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DIVISION ONE
FRANKSTON YCW has a secure hold on second place after a good win over Pines on Saturday.
Both sides came into the game equal on 40 points for the season, although YCW have a big percentage advantage. Pines hosted the heavyweight clash at Eric Bell Reserve.
Pines looked the better side during the first half. The Pythons took a 17 point lead into the half-time break.
The Stonecats played much better in the second half. They piled on six goals in the third quarter to take the lead, then kicked away in the final quarter.
Frankston YCW had to work for it, but they eventually defeated Pines 12.5 (77) to 14.9 (93).
Josh Patullo booted four goals for Frankston YCW. Aaron Edwards scored five of Pines’ goals.
Sorrento’s finals hopes took a huge blow last weekend. The Sharks lost to Red Hill, and are now two wins behind fifth-placed Frankston Bombers.
After a tight game, a goalless final term doomed Sorrento to defeat. The Hillmen got the better of the Sharks 8.8 (56) to 10.13 (73).
The Bombers cemented their top five spot with a six-goal win over Langwarrin at Baxter Park. At Emil Madsen Reserve, fourth-placed Mt Eliza was defeated by ladder leaders Dromana 10.6 (66) to 13.11 (89).
Bonbeach had another tough day on Saturday. They were defeated by Rosebud 9.5 (59) to 12.8 (80).
DIVISION TWO
KARINGAL overcame a form slump to take the points against Somerville on Saturday.
After a brilliant undefeated start to 2023, the Bulls have struggled to win this month. They travelled to Somerville looking to get back onto the winner’s list.
It looked as if it would be another miserable day for Karingal at half-time. They were outclassed by Somerville in the first half, and went into the main break down by nearly 40 points.
Karingal chipped back the lead in the third term, but still trailed by 22 at the final break of play. A stunning eight-goal final quarter sealed the win for the Bulls.
It was hard work in the end for Karingal, but they managed to pull off a miracle comeback win. The Bulls defeated Somerville 14.8 (92) to 15.20 (110).
Darcy Hope was best on ground. He booted five goals for Karingal.
Mornington kept hold of first place by smashing Crib Point on Saturday. Mornington were 94-point winners 22.19 (151) to 9.3 (57).
Chelsea remain in fifth place after an important percentage-boosting win over Seaford. Edithvale-Aspendale also impressed on Saturday, booting 33 goals in a 156 point victory over Rye.
Pearcedale kept in touch with the top five after a narrow victory over Tyabb last weekend. The Yabbies fought hard, but they eventually fell to Pearcedale by just nine points. Devon Meadows scored a 44 point win over Hastings away from home to close out the round.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
Division One
Bonbeach v Mt. Eliza, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Bonbeach Reserve
Dromana v Frankston Bombers, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Dromana Recreation Reserve
Red Hill v Frankston YCW, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Langwarrin v Sorrento, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Lloyd Park
Rosebud v Pines, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Olympic Park Rosebud
Division Two
Chelsea v Devon Meadows, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Chelsea Recreation Reserve
Crib Point v Tyabb, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Edithvale-Aspendale v Somerville, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Edi-Asp Regents Park
Rye v Hastings, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, RJ Rowley Reserve
Karingal v Pearcedale, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Karingal Football Club
Mornington v Seaford, 2PM, Sat, 29 Jul, Mornington Alexandra Park
First published in the Frankston Times – 25th July 2023