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 Sharks announces the appointment of Matthew Schneider as President
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.
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.
The AFL has announced the 2021 VFL season will begin on Saturday, 17 April, with the Grand Final to be held on the weekend starting 18 September.
Fraser Thurlow is set to play his 100th senior game for the Southport Sharks on Saturday, against the GWS Giants, at Tom Wills Oval.
Maddy Watt won the first ever Audrey Fankhauser Medal, awarded at the Southport Sharks Best & Fairest on Thursday Night.
The second induction dinner for the Queensland Football Hall of Fame was held on Saturday Night at the Gabba.
The GWS Giants defeated the Southport Sharks by 49 points at Tom Wills Oval in Sydney on Saturday Afternoon.
Southport travelled to Brisbane for a dominant performance against the University of Queensland on Saturday. Southport's Seniors crushed UQ by 91 points. The Reserves followed suit, delivering a 125-point victory.
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.
The Sharks were all bite at RSEA Park, bursting out of the blocks with four unanswered goals and never looking back. With key performances across the ground and a rock-solid defensive effort, Southport notched their fourth straight win.
VFL Round 9 saw Southport Sharks claiming second place on this seasons ladder, after beating Frankston by 40 points on home grounds.
