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MEN’S DIV ONE
MT Eliza picked up a big win over Mornington on ANZAC Day last week. Alexandra Park hosted the ANZAC Day match on Thursday. After a close opening quarter, the Redlegs entered the first break with a 14-point lead. They put their foot on the accelerator in the second term and took a 33-point lead into half-time. Mt Eliza continued to extend their lead as the game went on. They eventually claimed a dominant 81 point victory 7.10 (52) to 19.19 (133). The win put Mt Eliza top of the ladder. They are equal on points with four other teams – Dromana, Frankston YCW, Sorrento, and Red Hill.
Frankston YCW defeated Frankston Bombers by three goals on Saturday. The Stonecats got out to a big lead early and managed to hold off the fast-finishing Bombers. Riley D’Arcy booted five goals for YCW.
Sorrento defeated Langwarrin by 15 points in a low-scoring match at Lloyd Park last weekend. Langwarrin fell to the Sharks 7.8 (50) to 9.11 (65).
Pines lost to Red Hill at home on Saturday 13.2 (80) to 16.10 (106). Dromana rounded out the winner’s list with a 15.11 (101) to 7.6 (48) win over Rosebud.
MEN’S DIV TWO
DEVON Meadows finished the weekend on top of the MPFNL Division Two ladder after a thumping victory over Karingal. After a close first term, the Panthers took control of the contest. They went on to win by 65 points 16.14 (110) to 7.3 (45). Patty Ryder booted four goals. Dean Kent, Jayden Sullivan, Dylan Gregson, and Toby Sinnema were also among the best. Devon Meadows are now 4-0 to start the 2024 season. Hot on their heels are Chelsea, which is the only other undefeated team in the division.
Chelsea defeated Bonbeach with ease last Saturday. They bested the Sharks 17.16 (118) to 4.10 (34).
Crib Point and Edithvale-Aspendale each picked up nine-goal wins over Rye and Seaford respectively last weekend. Tyabb beat Hastings by 62 points, and Pearcedale beat Somerville by 37.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON stretched its winning streak to four games with a big victory over Pearcedale last weekend.
A six-goals-to-one first quarter put the game out of Pearcedale’s reach. They showed some fight in the third term to cut back the lead, but the Bulldogs ran away with it in the final quarter. The undefeated Mornington Blue defeated Pearcedale 16.7 (103) to 2.8 (20). Hayley Monk starred for Mornington – she scored five goals. Anna McGlade, Elizabeth Muir, Indigo Service Brown, and Eliza Snehotta kicked two goals each.
Earlier in the day at Alexandra Park, Mornington White were comprehensively beaten by Frankston. Frankston was in control of the match from the first bounce. They ended up winning by 71 points 3.2 (20) to 13.13 (91). Adele Kerley booted four goals for Frankston. Ella Hilton, Felicity Crank, and Jemma Radings were named among the best.