NSW/ACT Notebook: Round 22 wrap

The Swans have missed out on the top two after going down to the Cats by 44 points.

It was mostly an evening to forget for the visitors, with Rhyce Shaw going down with a finals-threatening knee injury.

The Sydney back line frustrated Geelong, who amassed 62 inside 50s to the Swans’ 37, which kept both the half time and three quarter-time deficits to 25.

But Geelong continued to control the contest and finally produced an accurate quarter in front of goal in the fourth, sealing a comfortable win.

Leading the back was Nick Malceski (12 rebound 50s), Ted Richards (nine) and Jarrad McVeigh (eight).

McVeigh also had 31 disposals and Josh Kennedy picked up 32 with 19 of those contested.

Up forward Mike Pyke led the way with three goals. Together he and Shane Mumford dominated the hitouts (24-51).

Geelong’s standouts included Steve Johnson (four goals) and Mathew Stokes (37 disposals).

The GIANTS were outclassed by the finals-bound Tigers, suffering a 121-point loss.

Looking for a percentage booster to overtake Collingwood on the ladder, the away team did almost everything right.

Their lead was just 10 at quarter time but a mammoth second quarter with 11 unanswered goals escalated things quickly.

The GIANTS did lay more tackles (47-42) and won the hitouts (39-31) but overall it was a dominant display by Richmond, who had 424 disposals to the GIANTS’ 318.

Jeremy Cameron’s Coleman Medal chances were hurt by being held goalless for the first time since Round 16 last year (and only the sixth time in his career).

Taylor Adams had 23 disposals with a goal and six inside 50s. Dean Brogan had 21 hitouts and four clearances. Callan Ward set the tone for his teammates with nine tackles.

The Tigers were led by Aaron Edwards (five goals) and Dustin Martin (33 disposals).

Jarrad McVeigh (Pennant Hills) was the Swans’ best in the loss to Geelong (see match report). Kieren Jack (Pennant Hills) had 28 disposals, six clearances and six inside 50s. Ben McGlynn (Wentworth) had two goals with four inside 50s.

Craig Bird (Nelson Bay) had 16 disposals and six tackles. Dane Rampe (UNSW-ES Bulldogs) had four rebound 50s among 11 disposals.

Luke Breust (Temora) had three goals for Hawthorn in their win over North Melbourne. Isaac Smith (Temora) had 22 disposals and kicked 1.1.

Will Sierakowski (St Ignatius Riverview) picked up 16 disposals for North.

Sam Gilbert (St George) had 25 disposals and 10 marks in St Kilda’s win over the Gold Coast Suns. Adam Schneider (Osborne) had 22 touches and a goal. Lenny Hayes (Pennant Hills) had 22 touches and six inside 50s.

Brent Staker (West Broken Hill) kicked two goals in the Brisbane Lions’ victory over the Western Bulldogs.

Dylan Addison (St George) kicked two goals for the Dogs. Tom Young (Wollondilly) and Daniel Cross (Albury) had 17 disposals each.

Dean Terlich (Osborne) had 20 disposals and six marks in Melbourne’s loss to Adelaide.

Phil Davis (Marist Canberra) took seven marks and had 12 disposals in the GIANTS game. Zac Williams (Narrandera) had 14 disposals.

Southport 10.14 (74) def. by Aspley 17.16 (118)
Morningside 11.18 (84) def. by Redland 13.11 (89)
Brisbane Lions – week off