MPNFL
MEN’S DIV ONE
SORRENTO came from behind to pip Frankston YCW in a thriller last weekend. Sorrento hosted the Stonecats at David Macfarlane Reserve. Frankston YCW were the better side early on, and took a three-goal lead into the first break. Sorrento managed to chip the lead back to two points at half-time, but were still trailing by the final break. The Stonecats went into the final quarter ahead by 13 points.
Sorrento stormed home to claim a nail-biting four point win. They held the Stonecats to just one goal in the final term. Sorrento beat Frankston YCW 11.12 (78) to 11.8 (74). Former Essendon Bomber Dylan Clarke was named best-on-ground for Sorrento, while forward Riley D’Arcy booted five goals for YCW.
Pines won a thriller away from home against Langwarrin last Saturday. The Pythons beat the Kangaroos 8.14 (62) to 10.6 (66).
Mt Eliza and Red Hill scored comfortable wins over Dromana and Frankston Bombers respectively last Saturday.
Mornington closed out the round by beating Rosebud under lights 18.5 (113) to 14.13 (97).
MEN’S DIV TWO
EDITHVALE-Aspendale held on to defeat a fast-finishing Somerville last Saturday. Somerville was the better side in the first half. They led Edi-Asp by 10 points at the main break. A six-goal third quarter put Edithvale-Aspendale firmly in the box seat. They only added one more goal to their tally in the final term, but managed to do enough to hold off Somerville. It went right down to the wire, but Edithvale-Aspendale managed to emerge victorious 11.7 (73) to 11.10 (76). Kurt Lo Po, Colby Nayna, and Ty Vickery were named among Edi-Asp’s best. Michael Meehan also contributed four goals.
Tyabb also picked up a nail-biting win last weekend. The Yabbies bested Bonbeach 12.14 (86) to 12.10 (82).
Hastings’ tumultuous 2024 continued last weekend when they travelled to Glover Reserve to take on Devon Meadows. The home side ran rampant, going on to win by 204 points. Paddy Ryder booted 11 of Devon Meadows’ 36 goals.
Chelsea smashed Rye by 105 points on Saturday.
Crib Point and Pearcedale each claimed four points with comfortable victories over Karingal and Seaford respectively.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON backed up their big round one win with a 106 – 0 demolition of Bass Coast last Friday. Mornington Blue ran out under lights at Dalyston Recreation Reserve ready to make a big impact. They kept Bass Coast scoreless, going on to claim a 14.22 (106) to 0.0 (0) win.
Hayley Monk booted five goals for Mornington. Ashley Jans and Anna McGlade were also named among the best.
Mornington Blue sits atop the Division One ladder of the newly formed MPFNL women’s league. Warragul Industrials are second – they claimed their second straight win last weekend by beating Mornington White.
Frankston defeated Karingal 1.2 (8) to 5.6 (36) to claim their first win of the season on Saturday.
Pearcedale couldn’t build on their dominant 98-point round one win, and fell to Seaford away from home.
First published in the Mornington News – 16th April 2024
