The Power went down to former Coreen League club the Billabong Crows by 5 points at Coreen, the second close game these two played for the season after the Round 3 clash was only 3 points.
The Power start well in the first quarter, after the Crows kicked the first goal the Power was on top after that with Kade Rowe and Wade Dickson playing well and Hayden Fischer handy in defence the Power led 3.3 to 1.4 at quarter time..
The rain fell in the second quarter and it was all the Crows as they kicked three goals to the Powers only one. Matt Howard was great in defence along with Fischer as they were able to kept the Crows lead to only 4 points at half time. 4.7 to 4.3.
Jesse O’Donoghue got an early goal in the third quarter, but the scoring dry up in the slippery conditions. Kane Mills was giving his all along with Nathan McClelland but the Power couldn’t find the big sticks and a goal to the Crows enabled them to take a one point lead into the last quarter, 5.8 to 5.7.
It took until the 12th minute before Russell Anderson was able to slot a goal which gave the Power a 6 point lead, but the Crows hit back with 2 goals to lead by 7 points with 2 minutes to go. Liam Butler had two long shots from 50m but both nearly missed as Crows ran out 7.10.52 to 6.11.47 winners.
All the best to Andrew Phibbs who injured his ankle late in the game.
Awards – Sam’s Mug – Hayden Fischer, Hotel Australia – Nathan McClelland, Club Mulwala – Kade Rowe, Elders – Matt Howard, Corowa Golf Club – Kane Mills.
The Reserves have made it 4 wins in a row with a big 123 point win over the Crows.
With onballers Jake Boyle and Jason O’Rourke dominated and with Michael O’Rourke unpassable in the defence the Power were able to win every quarter in a big win. Nathan Thomas was very good in his debut for the Power with six goals while Brad Lewis with 4 and Brad Goyne with 2 were also lively. Veteran Dean Fitzgerald was even able to find the goals with his first goal since 2014 as the Power ran out 20.16.136 to 2.1.13 winners
Awards – Newmarket Mug – Michael O’Rourke, Incentive – Jason O’Rourke & Jake Boyle, D & M Rhodes – James Webbs, Thursday Night meal – Jamie Walton, Corowa Golf Club – Nathan Thomas.
The Thirds put up a great contest against Crows before going down by 55 points.
With Blayre Smith and Alex Lavis leading the way with Jordan Villanueva the Power played well early hold the Crows before 4 late goals enable to the Crows a 23 point at quarter time.
The second and third quarter saw the Power hold the Crows to only a goal in reach quarter through the hard work of Chris Smout, Ashlee Singh-Goldsmith and Tristan Hall. But the Power couldn’t find a goal as the Crows led 6.6 to 0.5 at the last change. The gamed opened up in the last with the Crows kicking 5 goals but the Power were able to kick two themselves as the Crows won 11.7 to 2.6.
Awards – Guy St Café – Alex Lavis, Corowa Sportspower – Jordan Villanueva, Thursday Night meal – Ashlee Singh-Goldsmith, Coaches Award – Jake Haberman, Civic Café – Blayre Smith, Shell Voucher – Chris Smout.
Last Modified on 06/08/2018 19:48