Seniors
Southport defeated Wilston Grange by 64 points, winning 13.7 (85) to 3.3 (21).
The Sharks kicked the first two goals of the match, before Wilston Grange responded with the next two just before the end of the first term.Leading by just a point at quarter time, Southport took control of the game in the second term kicking three goals to zero.
In the second half the Sharks continued to dominate the scoreboard scoring eight goals to one.
Olivia Meagher starred for the Sharks with 30 disposals and three goals.
After the game Southport Coach Matt Lappin said, “We were really keen to bounce back from our first loss of the year and set ourselves to put in a really good performance.”
“It was an even first quarter, but as the longer the game went, I thought we were able to wear down Wilston Grange who are a high energy and high running team.”
“At quarter time we spoke about winning it at the source and making them chase us. In the end we were really pleased with how we ended the game.”
Next week, Southport travel to Brisbane to take on Morningside at Jack Esplen Oval on Saturday 9 August at 4:45pm.
QAFLW Seniors Round 15 – Southport v Wilston Grange
SOUTHPORT 2.2 5.2 7.6 13.7 (85)
WILSTON GRANGE 2.1 2.1 2.3 3.3 (21)
BEST PLAYERS: Olivia Meagher, Rianna Schipp, Stephanie O’Brien, Megan Hunt, Caitlin Miller, Lily McDonald
GOAL KICKERS: Olivia Meagher 3, Caitlin Miller 3, Maddy Baldwin, Tyla Crabtree, Hannah Davies, Scarlett Featherstone, Lily McDonald, Steph O’Brien, Kierra Zerafa
Reserves
Southport defeated Wilston Grange by 78 points, winning 12.6 (78) to (0).
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The Sharks kicked four goals in the first quarter, two in the second, two in third and four in the last.
Peyton Mackie and Bindi Crabtree did a great job at winning the contested ball in the midfield and getting the ball forward.
Lillian Behan and Avalon Pearce did a great job in the ruck, whilst Grace Cooper kicked three goals.
After the game Southport Coach Shannan Tate said, “We wanted to be united in everything we did today and making sure we got our fundamentals right.”
“Part of being united, is to make sure we are taking shots at goal from the best possible positions, and I think kicking 12.6 demonstrates we did a great job at doing that.”
“The other pleasing thing was that we took risks with the ball, and it was a pleasure to watch.”
Next week, Southport travel to Brisbane to take on Morningside at Jack Esplen Oval on Saturday 9 August at 2:45pm.
QAFLW Seniors Round 15 – Southport v Wilston Grange
SOUTHPORT 4.2 6.3 8.5 12.6 (78)
WILSTON GRANGE 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)
BEST PLAYERS: Peyton Mackie, Bindi Crabtree, Lillian Behan, Neive Ryan, Avalon Pearce, Mia Trinder
GOAL KICKERS: Grace Cooper 3, Avalon Pearce 2, Mia Trinder 2, Lillian Behan, Bindi Crabtree, Lauren Game, Danisha Hart, Dakota Salva
