The Bloods steadily
crept ahead over the next two quarters, their delivery into the forward
line coupled with the constant running of those forwards saw them make
more of their chances than the Dees, who bombed away or missed shots.
Their cause wasn't helped when spearhead James Cook collapsed
dramatically with an ankle early in the second quarter. Sydney had
already lost Dale Lewis, his arm in a sling when I turned the TV on late
in the first. Schwass and O'Loughlin displayed their wares in the third,
O'Loughlin snapped a great goal and Leo Barry scored a couple too as
their lead expanded to a comfortable six goals by the final break.
Melbourne now lost captain Neitz, who'd cut Fitzgerald out of the game,
with a sore knee. But the Swans eased down too soon, or perhaps were
tired from all their travelling. Melbourne kicked the first four goals
of the last quarter. Farmer led well (opponent Crouch was off, injured)
and kicked one, Leoncelli snapped truly, Schwarz and Matthew Collins
converted goalsquare marks, Collins making up for a horrible earlier
miss. The Dees were only 11 points down when the Swans managed an
end-to-end transfer of play with O’Loughlin crucial, Allison got the
ball on the 50m line and ran all the way in to blast it through. It
wasn't over yet though, Adem Yze (or "Wise" according to Plugger
(correct pronunciation Oozay)) booted a terrific running goal to bring
it back to under 2 goals again. Then Schwarz marked on the lead 30m out
but the umpire awarded a free kick to the Swans, the reason for which
was a complete mystery. Schwarz went mad and conceded a 50m penalty,
that was enough. Not had a lot of luck with umps so far, has Ox.
Micky O'Loughlin continues to go like a train, another 26 disposals here
and 3 goals cruising about the forward line. Evergreen Wayne Schwass had
32 touches and a goal and ruckman/forward Adam Goodes played well,
except for his 1.4. Cresswell disposed of the ball 29 times. Brett
Allison actually did something too, he kicked 3 goals including the
sealer and Barry was useful with 2 goals. Ben Mathews got 24 possessions
on a back flank, but he turns it over a bit too often. Fitzgerald kicked
4 goals and Craig O'Brien managed 2 majors. Lots of cameo-type
performances amongst the Swans. For Melbourne centreman Andrew Leoncelli
played a little beauty with 23 disposals and 3 goals and relentless
Stephen Powell had 22 handlings with a goal. Shane Woewodin marshalled
the backline for a 31 possies and snuck down for 2 goals and fellow
defender Steven Febey was alright with 23 disposals. Neitz did well on
Fitzgerald and Schwarz was the sole key forward after Cook's injury, he
held 7 marks and kicked 2 goals from 19 touches altogether. Jeff Farmer
worked hard for 3 goals from 16 touches. Neale Daniher said "I had a
sense we may have been a little bit fresher than them, but we really
needed to convert and we missed too many opportunities to put them under
the pump." Eade opined "The way we were at three-quarter time you would
like to win by more, but Melbourne are a good side, they are very fit."
He went on to praise Brett Allison as having played "the best game I've
seen him play." Can't have watched North much, Rocket.
At Colonial:
Footscray 2.2 12.4 19.6 22.9.141
Port Adelaide 4.2 5.5 10.7 14.10.94
It's been amusing to watch Port supporters tearing out their own
entrails because they've lost a few games. Shows the downside of a
prolonged period of big?fishism, perspective goes right out the window.
Williams called this the best performance of their season to date after
a second-quarter Bulldog blitzkrieg settled the game. Good for the Dogs
after the distractions of the week. In selection the Dogs lost Steve
Kolyniuk with a broken finger and and Matt Croft with a bruised heel to
join Romero as compulsory outs, Kretiuk was a late withdrawal with a hip
injury. Replacements were Brad Johnson, back from suspension, Craig
Ellis, Adam Contessa and Josh Mahoney. Scott West and Rohan Smith played
their 150th games. The battling Power lost big man Brendon Lade for the
season with his broken leg and dropped Stewie Dew, they also had a late
change with Danny Morton out. In were Josh Francou, Nathan Steinberner
and a first-gamer, forward flanker Steven Brosnan from Port Magpies.
Port started brightly with Montgomery and Wilson getting the ball while
the Pup's uncertain disposal persisted from last week. The turnaround
came with a double-change in the ruck to start the second quarter, Port
rested the recuperating Primus and brought on French, while Wallace
replaced struggling Scott Wynd with Luke Darcy. Darcy seized control of
the game and Paul Dimattina began thumping those long drop punts down to
Chris Grant, who outclassed the hapless Paxman to boot five goals for
the quarter. Garlick buzzed about for a couple of goals too while Brown
and winger Johnson helped feed the forwards for the 10-goal term. By the
20-minute mark of the third stanza the Dogs were 70 points in front,
Grant had seven including a superb left-footer earlier and all Port
could do was prevent further deterioration. Primus, restored to the
ruck, helped exert some pressure and Tredrea got moving to boot some
goals. Bode, Poulton and Cornes ran the game out well. The Bullies' day
though, christening their new home with a maiden win.
Wallace heaped praise on Darcy and Grant, Darcy had 26 disposals with 9
marks around the ground and Chris Grant outdid Everitt, booting 7 goals
from only 3 kicks (The Age again). Nathan Brown contributed handily
again, 19 disposals with 2 goals and Garlick booted 4 goals from 8
kicks. Long-kicking wingers Johnson (14 kicks, 2 goals) and Dimattina
(15 kicks, 3 goals) damaged Port and young Contessa performed well in a
back pocket, gathering 20 possessions. Steady games from milestone men
West (33 disposals) and Smith (5 kicks, 2 goals). For Port CHF Warren
Tredrea improved on recent efforts, taking 9 marks and booting 4.3 with
18 disposals altogether. Could've kicked straighter. Gav Wanganeen kept
Hudson quiet and had 12 touches, Michael Wilson played his best game for
a while and reliable Kingsley was alright. Francis had 21 disposals as
did Nick Stevens, however the latter was reported by four umpires for
biffing Garlick. Bode and Cornes kicked 2 goals each. "If you count the
first, third and fourth quarters we did OK, but certainly the second was
not up to what we want," said Williams, trying to remain upbeat.
Brisbane at home next week. Wallace said "Our intensity around the ball
was better then it has been...Darcy and Grant got hold of the game and
tipped it on its ear." Referring to next week, he continued "We have had
a fairly 'tragic history' according to some, but we've had a pretty fair
couple of years. I think John Elliott's words will be there for the
players." Should be fun.
At Subiaco:
Fremantle 2.5 4.10 9.13 12.16.88
Essendon 5.1 10.4 16.7 19.10.124
Easy enough for the Dons as the Dockers reverted to their wasteful best,
although no-one punishes a turnover like the Bombers. A bit of spice was
added pre-game when Docker assistant coach Ross Glendinning called Don
spearhead Matthew Lloyd "suspect under physical pressure." Yep, the
oft-repeated "Bombers are soft" line. Tough on Lloydy, he's not soft,
just the best diver since Greg Louganis. Autumn leaves grip like super
glue compared to Lloyd sprawling when his guernsey brushes an
opponent's. In selection the successful Dockers made no change, the
Bombers lost Robran (hammy) and dropped the chubby Dean Rioli. Scott
Lucas returned for his first game after breaking his leg early last
season and Mark Fraser was called up. Docker Dale Kickett played his
150th game, 109 of which have been for Fremantle.
We in the east got to tune in after some overlong movie, at 11 PM. For
some reason the first 10 minutes were left out, by which time Essendon
led 2.0 to 1.4, and the first thing we saw was a Docker mistake end with
Hird passing to Lloyd for a goal. I could've gone to bed then, if I
weren't so sad. Solomon dropped a mark which allowed Docker Sinclair to
snap a goal for Freo and then Bewick kicked on-the-full from a set shot,
which cheered the locals. But then Lloyd kicked another (rookie Leigh
Brown was on him), Shocker Bandy missed from 15m and a long Hird shot
was sheperded though by Lloyd so the Dons were 14 points up at the first
break. Channel Seven lopped off the first part of the second quarter
too, Lloyd went off for a rest so Scott Lucas could have a run at
full-forward. He responded with 2 quick goals from leads. Freo wasted a
couple of chances, Modra missing one, before Don Long did very well to
find Alessio 35m from goal. Bombers by 32 points. But Freo knuckled down
and bored in, running furiously to get numbers to the ball. Cook,
Fletcher and Hasleby were about as they had a prolonged attacking spell.
They did a fair impression of the Glory as Sinclair soccered the ball to
Modra who spun and buried it in the net - er, advertising sign. Cook
marked and frustrated Long gave away a 50m penalty. Cook missed.
Waterhouse was a trifle lucky to be paid a juggling mark 25m out, bang
in front. Waterhouse missed. Callaghan found Modra leading into the
pocket and he didn't miss, Dockers were exactly 3 goals behind. But the
Dons attacked for the first time in a while and Long soccered a somewhat
arsey goal. Another Dokker turnover midfield and Hird punted forward,
Mark Johnson held a tough grab and converted. Dons by 5 goals at the
long break, with equal scoring shots.
Drummy blasted his men at half time and they steamed out, Dodd found
Modra who held a good chest mark under pressure and goaled. But Hird
responded immediately for Esserdin following a nice, tough grab of his
own. Freo again when Kickett found leading Waterhouse and at last Clive
kicked straight, much to Cometti's delight. I liked Den's defence of his
liking for Waterhouse - "Ah, anyone can say Carey." Now the Bommers put
the foot down, a terrible pass from Fremantle's Sinclair, to a marked
man when Bandy was miles clear on the wing, led to an easy rebound goal
for Ramanauskas. Long stayed down at a pack and the ball spilled for him
to goal, Lloyd (back at full forward) played in front for a strong grab
and long 55m goal. Dons by 7 goals now. Docker Fewster reeled in a
terrific one-handed mark but kept in with the team idiom by kicking a
point. Then Justin Longmuir's overkicked pass allowed Bomber Barnes to
kick a goal. Bloody hell. Finally Callaghan did well to get clear and
Sinclair slotted a great kick on his left foot, cutting it back to 42
points. Some light relief when Bewick ignored a team-mate alone in the
goalsquare and missed the shot before Hird's beautifully weighted pass
to Ramanauskas saw the Dons 49 points up. He's not bad, that Jim Hird.
Seven handily chopped off the last few minutes of the term, where
Fremantle kicked 2 goals. Ta. Fremantle boxed on in the final term,
where there were three goals each. Justin Longmuir kicked consecutive
goals and Callaghan kicked a nice one, for Essendon Bewick finally
passed to someone (actually it looked more like a miskick) and Blumfield
goaled. Kickett fumbled terribly just 15m out from his own goal and was
collared by Barnard, who converted the free. Lloyd postered when awarded
a non-mark but completed the game with a well-taken snapped six-pointer.
I stumbled off to bed, world order confirmed.
No stand-out for Essendon but I appreciated the pretty skilful Hird (12
disposals, 3 goals) and Mick Long (18 touches, 2 goals). Damien Hardwick
(25 touches) shirked few issues in the often crowded Don backline. Mark
Johnson was decent with 18 disposals and goal from half-forward and
professional stat-gatherer Misiti got 29 of those. John Barnes played
well in the ruck again and Blumfield was about for 21 possessions and a
goal. Matty Lloyd played very well, covering plenty of territory for 10
marks, 14 kicks and 4 goals. Alessio, Lucas and Ramanauskas kicked 2
goals each. Plenty of Docker goers, running midfielders Troy Cook (27
possessions), Adrian Fletcher (30), Paul Hasleby (29) and long-kicking
Ashley Prescott (20) worked very hard. Key forwards tried hard, Modra
overcame a slow start to boot 5 goals against Dustin Fletcher and
Waterhouse managed 1.3 from 9 marks and 20 disposals. Waterhouse is a
tremendous athlete and always gives 110%. Just not sure if he can play
footy. Justin Longmuir and Sinclair kicked 2 goals each. No quotes
available at press time, sorry.
Ladder after Round Three:
Pts. % Next week
Essendon 12 173.0 Hawthorn (MCG, Saturday)
Collingwood 12 152.1 Sydney (SCG, Sat. night)
Geelong 12 123.9 North Melbourne (Colonial, Fri. night)
Sydney 12 120.4 Collingwood (SCG, Sat. night)
Footscray 8 112.0 Carlton (Colonial, Saturday)
Carlton 8 102.3 Footscray (Colonial, Saturday)
West Coast 6 110.0 Adelaide (WACA, Sat. night)
Melbourne 4 103.2 St. Kilda (MCG, Sunday)
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Brisbane 4 95.2 Port Adelaide (Football Park, Sunday)
Fremantle 4 94.1 Richmond (Colonial, Sunday)
North Melbourne 4 92.6 Geelong (Colonial, Friday night)
Richmond 4 80.4 Fremantle (Colonial, Sunday)
Hawthorn 4 77.6 Essendon (MCG, Saturday)
St. Kilda 2 81.0 Melbourne (MCG, Sunday)
Adelaide 0 87.0 West Coast (WACA, Sat. night)
Port Adelaide 0 57.6 Brisbane (Football Park, Sunday)
Cheers, Tim
e-mail: t.murphy@rmit.edu.au
crept ahead over the next two quarters, their delivery into the forward
line coupled with the constant running of those forwards saw them make
more of their chances than the Dees, who bombed away or missed shots.
Their cause wasn't helped when spearhead James Cook collapsed
dramatically with an ankle early in the second quarter. Sydney had
already lost Dale Lewis, his arm in a sling when I turned the TV on late
in the first. Schwass and O'Loughlin displayed their wares in the third,
O'Loughlin snapped a great goal and Leo Barry scored a couple too as
their lead expanded to a comfortable six goals by the final break.
Melbourne now lost captain Neitz, who'd cut Fitzgerald out of the game,
with a sore knee. But the Swans eased down too soon, or perhaps were
tired from all their travelling. Melbourne kicked the first four goals
of the last quarter. Farmer led well (opponent Crouch was off, injured)
and kicked one, Leoncelli snapped truly, Schwarz and Matthew Collins
converted goalsquare marks, Collins making up for a horrible earlier
miss. The Dees were only 11 points down when the Swans managed an
end-to-end transfer of play with O’Loughlin crucial, Allison got the
ball on the 50m line and ran all the way in to blast it through. It
wasn't over yet though, Adem Yze (or "Wise" according to Plugger
(correct pronunciation Oozay)) booted a terrific running goal to bring
it back to under 2 goals again. Then Schwarz marked on the lead 30m out
but the umpire awarded a free kick to the Swans, the reason for which
was a complete mystery. Schwarz went mad and conceded a 50m penalty,
that was enough. Not had a lot of luck with umps so far, has Ox.
Micky O'Loughlin continues to go like a train, another 26 disposals here
and 3 goals cruising about the forward line. Evergreen Wayne Schwass had
32 touches and a goal and ruckman/forward Adam Goodes played well,
except for his 1.4. Cresswell disposed of the ball 29 times. Brett
Allison actually did something too, he kicked 3 goals including the
sealer and Barry was useful with 2 goals. Ben Mathews got 24 possessions
on a back flank, but he turns it over a bit too often. Fitzgerald kicked
4 goals and Craig O'Brien managed 2 majors. Lots of cameo-type
performances amongst the Swans. For Melbourne centreman Andrew Leoncelli
played a little beauty with 23 disposals and 3 goals and relentless
Stephen Powell had 22 handlings with a goal. Shane Woewodin marshalled
the backline for a 31 possies and snuck down for 2 goals and fellow
defender Steven Febey was alright with 23 disposals. Neitz did well on
Fitzgerald and Schwarz was the sole key forward after Cook's injury, he
held 7 marks and kicked 2 goals from 19 touches altogether. Jeff Farmer
worked hard for 3 goals from 16 touches. Neale Daniher said "I had a
sense we may have been a little bit fresher than them, but we really
needed to convert and we missed too many opportunities to put them under
the pump." Eade opined "The way we were at three-quarter time you would
like to win by more, but Melbourne are a good side, they are very fit."
He went on to praise Brett Allison as having played "the best game I've
seen him play." Can't have watched North much, Rocket.
At Colonial:
Footscray 2.2 12.4 19.6 22.9.141
Port Adelaide 4.2 5.5 10.7 14.10.94
It's been amusing to watch Port supporters tearing out their own
entrails because they've lost a few games. Shows the downside of a
prolonged period of big?fishism, perspective goes right out the window.
Williams called this the best performance of their season to date after
a second-quarter Bulldog blitzkrieg settled the game. Good for the Dogs
after the distractions of the week. In selection the Dogs lost Steve
Kolyniuk with a broken finger and and Matt Croft with a bruised heel to
join Romero as compulsory outs, Kretiuk was a late withdrawal with a hip
injury. Replacements were Brad Johnson, back from suspension, Craig
Ellis, Adam Contessa and Josh Mahoney. Scott West and Rohan Smith played
their 150th games. The battling Power lost big man Brendon Lade for the
season with his broken leg and dropped Stewie Dew, they also had a late
change with Danny Morton out. In were Josh Francou, Nathan Steinberner
and a first-gamer, forward flanker Steven Brosnan from Port Magpies.
Port started brightly with Montgomery and Wilson getting the ball while
the Pup's uncertain disposal persisted from last week. The turnaround
came with a double-change in the ruck to start the second quarter, Port
rested the recuperating Primus and brought on French, while Wallace
replaced struggling Scott Wynd with Luke Darcy. Darcy seized control of
the game and Paul Dimattina began thumping those long drop punts down to
Chris Grant, who outclassed the hapless Paxman to boot five goals for
the quarter. Garlick buzzed about for a couple of goals too while Brown
and winger Johnson helped feed the forwards for the 10-goal term. By the
20-minute mark of the third stanza the Dogs were 70 points in front,
Grant had seven including a superb left-footer earlier and all Port
could do was prevent further deterioration. Primus, restored to the
ruck, helped exert some pressure and Tredrea got moving to boot some
goals. Bode, Poulton and Cornes ran the game out well. The Bullies' day
though, christening their new home with a maiden win.
Wallace heaped praise on Darcy and Grant, Darcy had 26 disposals with 9
marks around the ground and Chris Grant outdid Everitt, booting 7 goals
from only 3 kicks (The Age again). Nathan Brown contributed handily
again, 19 disposals with 2 goals and Garlick booted 4 goals from 8
kicks. Long-kicking wingers Johnson (14 kicks, 2 goals) and Dimattina
(15 kicks, 3 goals) damaged Port and young Contessa performed well in a
back pocket, gathering 20 possessions. Steady games from milestone men
West (33 disposals) and Smith (5 kicks, 2 goals). For Port CHF Warren
Tredrea improved on recent efforts, taking 9 marks and booting 4.3 with
18 disposals altogether. Could've kicked straighter. Gav Wanganeen kept
Hudson quiet and had 12 touches, Michael Wilson played his best game for
a while and reliable Kingsley was alright. Francis had 21 disposals as
did Nick Stevens, however the latter was reported by four umpires for
biffing Garlick. Bode and Cornes kicked 2 goals each. "If you count the
first, third and fourth quarters we did OK, but certainly the second was
not up to what we want," said Williams, trying to remain upbeat.
Brisbane at home next week. Wallace said "Our intensity around the ball
was better then it has been...Darcy and Grant got hold of the game and
tipped it on its ear." Referring to next week, he continued "We have had
a fairly 'tragic history' according to some, but we've had a pretty fair
couple of years. I think John Elliott's words will be there for the
players." Should be fun.
At Subiaco:
Fremantle 2.5 4.10 9.13 12.16.88
Essendon 5.1 10.4 16.7 19.10.124
Easy enough for the Dons as the Dockers reverted to their wasteful best,
although no-one punishes a turnover like the Bombers. A bit of spice was
added pre-game when Docker assistant coach Ross Glendinning called Don
spearhead Matthew Lloyd "suspect under physical pressure." Yep, the
oft-repeated "Bombers are soft" line. Tough on Lloydy, he's not soft,
just the best diver since Greg Louganis. Autumn leaves grip like super
glue compared to Lloyd sprawling when his guernsey brushes an
opponent's. In selection the successful Dockers made no change, the
Bombers lost Robran (hammy) and dropped the chubby Dean Rioli. Scott
Lucas returned for his first game after breaking his leg early last
season and Mark Fraser was called up. Docker Dale Kickett played his
150th game, 109 of which have been for Fremantle.
We in the east got to tune in after some overlong movie, at 11 PM. For
some reason the first 10 minutes were left out, by which time Essendon
led 2.0 to 1.4, and the first thing we saw was a Docker mistake end with
Hird passing to Lloyd for a goal. I could've gone to bed then, if I
weren't so sad. Solomon dropped a mark which allowed Docker Sinclair to
snap a goal for Freo and then Bewick kicked on-the-full from a set shot,
which cheered the locals. But then Lloyd kicked another (rookie Leigh
Brown was on him), Shocker Bandy missed from 15m and a long Hird shot
was sheperded though by Lloyd so the Dons were 14 points up at the first
break. Channel Seven lopped off the first part of the second quarter
too, Lloyd went off for a rest so Scott Lucas could have a run at
full-forward. He responded with 2 quick goals from leads. Freo wasted a
couple of chances, Modra missing one, before Don Long did very well to
find Alessio 35m from goal. Bombers by 32 points. But Freo knuckled down
and bored in, running furiously to get numbers to the ball. Cook,
Fletcher and Hasleby were about as they had a prolonged attacking spell.
They did a fair impression of the Glory as Sinclair soccered the ball to
Modra who spun and buried it in the net - er, advertising sign. Cook
marked and frustrated Long gave away a 50m penalty. Cook missed.
Waterhouse was a trifle lucky to be paid a juggling mark 25m out, bang
in front. Waterhouse missed. Callaghan found Modra leading into the
pocket and he didn't miss, Dockers were exactly 3 goals behind. But the
Dons attacked for the first time in a while and Long soccered a somewhat
arsey goal. Another Dokker turnover midfield and Hird punted forward,
Mark Johnson held a tough grab and converted. Dons by 5 goals at the
long break, with equal scoring shots.
Drummy blasted his men at half time and they steamed out, Dodd found
Modra who held a good chest mark under pressure and goaled. But Hird
responded immediately for Esserdin following a nice, tough grab of his
own. Freo again when Kickett found leading Waterhouse and at last Clive
kicked straight, much to Cometti's delight. I liked Den's defence of his
liking for Waterhouse - "Ah, anyone can say Carey." Now the Bommers put
the foot down, a terrible pass from Fremantle's Sinclair, to a marked
man when Bandy was miles clear on the wing, led to an easy rebound goal
for Ramanauskas. Long stayed down at a pack and the ball spilled for him
to goal, Lloyd (back at full forward) played in front for a strong grab
and long 55m goal. Dons by 7 goals now. Docker Fewster reeled in a
terrific one-handed mark but kept in with the team idiom by kicking a
point. Then Justin Longmuir's overkicked pass allowed Bomber Barnes to
kick a goal. Bloody hell. Finally Callaghan did well to get clear and
Sinclair slotted a great kick on his left foot, cutting it back to 42
points. Some light relief when Bewick ignored a team-mate alone in the
goalsquare and missed the shot before Hird's beautifully weighted pass
to Ramanauskas saw the Dons 49 points up. He's not bad, that Jim Hird.
Seven handily chopped off the last few minutes of the term, where
Fremantle kicked 2 goals. Ta. Fremantle boxed on in the final term,
where there were three goals each. Justin Longmuir kicked consecutive
goals and Callaghan kicked a nice one, for Essendon Bewick finally
passed to someone (actually it looked more like a miskick) and Blumfield
goaled. Kickett fumbled terribly just 15m out from his own goal and was
collared by Barnard, who converted the free. Lloyd postered when awarded
a non-mark but completed the game with a well-taken snapped six-pointer.
I stumbled off to bed, world order confirmed.
No stand-out for Essendon but I appreciated the pretty skilful Hird (12
disposals, 3 goals) and Mick Long (18 touches, 2 goals). Damien Hardwick
(25 touches) shirked few issues in the often crowded Don backline. Mark
Johnson was decent with 18 disposals and goal from half-forward and
professional stat-gatherer Misiti got 29 of those. John Barnes played
well in the ruck again and Blumfield was about for 21 possessions and a
goal. Matty Lloyd played very well, covering plenty of territory for 10
marks, 14 kicks and 4 goals. Alessio, Lucas and Ramanauskas kicked 2
goals each. Plenty of Docker goers, running midfielders Troy Cook (27
possessions), Adrian Fletcher (30), Paul Hasleby (29) and long-kicking
Ashley Prescott (20) worked very hard. Key forwards tried hard, Modra
overcame a slow start to boot 5 goals against Dustin Fletcher and
Waterhouse managed 1.3 from 9 marks and 20 disposals. Waterhouse is a
tremendous athlete and always gives 110%. Just not sure if he can play
footy. Justin Longmuir and Sinclair kicked 2 goals each. No quotes
available at press time, sorry.
Ladder after Round Three:
Pts. % Next week
Essendon 12 173.0 Hawthorn (MCG, Saturday)
Collingwood 12 152.1 Sydney (SCG, Sat. night)
Geelong 12 123.9 North Melbourne (Colonial, Fri. night)
Sydney 12 120.4 Collingwood (SCG, Sat. night)
Footscray 8 112.0 Carlton (Colonial, Saturday)
Carlton 8 102.3 Footscray (Colonial, Saturday)
West Coast 6 110.0 Adelaide (WACA, Sat. night)
Melbourne 4 103.2 St. Kilda (MCG, Sunday)
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Brisbane 4 95.2 Port Adelaide (Football Park, Sunday)
Fremantle 4 94.1 Richmond (Colonial, Sunday)
North Melbourne 4 92.6 Geelong (Colonial, Friday night)
Richmond 4 80.4 Fremantle (Colonial, Sunday)
Hawthorn 4 77.6 Essendon (MCG, Saturday)
St. Kilda 2 81.0 Melbourne (MCG, Sunday)
Adelaide 0 87.0 West Coast (WACA, Sat. night)
Port Adelaide 0 57.6 Brisbane (Football Park, Sunday)
Cheers, Tim
e-mail: t.murphy@rmit.edu.au