Under 18.5's :The fine conditions that prevailed at Portland didn't translate to Cobden with a blustery wind and drizzle greeting the travelling contingent. This didn't deter the Tigers as they tore into their task with great gusto. Leading for much of the first quarter, Cobden managed a late rally to draw level at the first break. The Tigers resumed by getting numbers at the ball and then using it creatively. But they found it hard to shake the Bombers off and there was very little between the two sides with scoring at a premium. A string of minor scores gave Portland a slender lead but a late Cobden major enabled the home side to take a 2 point lead into half time. A long goal for the hosts dented the Tigers' hopes but they didn't capitualate in the steady rain. However the more physical Bombers upped their intensity and gradually built up a handsome marging towards the quarter's end. But the Tigers were not done with and the last couple of minutes saw them slice the margin back to 10 points. The game ebbed and flowed in the initial stages of the last term but eventually Cobden inched their way on top and despite the Tigers' gallant efforts it was not enough and Cobden triumped by 22 points. Portland had plenty of goers with Luke Solly, Tom Hernan, Riley Outtram, Josh Anmdrews, Felix Jones and Hugh Atchison being the most prominent.
Final Scores: Portland 6 - 8 = 44 Cobden 10 - 6 = 66
Reserves: The cross-wind made for tricky conditions but the standard of the first term was more than acceptable. Both sides had their share of possessions but the Tigers made more of their chances. The defence work of Brandon Wilson and Callum Greenham set a fine example. Portland had a goal lead at quarter time. The Bombers had all the play in the early stages of the 2nd term but they failed to exert scoreboard pressure. The Tigers then took control and monopolised the scoring. A couple of goals late in the quarter enable them to take a 25 point cushion into the long break. The visitors maintained the momentum in the 3rd term and were able to score at regular intervals with Hayden Dyke and coach Quinlivan winning plenty of the ball around midfield. I was looking good for the Tigers. They expanded their lead out by the last change. The lead had ballooned out to 51 points. The last quarter went much the way of the previous with the Tigers having pretty much command of the ball and they went on to a convincing 62 point win with Hayden Dyke again in outstanding form and gaining top honours. Other good performances came from James Eccles, Pat Thornton, Brandon Wilson, Tynan Drought and Dan Oliver (4 goals).
Final Scores: Portland 14 - 13 = 97 Cobden 4 - 11 = 35
Seniors: Neither side could claim supremecy in the opening phase of this encounter with each side registering a major in fairly swift fashion. But the tight defence of each side ensured that scoring was somewhat restricted.There was plenty of vigour being applied but it was done in a proper manner. As the quarter progressed the Tigers forced their way to the lead which they maintained through to quarter time. The one goal margin was quickly deleted, courtesy of a freakish snap from the boundary. The tempo of the game was still on the up with neither side able to break the shackles, although the Tigers tended to look a little moe potent when bursting forward, enabling them to get out to an 8 point lead. Credit to the Bombers though; they were able to close the game up and Portland's scoring power dwindled. Combined with a couple of Tiger defensive lapses, the Bombers gained the ascendancy and half time saw them on top by 5 points. A heavy shower greeted the players on resumption and with it came a lessening of the skill level. Scoring was at a stalemate until a Cobden goal well into the quarter took them further in front. To worsen the Tiger plight, Cobden went on a run of goals that left the Tigers struggling in their wake. A 3 goal lead at the last change saw Cobden well placed to take the honours. And so it proved as the Tigers couldn't make any serious inroads inot the deficit and went down in fairly disappointing circumstances. Nathan Haylock was again a stalwart in defence to gain top honour with Matt Kelly giving strong support at the back end of the pack. Jake Edwards and Brett Uebergang were very industrious in their efforts to lift the Tigers along with Rhys Egan and Daniel Falcone.
Final Scores: Portland 9 - 7 = 61 Cobden 11 - 14 = 80
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