Battle for the ages as Andrews returns
FNQ SPORTS RESULTS
AFL: Brisbane vice-captain Harris Andrews’ timely return from suspension is set to pit the key defender in a mouth-watering return bout with Western Bulldogs young gun Aaron Naughton on Sunday.
Naughton’s 3.2 effort from 15 disposals proved the difference when the two sides last met in Round 8 but his individual battle with Andrews still ranks among the season’s best one-on-one contests.
Andrews produced a sublime first half to effectively shut Naughton out of the game before a free kick unshackled the rising Dog midway through the third quarter.
His set-shot conversion burst open the dam, with Andrews struggling to match Naughton’s physicality late in the game before finishing the game up forward.
Their likely match-up will be vital in determining whether Brisbane are flag contenders or pretenders and the Bulldogs will fancy their chances of spoiling Harris’ comeback following their Round 19 demolition of Fremantle.
The Lions however remain favourites after last week’s 27-point win over Hawthorn with former Bulldog Marcus Adams set to start against his former club at The Gabba this weekend.
Fellow defender Alex Witherden will be closely monitored after picking up a calf injury against the Hawks but is hopeful of returning for the first of three consecutive home games for Brisbane.
With Gold Coast and Geelong awaiting the Lions after Sunday’s clash, strategy coach Danny Daly says the side is building nicely and eager to extend the six-game streak in front of a healthy home crowd.
“It gives them a lot of belief, because I think out of those six, four have been on the road,” Daly said. “They’re starting to get a lot more belief in how we’re going and their own individual performances but more importantly, how we’re going as a team.”
— Lachlan Grey
BIG CONTEST: Harris Andrews and Aaron Naughton (inset) are set to go head to head at the Gabba on Sunday. THUMS Results for July 25: Rosella (7) lt (2) Curlew [3-9-231 : 3-10-224] Col Wilson d Gary Morellini (R) [3-45 : 0-26], Jake Simonis (R) lt Sue Irwin [0-32 : 3-45], Fred Mellick (R) lt Bryan Badger [0-29 : 3-45], Carolyn Price d Elva Kadic [3-45 : 0-15], Ken Lynn (R) lt Michelle Todd [0-20 : 3-45], Grace Ponticello d Eunice Neale [3-60 : 1-48] Kookaburra (3) lt (5) Penguin [2-8-257 : 4-14301] Gida Varina d Kevin Morellini [3-59 : 1-45], Jake Simonis lt Christina Kenny [0-22 : 3-45], Karen Clarke lt Veronica Innes [0-31 : 3-45], Maureen Fry lt Loretta McGoldrick (R) [0-27 : 345], Buzz McKay d Barb Anderson [3-56 : 1-49], Rowena Short lt Susan Rose [2-62 : 3-72] Pelican (1) def (6) Kingfisher [3-11-258 : 3-9238] Steve Roche d Carola Morellini [3-45 : 0-29], Graham McBride lt Marg Capra [1-45 : 3-58], Bryan Badger (R) d Fred Mellick [3-45 : 0-29], Kerry Hos lt Shirley Wicks [1-49 : 3-57], Michelle Todd (R) d Ken Lynn [3-45 : 0-20], Leanne Hosking lt Jo Lees [0-29 : 3-45] Team Ladder: 15 - Penguin (5) 12 - Pelican (1) 11 - Curlew (2) 9 - Kingfisher (6) 9 - Rosella (7) 8 - Kookaburra (3) 0 - Peacock (4) SPORTING Shooters Association of Australia (Herberton Inc) results on Saturday, July 27 are as follows. Saturday was cool and breezy for the rimfire benchrest competition over 50m and 100yds: 1, Bill, 0.805, 0.929, 0.867; 2. Jack,0.902, 0.947, 0.942; 3. Michael, 1.021, 0.824, 0.931; 4. Bryan, 0.870, 1.003, 0.936; 5. Margie, 0.818, 1.094, 0.946; 6. Doug,0.971, 1.129, 1.050; 7. Phillip, 0.931, 1.294, 1.112; 8. Ian, 1.092, 1.350, 1.221; 9. Gary, 1.014, 1.481, 1.247. Next week’s competition is our monthly centrefire event, a centrefire benchrest over 100 and 200yds, with one 11am detail. Thursday’s social shoot starts at 8.15am. RESULTS of Atherton Tablelands Gun Club 100 Target DB: AA 1st Duncan Sutherland 100/100 2nd Nathan Thurston 139/140 3rd Barry Lansdown 138/140. A 1st Graham Haig 98/100 2nd George Bugeja 97/100 3rd Harrison Birch 96/100. B 1st Gerg Braid 98/100 2ndSarah Sebastiani 89/100 3rd Alan Birch 90/102. C 1st Peter Vit 95/100 2nd Frank Nunan 91/100 3rd Robbie Draper 87/100. 25 target CONT: AA 1st Jar Smaniotto 32/32 2nd Duncan Sutherland 31/32; A 1st Graham Haig 33/33 2nd 32/33 Steve Murphy 32/33;B 1st Greg Braid 23/25 2nd Sandra Crapella 21/25; C 1st Bradley Price 23/25 2nd Robbie Draper 21/25. The club shoot is held at Rifle Range Rd, Atherton, on the fourth Sunday of each month, practice every second and Sourth Saturday. For more information, contact admin@athertontablelandgunclub.com or phone 0448 917 505. SATURDAY, July 27, centrefire hunter class 100m: J Anderson 243.8, P Padgett 223.1, N Roach 210.1, J Delacey 201, C Clague 187.1, M Roach 182. Service pistol: Dillon 300, Gordon 285. Check ravenshoegunclub.com.au for full calendar of events, photos and more. TUESDAY ladies’ Tablelands, July 23: Beth defeated Maureen 60-40, Gina d. Gail. Tues. 7pm social tennis, crazy time result: Shearers (Craig, James, Callum, Shaan and Hayden d. Gypsies (Katie, Kim, Kristina, Vero and Carl) by 9-5. All grades catered for, beginners welcome. Contact Kim 0413 542 893. Midweek night fixtures, semi-finals 1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd. Division 2, Allan d. Vero 44-40; Dan d Russell 41-33; Geoffd. Phil. Div. 1, Mark d. James 33-28; Carl d. Alf 28-24. Thursday, July 25, 8-9.30am: Winner of the frog: Pauline. VISITORS to the Tableland Company of Archers coaching session on Sunday were Anthony Campagnolo, Jackson and Cooper Riggall, Bobby Bainett, Jayden Atkinson, Jillian Ludwig, Jade Coose, Lilly Stein, Brook Mills and Mitchell and Emmo Whittaker. Three members shot practice. Six members shot the second round of their field club championships. Results 24 target marked field round (three arrows each at 24 different targets, distances and faces in the bush): Master’s men’s compound, T Goodwin 340; Veteran men’s compound, R Hodgetts 325, A Whitton 296 (first field shot); open men’s compound, R Wachtler 306; veteran men’s bare bow recurve, G Patten 277; intermediate boys’ compound, V Falvo 274. Next Sunday, August 4, the members will shoot the second round of their target club championships, starting at 8.30am. The rounds will be two 720 rounds. Coaching will be conducted for beginners as usual at the club grounds off Springs Rd, Mareeba, starting at 9am. For more information, please phone George Neilson on 4092 2228. Visitors will find us on Facebook, search “Tableland Company of Archers”.