R16 Saturday Wash Up
July 21st 2008 00:59
Geelong def Western Bulldogs by 61 points.
In what was considered to be one of the games of the season turned out to be a fizzler, as the Cats cranked up another level and smashed the Western Bulldogs by over ten goals.
Missing both Gary Ablett and Cameron Ling to injuries, many believed that this was another good opportunity to hand the Cats their second loss of the season. And facing the team directly below them on the ladder, the chance couldn't have been more riper.
And the first half lived up to all expectations, with the teams going into the main break locked at 47 points apiece.
But it was another Geelong outfit that appeared after half-time, as they went to dominate the second half, kicking 13 goals to three for the remainder fo the match.
Darren Milburn and Matthew Scarlett picked up 32 possessions each, and Jimmy Bartel showed the form that led him to last year's Brownlow Medal with 31. Ryan Gambie kicked four goals, and both Steve Johnson and Cameron Mooney kicked three each.
As a collective unit, Geelong amassed more than 400 possessions for the fourth week in a row.
Richmond def Essendon by four points.
Richmond has overcome a spirited Essendon outfit to win by four points at the MCG.
Leading by four goals at half-time, the Tigers allowed the Bombers to kick six goals to one in the third term, turning a four-goal deficit into a two-goal lead at the break.
But with only a few minutes to go and trailling by nine points, Essendon let their hard work slip, as they kicked three behinds which cost them the game, and ended their four-game winning streak.
Nathan Foley was instrumental with 31 disposals and Nathan Brown, who got 24 touches and three goals. Mitch Morton kept up his newly-discovered form, with four goals to be Richmond's main goalkicker in the absence of Matthew Richardson.
As for the Bombers, Scoot Lucas was the main forward, kicking three. Brent Stanton had a superb match, getting 27 possessions, including three tackles and two goals.
Brisbane def West Coast by 46 points
Brisbane has snapped their two-game losing streak by defeating the West Coast Eagles by 46 points at the GABBA.
The Lions managed to kick eight unanswered goals to stretch a five-point lead in the second term, into a 53-point advantage midway through the third quarter.
Brisbane now join Collingwood on 36 points, only six points behind Sydney, who bet Carlton by two points yesterday.
Bradd Dalziell was the Lions' leading possession-getter with 32 touches, including five tackles. Luke Power got 31 and Simon Black 27. Daniel Bradshaw kept up his stellar season with another four goals, whilst his kicking partner Jonathan Brown got three majors.
Dean Cox was the best player for the Eagles, with 36 disposals, including 27 hitouts, dominating in the centre bounces. Cox was supported by Andrew Embley, who got 34 touches. Ashely Hansen and Quentin Lynch both kicked two goals for the visitors.
St. Kilda def Hawthorn by 30 points.
A six-goal performance by St. Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt has given the Saints a five-goal win over third-placed Hawthorn in the Blue Ribbon Cup at the Telstra Dome.
The win keep the Saints' slim hope of making the top four, and extends their winning streak to four matches, something the team has not done since late 2006.
Down at half-time by five goals, St. Kilda rallied and kicked 12 of the next 15 goals, to shut the Hawks out and concede the yellow and brown to their third loss of the year.
Nick Dal Santo topped the stats sheet for St. Kilda with 32 disposals and two goals. Leigh Montagna had 31 and veteran Robert Harvey had 29 touches. Jason Blake was Riewoldt's sidekick in front of the sticks, with three goals to go along with Riewoldt's six.
As for the Hawks, Lance Franklin, Jarrad Roughead and Mark Williams all kickd three goals each. Brad Sewell had 24 possessions and Luke Hodge 23 including two goals.
In what was considered to be one of the games of the season turned out to be a fizzler, as the Cats cranked up another level and smashed the Western Bulldogs by over ten goals.
Missing both Gary Ablett and Cameron Ling to injuries, many believed that this was another good opportunity to hand the Cats their second loss of the season. And facing the team directly below them on the ladder, the chance couldn't have been more riper.
And the first half lived up to all expectations, with the teams going into the main break locked at 47 points apiece.
But it was another Geelong outfit that appeared after half-time, as they went to dominate the second half, kicking 13 goals to three for the remainder fo the match.
Darren Milburn and Matthew Scarlett picked up 32 possessions each, and Jimmy Bartel showed the form that led him to last year's Brownlow Medal with 31. Ryan Gambie kicked four goals, and both Steve Johnson and Cameron Mooney kicked three each.
As a collective unit, Geelong amassed more than 400 possessions for the fourth week in a row.
Richmond def Essendon by four points.
Richmond has overcome a spirited Essendon outfit to win by four points at the MCG.
Leading by four goals at half-time, the Tigers allowed the Bombers to kick six goals to one in the third term, turning a four-goal deficit into a two-goal lead at the break.
But with only a few minutes to go and trailling by nine points, Essendon let their hard work slip, as they kicked three behinds which cost them the game, and ended their four-game winning streak.
Nathan Foley was instrumental with 31 disposals and Nathan Brown, who got 24 touches and three goals. Mitch Morton kept up his newly-discovered form, with four goals to be Richmond's main goalkicker in the absence of Matthew Richardson.
As for the Bombers, Scoot Lucas was the main forward, kicking three. Brent Stanton had a superb match, getting 27 possessions, including three tackles and two goals.
Brisbane def West Coast by 46 points
Brisbane has snapped their two-game losing streak by defeating the West Coast Eagles by 46 points at the GABBA.
The Lions managed to kick eight unanswered goals to stretch a five-point lead in the second term, into a 53-point advantage midway through the third quarter.
Brisbane now join Collingwood on 36 points, only six points behind Sydney, who bet Carlton by two points yesterday.
Bradd Dalziell was the Lions' leading possession-getter with 32 touches, including five tackles. Luke Power got 31 and Simon Black 27. Daniel Bradshaw kept up his stellar season with another four goals, whilst his kicking partner Jonathan Brown got three majors.
Dean Cox was the best player for the Eagles, with 36 disposals, including 27 hitouts, dominating in the centre bounces. Cox was supported by Andrew Embley, who got 34 touches. Ashely Hansen and Quentin Lynch both kicked two goals for the visitors.
St. Kilda def Hawthorn by 30 points.
A six-goal performance by St. Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt has given the Saints a five-goal win over third-placed Hawthorn in the Blue Ribbon Cup at the Telstra Dome.
The win keep the Saints' slim hope of making the top four, and extends their winning streak to four matches, something the team has not done since late 2006.
Down at half-time by five goals, St. Kilda rallied and kicked 12 of the next 15 goals, to shut the Hawks out and concede the yellow and brown to their third loss of the year.
Nick Dal Santo topped the stats sheet for St. Kilda with 32 disposals and two goals. Leigh Montagna had 31 and veteran Robert Harvey had 29 touches. Jason Blake was Riewoldt's sidekick in front of the sticks, with three goals to go along with Riewoldt's six.
As for the Hawks, Lance Franklin, Jarrad Roughead and Mark Williams all kickd three goals each. Brad Sewell had 24 possessions and Luke Hodge 23 including two goals.
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