We take a look at the Saturday game results in Round 5 of the Peter Jackson VFL, with the winners Port Melbourne, Nth Ballarat, Coburg, Box Hill Hawks & Geelong:
GEELONG d WERRIBEE TIGERS: Geelong has continued their unbeaten start to the season defeating Werribee by 55 points to claim the K-Rock Cup. Despite kicking the first three goals of the game, Geelong did not hold the lead at quarter time as Werribee fought back to take the lead on the siren. With 20 points separating the sides at three quarter time, Geelong stormed to victory with an eight goal to two final term to continue their great start to 2013; on top of the ladder as the only undefeated side after five rounds. Geelong had a number of options to goal, with Nathan Vardy and George Burbury both kicking six goals, and Shane Kersten kicked four on his return from injury. Burbury, Jordan Schroder and Jackson Thurlow were amongst the best for the Cats, whilst Jarred Moore was dominant in the middle for the Tigers, along with Ben Ross, Levi Greenwood (25 disposals) and 23rd player Darcy Fort. Ben Warren and Scott Clouston were the only multiple goal kickers for Werribee with two each.
NORTH BALLARAT d FRANKSTON: A seven goal to nil first term against Frankston helped set up North Ballarat’s second win of the season, and jumped them into eighth spot on the Peter Jackson VFL ladder. Whilst the Dolphins fought back in the following three quarters – with a six goal to three final term – the damage had been done early, with the final result 45 points in favour of the home side. The Roosters shared around the goals, with five multiple goal kickers – Cam Richardson (3), Lucas Cook (3), Myles Sewell (2), Billy Driscoll (2), Marcus Darmody (2) – from their 13 individual goal kickers. Luke Kiel was amongst the best for the home side, along with Steve Clifton (26 possessions), Sewell (36 plus 13 tackles) and Michael Searl. For Frankston, Sam Lloyd and Michael Lourey kicked four goals each, whilst Shane Hockey, Russ Gabriel and Scott Simpson were named as their best.
PORT MELBOURNE d CASEY SCORPIONS: Port Melbourne staged a customary final term fight back, not once but twice, to keep their impeccable home ground unbeaten run intact as they defeat Casey Scorpions by just three points. Boasting an unbeaten run at North Port Oval since late 2010, the Borough inflicted the first defeat of the season on the Scorpions. With Casey enjoying a 23-point lead at three quarter time, Port Melbourne kicked the first four goals in the first five minutes of the final term to take the lead. Casey replied, moving back out to an 18 point lead, before the Borough made one last charge, themselves jumping out to a nine-point lead at the 27 minute mark. Despite a late goal to Chris Dawes, and a number of missed opportunities, Casey was unable to regain the lead as Port produced an epic win. Josh Scipione continued his top 10 goal kicking form with another four majors, along with Sam O’Sullivan with three, whilst for Casey, Jack Fitzpatrick, Dawes and Nathan Page kicked to each.
COBURG d ESSENDON: Coburg stated their intentions early in their clash versus Essendon, kicking the first five goals of the game to race out to a 28 point lead. The Tigers extended their margin at every change, by 40 at half time and by 67 at three quarter time, before a last quarter lapse saw Essendon kick six goals to one, for Coburg to win by 34 points. Versatility to goal was the key for Coburg, as they boasted 11 goal kickers, with Liam McBean and Robin Nahas kicking four each – Nahas kicking three of his four in the third quarter. Nahas was named best on ground, but Shane Tuck was not far behind with 31 disposals and 10 tackles. Nathan Foley (27 disposals), Aaron Edwards (19 and two goals) and Nick Maric (18) were amongst the best for Coburg, whilst Will Hams, Trent Shinners (three final term goals) and Hal Hunter were amongst the best for Essendon. Ben Darrou (24 disposals) got the job of Bomber Joe Daniher, and the backman ran off him in tandem with the rest of the Coburg defence of Matt Dea (21 disposals), David Astbury and Jake Batchelor (19). Daniher finished with 2.5 for the afternoon.
BOX HILL HAWKS d BENDIGO: The Box Hill Hawks won two in a row for the first time this season recording an 87-point win over Bendigo. It took the Hawks a half to shake the determined Gold, as only 20 points separated the two sides at half time. A 14 goal to four second half secured the win for Box Hill, as Liam Tobin, Pat Lawlor and Amos Frank all kicked two three goals. Kyle Cheney was best for the Hawks in defence, and he was well supported by Shane Savage, Sam Iles and Tobin. Alik Magin was the best for Bendigo, along with Daniel Toman, Troy Kelm and Galen Munari.
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SUNDAY GAMES:
Sandringham vs Northern Blues (VFL Radio)
Williamstown vs Collingwood
Last Modified on 04/05/2013 19:51