After seven rounds the comp keeps getting interesting but it is about to get crazy
Richmond (5-2) vs Adelaide (3-4) mcg Friday night
After a strong start to the year Richmond were trying to do better than they did last week Adelaide were in good form. Richmond started well leading by 7 points at 1/4 time. And 22 points at 1/2 time but it was mainly Adelaide’s bad kicking the reason a 9.0 third quarter gave Adelaide a big reversal leading by 26 points at 3/4 time. Adelaide won by 28 points in a big upset and will travel to Brisbane next Richmond play Geelong.
Rich 4.1 (25) 10.4 (64) 11.4 (70) 14.8 (92)
Adel 2.6 (18) 5.12 (42) 14.12 (96) 17.18 (120)
Major goal scores adel burton 5, Robran 3 Goodwin McGregor 2 rich Cameron 4, Richardson 3, Tivendale 2
carlton (4-3) vs Brisbane (4-3) Optus oval Saturday afternoon
After a inconsistent start Carlton needed to get back to back wins brisbane we’re off a high having won their last three a close first quarter had Carlton up by 7 points at 1/4 time. A 7 goal to 1 second quarter had Carlton out to a 43 point lead at 1/2 time. A strong third quarter by both sides didn’t help Brisbane still trailing by 47 points at 3/4 time. But the blues kicked clear to win by 74 points leaving there season a bit more consistent while Brisbane’s travelling woes continue.
Carl 3.4 (22) 10.8 (68) 16.10 (106) 21.16 (142)
Bris 2.3 (15) 3.7 (25) 8.11 (59) 9.14 (68)
Major goal scorers Carl whitnall, lappin Fevola (building of a superstar?) kotufedies 3, Silvagni (strong for a defeneder) Houlihan 2 bris black (a great midfield effort) Lynch 3 voss 2
Hawthorn (7-0) vs west coast (2-5) mcg Saturday afternoon
The question of if the hawks would turn it into a practice run for next weeks top of the table clash while the eagles season looks like going from bad to worse a goalless first quarter from west coast answered all the questions as the hawks run out to a 30 point lead at 1/4 time. A closer second quarter kept the lead extending to 45 points at 1/2 time. 6 goals to 1 in the third to extend the lead to 76 points at 3/4 time. A close last was more of a dress rehearsal as hawthorn stay on top with a 80 point win.
Haw 5.2 (32) 10.6 (66) 16.9 (105) 21.12 (138)
Wc 0.2 (2) 3.3 (21) 4.5 (29) 8.10 (58)
Major goal scorers haw Barlow Lekkas Thompson 3, Crawford Dixon 2 wc Embley 2 (a game of note for a good player in future years)
Kangaroos (2-5) vs St Kilda (2-5) manaka oval Canberra Saturday afternoon
After a big upset the Roos were looking to keep their season alive against the saints who were unlucky last week. A close start had a margin of 2 points at 1/4 time to the kanagroos a 5 goal to 2 second quarter extend the lead to 21 points at 1/2 time. Another quarter of the same goal distribution has the lead extended to 42 points at 3/4 time. A close last quarter in terms of the quarter gave the Roos a 49 point win.
Kang 3.5 (23) 8.10 (58) 13.16 (94) 19.24 (138)
St k 3.3 (21) 5.7 (37) 7.10 (52) 13.11 (89)
Major goal scorers kang McKernan 4, Pickett 3, s grant Harvey 2 st k Loewe 7 (big game but almost a one man show for the losers) Hamill 3
Port Adelaide (6-1) vs Collingwood (3-4) aami stadium saturdya night
The term over confidence describes the loser as a big upset stuns the comp port started well as expected leading by 10 points at 1/4 time mostly close because they got a accurate collingwood. Than an 8 goal to 1 second quater had Collingwood 32 points up at 1/2 time. Port kept the game going in the third trialing by 29 points at 3/4 time. A last quarter shoot out saw Collingwood hold on for a 9 point win.
Pa 4.4 (28) 5.8 (38) 9.10 (64) 16.14 (110)
Coll 3.0 (18) 11.4 (70) 14.9 (93) 18.11 (119)
Major goal scores Coll Tarrant 5, Lonie 3 (great for a youngster) l Davis Holland 2 pa Wanganeen 5 (one of the youngest Brownlow medalists still had it) cockatoo-Collins 4, n Stevens Tredrea 2
Bulldogs (3-4) vs Sydney (3-4) scg Sunday afternoon
after a strong start Sydney’s season was falling apart a close start saw sydney by 6 at 1/4 time and Scores level at 1/2 time. A 7 goal to 2 third term put them out to a 30 point for the bulldogs and held on for a 21 point win.
Wb 2.3 (15) 8.7 (55) 15.9 (99) 18.14 (122)
Syd 3.3 (21) 8.7 (55) 10.9 (69) 15.11 (101)
Goal scores wb Hudson 5, Johnson 3, s cox Garlick 2 syd o’loghlain 5, Williams 3, Goodes 2
Melborune (4-3) vs Essendon (6-1) mcg Sunday afternoon
The grand final rematch that was more exsiting than the accrual game. Melborune started well leading by 8 points at 1/4 time. A 3 goal to nill second quarter gave Essendon a 9 point lead at 1/2 time. A close third quarter extends Essendons lead to 10 points at 3/4 time. Melbourne came close but Essendon held on by a goal.
Mel 3.3 (21) 3.7 (25) 7.11 (53) 11.13 (79)
Ess 2.1 (13) 5.4 (34) 9.9 (63) 12.13 (85)
Major goal scorers ess hird 4, Lloyd 3, d Rioli 2 mel green nietz 3, yze 2
Freemantle (0-7) vs Geelong (2-5) Subiaco Sunday afternoon
After a disasterous run these sides were desperate it was over at 1/4 time with Geelong blowing them away 39 points. Only two goals to half time Fremantle were finished and a 53 point defecit. Freemantle stormed back into contention with a 5 goal to 2 quarter trailing by 36 points at 3/4 time there best again wasn’t good enough going down by 22 points.
Free 0.2 (2) 2.7 (19) 7.8 (50) 10.13 (73)
Geel 6.5 (41) 11.6 (72) 13.8 (86) 14.11 (95)
Major goal scorers Geel Houlihan 5, graham 4 free Waterhouse 2
Ladder
Haw 8 0 0 32 135.2
Ess 7 1 0 28 147.4
Pa 6 2 0 24 133.8
Carl 5 3 0 20 117.5
Rich 5 3 0 20 105.4
Coll 4 4 0 16 110.3
Bris 4 4 0 16 105.0
Wb 4 4 0 16 99.6
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Mel 4 4 0 16 97.2
Adel 4 4 0 16 92.0
Syd 3 5 0 12 100.7
Geel 3 5 0 12 91.5
Kang 3 5 0 12 74.2
St k 2 6 0 8 81.3
Wc 2 6 0 8 66.2
Free 0 8 0 0 77.8
Goal scores
Lloyd 28
Richardson Tarrant 24
Wilson 22
Barker 21
Cockatoo Colin’s 20
Dew 19
Wanganeen 18
Burns Hudson 17
Goodes Johnson lord Lynch Robertson 16
Next round
Friday
Kanagroos vs Carlton MCG (n)
Saturday
Collingwood vs St Kilda MCG
Essendon vs hawthorn ES (n)
Brisbane vs Adelaide G (n)
West coast vs bulldogs S (n)
Sunday
Sydney vs freemantle SCG
Geelong vs Richmond SS
Port vs Melbourne AAMI
Harrison’s world 