It was the contested footy match that had SUNS fans on the edge of their seats, and despite going down by 17-points to Richmond the SUNS were strong in their pursuit of the ball.
Tom Lynch put on a clinic up forward, finishing with four majors and 10 marks after matching it with All Australian defender Alex Rance.
Peter Wright was also lively inside the arc, proving his ability to play a strong lead-up option in attack. Sam Day was another to feature in the forward 50, ensuring coach Rodney Eade is likely to keep his three pronged tall attack in games to come.
SUNS captain Gary Ablett collected 24 disposals, and a game high 12 tackles and 11 clearances to go along with his goal. Prolific ball-winners Matt Rosa, Dion Prestia and Michael Rischitelli weren’t far behind the skipper on the disposal leader board displaying terrific ball movement through the midfield like a well oiled machine.
Who gets you votes in Round 12?
Former West Coast Eagle Matt Rosa claimed the fan’s crown for his dominant performance in round 12, which had him end on 33 disposals and nine clearences.
Round 11 v Sydney Swans
Matt Rosa- 30 votes
Dion Prestia- 23 votes
Gary Ablett- 11 votes
Season Leaderboard
Tom Lynch- 189 votes
Aaron Hall- 152 votes
Gary Ablett- 123 votes
