Bulldogs Goals: Grant 4, Robbins 2, Johnson 2, R. Murphy 2
Crows Goals: Edwards 3, Bode 3, Welsh 3, Skipworth 3
Bulldogs Disposals: R. Murphy 26, Morris 20, Johnson 19, Gilbee 19
Crows Disposals: Bode 24, Edwards 21, McLeod 21, Biglands 18
Summary
The Adelaide Crows came out of the blocks very early kicking 6 goals to the Bulldogs 1 in the 1st Term. Then the Crows just averaged 4 goals a quarter, and ran away winners. The Bulldogs did kick 6 un answered goals in the 3rd Term, but that couldn't stop the Crows from winning away from home. Matthew Bode looked good for the Crows getting 24 possesions and kicking 3 goals in his try year for the Crows. The Bulldogs couldn't get their running game going, as the Crows defence and style of play just shut them down beautifully.
Crows Best and Fairest Votes
8. Matthew Bode
7. Tyson Edwards
6. Rhett Biglands
5. Andrew McLeod
4. Matthew Clarke
3. Hayden Skipworth
2. Robert Shirley
1. Ben Rutten
Media Votes
3. Robert Murphy (Bull)
2. Matthew Bode (Cro)
1. Tyson Edwards (Cro)
Andrew McLeod and Matthew Bode celebrate the win against the Bulldogs
Richmond vs Collingwood (Friday Night)
Richmond: 14. 12. 96
Collingwood: 9. 7. 61
Tigers Goals: Krakouer 3, Simmonds 2, Brown 2, Hughes 2
Magpies Goals: T. Cloke 2, Tarrant 2
Tigers Disposals: Krakouer 25, Simmonds 22, J. Bowden 22, Deledio 21
Magpies Disposals: Buckley 20, Prestigiacomo 20, Morrison 18, J. Cloke 16
Summary
It was a low scoring match for the Opening match of the season. But it was the Tigers that got the four points. Andrew Krakouer who loves the M.C.G, played some great footy having 25 possesions at half foward, and kicking 3 goals aswell, which took off on a stellar night. Troy Simmonds also played well in the ruck having 22 possesions and kicking 2 goals. While for the Magpies, Not many GoalKickers for the game with only Travis Cloke and Tarrant kicking 2 goals, while Captain Nathan Buckley had a team high 20 possesions.
Media Votes
3. Troy Simmonds (Tig)
2. Andrew Krakouer (Tig)
1. Nathan Brown (Tig)
Andrew Krakouer was the Tigers best on ground against the Magpies
St.Kilda vs Carlton (Saturday Afternoon)
St.Kilda: 17. 19. 121
Carlton: 6. 9. 45
Saints Goals: Gehrig 5, McQualter 3, Hamill 2
Blues Goals: No Multiples
Saints Disposals: Dal Santo 24, Hamill 22, Riewoldt 20, Voss 20
Blues Disposals: Stevens 29, Lappin 20, Thornton 18, Livingston 15
Summary
The Saints just let loose in this match. Their foward line was just too strong against a inexperinced Carlton Defence. Fraser Gehrig kicked 5 goals for the Saints as Bret Thornton who was good for the Blues, but it couldn't keep Gehrig at bay. Nick DalSanto was good through the middle and at half back, while something was good for the Blues with Nick Stevens picking up 29 possesions throughout the midfield.
Media Votes:
3. Nick Stevens (Blu)
2. Aaron Hamill (Sai)
1. Nick DalSanto (Sai)
Thornton couldn't keep Gehrig at bay with Gehrig kicking 5 goals
Geelong vs Essendon (Saturday Afternoon)
Geelong: 17. 15. 117
Essendon: 9. 8. 62
Cats Goals: Kingsley 5, S. Johnson 3, Chapman 2, G. Ablett 2, N. Ablett 2
Bombers Goals: Ryder 2
Cats Disposals: Enright 26, S. Johnson 24, Ling 23, King 18
Bombers Goals: J. Johnson 23, McVeigh 23, Lucas 21, M. Johnson 20
Summary
The Cats have started season 2006 off a great win against the Bombers at the Telstra Dome. The Cats really dominated the match right from the word go. Full Foward Kent Kingsley kicked 5 goals for the Cats and just couldn't be stopped in the marking contests. Corey Enright was great through the midfield, grabbing 9 marks and having a game high 26 possesions for the Cats, while not much joy for the Bombers with Jason Johnson and Mark McVeigh picking up 23 possesions between them. Ypungster Patrick Ryder kicked 2 goals for the Bombers aswell.
Media Votes:
3. Steve Johnson (Cat)
2. Kent Kingsley (Cat)
1. Corey Enright (Cat)
Corey Enright couldnt be stopped as he picked up 26 possesions
Port Adelaide vs Kangaroos (Saturday Night)
Port Adelaide: 19. 15. 129
Kangaroos: 10. 9. 69
Power Goals: Mahoney 5, Thurstans 4, Tredrea 2, Pearce 2
Kangaroos Goals: Sansbury 3, LeCras 2, Rocca 2, Thompson 2
Power Disposals: Tredrea 27, P. Burgoyne 22, Mahoney 21, Walsh 20
Kangaroos Disposals: Makepeace 25, Simpson 19, J. Rawlings 18, Wells 18
Summary
Port Adelaide went into this match as hot favourites, and we can see why when they finished the match of like they did. The Power have beaten the Kangaroos by 60 points at Aami Stadium on Saturday night Football. The Power forward line was great with Mahoney snagging 5 goals and tall forward Toby Thurstans kicking 4 goals for the Power, while Eddie Sansbury for the Roos kicked 3 goals with 2 each to LeCras, Rocca and Nathan Thompson. Warren Tredrea only kicked 2 goals, but was good in the middle of the ground, played more on the wing, and picked up 27 possesions.
Media Votes
3. Josh Mahoney (Pow)
2. Warren Tredrea (Pow)
1. Toby Thurstans (Pow)
Josh Mahoney gets tackled here but didnt stop him from kicking 5 goals
Sydney vs Brisbane (Sunday Afternoon)
Sydney: 21. 14. 140
Brisbane: 14. 9. 93
Swans Goals: Buchanan 6, Hall 4, Chambers 3, Vogels 2
Lions Goals: Brown 4, Power 2, Drummond 2, Merrett 2, Clark 2
Swans Disposals: Davis 25, Richards 21, Goodes 21, Buchanan 20
Lions Disposals: Power 25, Brown 24, B. Scott 21, Michael 20
Summary
The Sydney Swans smashed the Brisbane Lions tonight 21 goals to 14 in the end of the night, with Amon Buchanan kicking 6 goals for the home side and Barry Hall kicked 4 goals up forward. Other forward Nick Davis played more in the midfield and picked up 25 possesions for the match with new recruit Ted Richards picking up 21 possesions. Jonathan Brown was the standout for the Lions kicking 4 goals and picking up 24 possesions while playing in the midfield more tonight aswell.
Media Votes:
3. Amon Buchanan (Swa)
2. Jonathan Brown (Lio)
1. Adam Goodes (Swa)
Not even a blood nose could stop Amon Buchanan kicking 6 goals
West Coast vs Fremantle (Sunday Afternoon)
West Coast: 10. 10. 70
Fremantle: 19. 7. 121
Eagles Goals: Hansen 3, Embley 2, Gaspar 2
Dockers Goals: Pavlich 5, Gilmore 3, Medhurst 3, Schofield 2
Eagles Disposals: Judd 36, Kerr 27, Chick 25, Braun 21
Dockers Disposals: Pavlich 26, Bell 25, Haddrill 22, M. Carr 18
Summary
The derby in the West belonged to the Fremantle Dockers. With Matthew Pavlich dominating up forward for the Dockers, it was Chris Judd that stole the West Medal for best on ground. Judd picked up 36 possesions, the highest of the season so far. But his arch time rival Matthew Pavlich had the last laugh, kicking 5 goals and picking up 26 possesions himself. Pavlich had many friends, Daniel Gilmore kicked 3 goals and small forward Paul Medhurt chipped in with 3 himself. Chris Judd and Daniel Kerr picked up 63 possesions between them with Judd picking up 36 and Kerr with 27.
Media Votes
3. Matthew Pavlich (Doc)
2. Chris Judd (Eag)
1. Daniel Kerr (Eag)
Matthew Pavlich celebrates with the crowd after kicking number 5
Hawthorn vs Melbourne (Sunday Afternoon)
Hawthorn: 23. 25. 163
Melbourne: 10. 9. 69
Hawks Goals: Williams 6, Barker 3, Hodge 3, Dowler 2, Croad 2, Bateman 2, Dixon 2
Demons Goals: Neitz 4, Johnstone 2
Hawks Goals: Bateman 35, Crawford 25, Williams 24, Everitt 21
Demons Goals: Yze 24, Bizzell 20, Whelan 17, Ferguson 17
Summary
The Hawks have killed the Demons in the Round 1 contest. With Mark Williams kicking 6 goals the Hawks have just dominated the match against the Demons. A massive 93 point win against the Demons. Chance Bateman killed them through the midfield picking up 35 possesions just 1 behind Chris Judd at the moment so far in the season, and Captain Shane Crawford picking up 25 possesions. Full Foward Mark Williams picked up 24 possesions himself while kicking 6 goals. David Neitz tried hard for the Demons kicking 4 goals but he had no friends for the afternoon.
Media Votes
3. Chance Bateman (Haw)
2. Mark Williams (Haw)
1. Peter Everitt (Haw)
Chane Bateman on his way to 35 possesions
