Southport travelled to Brisbane to take on the Coorparoo Kings at Giffin Park on Saturday as part of the second week of Pride Round.
QAFLW Seniors
Maddy Baldwin
Coorparoo defeated Southport by eight points in wet conditions winning 2.5 (17) to 1.3 (9), inflicting the Sharks with their first loss of the year.
The Kings kicked the only goal of the first term to lead by 9 points at quarter time.
Neither team could manage to kick a major in the second or third term, with Coorparoo holding an eight-point lead at three quarter time.
With it all to play for in the last, Southport scored their first goal of the game early in the final quarter to cut the margin to three points.
The Kings responded shortly after with their second major of the game to secure their tenth win of the year.
After the match Southport Coach Matthew Lappin said, “It was a tough contest. Full credit to Coorparoo, they executed their gameplan to get the job done.”
“We will learn from this and will look to improve by working hard at training and get back to playing the way we play best.”
“It is the first time we have tasted defeat all year, so I am really looking forward to seeing how we respond as a team.”
Next week, Southport host Wilston Grange on Saturday 2 August at Fankhauser Reserve at 2:30pm.
QAFLW Seniors Round 14 – Coorparoo v Southport
COORPAROO 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.5 (17)
SOUTHPORT 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.3 (9)
BEST PLAYERS: Steph O’Brien, Maddy Baldwin, Kierra Zerafa, Megan Hunt, Scarlett Featherstone, Maighan Fogas
GOAL KICKERS: Kierra Zerafa
QAFLW Reserves
Avalon Pearce in the ruck
Southport defeated Coorparoo by 48 points winning 7.6 (48) to (0) in wet conditions.
The Sharks kicked two goals in the first quarter, zero in the second, three in the third and two in the last.
Holly Wall and Peyton Mackie were exceptional in the middle, whilst Taneille Krzyska was the general in defence.
In attack, Danisha Hart and Mia Trinder led the way with three goals each.
After the game Southport Coach Shannan Tate said, “It was a very contested game due to the weather.”
“I thought it was a fantastic performance by our girls. To keep Coorparoo scoreless and to kick seven goals in such tough conditions was really pleasing.”
“Our girls attack on the footy and tackling pressure was outstanding. I also thought they adapted well to playing a style of footy that suited the conditions.”
Next week, Southport host Wilston Grange on Saturday 2 August at Fankhauser Reserve at 4:30pm.
QAFLW Reserves Round 14 – Coorparoo v Southport
COORPAROO 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)
SOUTHPORT 2.3 2.4 5.5 7.6 (48)
BEST PLAYERS: Peyton Mackie, Holly Wall, Danisha Hart, Mia Trinder, Taneille Krzyska, Grace Cooper
GOAL KICKERS: Mia Trinder 3, Danisha Hart 3, Lillian Behan
