MPNFL
DIVISION ONE
FRANKSTON YCW has fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition with a big opening round win over Mt Eliza.
The Stonecats controlled the game from the outset. They took a five goal lead into the first break, and didn’t let the Redlegs get back into the contest.
Frankston YCW went home with a comfortable 45-point win 6.10 (46) to 13.13 (91).
Luca Goonan, Lane Meyer, and Darcy Murr were among the Stonecats’ best. Brenton Lambert and Joshua Patullo scored two goals each.
Frankston Bombers pipped Langwarrin to open their season with a win last Saturday.
Both sides suffered from inaccuracy in front of goal. The Bombers ended up emerging victorious at Lloyd Park, beating the Kangaroos 5.12 (42) to 5.13 (43).
Pines rounded out last weekend’s Division One games with a victory over Mornington. Pines beat the Bulldogs 13.3 (81) to 7.15 (57).
Shane Savage was the Pythons’ best. He scored six goals, and will be a huge threat this season.
DIVISION TWO
DEVON Meadows held off a fast-finishing Pearcedale to grab a win last Saturday.
Pearcedale hosted the season opener for the two sides last weekend. Devon Meadows took a 19 point lead into the first break, then stretched their lead to 41 points at half time.
A five-goals-to-one final term put Pearcedale back within reach, but the margin proved too much to overcome. Devon Meadows won by 15 points – 12.11 (83) to 14.13 (97).
Paddy Ryder booted three goals for Devon Meadows. Jack Wilson and Patrick Harmes also scored three goals each.
A dominant third term helped Bonbeach score a win over Seaford at home last week.
After a tight first half, Seaford went into the half-time break ahead by three points. A six-goals-to-zero third quarter put the game out of Seaford’s reach.
Bonbeach went on to win by 34 points 12.10 (82) to 6.12 (48). Jack Caspersz scored four goals for the Sharks, and vice-captain Mitch Gent contributed two to the scoreboard.
Crib Point got their season started with a big win over Hastings.
It has been a difficult off-season for Hastings, and their fortunes didn’t prove much better on the field. They lost to Crib Point 10.4 (64) to 18.17 (125).
Lee Sheehan and Brad Arnold were named Crib Point’s best. They scored three goals each.
First published in the Mornington News – 9th April 2024
