The Southport Sharks hosted the Coorparoo Kings for Round 13 of the QAFLW at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday Afternoon.
Seniors
Southport defeated Coorparoo by 75 points winning 12.9 (81) to 1.0 (6).
In the first half Southport kicked seven goals to zero to lead by 45 points at half time.
Coorparoo kicked their only goal of the game in the third quarter, whilst the Sharks added two to lead by 54 points at three quarter time.
In the last quarter Southport kicked another three goals, which cemented their tenth win in a row.
Kaylee Kimber was sensational down back and Maddy Baldwin starred in front of goals with five majors.
In the midfield, Abbie Pluples, Maddy Watt and Rianna Schipp led the way for the Sharks.
Southport Coach Peter Doherty said, “Today’s game was extremely important for us in our attempt to finish on top of the ladder at the end of the home and away season.”
“With the journey we have been on this year, we did not want to take the foot off the pedal this week.”
“Obviously, we are pleased to defeat Coorparoo, who will most likely play finals this year, by over 10 goals, but for us, the most pleasing thing is that we had 21 contributors for four quarters.”
“We are happy with our form, but the job is not finished. We have one more round of the home and away season to grow and improve before finals.”
This Saturday, Southport hosts Yeronga at Fankhauser Reserve at 3pm.
Southport v Coorparoo – Saturday 20 July, Fankhauser Reserve, 2pm
SOUTHPORT 4.1 7.3 9.6 12.9 (81)
COORPAROO 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 (6)
GOALS: Maddy Baldwin 5, Alannah Welsh 3, Sunny Lappin 2, Dekota Baron 2
BEST PLAYERS: Kaylee Kimber, Abbie Pluples, Alannah Welsh, Maddy Watt, Rianna Schipp, Maddy Baldwin
Reserves
Southport defeated Coorparoo by 96 points winning 15.6 (90) to (0).
The Sharks kicked four goals in the first quarter, four in the second, three in third and four in the last, in a comprehensive victory.
Leigh Alder, Chaise Montey and Taneille Kryzska led the way in defence to keep Coorparoo scoreless. Maddy Rasmussen played well in the middle.
Up forward, Hannah Davies showed her class with five goals, whilst young guns Alicia Gordon and Lilly-Ann Ryder kicked three goals each.
After the game, Southport Coach Mal Smith said, “It was another great four quarter team performance.”
“Now we look ahead to our last home and away game of the year, and hopefully secure top spot.”
This Saturday, Southport play Yeronga at Fankhauser Reserve at 5pm.
Southport v Coorparoo – Saturday 20 July, Fankhauser Reserve, 12pm
SOUTHPORT 4.2 8.3 11.4 15.6 (96)
COORPAROO 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)
GOALS: Hannah Davies 5, Alicia Gordon 3, Lilly-Ann Ryder 3, Taylah Power 2, Mikayla Nurse, Neesa Doyle
BEST PLAYERS: Leigh Alder, Maddy Rasmussen, Chaise Montey, Taneille Kryzska, Lilly-ann Ryder, Hannah Davies
Photo Credit: Highflyer Images
