VFL ROUND 6 MATCH REPORT – SOUTHPORT V NORTHERN BULLANTS

Boyd Woodcock has won back-to-back Alex Aurrichio Medals for his 42 disposals, 14 clearances and one goal in the Sharks 82 point win over the Northern Bullants.

Boyd Woodcock has won back-to-back Alex Aurrichio Medals for his 42 disposals, 14 clearances and one goal in the Sharks 82 point win over the Northern Bullants.

The Alex Aurrichio Medal is awarded to the best on ground when the Bullants and Sharks play to commerate Alex Aurrichio who played for both clubs before tragically passing at age 30 in a bicycle accident in 2020 in Darwin.

After the match, Boyd Woodcock said, “I never met Alex but I know how much he meant to both teams, so it is a massive honour to win this award.”

The Bullants were coming off their first win in 372 days and started well kicking three of the first four goals.

However, they were only able to manage one more goal until the last quarter and the Sharks were way too good winning 18.20 (128) to 7.4 (46).

The win means the Sharks are now fifth on the VFL ladder with three wins and three losses.

Southport Coach Steve Daniel said, “It is great to square the ledger after losing three games in a row. We have got back to the way we want to play, which is really pleasing.”

Southport had contributors all over the ground, with Jesse Joyce (26 disposals) in the midfield and Daniel Charlesworth down back.

Up forward Jed Foggo and Jack Sexton, who are both under 22 listed players, kicked four goals each.

This week the Sharks play Geelong on Sunday at 12:00pm at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.

SOUTHPORT 6.2 9.12 15.13 18.20 (128)
NORTHERN BULLANTS 4.1 4.2 4.4 7.4 (46)

Goal Kickers: Jack Sexton 4, Jed Foggo 4, Fraser Thurlow 3, Jay Lockhart 2, Boyd Woodcock, Matt Shannon, Harry Law, Tom Fields, Jackson Edwards

Best Players: Boyd Woodcock, Jesse Joyce, Daniel Charlesworth, Jed Foggo, Jack Sexton, Jackson Edwards

Similar Articles

These articles are similar to the one you are reading.

Southport Sharks’ Steph O’Brien was awarded the Emma Zielke Medal at The Gabba on Sunday Night at the QAFL/QAFLW Awards Ceremony.

The Southport Sharks are in the top 4 of the VFL after defeating the Geelong Cats by 47 points on Thursday Night.

Southport remains on top on top of the VFL ladder, after defeating the Brisbane Lions by 107 points at Fankhauser Reserve on Saturday.

Southport Sharks suffered their first loss of the VFL season in a three-point thriller against Williamstown at DSV Stadium.

The Southport Sharks are through to a preliminary final after defeating the Brisbane Lions by 49 points in the second qualifying final at Moreton Bay Central Complex on Saturday.

Southport Sharks faced Bond University in Round 4 of the QAFLW, with the Seniors securing a strong win and the Reserves falling just short.

The Southport Sharks have finished their home and away season with a massive 106 point win over Coburg.

Southport has made the QAFLW Grand Final in their maiden season in the competition.

Southport travelled to Brisbane to take on the Aspley Hornets at Graham Road for Round 3 of the QAFLW on Saturday. Seniors

Southport and Port Melbourne finished level in Round 7, drawing 10.12 (72) each. The Sharks rallied from 30 points down at half-time, with Hugh Dixon’s late goals helping secure two points.

The Southport Sharks hosted Aspley and Bond University at Fankhauser Reserve for the first week of the QAFLW finals series.

In Round 5 of the QAFLW, the Southport Sharks hosted the Maroochydore Roos. The Seniors had a great win, and the Reserves lost in a nail-biter.