The Southport Sharks travelled to Brisbane to take on the University of Queensland Red Lions for Round 11 of the QAFLW.
Southport defeated University of Queensland by 54 points, winning 9.8 (62) to 1.2 (8).
The Sharks got off to a great start with a goal in the first minute of the match. They kicked another two goals for the quarter to lead by 17 points at quarter time.
UQ kicked their only goal of the match in the first minute of the second quarter, and at that stage were well and truly in the match.
It didn’t take long for the Sharks to respond, though, with back-to-back goals, extending their lead to 25 points at halftime.
In the second half, Southport kept UQ scoreless and kicked two goals in both the third and fourth quarter to win their eighth game in a row.
Maddy Watt (34 disposals, seven clearances and 13 tackles), Kaylee Kimber (five intercept marks) and Steph O’Brien (26 disposals, seven inside 50s and a goal) led the way for the Sharks.
After the game, Southport Coach Peter Doherty said, “The scoreboard probably doesn’t reflect how tough the game was.”
“Credit to UQ they definitely challenged us, but I thought our girls handled it extremely well.”
“We were able to win a lot of the contested ball, get the ball inside 50 and capitalise, which was pleasing.”
This week, Southport play Maroochydore at South Pine Sports Complex Oval 1 at 4pm as part of Pride Round.
University of Queensland v Southport – Saturday 6 July, Base Architecture Meadows, 3:45pm
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND 0.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 (8)
SOUTHPORT 3.0 5.3 7.4 9.8 (62)
GOALS: Maddy Baldwin 3, Maighan Fogas, Ruby Mitchell, Rianna Schipp, Steph O’Brien, Maddy Rasmussen, Alicia Gordon
BEST PLAYERS: Maddy Watt, Kaylee Kimber, Stephanie O’Brien, Megan Hunt, Maighan Fogas, Maddy Baldwin
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RESERVES
Southport defeated UQ by 74 points, winning 10.14 (74) to (0).
The Sharks kicked eight goals in the first half to lead by 53 points at halftime.
In the second half, the game was much tighter, as UQ tried to minimise the damage as much as possible.
Southport were still able to create a lot of opportunities, but only managed to kick two majors.
After the game, Southport Coach Mal Smith said, “It was pleasing that we were able to break the game open in the first half.”
“We would have loved to continue that in the second half, but all in all, it was another solid win.”
This week, Southport play Maroochydore at South Pine Sports Complex Oval 2 at 2pm as part of Pride Round.
University of Queensland v Southport – Saturday 6 July, Base Architecture Meadows, 5:45pm
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)
SOUTHPORT 3.3 8.5 9.9 10.14 (74)
GOALS: Neesa Doyle 3, Nakeisha Drew-Perkiss, Elizabeth Hills, Rhianna Ingram, Kaitlin Mercer, Eloise O’Brien, Avalon Pearce, Lucy Wallace
BEST PLAYERS: Madeline Gault, Jess Maher, Leigh Alder, Jordan Donnelly, Eloise O’Brien, Paris Couzijn
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