The Southport Sharks drew with Port Melbourne 10.12 (72) to 10.12 (72) in windy conditions at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday.
Port Melbourne dominated in the first half leading by 30 points at the main break.
Southport cut the margin quickly in the third quarter, kicking two early goals.
The Borough steadied with two of the next three majors, before the Sharks kicked two goals late in the term to only trail by ten points at three quarter time.
As has been a theme for the Sharks this year, the game came down to the wire.
Port kicked the first major of the final term inside the first two minutes.
Then, Southport forward Hugh Dixon kicked two clutch goals to reduce the margin to two points, with half a quarter still to be played.
Both teams had opportunities to score goals late in the game, but neither team could.
The Sharks managed to kick three of the next four minor scores to ensure the game was a draw.
After the game Southport Coach Matt Primus said, “We showed great courage to come back and get the game back on our terms, after a poor first half.”
“Unfortunately though, we didn’t take our opportunities with shots on goal in the last ten minutes to win the game, but you would rather get two points than no points.”
“We will dust ourselves off and review, then go again next week. Our aim now is to focus on our team synergy to see if we can get it back to how it was in the first few weeks of the season.”
Southport travel to Melbourne next week to play Casey at Casey Fields on Saturday 17 May at 11:05am.
VFL Round 7 – Southport v Port Melbourne
SOUTHPORT 0.2 3.4 8.8 10.12 (72)
PORT MELBOURNE 3.7 7.10 9.10 10.12 (72)
BEST PLAYERS: Keegan Gray, Jacob Dawson, Nick Williams, Campbell Lake, Jesse Joyce, Matt McGuinness
GOAL KICKERS: Hugh Dixon 3, Tai Hayes 2, Wylie Buzza, Brayden Crossley, Josh Gore, Max Pescud, Nick Williams
Similar Articles
These articles are similar to the one you are reading.
The Southport Sharks QAFLW team has secured a finals berth in their first season in the competition after defeating Coorparoo by 14 points on Saturday.
The Southport Sharks are back on the winner’s list after a gritty 14 point win over the Frankston Dolphins at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday Night.
The Gold Coast Suns have defeated the Southport Sharks by nine points in the Coast Clash on Saturday afternoon.
The Southport Sharks’ undefeated start in their inaugural season in the QAFLW Seniors continued after they beat the Aspley Hornets by 60 points on the weekend.
This weekend’s Heritage Round isn’t just about the past, it’s about three defining premierships that shaped who we are. In ’75, ’85 and ’05, Southport didn’t just win, we made history. Now we honour the players, the moments, and the legacy that still drives us today.
The Southport Sharks have kept their finals chances alive with a 24 point win over the Port Melbourne Borough at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday Afternoon.
Boyd Woodcock has won back-to-back Alex Aurrichio Medals for his 42 disposals, 14 clearances and one goal in the Sharks 82 point win over the Northern Bullants.
The Southport Sharks have now won their last ten games at Fankhauser Reserve after defeating Frankston by 80 points on Saturday.
The Lexus of Southport Golf Day at Links Hope Island, held last week, was a huge success.
Southport secured third spot on the VFL ladder with a thrilling 22-point win over North Melbourne at Fankhauser Reserve. Trailing at three-quarter time, the Sharks rallied with a five-goal final term to seal their 13th win of the season.
The Southport Sharks would like to congratulate Jacob Heron, who will play his 50th game for the club on Saturday against the Giants at Fankhauser Reserve.
Southport has retained the Mackenzie Cup after defeating Gold Coast by 55 points in front of a big crowd at Fankhauser Reserve on Easter Saturday.
