Big day out: Nick Holman of the Suns kicks a goal ahead of Richmond’s Nathan Broad.
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DAVE HUNT
Kyabram product Nick Holman was a key contributor in the Gold Coast Suns’ thrilling come-from-behind win over Richmond at Carrara Stadium on Saturday.
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Holman managed a goal in the Suns’ remarkable 40-point comeback, also registering 15 disposals, six contested possessions and three turnovers from his position in the Suns’ forward line.
The Kyabram spearhead was a thorn in the side of the Richmond defenders, getting himself among score involvements on eight occasions.
Steele Sidebottom produced another stellar performance for Collingwood that afternoon, kicking the sealer in the Pies’ seven-point triumph over North Melbourne at the MCG.
The Tallygaroopna export was effective again along the Magpies’ wing, registering 15 disposals, 13 uncontested possessions and two goals, one to seal the win for the sixth-placed side.
Euroa’s Jamie Elliott also enjoyed a big day out for the Pies, collecting 20 disposals and slamming home two goals to add to his tally.
Mooroopna’s Jy Simpkin toiled hard for the Roos despite the loss, compiling 31 disposals and a whopping 18 contested possessions in the narrow defeat.
Doing what he does best: Steele Sidebottom helped Collingwood survive a North Melbourne scare on Saturday.
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ROB PREZIOSO
Meanwhile, Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver is still a chance to play Port Adelaide in Alice Springs on Sunday despite undergoing surgery on a fractured right thumb.
The Mooroopna export suffered the injury in the Demons’ 28-point loss to Geelong, when Cats skipper Joel Selwood accidentally kicked Oliver’s hand.
Melbourne club doctor Laura Lallenec told Melbourne media they would give Oliver “every chance” to face the Power.
“He’s unlikely to play this weekend but we will give him every chance to get up for our game in Alice,” Lallenec said.
“Otherwise, we’re hopeful for a return against the Bulldogs.”
Shepparton’s Will Brodie and Seymour veteran David Mundy were instrumental in the Dockers’ comeback win over St Kilda.
The Dockers’ 41-point triumph at Marvel Stadium pushes them up to third.
Brodie racked up a huge 29 disposals, also managing to hit the scoreboard twice.
In a Fremantle side with no shortage of regional stars, Moama’s Lachie Schultz capitalised on some fine work from his midfielders.
Schultz notched 20 disposals from his role across half-forward, also booting two goals.
Echuca’s Ollie Wines was integral as always in Port Adelaide 55-point dismantling of GWS with a handy 21 disposals, while Deniliquin export Todd Marshall kicked two to help spearhead the Power win.
Katamatite’s Tom Clurey also featured in the Port victory, picking up 13 touches, six intercept possessions and four contested possessions in a dominant display down back.
Harry Morrison featured strongly in Hawthorn’s win over Adelaide at Marvel, the Benalla export registering 21 disposals and a goal.
Shepparton Swans star Jarman Impey registered seven contested possessions and a goal, spending considerable time in the Hawks’ forward line on Sunday.
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