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MEN’S DIV ONE
PINES and Mt Eliza shared the points after a thrilling final quarter at Eric Bell Reserve last weekend. The Pythons and Redlegs traded blows in a close first half. Mt Eliza took a seven point lead into half-time, which stretched into 20 points at the three-quarter-time break. Pines pushed hard in the final quarter to get back in contention. They chipped away at the lead, and found themselves within striking distance with just minutes left on the clock. The Pythons managed to hit the front with a late goal but the lead didn’t last long. Mt Eliza scored a behind to bring scores level, but couldn’t wrestle their way back in front. The game finished all square. Pines and Mt Eliza drew 9.7 (61) to 8.13 (61). Johnathan Haidon and Jarrod Richards were among Pines’ best. Damian Mascitti and Tom Small had good games for Mt Eliza.
Dromana are now 8-1 for season 2024 after a thumping win over Langwarrin. Dromana pumped the Kangaroos at Lloyd Park 6.4 (40) to 14.11 (95).
Sorrento picked up a gritty 23 point win over Frankston Bombers on Saturday. Red Hill were also 23 point winners last weekend – they defeated Mornington away from home.
Rosebud rounded out the weekend with a big win. They beat Frankston YCW by 51 points. Stephen Cumming, Blake Kuipers, and Kirk Dickson were Rosebud’s best.
MEN’S DIV TWO
EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE held on to claim a narrow win over Karingal on Saturday. Edi-Asp hosted the Bulls last weekend. The home side capitalised on some early misses by the Bulls, and took a nine point lead into the frist break. By half-time Edi-Asp had stretched their lead to 19 points. Karingal chipped the lead down to 13 points heading into the final term. A run of three straight goals in the last quarter saw the Bulls go ahead. With time ticking down, Edithvale-Aspendale scored a goal to snatch back the lead. Karingal had a late chance to grab the win, but didn’t convert. Edithvale-Aspendale escaped with a 12.16 (88) to 12.14 (86) win.
Ladder leaders Devon Meadows and Chelsea both picked up comfortable wins on Saturday to remain at the top of the table. Devon Meadows kept hold of first place by beating Hastings 6.8 (44) to 14.18 (102). Chelsea tightened their grip on second place with a 14.11 (95) to 7.11 (53) victory over Somerville.
Bonbeach and Seaford picked up thumping 11-goal wins over Pearcedale and Rye respectively last weekend. At Bunguyan Reserve, Tyabb were 31-point winners over Crib Point.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
A FINAL quarter blitz saw Frankston pick up a hard-fought win over Karingal at home last weekend. Frankston and Karingal were neck-and-neck at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday. Heading into the final quarter, Frankston led by just one point. A three-goals-to-zero final term saw Frankston kick away and grab the win. Frankston beat Karingal 6.7 (43) to 3.3 (21).
Willow Argus, Olivia Mauerhofer, Brianna Watson, Adele Kerley, and Claire Quigley were named Frankston’s best.
Mornington Blue and Warragul Industries both continued their winning ways last weekend. Mornington Blue were dominant 73-point victors over Pearcedale – Hayley Monk booted three goals, while Ashley Jans, Eliza Snehotta, and Indi Toledo Glasman scored two each.
Warragul smashed Mornington White by 75 points at Alexandra Park. Sophie Scalzo, Nikia Webber, and Michaela Williams each scored two goals for the winning side.
First published in the Frankston Times – 4th June 2024