R2 South v Port review
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:24 pmRESERVES:
Port Adelaide have opened their account with a comfortable 46 point victory over South Adelaide at Alberton today.
After Port kicked 5 consecutive goals in the first quarter, the Panthers were never seriously in the hunt. Port could have buried the Panthers in the first half but a number of behinds from gettable chances kept South Adelaide in the hunt.
South won the 3rd quarter, and kicked the opening goal of the last but 3 quick goals to the Magpies finished off the contest.
Jordan Erskine played a stunning game up forward, kicking 6 goals from about 14 shots and around 12 marks. He was joined by Michael Clinch (4 goals) and Luke Harder (2) in setting up the win. Up the ground, the Magpies were served very well by Josh Taylors efforts in the ruck and by Tyson Wait and Todd Hughes' efforts in defence.
Dylan Williams kicked 4 goals for the losers, whilst Thomas Hateley took one of the biggest hangers you'll see this year.
PA 5.5 / 11.7 / 13.13 / 17.15 117
SA 2.2 / 5.5 / 8.8 / 10.11 71
BEST
PA: Erskine, Taylor, Clinch, Wait, Wilkey, Hughes, Watson, Hall
SA: Williams, Rolfe, Hateley, Tonkin
GOALS
PA: Erskine 6; Clinch 4; Harder 2; Watson, Lobbe, Milera, Taylor, Carr
SA: Williams 4; Tonkin 2; Skrypek, Crate, Rolfe, Redigolo
SENIORS
A Harry Miller shot after the siren couldn't stop Jack Cahill's South Adelaide from recording only their 11th victory at Alberton in an unlikely thriller today.
South Adelaide looked to have the match won after breaking out to a 21 point lead deep into time on of the last quarter, thanks to an Andy Otten goal. But a spirited Port Adelaide last gasp fightback which saw them kick 3 majors in the space of 90 seconds, gave them a chance to snatch a victory in what would have been one of the most bizarre comebacks seen.
A Tim Looby shot from 60 failed to make the distance and as the Panthers ran the ball out of defence, they again looked to have it won. But a costly turnover gave Stephen Eichner the ball, and he found Harry Miller who marked as the siren sounded. His shot from 50 didn't make the distance and the Panthers recorded their 2nd victory of the season.
The Magpies somewhat dominated the last quarter, but could only manage 7 behinds before their last gasp comeback. Meanwhile, the Panthers kicked 3 goals, each against the run of play in the last quarter to break out to their eventual match winning lead.
The Panters used the ball better and made the most of their chances all day, having 7 less scoring shots than the Magpies. Ben Warren was a star with 5 goals, 4 of which came in the first half. He beat off two opponents before Corey AhChee returned to defence to blanket the South spearhead.
A dominant spearhead would prove to be the difference, with Daniel Hargraves struggling to impact at the other end, ending with one goal, a bunch of dropped marks and some costly last quarter misses in front of goal.
South kicked 6 goals to 1 in 20 minutes of football either side of half time which was the catalyst for the victory.
Best for the victors was Ben Warren who looked unstoppable up forward in the first half. He kept South in it when Port were on top early, and his straight kicking was the difference. Andy Otten and Andrew Bachmann were lively in the middle, whilst Josh Thewlis and James Turner were strong in defence.
Nathan Krakouer was the best for the Magpies, whilst Jeremy Clayton, Tim Looby and Ivan Maric all worked hard.
For South, its a fantastic start to Jacks reign as coach down at Nourlunga. For the Magpies, it seems that issues that were present in 2007, have yet to be resolved for 2008.
SA 3.1 / 8.4 / 13.6 / 16.9 105
PA 4.6 / 8.8 / 11.11 / 14.18 102
BEST
SA: Warren, Bachmann, Otten, Thewlis, Handby, Turner, Burdett
PA: Krakouer, J Clayton, AhChee, Looby, Maric, Rugolo
GOALS
SA: Warren 5; Hunter, Iljecson 2; Bachmann, Ellis, Otten, Thewlis, Baird, Ryan, Handby
PA: AhChee, Rugolo, Elstone, Maric 2; Dolling, Thurgood, Hargraves, Perry, Biacsi
Port Adelaide have opened their account with a comfortable 46 point victory over South Adelaide at Alberton today.
After Port kicked 5 consecutive goals in the first quarter, the Panthers were never seriously in the hunt. Port could have buried the Panthers in the first half but a number of behinds from gettable chances kept South Adelaide in the hunt.
South won the 3rd quarter, and kicked the opening goal of the last but 3 quick goals to the Magpies finished off the contest.
Jordan Erskine played a stunning game up forward, kicking 6 goals from about 14 shots and around 12 marks. He was joined by Michael Clinch (4 goals) and Luke Harder (2) in setting up the win. Up the ground, the Magpies were served very well by Josh Taylors efforts in the ruck and by Tyson Wait and Todd Hughes' efforts in defence.
Dylan Williams kicked 4 goals for the losers, whilst Thomas Hateley took one of the biggest hangers you'll see this year.
PA 5.5 / 11.7 / 13.13 / 17.15 117
SA 2.2 / 5.5 / 8.8 / 10.11 71
BEST
PA: Erskine, Taylor, Clinch, Wait, Wilkey, Hughes, Watson, Hall
SA: Williams, Rolfe, Hateley, Tonkin
GOALS
PA: Erskine 6; Clinch 4; Harder 2; Watson, Lobbe, Milera, Taylor, Carr
SA: Williams 4; Tonkin 2; Skrypek, Crate, Rolfe, Redigolo
SENIORS
A Harry Miller shot after the siren couldn't stop Jack Cahill's South Adelaide from recording only their 11th victory at Alberton in an unlikely thriller today.
South Adelaide looked to have the match won after breaking out to a 21 point lead deep into time on of the last quarter, thanks to an Andy Otten goal. But a spirited Port Adelaide last gasp fightback which saw them kick 3 majors in the space of 90 seconds, gave them a chance to snatch a victory in what would have been one of the most bizarre comebacks seen.
A Tim Looby shot from 60 failed to make the distance and as the Panthers ran the ball out of defence, they again looked to have it won. But a costly turnover gave Stephen Eichner the ball, and he found Harry Miller who marked as the siren sounded. His shot from 50 didn't make the distance and the Panthers recorded their 2nd victory of the season.
The Magpies somewhat dominated the last quarter, but could only manage 7 behinds before their last gasp comeback. Meanwhile, the Panthers kicked 3 goals, each against the run of play in the last quarter to break out to their eventual match winning lead.
The Panters used the ball better and made the most of their chances all day, having 7 less scoring shots than the Magpies. Ben Warren was a star with 5 goals, 4 of which came in the first half. He beat off two opponents before Corey AhChee returned to defence to blanket the South spearhead.
A dominant spearhead would prove to be the difference, with Daniel Hargraves struggling to impact at the other end, ending with one goal, a bunch of dropped marks and some costly last quarter misses in front of goal.
South kicked 6 goals to 1 in 20 minutes of football either side of half time which was the catalyst for the victory.
Best for the victors was Ben Warren who looked unstoppable up forward in the first half. He kept South in it when Port were on top early, and his straight kicking was the difference. Andy Otten and Andrew Bachmann were lively in the middle, whilst Josh Thewlis and James Turner were strong in defence.
Nathan Krakouer was the best for the Magpies, whilst Jeremy Clayton, Tim Looby and Ivan Maric all worked hard.
For South, its a fantastic start to Jacks reign as coach down at Nourlunga. For the Magpies, it seems that issues that were present in 2007, have yet to be resolved for 2008.
SA 3.1 / 8.4 / 13.6 / 16.9 105
PA 4.6 / 8.8 / 11.11 / 14.18 102
BEST
SA: Warren, Bachmann, Otten, Thewlis, Handby, Turner, Burdett
PA: Krakouer, J Clayton, AhChee, Looby, Maric, Rugolo
GOALS
SA: Warren 5; Hunter, Iljecson 2; Bachmann, Ellis, Otten, Thewlis, Baird, Ryan, Handby
PA: AhChee, Rugolo, Elstone, Maric 2; Dolling, Thurgood, Hargraves, Perry, Biacsi
