MPNFL
MEN’S DIV ONE
FRANKSTON YCW and Dromana finished all square after a brilliant Tigers fightback last weekend. The Stonecats hosted the ladder-leading Dromana at John Coburn Oval on Saturday. The home side controlled the game all day long – the Stonecats took a 26 point lead into the half-time break, and a 19 point lead into the three-quarter-time break.
Dromana showed some fight in the final quarter, and dragged their way back into the contest. A late goal saw them draw level with YCW, but they weren’t able to add to the scoreboard. Frankston YCW and Dromana ended up sharing the points. They finished equal on 10.3 (63) each. The result essentially guarantees Dromana will finish the season on top of the ladder. They sit two games ahead of Mt Eliza with two games left to play, and have a much higher percentage.
Mt Eliza picked up a comfortable win over Red Hill on Saturday. The Redlegs won by 49 points.
Rosebud won a nail-biter against Langwarrin at Olympic Park last weekend. The two sides were equally matched all day, but it was Rosebud who came out on top. They defeated the Kangaroos 12.10 (82) to 12.9 (81). Kirk Dickson was the matchwinner for Rosebud. He booted five goals.
Sorrento’s finals hopes have been dealt a major blow at the hands of Mornington. The Bulldogs beat Sorrento by 11 points away from home last weekend.
Pines beat Frankston Bombers by 27 points to close out the round.
MEN’S DIV TWO
EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE locked up top spot on the ladder with a big win over Somerville last weekend.
Edi-Asp had a good day in front of goal, and comfortably beat Somerville to guarantee their first place finish. Edithvale-Aspendale beat Somerville 17.10 (112) to 10.10 (70).
Kris Pendlebury, Hugo Clarke, and Tyrone Vickery were named Edi-Asp’s best. Michael Meehan and Bradley Tagg each kicked two goals. The win saw Somerville finish the round in sixth place – they are one win behind both fourth-placed Pearcedale and fifth-placed Crib Point but boast a better percentage. Just one game is left to play in the Division Two home-and-away season.
Pearcedale and Crib Point played each other on Saturday in what could be a finals preview. Pearcedale emerged victorious at home 13.21 (99) to 8.11 (59).
Chelsea picked up a 29 point win over Karingal last weekend to keep hold of second spot. They are four points ahead of Devon Meadows on the ladder.
Devon Meadows kept their hopes of a top-two finish alive by beating Tyabb by 10 goals at Bunguyan Reserve.
Seaford beat Bonbeach by 22 points at home on Saturday. Hastings closed out the round with a hard-fought win over Rye – the loss likely dooms the Demons to finish the season in last place.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON will face Warragul Industrials in the inaugural MPFNL Womens Division One Grand Final this weekend. Mornington booked their Grand Final spot on 27 July by beating Warragul. The Industrials got a second chance to make things right, and played Seaford at Alexandra Park in the preliminary final.
Warragul Industrials raced out of the blocks on Saturday. They opened by a 17 point lead over Seaford, and kept the Tigers scoreless heading into quarter-time. After the first break, Seaford fought their way back into the game. They closed the lead to four points by half-time, and trailed by just one point at the final break of play. With the game on the line, Warragul Industrials stood tall. They scored three goals in the final term to claim a 5.12 (42) to 5.2 (32) win.
Ahlee Penry, Monai Porykali, Chloe Bailey, Elise Molesworth, and Lily Van Berkel were Warragul’s best.
Mornington will play Warragul Industrials in the Grand Final at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday, 10 August. Play will get started at 2.15pm.
NEXT WEEK’S GAME
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 10 August, 2pm:
Mornington v Dromana – Mornington Alexandra Park
Frankston Bombers v Mt. Eliza – Baxter Park
Langwarrin v Frankston YCW – Lloyd Park
Pines v Sorrento – Eric Bell Reserve
Rosebud v Red Hill – Olympic Park Rosebud
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 10 August, 2pm:
Bonbeach v Chelsea – Bonbeach Reserve
Crib Point v Tyabb – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Devon Meadows v Pearcedale – Glover Reserve
Karingal v Edithvale-Aspendale – Karingal Football Club
Somerville v Hastings – Somerville Football Club
Rye v Seaford – RJ Rowley Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 10 August, 2.15pm:
Mornington (Blue) v Warragul Industrials – Kinetic Stadium