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Posted Apr 21, 2008 - 18:57 PM
From hero to villain in one week, that was the scenario for Port Adelaide Magpie full forward Daniel Hargraves.
After his match-winning 10-goal performance against the Eagles last week, Hargraves had the chance to claim victory for Port in Sunday’s encounter against North Adelaide with a shot on goal for his side to take the lead nearing the end of the game, only to miss from 35m straight in front. He finished with 5.7 and one out-on-the-full.
It left the Roosters with a thrilling two-point triumph at Alberton Oval and Port Adelaide dwelling on what could have been. The return of Magarey Medallist James Allan (34 possessions) inspired his side with his magic around the ground.
North Adelaide also lost former Melbourne Demon Daniel Ward, Power-listed Damon White and Shannon Motlop early to hamstring injuries, leaving it without a replacement on the bench for most of the match.
Coach Andrew Jarman was a relieved man and hoped the gallant performance would bond the club together. On the other hand, his Magpie counterpart Tim Ginevar was shattered by the result and blamed it on wasted opportunities.
Coming off a devastating loss to high-flying Sturt, the Roosters had a lot to prove and that they did snatching the win, 14.11 (95) to Port Adelaide 13.15 (93).
Stephen O’Loughlin
