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.
From their base in Artarmon, New South Wales, Command51 has carved out a reputation as one of Australia’s most trusted providers of cleaning, grounds, and garden maintenance services. With a client base of over 1200 sites nationwide, they operate 24/7 to ensure businesses across hospitality, educa...
Southport has produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Tasmania by 53 points in an entertaining contest.
The Southport Sharks have started their 2024 season with a resounding 46 point win in their Round 1 clash against fellow standalone club Port Melbourne.
Southport remain undefeated in the QAFLW Seniors with a 31 point win over Aspley, who were undefeated going into the game.
Southport Sharks congratulates Annise Bradfield, who was drafted to the Gold Coast SUNS.
Promising young talent Josh Cresswell has signed with the Southport Sharks ahead of the 2025 VFL season.
The Smithy’s VFL State Team has been announced for Saturday’s highly-anticipated clash against the SANFL in the 2024 AAMI State Game.
Southport hosted Coorparoo at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday in Round 15 of the QAFLW.
The Southport Sharks lost to North Melbourne by 8 points in a tight affair at Arden Street Oval on Saturday Morning.
Southport travelled to Brisbane on Saturday to take on the Aspley Hornets at Graham Road in Round 10 of the QAFLW.
The Southport Sharks have finished their home and away season with a massive 106 point win over Coburg.
Last week, Ben Jepson became the latest senior men’s Southport player to be added to an AFL list, after signing a contract with the Gold Coast Suns.
