Unfortunately, Essendon just too good on the day.
The Bombers were clean and efficient with more mature bodies than a very young Borough side could deal with.
That said, I thought it was a very spirited performance. Port fell short but that wasn't unexpected.. Some poor turnovers due to skill errors were very costl.
I did note that Port had the better of the umpiring today that was a refreshing changechange
Lisle was at his best
We were missing at least half a dozen key senior p. Hopefully we get to see some of those players returning in the coming weeks.
It was a good effort by Port in their situation, but they don't strike me as a club that takes a lot of joy from good efforts! Two close home losses to Sandy and Essendon might well come back to bite later on.
We are badly missing the likes of Magner, Scipione, Cain, Sandilands ,SOS, Lange and Osborne. All key players that are needed if we want to win games in September.
The silver lining could be some fresh bodies in September.
I'm sure the bye is most welcome next week, then if they can beat Casey and Richmond away it sets up a run at the top four as the cavalry starts to arrive.
With Willi, Footscray, Sandy and Collingwood in the last six rounds there isn't a lot room for error though.
A refreshing change for Port to receive the better umpiring decisions AT PORT !!!!!!
NorthPort what have you been drinking.?? Port have got their own that live there.