Match Report Vs. Port Melbourne Round 4 2008By Glenn Robertson
coburgtigers.com.au
The Burgers faced up against a strong Port Melbourne side this week at TEAC Oval. After a fiercely contested even first quarter Port Melbourne kicked away in the second term to take out the game, although there were many positive signs for the Burgers.
The form the young Coburg players are showing while playing for Richmond in the previous weeks has been fantastic. Each time Richmond listed players for Coburg are rewarded with a call up to the Tiger side they are performing above the expected standards and showing thedepth that the Coburg side has.
In a physical opening quarter both teams squandered goaling opportunities and kicked inaccurately, with Port taking a single point lead into the first change.
¼ Time: Coburg 3.5 (23) Port Melbourne 3.6 (24) Port were dominant in the second term as they piled on eight goals to Coburg’s three. Instead of moving the ball directly through the middle of the ground like previous weeks, the Burgers used the wings more and Port were able to get numbers back to crowd Coburg’s
forward line.
Joel Bowden continued on his excellent form from the previous week dominating
through the midfield and then moving forward to also kick three superb goals.
Another positive sign for the Burgers was the form of 2007 number two draft pick Trent Cotchin. He won a lot of contested ball and looked good around the stoppages.
Daniel Jackson worked hard up and down the ground all day taking multiple contested marks and providing a good strong target around the ground.
½ Time: Coburg 6.8 (44) Port Melbourne 11.8 (74)Burger coach Jade Rawlings had some stern words to say to his men at half time and the side came out firing kicking eight goals five behinds for the term. Kayne Pettifer was a focal point up forward snagging five majors and providing defensive pressure when Coburg didn’t have the ball.
It was just unfortunate that Port Melbourne were so accurate in the third term kicking seven straight goals. Their delivery to the forwards was first class and there was little the Burger defenders could do.
The Tigers went into the three quarter time huddle on a high, and they knew if they played the footy they were capable of, then the game was definitely up for the taking.
¾ Time: Coburg 14.13 (97) Port Melbourne 18.8 (116) In the end the Boroughs forward line was too strong and they managed to kick another six goals in the final term, while the Burgers could only muster one major for the quarter.
Jarrod Silvester played his best game for the season, playing deep in defence and creating good run out of the backline. Sam Robertson and Nick Liddle also stood out for the Burgers; both boys playing solid games.
Even the scoreboard shows the home team fifty points above their opponents; it was a much more even contest with the Burgers having 32 scoring shots to Ports 35, but not quite as accurate at goal.
Although the Burgers sit eleventh on the ladder with one win they have a very healthy percentage of 105%. Meaning a win next week will see them elevated back into the top eight. Coburg face a winless Box Hill on Anzac Day, Friday 25th April, at ABD Group Stadium kicking off at 2.00pm. While the Reserves play on Sunday also at ABD Group Stadium starting at 12.00am.
Coburg Tigers 3.5 6.8 14.13 15.17 (107)
Port Melbourne 3.6 11.8 18.8 24.11 (155)
Goal Kickers: K. Pettifer 5, J. Bowden 3, T. Casserly 2, T. Cartledge, N. Liddle, F. Caruso, C. Hughes, J. Oakley-Nicholls
Best Players: J. Bowden, T. Cotchin, S. Robertson, J. Silvester, N. Liddle, D. Jackson
Reserves The reserves continued on their fine start to the season with another huge victory over Port Melbourne this week. Nick Lynch and Chris Stewart were the main destroyers up forward kicking six and five goals respectively. Young gun Dean Putt was best on ground for the Burgers putting in a fine performance in the ruck.
While Jo Gazzo and Alex Rance were also excellent and must be in the mix for a call up to the senior side next week.
Coburg Tigers 4.4 10.5 15.10 21.12 (138)
Port Melbourne 1.1 5.2 6.4 8.5 (53)
Goal Kickers: N. Lynch 6, C. Stewart 5, J. Gazzo 3, P. Currie 2, C. Collard 2, C. Corr, D. Putt, D. Gourdis
Best Players: D. Putt, J. Gazzo, A. Rance, N. Lynch, D. Gourdis, S. Huy
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