NEAFL
Gold Coast 9.8 (62) def. by Brisbane 24.15 (159)
Brisbane continue their winning streak after a 97-point thrashing against GWS Giants Saturday morning. Brisbane have won all four of their games so far whilst Gold Coast have not been so lucky.
Whilst he is yet to make his AFL debut after three years at the Brisbane, youngster Corey Lyons continues to push his case for an AFL call up. Playing consistently this season he finished this rounds game with 38 touches and seven marks.
In three NEAFL games, Ben Keays has managed to collect a combined 12 goals, 4 of which he scored in the victory over Gold Coast. On top of this Keays finished with 26 disposals, eight marks and five tackles.
Brisbane hope to get a fifth straight win against Sydney this weekend.
Aaron Young played all 22 games for the Gold Coast senior side last season but is yet to play with them this season. The experienced midfielder/forward had 40 disposals, nine marks and nine tackles, earning him a spot in Gold Coast’s best.
Sam Day and Ben King impressed, kicking three goals each and finishing with 17 and 15 disposals respectively. Chris Burgess was omitted from the AFL side this week and finished with 16 touches and three marks in the Suns disappointing loss.
Gold Coast look to secure their first win as they travel to Darwin to face NT Thunder in round 5.
Sydney 13.19 (97) def. GWS Giants 7.10 (52)
Sydney remains undefeated after leading at every break in their 45-point victory over the GWS Giants.
Sydney Swans duo Robbie Fox and Colin O’Riordan led the way for their side, both putting on stunning performances in the derby match. Fox rightfully earned best on field after collecting 37 touches and booting three goals. O’Riordan continued his consistent form with 40 disposals and 12 marks. Both Fox and O’Riordan put their hands up for senior selection following this strong performance.
Big man Darcy Cameron impressed in his return from injury. The young ruckman collected 24 disposals, 27 hit-outs as well as a goal.
Sydney will travel to face Brisbane this week. With both sides undefeated this will be a match you won’t want to miss.
The Giants’ young duo Isaac Cumming and Nick Shipley found themselves plenty of the ball, collecting 28 and 25 disposals respectively.
Rookie player Zach Sproule impressed with two goals, taking his season tally to 12. Zac Langdon also put up two goals for the Giants as well as 21 disposals and nine marks. Langdon played 17 games for the senior side in his debut season but is yet to break into the side this year.
The Giants seek redemption this week as they come up against Canberra on Friday night.
