Round 23 - the story so far
The Eagles put a spanner in the works, upsetting the Crows by 29 points in Adelaide last night. No Nic Nat, no Eagles was the word around town but in steps Jon Giles who played one of the best games of his career. The Crows, still smarting from a Showdown hangover, were sluggish all night. The Eagles had stars everywhere in Tom Barrass and Jeremy McGovern fantastic down back, Andrew Gaff, Luke Shuey and Priddis dominant in the midfield, and Josh Kennedy (five goals to secure the Coleman) and Jack Darling dangerous up forward. They're a genuine flag smokey, having won the last three on the trot. The loss means the Crows have dropped out of the four and now meet the Roos in a cut-throat elimination final. At least it's in Adelaide.
Today, the Bombers rewarded their fans for a tough year by beating the old enemy, Carlton, by 24 points at the MCG. A couple of favourites Joe Daniher (five goals) and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (four goals) were outstanding. A disappointing end to a season that began with so much promise for Brendon Bolton and his Blues.
Sydney is the minor premier and Richmond is the major disappointment (again) following the Swans' 113-point win at the SCG. Buddy kicked seven, Benny McGlynn snagged five and Rohan finished with four. But they'll be sweating on the MVP's findings on this tackle by Naismith.
Sam Naismith might be in hot water following this tackle. #AFLSwansTigers https://t.co/Ohjo1qzGSa
— AFL (@AFL) August 27, 2016
Tonight, Port accounted for the Suns at Metricon Stadium by 23 points. Robbie Gray had 34 touches and kicked four majors. Jay Schulz, who is seeking a contract at another club next season, finished with three.
Finally, GWS are stoked with their 37-point win over the Roos. They've secured a top-four spot and will probably play Sydney at ANZ Stadium in the First Qualifying Final. Patton bagged five, Stevie J four. It ends a horror week for North after they announced they would not renew contracts to Spud Firrito, Drew Petrie, Boomer Harvey and Nick Dal Santo. There are injury concerns over Jamie Macmillan, too. The Roos most likely travel to Adelaide in a knock-out final.
Roo Jamie Macmillan didn't return after this knock. Update courtesy of @capitalrad https://t.co/AO6x6hbJmS
— AFL (@AFL) August 27, 2016
Come back tomorrow to see if the Lions can 'win' the spoon by losing to St Kilda, whether the Pies can upset the Hawks and Pav's finale against the Dogs in Perth. I won't be here but someone else (probably someone better) will be.
Thanks for reading the blog. See you next time.
Giants beat Roos, secure top-four berth
NORTH MELBOURNE 3.1, 5.3, 6.8, 9.9 (63)
GWS 2.5, 6.8, 10.11, 14.16 (100)
GOALS: ROOS: Brown 3, Harvey 2, Daw, Cunnington, McDonald, Ziebell. GWS: Patton 5, Johnson 4, Smith 2, Cameron, Ward, Hopper.
DISPOSALS: ROOS: Gibson 29, Mullett 28, Harvey 26. GWS: Shiel 29, Scully 29, Shaw 25.
WHAT IT MEANS: Looks like a Swans v Giants 1st Qualifying Final at ANZ Stadium; Roos will most likely meet Adelaide in the 1st Elimination Final in Adelaide.
Port beats Suns by 23 points at Metricon
GOLD COAST 1.4, 2.7, 7.10, 9.12 (66)
PORT ADELAIDE 2.3, 6.4, 10.7, 13.11 (89)
GOALS: SUNS: Day 2, Fiorini 2, Lynch, MacPherson, Matera, Rosa, Sexton. POWER: R Gray 4, Schulz 3, Young, S Gray, Impey, Boak, Ebert, Snelling.
DISPOSALS: SUNS: Fiorini 32, Miller 28, Hall 27. POWER: R Gray 34, S Gray 32, Wines 30.
Smith has two for the Giants, who lead by 31.
All over at Metricon. Port has won by 23 points.
Back to topAll Sydney final (possibly - if Hawks down Magpies). @sydneyswans @GWSGIANTS #AFLSwansTigers #AFLNorthGiants #AFLFinals
— Ben Harris (@benharris84) August 27, 2016
Goal to Cunnington at Etihad. Giants by 31.
Goal to Ebert at Metricon. Port lead by 24.
Who deserves the @NAB Rising Star nomination this week?
— AFL (@AFL) August 27, 2016
Patton giving Firrito an absolute bath tonight #AFLNorthGiants
— Jeremy Hill (@jezza_hill) August 27, 2016
Metricon: Q4 14 MIN, SUNS 64 PORT 80
Goal to Tom Lynch.
Port by 16.
Etihad: Q4 12 MIN, NORTH 56 GWS 90
Majak Daw gets his first goal, North's eighth.
Giants by 34.
Back to topHeading into R22 Patton had never kicked more than 3 in a game, now has 6 & 5 in 2 weeks. Coach said he needed to back it up. Certainly has
— Adam Curley (@AdamCurleyMedia) August 27, 2016
Etihad: Q4 10 MIN, NORTH 50 GWS 90
Johnson has four.
Giants by 40.
Etihad: Q4 7 MIN, NORTH 50 GWS 84
Jon Patton has five goals.
Giants out to a 34-point lead.
Metricon: Q4 7 MIN, SUNS 58 PORT 73
Goal to Darcy MacPherson (Suns).
Port by 15.
Etihad: Q4 3 MIN, NORTH 50 GWS 77
Goal to Brent Harvey, his second.
But Steve Johnson gets the immediate reply. He's got three.
Giants by 27.
Back to topMetricon: Q4 2 MIN, SUNS 52 PORT 73
Goal to Jarman Impey.
Power by 21.
Last quarter of the night
Action has resumed at Etihad and Metricon.
Port lead by 15 but Suns charging home
GOLD COAST 1.4, 2.7, 7.10 (52)
PORT ADELAIDE 2.3, 6.4, 10.7 (67)
Suns have kicked the last three goals at Metricon.
Giants lead Roos by 27 at last change
NORTH MELBOURNE 3.1, 5.3, 6.8 (44)
GWS 2.5, 6.8, 10.11 (71)
Four goals to one that term has put the Giants in a strong position.
Brayden Fiorini having some sort of game
Back to topSuns look like they've got a player and a half here!! Last name is a commentators dream too. #AFLSunsPower pic.twitter.com/FA3ygdCNaL
— Paul Robinson (@paulrobinson422) August 27, 2016
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