well, and a nice confidence booster.”
The Reserves play the University of Queensland at 5pm this Saturday at Fankhauser Reserve.
Aspley v Southport – Saturday 27 April, Graham Road, 12:00pm
ASPLEY 1.0 1.1 2.1 2.1 (13)
SOUTHPORT 1.1 1.2 2.2 3.2 (20)
GOALS: Tia Charles, Tenielle Langdale, Taylah Power
BEST PLAYERS: Scarlett Featherstone, Alessia Smythe, Taneille Krzyska, Danielle Smith, Emma Clifton, Zoe Johnson
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