R20 Saturday Wash Up
August 17th 2008 02:06
Adelaide def Essendon by 56 points.
Adelaide has defeated Essendon for the first time away from home by 56 points at the Telstra Dome, keeping its top-four chances alive.
It was in the third quarter that the Crows blew away the Bombers, with a six-goal to two term. They extended the margin in the final quarter, with another six goals, and closed the match out winners.
Matthew Lloyd may have been celebrating his 250th game, but it was not the fairytale ending he hoped, with his side going down.
For the victors, Scott Thompson amassed 31 touches and Nathan van Berlo 26. The Crows found another forward to score their goals in Nick Gill, who kicked five majors. Simon Goodwin chipped in with three.
Damian Peverill and Jay Nash gathered 33 possessions each for the losers, and Lloyd kicked three goals.
[BMelbourne def West Coast by 34 points.[/B]
In a low-scoring affair, Melbourne has racked up its third win of the season by defeating the Eagles by 34 points.
15th may have been playing 16th, but Melbourne played as if it were the highest-ranked of the two sides, opening up a three-goal lead by three-quarter time - a big margin in the context of the game.
The horrible 't'-word (tanking) was suggested before and after the game, in wanting the first pick in next year's National Draft, but the Demons quashed any thought of it with a strong performance.
Paul Wheatley collected 36 disposals and Simon Buckley supported him with 31. First-year player Cale Morton got 30 touches, including 17 marks. Cameron Bruce and Matthew Newton kicked two goals each for the home side.
For the visitors, Ben McKinley was unable to replicate his seven goals that he kicked last week against Essendon, but got two, and was the Eagles' only multiple goalkicker. Andrew Embley gathered 37 possessions and Steven Armstrong 31.
Brisbane def Western Bulldogs by 11 points.
Brisbane has kept its finals' hopes alive with a thrilling 11-point win against the Western Bulldogs at the GABBA.
The Doggies had the lead in the first three quarters, and looked as if they are were going to take the four points back to Melbourne. But a resurgent Lions' outfit came to play in the final term, and turned it on.
In front of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Brisbane kicked the last three goals of the match to win in front of their home crowd.
In only his fifth AFL match, Bradd Dalziell racked up 27 disposals including 10 marks. Joel MacDonald helped him out with 25. Brisbane also found another outlet to goal in Rhan Hooper, who kicked three goals along with Jonathan Brown.
Adam Cooney did his Brownlow Medal chances no harm with a 31-possession match, and Ryan Hargrave got 29. Daniel Giansiracusa kicked three majors and Brad Johnson two.
Geelong def Sydney by 39 points.
A seven-goal first and third quarters has set up Geelong's 19th of the season - this time against Sydney at the ANZ Stadium.
The Cats opened up a handy lead at quarter-time, and from there, the Swans were playing catch-up football.
It may have been fourth playing first, but the match did not live up to the hype, as Geelong showed why they are favourites to go back-to-back.
Gary Ablett starred for the victors with 32 touches and three goals. Jimmy Bartel kept up the
pressure on Ablett's Brownlow Medal chances with 29 possessions of his own. Shannon Burns and Tom Lonergan also kicked three goals each.
Marty Mattner collected 26 disposals and Tadhg Kennelly, after having his shoulder popped back in after five minutes of the match commencing, went on to get 24 touches. Barry Hall showed why he is a feared forward with five goals, and Adam Goodes kicked two, unable to replicate his career-best eight that he got last week against Fremantle.
Adelaide has defeated Essendon for the first time away from home by 56 points at the Telstra Dome, keeping its top-four chances alive.
It was in the third quarter that the Crows blew away the Bombers, with a six-goal to two term. They extended the margin in the final quarter, with another six goals, and closed the match out winners.
Matthew Lloyd may have been celebrating his 250th game, but it was not the fairytale ending he hoped, with his side going down.
For the victors, Scott Thompson amassed 31 touches and Nathan van Berlo 26. The Crows found another forward to score their goals in Nick Gill, who kicked five majors. Simon Goodwin chipped in with three.
Damian Peverill and Jay Nash gathered 33 possessions each for the losers, and Lloyd kicked three goals.
[BMelbourne def West Coast by 34 points.[/B]
In a low-scoring affair, Melbourne has racked up its third win of the season by defeating the Eagles by 34 points.
15th may have been playing 16th, but Melbourne played as if it were the highest-ranked of the two sides, opening up a three-goal lead by three-quarter time - a big margin in the context of the game.
The horrible 't'-word (tanking) was suggested before and after the game, in wanting the first pick in next year's National Draft, but the Demons quashed any thought of it with a strong performance.
Paul Wheatley collected 36 disposals and Simon Buckley supported him with 31. First-year player Cale Morton got 30 touches, including 17 marks. Cameron Bruce and Matthew Newton kicked two goals each for the home side.
For the visitors, Ben McKinley was unable to replicate his seven goals that he kicked last week against Essendon, but got two, and was the Eagles' only multiple goalkicker. Andrew Embley gathered 37 possessions and Steven Armstrong 31.
Brisbane def Western Bulldogs by 11 points.
Brisbane has kept its finals' hopes alive with a thrilling 11-point win against the Western Bulldogs at the GABBA.
The Doggies had the lead in the first three quarters, and looked as if they are were going to take the four points back to Melbourne. But a resurgent Lions' outfit came to play in the final term, and turned it on.
In front of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Brisbane kicked the last three goals of the match to win in front of their home crowd.
In only his fifth AFL match, Bradd Dalziell racked up 27 disposals including 10 marks. Joel MacDonald helped him out with 25. Brisbane also found another outlet to goal in Rhan Hooper, who kicked three goals along with Jonathan Brown.
Adam Cooney did his Brownlow Medal chances no harm with a 31-possession match, and Ryan Hargrave got 29. Daniel Giansiracusa kicked three majors and Brad Johnson two.
Geelong def Sydney by 39 points.
A seven-goal first and third quarters has set up Geelong's 19th of the season - this time against Sydney at the ANZ Stadium.
The Cats opened up a handy lead at quarter-time, and from there, the Swans were playing catch-up football.
It may have been fourth playing first, but the match did not live up to the hype, as Geelong showed why they are favourites to go back-to-back.
Gary Ablett starred for the victors with 32 touches and three goals. Jimmy Bartel kept up the
pressure on Ablett's Brownlow Medal chances with 29 possessions of his own. Shannon Burns and Tom Lonergan also kicked three goals each.
Marty Mattner collected 26 disposals and Tadhg Kennelly, after having his shoulder popped back in after five minutes of the match commencing, went on to get 24 touches. Barry Hall showed why he is a feared forward with five goals, and Adam Goodes kicked two, unable to replicate his career-best eight that he got last week against Fremantle.
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