April 09, 2008
| Boroughs get one over old rivals From the Caulfield Leader Reported by Brad Beitzel Full article Click here PORT Melbourne delivered a sweet one-point victory over Sandringham at TEAC Oval on Saturday. Coming off a 13-point loss to Collingwood in the opening round, Port remained confident despite going into time-on 16 points down. Kicking to the old grandstand end with a breeze, new coach Gary Ayres said he knew if the team continued to play "controlled footy" it would prevail. Adrian Bonaddio (three goals), Toby Pinwell and Luke Cotchett (three goals) brought the Borough home. "I told the players this was eight quarters worth of work," Ayres said of the approach the team took into the first two matches. Ayres was joyous at the effort in the second quarter when John Baird, Ryan McMahon and Sam Pleming were off the ground getting facial abrasions fixed. Sandy put on three goals while the midfield drive was restricted. * | Sandringham waits on Saunter report From the Caulfield Leader Reported by Brad Beitzel Full article Click here SANDRINGHAM, despite four more scoring shots, suffered a one-point loss to Port Melbourne at TEAC Oval on Saturday. While recovering from the loss to its rivals, Sandy will prepare for star full-forward Nick Saunter's report for charging Stephen Brewer in the tense last quarter. Sandy says it will wait for the match-review panel's offer before deciding if they will contest it. The Zebs held a 16-point lead going into time-on kicking into a breeze at the Williamstown Rd end. Port had three goals kicked by Adrian Bonaddio (three goals), Toby Pinwell and Luke Cotchett (three goals). Late in the second quarter Port had three of its best; John Baird, Ryan McMahon and Sam Pleming off the ground getting facial abrasions fixed. * |
* Sautner was found guilty and suspended for one match
