The Magpies wanted to regroup on the first change. They did simply that – and extra.
They denied the uncontested marks, and due to this fact possession, the Lions had beforehand loved, whereas capitalising on three errors made by former skipper Dayne Zorko, who had a second time period he would moderately neglect.
Zorko’s first mistake got here he was tackled late by Nick Daicos, impacting his kick throughout half-back, resulting in a Jamie Elliott aim.
The same blunder quickly after led to Tim Membrey changing a set shot, the latter having made a large number of an earlier shot within the ahead pocket.
When Zorko tackled Lachie Schultz excessive, and the latter transformed the free kick from about 25 metres out, the Magpies had closed to inside 4 factors.
The Pies confirmed what they’re able to after they have momentum. A booming drop punt from Dan Houston simply contained in the boundary delivered their sixth of the time period, the Magpies’ delight including extra ache for the Lions, given Jarrod Berry had left the sector with a shoulder harm.
Goalless within the second time period, it’s now over to the Lions to reply. Cam Rayner, a match winner final week, has solely 5 touches. He should elevate.
