Macca19
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A great win. Tough game, hard as nails, tight and we kept responding to the challenges Collingwood gave us.
Our backline were incredible as a whole. The flankers zoned off and marked perfectly. Jonas and McKenzie did such a great job as well. Our midfield were challenged a few times but were able to work back into it and get back on top time and time again.
Our forward line didnt really work in unison at any stage but did enough.
Top of the ladder all year. So proud of this club.
PLAYER REVIEWS
Ladhams - For someone who can take some great contested marks, he just needs to take the easy ones. Seems to drop some simple ones under little pressure. Was well beaten in the ruck but played his part up forward.
Woodcock - Tried hard, ran his heart out, chased really well and put a lot of pressure on but just couldn't get the ball most of the night
Motlop - Didn't do a lot, but what he did do was excellent. 2 goals including a Motlop special. Keeps his spot for the finals
McKenzie - Has had such a great year and did a wonderful job again tonight. Did a great job on Cox.
Rozee - Is clearly hampered by injury. Can run in a straight line, has lost his agility, can't put pressure on his foot and turn with any sort of speed. Just wished he'd slotted those couple of goals.
Dixon - Well held. Kicked a goal, did his bit, but wasn't a game he could dominate in
Lienert - Next man up. He came in, played his part, won his position and did what we needed. Has had a good year when he's played.
Jonas - Played a ripper on De Goey. Smashed him. Should be AA captain
Marshall - Was terrible in the first half. No other word for it. But, when the game was on the line, he had 2 or 3 moments which really mattered and made sure we won the game.
Hartlett - Very solid game. Cut across really well and defended strongly one on one, used it really well. Great game
SPP - Such a good game again. When Collingwood were getting on top, he was one that was getting in and winning the ball and making sure momentum went back our way.
Amon - Was put under pressure a lot tonight but had a few telling moments in breaking free and having influence
Bonner - Yes that Crippa double fister was the most horrendous thing a Port player has done all year. But, outside of that, he actually played really well. Quite a few times was able to get through traffic under pressure and his skills were excellent.
Lycett - Workmanlike. Beaten but not outclassed.
Ebert - Such an influential performance. 2 great goals and felt like if you were to watch a highlights package of this match, he'd be in just about every Port highlight
Duursma - Good for him to have a good game heading into finals. Excited to see what he can do on the big stage
Boak - Was good. Not in the top echelon of his games this year but felt like he did a lot of little influential things all night, whether that be knock ons or tackles or clearances at the right time. Perfect team game
Wines - Solid as a rock again. Huge second half of the season.
Gray - Exciting to see him play this well on the verge of finals. Huge game today and he was in our top 3. Great effort
DBJ - * he was good. If he was on the verge of AA selection then that game should just about get him in the team. Under pressure all night and just did not phase him at all. Great game
Rockliff - I said near the start of the season that we can't win a flag without Rocky. His last 2 months have been huge and he's having an undeniable influence on our team. Once again it was the quick kicks and the clearances that really stood out. He gets to play finals for the first time. He's gonna dominate
Houston - The best game of his career. His positioning was first class, so many intercept marks. He's had a decent year but needed a big game and i'm glad he got it before the finals.
Our backline were incredible as a whole. The flankers zoned off and marked perfectly. Jonas and McKenzie did such a great job as well. Our midfield were challenged a few times but were able to work back into it and get back on top time and time again.
Our forward line didnt really work in unison at any stage but did enough.
Top of the ladder all year. So proud of this club.
PLAYER REVIEWS
Ladhams - For someone who can take some great contested marks, he just needs to take the easy ones. Seems to drop some simple ones under little pressure. Was well beaten in the ruck but played his part up forward.
Woodcock - Tried hard, ran his heart out, chased really well and put a lot of pressure on but just couldn't get the ball most of the night
Motlop - Didn't do a lot, but what he did do was excellent. 2 goals including a Motlop special. Keeps his spot for the finals
McKenzie - Has had such a great year and did a wonderful job again tonight. Did a great job on Cox.
Rozee - Is clearly hampered by injury. Can run in a straight line, has lost his agility, can't put pressure on his foot and turn with any sort of speed. Just wished he'd slotted those couple of goals.
Dixon - Well held. Kicked a goal, did his bit, but wasn't a game he could dominate in
Lienert - Next man up. He came in, played his part, won his position and did what we needed. Has had a good year when he's played.
Jonas - Played a ripper on De Goey. Smashed him. Should be AA captain
Marshall - Was terrible in the first half. No other word for it. But, when the game was on the line, he had 2 or 3 moments which really mattered and made sure we won the game.
Hartlett - Very solid game. Cut across really well and defended strongly one on one, used it really well. Great game
SPP - Such a good game again. When Collingwood were getting on top, he was one that was getting in and winning the ball and making sure momentum went back our way.
Amon - Was put under pressure a lot tonight but had a few telling moments in breaking free and having influence
Bonner - Yes that Crippa double fister was the most horrendous thing a Port player has done all year. But, outside of that, he actually played really well. Quite a few times was able to get through traffic under pressure and his skills were excellent.
Lycett - Workmanlike. Beaten but not outclassed.
Ebert - Such an influential performance. 2 great goals and felt like if you were to watch a highlights package of this match, he'd be in just about every Port highlight
Duursma - Good for him to have a good game heading into finals. Excited to see what he can do on the big stage
Boak - Was good. Not in the top echelon of his games this year but felt like he did a lot of little influential things all night, whether that be knock ons or tackles or clearances at the right time. Perfect team game
Wines - Solid as a rock again. Huge second half of the season.
Gray - Exciting to see him play this well on the verge of finals. Huge game today and he was in our top 3. Great effort
DBJ - * he was good. If he was on the verge of AA selection then that game should just about get him in the team. Under pressure all night and just did not phase him at all. Great game
Rockliff - I said near the start of the season that we can't win a flag without Rocky. His last 2 months have been huge and he's having an undeniable influence on our team. Once again it was the quick kicks and the clearances that really stood out. He gets to play finals for the first time. He's gonna dominate
Houston - The best game of his career. His positioning was first class, so many intercept marks. He's had a decent year but needed a big game and i'm glad he got it before the finals.
