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MEN’S DIV ONE
ROSEBUD came close to pulling off an upset against Dromana last weekend, but fell just short.
Dromana has lost just twice this season, and sits on top of the ladder. Rosebud came into the game with seven wins and five losses.
Rosebud landed a huge blow in the first quarter, and went into the first break with a 24 point lead. They scored five consecutive goals to start the match. Dromana woke up in the second quarter, and hit back with four goals of their own. At the main break the Tigers trailed Rosebud by just three points. Rosebud led by a goal at three-quarter-time, but Dromana kept on applying the pressure. The ladder leaders eventually overpowered Rosebud, and went on to claim a narrow seven point win.
Dromana came from behind to beat Rosebud 8.8 (56) to 9.9 (63). Jake Aarts, Clayton Gay, Riley Davis, Billy Quigley, and William Slattery were the Tigers’ best. Nic Sakalis booted three goals for Rosebud.
At the other end of the ladder, last-placed Mornington succumbed to another defeat at the hands of Mt Eliza. The Redlegs beat the Bulldogs 18.16 (124) to 10.5 (65).
Frankston YCW picked up a massive win against cross-town rivals Frankston Bombers on Saturday. The Stonecats triumphed 19.16 (130) to 7.11 (53) – Riley D’Arcy scored seven of his side’s 19 goals.
Sorrento beat Langwarrin by 33 points at David Macfarlane Reserve last weekend. Red Hill also enjoyed a good day at home – they closed out the round by comfortably beating Pines 8.12 (60) to 2.6 (18).
MEN’S DIV TWO
A TEN-goal haul from Brent Eddy was one of the highlights of a thrilling match between Pearcedale and ladder leaders Edithvale-Aspendale last weekend.
Edi-Asp hosted the match. Pearcedale proved they were up for the challenge in the first quarter, and went into the first break ahead by eight points. Both sides traded goals throughout the day. At the three-quarter-time-break, Pearcedale led by just one point.
Pearcedale scored a goal to go ahead by 13 points halfway through the final term, but Edithvale-Aspendale wouldn’t quit. They kept on fighting, and eventually kicked ahead in the closing stages of the game. Pearcedale had a late chance to win the game, but couldn’t capitalise. Edithvale-Aspendale just held on for a nail-biting one point win 18.10 (118) to 18.9 (117).
Michael Meehan, Kurt Lo Po, and Liam Hiscock were named Edi-Asp’s best. Lo Po booted seven goals, and Meehan scored three. Ishak Bashir also contributed three goals to the scoreboard.
Brett Eddy scored 10 goals for Pearcedale. Luke Daniel scored three.
Seaford narrowly beat Tyabb last weekend. Seaford beat the Yabbies 11.6 (72) to 11.14 (80) at Bunguyan Reserve.
Devon Meadows and Chelsea both continued their good seasons with wins last Saturday. The Panthers beat Rye by 52 points and the Seagulls beat Hastings by 53.
Bonbeach and Somerville rounded out the winner’s list with victories on the road against Karingal and Crib Point respectively.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON Blue has maintained its hold on top spot with a dominant win over Karingal. The Bulldogs hosted the Bulls at Alexandra Park on Saturday afternoon. The home side raced out of the blocks in the first quarter and never looked back. Karingal scored just one goal all day. Mornington ran away with a comfortable 80 point win 12.16 (88) to 1.2 (8). Jaymie Lilley, Hayley Monk, and Eliza Snehotta each scored two goals for the Bulldogs.
Mornington White also picked up a win last weekend. They beat a fast-finishing Pearcedale at Alexandra Park. After a tight first quarter, Mornington White opened up a decent lead. At the final break they led by 27 points.
Pearcedale fought their way back into the game with a two-goals-to-zero final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to get the victory. Mornington White emerged with a 10.4 (64) to 7.7 (49) win.
Warragul Industrials had a bye last weekend.
The final round of the home-and-away season takes place this weekend. Frankston play Pearcedale on Friday night. On Saturday, Karingal will play Warragul Industrials and Seaford play Mornington Blue.
NEXT WEEK’S GAME
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 20 July, 2pm:
Frankston Bombers v Dromana – Baxter Park
Red Hill v Frankston YCW – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Mornington v Langwarrin – Mornington Alexandra Park
Sorrento v Mt. Eliza – David Macfarlane Reserve
Pines v Rosebud – Eric Bell Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 20 July, 2pm:
Edithvale-Aspendale v Bonbeach – Edi-Asp Regents Park
Chelsea v Crib Point – Chelsea Recreation Reserve
Seaford v Devon Meadows – RF Miles Recreation Reserve
Hastings v Karingal – Hastings Club
Pearcedale v Somerville – Pearcedale Recreation
Tyabb v Rye – Bunguyan Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Friday 19 July, 7.30pm:
Frankston v Pearcedale – Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 20 July, 2pm:
Karingal v Warragul Industrials – Karingal Football Club
Saturday 20 July, 4.40pm:
Seaford v Mornington (Blue) – RF Miles Recreation Reserve
Bye: Mornington (White)
First published in the Mornington News – 16 July 2024
