Under 18's : Despite enjoying most of the possession, the hosts couldn't convert this into a definite ascendancy on the scoreboard. Mediocre disposal was the primary cause of this and the 11 point margin that the Tigers had at quarter time was scant reward for thier efforts. The weather worsened at the beginning of the 2nd term, but this no deterrent to Portland who continued to monopolise the ball and, with a positive adjustment in delivery, they careered away to lead by 26 points at the long interval. The visitors fought back on the resumption, kicking an early goal, but the Tigers regrouped and went on an unanswered goal spree that saw them take a 41 point lead into the final term. Portland maintained their superiority for the duration of the game and emerged with a resounding victory, one that showed there might be exciting times ahead. Many good players with the pick being Jake Hawker, Mitch Bunworth, Dylan Barr, Joel Mirtschin, Jordan Kane and Michael Matthews.
Final Scores: Portland 11-15= 81
Hamilton 5-2 =32
Reserves : The Reseves faced a depleted opposition and made full use of this advantage to create a goal burst in the opening quarter. It was more of the same in the second term, with the Tigers running amok all over the park. The lead was a whopping 85 points at the long interval and the situation got worse for the visitors in the 2nd half. The game took on the appearance of a practice match with the pressure being applied by Hamilton having a very minimal effect in negating the scoring onslaught of the mercilees hosts. In what is a worrying scenario, this totally one-sided affair drifted on to its inevitable conclusion. For the Hamilton lads who battled it out, it was a valiant effort but the Tigers were too powerful in every department. Best players for Portland were Brett Egan, Daniel Kinghorn, Shaun Trenorden( 6 goals ), Leigh Wiseman, Jordan Cables( 6 goals ) and Jake Patterson
Final scores: Portland 26-20=176
Hamilton 1-1=7
Seniors ; Hamilton used the breeze in the initial stages to set up a tight contest. They harried the more fancied Portland side, forcing them into error and not allowing them easy disposals. Toward the end of the quarter, Portland found some touch and set up a quick salvo of goals to hold sway by 14 points at the first break. Although, the Tigers had the aid of the stiff breeze in the 2nd term, they still found the business of scoring goals rather difficult. Dominating possession, the Tigers found that the well drilled Hamilton defence was proving a real stumbling block. Beau Bentley was a shining light up forward, proving to be a viable target and his ground play was classy to watch. Still,by the long break the hosts had slipped out to a 38 point margin and were looking threatening. The threat didn't eventuate in the 3rd term as Hamilton upped their intensity to outscore the Tigers and were impressive with their attack on the ball and the numbers they had around the contest. Portland did well to score 3 majors into the breeze but it was a tough slog and the 33 point margin was a handy one, but not totally convincing. Portland's task got a whole lot harder when Hamilton got within 10 points in the last term and had all the momentum. Portland were fumbling and their use of the ball was sub-standard, but a couple of steadying goals got them over the line by 23 points. In a game that never reached great heights Portland's better players were Marcus England, Beau Bentley( 6 goals ), Daniel Falcone, Luke Van Heugten, Sam Fleming and Sam Anson.
Final scores: Portland 14-10=94
Hamilton 11-5=71
Last Modified on 13/05/2012 08:28