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.
The first three quarters were an arm wrestle, but the Sharks came home strong winning 16.15 (111) to 8.6 (56).
The Sharks, leading by 17 points at three quarter time, dominated in the last quarter kicking six goals to zero to close out their fourth win of the year and remain undefeated.
Jacob Dawson starred again for Southport with 34 disposals and five clearances.
Zach Molloy and Nick Williams were solid in defence whilst Jackson Edwards led the way in front of goals with three majors.
Zac Foot (25 disposals, 11 marks and a goal) was good in his 50th game for Southport, as was Keegan Gray (26 disposals and 12 marks) in his first game back from injury.
After the match Southport Coach Matt Primus said, “To retain the Mackenzie Cup was outstanding as Doc means an enormous amount to our football club.
“I was really proud of the boys efforts as the Suns have been in good form and it was a tough game.”
Next week Southport have a bye. The Sharks’ next game is against Williamstown on Saturday May 3 at DSV Stadium at 12:05pm.
VFL Round 4 – Southport v Gold Coast Suns
SOUTHPORT 3.6 6.9 10.11 16.15 (111)
GOLD COAST SUNS 1.3 4.4 8.6 8.8 (56)
BEST PLAYERS: Zach Molloy, Jacob Dawson, Jackson Edwards, Zac Foot, Nick Williams, Keegan Gray
GOAL KICKERS: Jackson Edwards 3, Max Pescud 3, Hugh Dixon 2, Michael Manteit 2, Brayden Croosley, Zac Foot, Tai Hayes, Campbell Lake, Charlie Rowe, Jack Sexton
Similar Articles
These articles are similar to the one you are reading.
Southport have started their inaugural season in the VFL with a win defeating Carlton’s Reserves by one point in a thriller at Ikon Park on Saturday afternoon.
The GWS Giants defeated the Southport Sharks by 49 points at Tom Wills Oval in Sydney on Saturday Afternoon.
Queensland defeated Tasmania in the Mens and Womens Representative Games at Latrobe Football Ground on Saturday.
The Southport Sharks are through to a VFL semi-final against Geelong after defeating the Frankston Dolphins by 92 points in a high-scoring affair at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday Afternoon.
Southport hosted Coorparoo at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday in Round 15 of the QAFLW.
Williamstown defeated Southport by 46 points on Saturday Afternoon at DSV Stadium.
Southport’s QAFLW Seniors went down in a low-scoring thriller against Coorparoo, but the Reserves dominated with a standout 48-point win in slippery Pride Round conditions.
Southport defeated Frankston in the 2nd Preliminary Final by 88 points at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday.
Southport Sharks impressed in Round 6, with both the Seniors and Reserves recording convincing wins over Coorparoo at Fankhauser Reserve.
The 2025 QAFLW season saw the Senior women go two from two. The year included a 13-game winning streak, leading to their second Premiership in as many years.
Southport remains undefeated in the QAFLW after defeating Wilston Grange by 80 points on Saturday Afternoon.
Georja Davies kicked four goals in her senior debut as both teams won big!
