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.
Three Southport Sharks QAFLW players have been drafted to AFLW clubs at Tuesday Night’s Supplementary Draft.
The Southport Sharks have won back-to-back games in the VFL after defeating Werribee at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday Night by 52 points.
The Southport Sharks travelled to Brisbane to take on the University of Queensland Red Lions for Round 11 of the QAFLW.
The Sharks are heading to Brighton Homes Arena in style, with both the Seniors and Reserves through to the 2025 QAFLW Grand Finals. After powerful wins over Morningside and Bond, the stage is set for a huge double-header.
The Southport Sharks are in the top 4 of the VFL after defeating the Geelong Cats by 47 points on Thursday Night.
The Southport Sharks VFL team have won their last seven games after defeating Box Hill Hawks by 15 points at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday.
Southport Sharks’ Steph O’Brien was awarded the Emma Zielke Medal at The Gabba on Sunday Night at the QAFL/QAFLW Awards Ceremony.
Queensland defeated Tasmania in the Mens and Womens Representative Games at Latrobe Football Ground on Saturday.
Following the Christmas break, the VFL side dove back into action Tuesday night at Southport.
This Saturday, the Southport Sharks will celebrate their third annual Heritage Round, when they take on the Giants in the VFL at 11:05am at Fankhauser Reserve.
The Southport Sharks took on UQ in Round 4 of the QAFLW at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday Afternoon.
The Lexus of Southport Golf Day at Links Hope Island, held last week, was a huge success.
