Under 18.5's : Hanlon Park provided a magnificent spectacle as the game kicked off. The torrential downpour from the previous day had no impact as the ball moved swiftly around the park with neither side able to claim absolute ascendancy. Possession was evenly split, the only difference being that the Tigers made the most of their chances to lead by the solitary goal at quarter time. It was more of the same in the early stages of the 2nd term. Despite the ball flowing around smoothly, there were very few easy kicks and scoring chances were very infrequent. Both teams' defensive skills were clearly on dispajy with Koroit creeping marginally closer to trail by 4 points at the long break. The game see-sawed in the 3rd term with each team having periods of scoring. The visitors probably shaded possession but Portland maximised their opportunities to stretch ther lead to 23 points at the final changeover. Scoring again was at a premium in the final term with Portland gradually assuming control. Their midfield unit got right on top and supplied the attackers with enough chances to notch a winning score.
Many good players with Hamish Withers, Rowan Marshall, Zach Telfer, Daniel Jackson (4 goals), Mitch Bunworth, and Tom Templeton.
Final Scores
Portland 10.4-64
Koroit 5.4.-34
Reserves : The game started off with Koroit giving Portland a real run-around. The Saints moved the ball with alot of purpose and left the home side floundering. Scoring was easy for Koroit as they took a 23 point margin into the first break. If one looked at the quarter to quarter scores they they would think there was a gale force wind blowing. The Tigers kept the visitors virtually scoreless in the 2nd term while they rammed on 4 goals to fix up the scores at the long break. Koroit went on a goal scoring spree in the 3rd quarter, but the home side was able to respond in part. Both forward lines were on top, keeping the goal umpires very active. Koroit held sway by some 3 goals a the last changeover wiith the threat of more goals to come. Portland was able to stem the goal flow of the opposition and clawed their way to the lead with only minute to go. But a couple of mistakes from the Tigers enabled Koroit to conjure up a narrow win.
There were many honest goers for the Tigers with the more prominent being Stefan Barr, Zane Wakely, Joel Mirtschin, Eddo Williamson, Delwyn Beavis and Taylor Vaughan (4 goals).
Final Scores
Portand 12.10-82
Koroit 13.9-87
Seniors : The strengthening wind was favouring the seaward end and Koroit had first use of its gusting nature. An early goal showed showed Koroit were on song, but for the next phase of the game the Tigers were able to stifle the Saints attacking moves. So much so that Portand matched Koroit in all areas of the field and were able to nudge their way in front at quarter time. Koroit charged into the fray after quarter time, but still the Tigers held firm. Tenacious and hunting down every loose ball, Portland maintained the upper hand with clever use of the ball into the forward line. Coach Holt was an inspiration, booting goals and leading by example. The home side had it by 17 points at the long interval, but the sterner test was ahead. The flukey breeze was probably favouring Koroits end in the 3rd term and they made good use of it possession wise. Fortunately for Portland they suffered from errant kicking for goal, but they still made enough scoring raids to edge to the slenderest possible lead at the final crossover. The large crowd (the canteen was battling to keep up with the demand, the BBQ was sorely tested) had hopes of a local victory, but the visitors certainly had different ideas to that they showed exactly why they have top purchase on the premiership ladder as they edged further in front as the quarter progressed. Keeping Portland to a solitary goal in the last half was significant as Koroit increasingly monopolised possession and their slick running game simple proved too effective for Portland to counter. Koroit deserved their 21 point victory and yet Portland showed that they have the potential to make an impoact at some stage of the later part of the season.
Good players were Jaron Quinliven, Scott Clark, Jaydon Stiles, Luke VanHeughton, Beau Bently and Daniel Falcone.
Final Scores
Portland 8.7-55
Koroit 10.16-76
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