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The handball is arguably the most unique aspect of Aussie Rules Football. It has given AFL fans plenty of glorious memories over the years.…
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The handball is arguably the most unique aspect of Aussie Rules Football. It has given AFL fans plenty of glorious memories over the years.…
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Cheers. Haha, I’d be lying if I said I was totally converted. But I certainly understand and appreciate the game so much more. When you’re engrossed in the culture and working on the sport, it’s hard not to get excited about it. I’ll be watching, and giving opinions, on the WC right up until the final.
All Blacks, win the RWC for your country's sake
I know where you’re coming from Ian. Just going on official website, which according to that says the club has 36,624 members as of June 30 (http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/membership/tabid/7675/default.aspx).
As for the SANFL stuff, probably didn’t touch on it too much because I believe the culture at the club, both on and off the field, is a major issue at the moment. Also Primus’ decision to not play senior players at the start of the year and bring them back later is a big reaosn behind the two big losses over the past fortnight. Those are issues the PAFC can fix itself.
One-hundred percent agree the SANFL is a major issue. If the club was cut loose from the SANFL, it’d be mch better off. However, it’s easier said than done to just cut the Power loose.
And thanks Walt. Looking forward to it.
Port Adelaide's future is the AFL's biggest issue
Full Time, BL 18.15.123 – GC 8.13.61
Convincing win to the Lions. Great last quarter performance, outscoring the Suns 8.4 to 4.4.
Young players like Redden, Rockliff and Polkinghorne very impressive. Black classy as ever, wins the Marcus Ashcroft medal for his 31-possession and nine-clearances performance.
As for the Suns, they’re tired. They want the end of the season, now.
That’s all from me. Thanks for following. Be good.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
Full Time, BL 18.15.123 – GC 8.13.61
Goals:
BL: 2- Staker, Polkinghorne, Leunberger, Banfield, Clark and Sheldon, 1 – Raines, Adcock, Stiller, Karnezis, Hanley and Black
GC: 2- Shaw and Rischitelli, 1- Stanley, Ablett, Bennell and Fraser
Leading Disposals:
BL: 34- Rockliff, 31- Black
GC: 28- Ablett, 27- Bock
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
Full Time, BL 18.15.123 – GC 8.13.61
GOAL – Polkinghorne (BL)
Great way to finish the game for the Lions with Polkinghorne reading the ball nicely off the stoppage and snapping a goal on the final siren.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
1 to go in 4th, BL 17.15.117 – GC 8.13.61
GOAL – Sheldon (BL)
This time Sheldon gets his second goal. Took a mark near the boundary and kicked truly from 50m. Nice little celebration too.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
2 to go in 4th, BL 16.15.111 – GC 8.13.61
GOAL – Rischitelli (GC)
Gets his second in a minute, running into an open goal after getting into space.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
2 to go in 4th, BL 16.15.111 – GC 7.13.55
Sheldon thought he’d slotted through a miraculous goal. But umpire calls it back and says it was touched.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
2 to go in 4th, BL 16.14.110 – GC 7.13.55
GOAL – Rischitelli (GC)
Rischitelli picks the ball up inside forward 50 and snaps truly around the body. At least the Suns are running the game out here.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
4 to go in 4th, BL 16.14.110 – GC 6.13.49
GOAL – Fraser (GC)
Ruckman to ruckman: Smith kicks long inside forward 50 and finds Fraser. Goes back from 30m out and kicks an easy goal. Breaks the Lions’ run.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
5 to go in 4th, BL 16.14.110 – GC 5.13.43
GOAL – Karnezis (BL)
Bock falls over at the wrong time, allowing Karnezis to take the footy uncontested and kick a goal from 30m out.
Lions with the last six.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
7 to go in 4th, BL 15.14.104 – GC 5.12.42
GOAL – Stiller (BL)
Stiller receives a handpass from Power and, off one step, kicks a goal from 45m out.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
8 to go in 4th, BL 14.14.98 – GC 5.12.42
GOAL – Banfield (BL)
Wilkinson gives away a free kick for holding. Banfield hasn’t kicked straight tonight (1.5), but steers this one through for his second. Wheels have fallen off for the Suns.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
10 to go in 4th, BL 13.14.92– GC 5.11.41
GOAL – Leunberger (BL)
Redden finds Karnezis at half forward. The Greek man finds Leunberger inside 50, who slots his second for term.
Getting ugly now – 51 points.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
11 to go in 4th, BL 12.14.86– GC 5.11.41
GOAL – Black (BL)
Pure class from the Brownlow medallst. Black extracst the footy from the stoppage inside forward 50, swings onto the left foot and nails it. A nice goal to add to 29 classy touches.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
14 to go in 4th, BL 11.14.80– GC 5.11.41
GOAL – Leunberger (BL)
Big goal from the big man!
Jack Redden found Leunberger, who got open in the centre square. Ran to 55m and slotted a beauty.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
14 to go in 4th, BL 10.14.74 – GC 5.11.41
Tom Lynch marks strongly in the forwsard pocket. On the right side for a right-footer. Looks of off the boot but slams into the goal post.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
15 to go in 4th, BL 10.14.74 – GC 5.10.40
Beautiful centering kick from Rockliff finds Staker 20m out from goal. Unfortunately he doesn’t reward Rockliff’s good work and misses the goal.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
17 to go in 4th, BL 10.12.72 – GC 5.10.40
GOAL – Bennell (GC)
Great persistence from the Suns, keeping it inside forward 50.
Swallow shrugs a tackle and gives a handpass off to Bennell. He snaps around the body and gets Gold Coast’s fifth.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
17 to go in 4th, BL 10.12.72 – GC 4.10.34
Big boo boo!
Banfield gives handball to Staker in the goal square by himself, but the handball is too hot for Staker and it dribbles through for a minus score. Oops.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
19 to go in 4th, BL 10.11.71 – GC 4.9.33
Both subs have been activated:
BL – Karnezis on for Cornelius
GC – Prestia on for Dixon
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
Three-quarter time, BL 10.11.71 – GC 4.9.33
Suns weren’t able to make any headway during that term. Basically game over, especially if the Lions get the first couple.
Goals:
BL: 2- Staker and Clark, 1 – Sheldon, Hanley Raines, Adcock, Banfield and Polkinghorne
GC: 2- Shaw, 1- Stanley and Ablett
Leading Disposals:
BL: 22- Black, 21- Redden and Rockliff
GC: 21- Bock
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
Three-quarter time, BL 10.11.71 – GC 4.9.33
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns live scores, blog
I did Sam. Hamilton, plus Auckland, Taupo, Rotorua, Waitomo, Tauranga and of course Mt Maunganui. Great stuff. Really enjoyable time. It was hard being away for the AFL GF, especially because I’m a Geelong supporter too! But came home and watched it from start to finish – awesome.
All Blacks, win the RWC for your country's sake