There’s the siren for half-time. Only seven goals were booted for the quarter.
Trending
Loading
Key posts
HT: Port keep their noses in front
Goal: Definition of much-needed ….
Right on the cusp of half-time, Essendon finally, finally, finally get their third goal.
It’s Jade Gresham, who boots truly after 26 minutes.
Port Adelaide 4.6 (30) lead Essendon 3.9 (27). Q2, 26 minutes
Woweee … what a mark!
Mitch Georgiades has taken a screamer over Zach Reid on the half-back flank. He put his hands on Reid’s shoulder then took off, putting his knees on the defender’s shoulders before taking an excellent mark. It’s been the highlight of this quarter – the football has been about as fluent as a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel.
OUCH …
Bombers have kicked 2.9 …..
Right now Essendon have 2.9 on the board .… gee, it’s that sort of night. Super frustrating. There’s less than five minutes of play to come in the first half.
That man Mitch …
Mitch Georgiades has already taken four marks inside 50.
Goal: It’s No.4 for Port
This time it’s Darcy Byrne Jones. Port’s lead out beyond the one-goal mark .… danger signs for the Bombers, even this early in the game.
Port Adelaide 4.3 (29) lead Essendon 2.5 (17). Q2 – 3 minutes
Up and going in the second term
What will unfold in the second quarter?
This was super cool ….
Peter Ryan’s QT snapshot
Essendon are trying but they are unable to defend once they lose the football. They have moved Dylan Shiel into the middle and Sam Durham has attracted the Willem Drew tag, but it’s the defence that is letting them down. Jaxon Prior has made mistakes and Mitch Georgiades has been too good for Ben McKay and Jordan Ridley so far. Georgiades kicked 2.2 but is looking dangerous inside 50. The Bombers only trail by a goal, which is testament to their effort but Port – who are missing many key players – look slightly superior.
Most Viewed in Sport
Loading
