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.
The Southport Sharks go into the Easter break undefeated after defeating Maroochydore by 14 points at Maroochydore Multisport Complex on Saturday Afternoon.
AFL Queensland has granted the Southport Sharks Football Club a licence to compete in the 2022 Bond University QAFLW commencing in April next year.
The Southport Sharks have lost to last year’s Grand Finalists the Werribee Tigers by three points in a thrilling Easter Saturday contest at Fankhauser Reserve.
Southport defeated Collingwood for the first time in their history on Saturday Afternoon at Fankhauser Reserve.
Southport celebrated Steve Daniel’s 100th game as Head Coach with a 45 point win over Williamstown on Saturday at Fankhauser Reserve.
Michael Manteit is set to play his 100th senior game for the Southport Sharks on Saturday, against the Sydney Swans at Fankhauser Reserve.
Mitch Johnson has become the first Southport player to kick ten goals in a VFL match, just five games into the Sharks admission in the competition.
Southport hosted Coorparoo at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday in Round 15 of the QAFLW.
The Southport Sharks would like to congratulate Hannah Davies and Maddy Watt, who will be playing their 50th game for Southport Sharks on Saturday at Neil Upton Oval on the Sunshine Coast against Maroochydore at 2pm.
Southport travelled to Brisbane to take on the Aspley Hornets at Graham Road for Round 3 of the QAFLW on Saturday.
Seniors
Tom Fields was the hero at Whitten Oval on Saturday Night.
The Maroochydore Roos have defeated the Southport Sharks by 16 points on Saturday Afternoon.
