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MEN’S DIV ONE
SORRENTO have landed an early blow in season 2025, opening their account with a win over the reigning premiers.
Mt Eliza hosted Sorrento at Emil Madsen Reserve. After a tight opening quarter, Sorrento opened up a two goal lead at the half-time break.
Sorrento dominated the second half. They kicked eight goals and restricted the Redlegs to just two.
The Redlegs ended up falling to a 41 point defeat – 6.17 (53) to 14.10 (94). James Hallahan, Chad Harris, Aaron Breman, Bailey Holt, and Ryan Clarke were named the Sharks’ best.
Langwarrin pulled off a brilliant final-quarter comeback to beat Pines at Lloyd Park on Saturday.
Pines were in control of the match from the get-go. At half-time, the Pythons led Langwarrin by 42 points.
Langwarrin chipped back the lead in the third term, then stormed home in the last. A five goals to zero final term saw Langwarrin get over the line for a 13.9 (87) to 12.12 (84) win.
Frankston YCW beat Dromana by 22 points to get their season off to a good start. For the first time, five Geurts brothers lined up to play for Dromana.
Rosebud smashed Red Hill at Olympic Park, and newly promoted Edithvale-Aspendale defeated Mornington.
MEN’S DIV TWO
AFTER falling just one kick short in last year’s Grand Final, Chelsea has started its 2025 campaign with a win.
It has been a tough week for Chelsea – the Seagulls copped a fine during the week for breaching the salary cap. On the field it was business as usual for last year’s runners up.
Chelsea hosted Crib Point on Saturday. The two sides were evenly matched for three quarters, before Chelsea put their foot down in the final term.
The Seagulls ran out 27 point winners over the Magpies – 15.10 (100) to 10.13 (73).
Nicholas Stamatis booted three important goals for the victors. Bradley Clark, Jack Wallace, Sam Simpson, and Samuel Browne also played good games for Chelsea.
Tyabb picked up a hard-fought win over Hastings away from home last weekend.
After a tumultuous 2024, Hastings was looking to start their 2025 season on the right foot. The Yabbies proved too strong early on though, racing out to a four goal lead at the first break.
Hastings got the game back within its grasp, but couldn’t overcome the early deficit. Tyabb held on to beat Hastings 9.12 (66) to 11.10 (76).
Matthew Clark and Kyle Hurlstone each booted three goals for Tyabb.
A five-goal haul from Jai Block helped Frankston Bombers grab a big win over Bonbeach on Saturday. The Bombers won 17.9 (111) to 7.7 (49).
Pearcedale beat Devon Meadows by five goals away from home last weekend. Seaford smashed Rye, and Somerville comfortably beat Karingal to round out the winner’s list.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
KARINGAL fired an early warning shot to their competition by dominating Pearcedale in their opening round match.
The Bulls were in control from the first bounce last Saturday. Pearcedale didn’t hit the scoreboard all day, and eventually succumbed to a 113 point loss.
Demi Running, Zoe Luxford, Clare Burgess, Coranda Kinnaird-Harris, and Jemma Reynolds were named Karingal’s best. Taliah Black and Hayley Monk each scored four goals for the Bulls.
Mornington scored an impressive win over Bonbeach to get their 2025 season off and running.
The Bulldogs defeated Bonbeach 2.3 (15) to 9.15 (69) on Friday night. Mornington’s best performers were Georgia Templeton, Ginger Parker, Mia Johnson, Lucy Grocock, and Eliza Snehotta.
WOMEN’S DIV TWO
MT ELIZA notched up a good win over Red Hill last weekend in their 2025 season opener.
After a shaky start, the Redlegs opened up a two goal lead over Red Hill at the main break. By three-quarter-time, Red Hill had snatched back a one point lead.
WIth the game on the line, Mt Eliza stood tall. They put their foot on the gas and claimed a 13 point win 5.9 (39) to 4.3 (26).
Keely Byrne was awesome for Mt Eliza, booting four goals.
Mornington Reserves got off to a winning start on Saturday – the Bulldogs beat Edithvale-Aspendale by 22 points at Alexandra Park.
On Friday night, Balnarring beat Tyabb by 22 points at Balnarring Reserve. At Dalyston Recreation Reserve, Bass Coast beat Karingal by 22.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 12 April, 2pm:
Langwarrin v Dromana – Lloyd Park
Mornington v Rosebud – Alexandra Park
Pines v Mt. Eliza – Eric Bell Reserve
Red Hill v Frankston YCW – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Sorrento v Edithvale-Aspendale – David Macfarlane Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 12 April, 2pm:
Hastings v Somerville – Hastings Club
Karingal v Frankston Bombers – Karingal Football Club
Pearcedale v Chelsea – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Rye v Devon Meadows – RJ Rowley Reserve
Seaford v Crib Point – RF Miles Recreation Reserve
Tyabb v Bonbeach – Bunguyan Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 12 April, 10am:
Karingal v Frankston – Karingal Football Club
Saturday 12 April, 1pm:
Pearcedale v Bonbeach – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Sunday 13 April, 2pm:
Warragul v Mornington – Western Park
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Friday 11 April, 7pm:
Bass Coast v Red Hill – Dalyston Recreation Reserve
Saturday 12 April, 12pm:
Karingal Reserve v Frankston Reserve Women – Karingal Football Club
Red Hill v Edithvale-Aspendale – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Saturday 12 April, 4.40pm:
Tyabb v Mt. Eliza – Bunguyan Reserve
Sunday 13 April, 12pm:
Warragul Reserve v Mornington Reserve Women – Western Park
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 12 April, 11am:
Pearcedale Reserve v Bonbeach Reserve – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 12 April, 12pm:
Tyabb Reserve v Pines – Bunguyan Reserve
Langwarrin v Crib Point – Lloyd Park
Saturday 12 April, 4.40pm:
Rye v Chelsea – RJ Rowley Reserve
First published in the Mornington News – 8 April 2025
