MPNFL
DIVISION ONE
EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE notched up their first win for 2022 last weekend.
Edi-Asp took on Rosebud on Saturday. Rosebud have also failed to win a game all year.
After leading all day, Edithvale-Aspendale were eventually crowned 39 point winners 11.17 (83) to 6.8 (44).
Rhys Carter booted four goals for the winning side. Kyle Yorke and Kurt Lopo also impressed.
Traditional MPNFL powerhouses Frankston YCW and Sorrento also played each other on Saturday.
Sorrento hosted the clash between the two heavyweights. After a competitive first term the Stonecats ran away with it, going on to claim a 53 point win.
The final scoreboard read Sorrento 10.12 (72) to Frankston YCW 18.17 (125).
Roan Steele kicked six goals for YCW, and Christian Tsiampas booted four. Sorrento star Leigh Poholke continued his impressive season, kicking five.
Frankston YCW’s win left them in second place at the end of the round. Mt Eliza secured first place by beating Dromana 7.10 (52) to 9.15 (68).
Red Hill picked up a good win over Pines on Saturday 8.9 (57) to 11.7 (73). The Frankston Bombers rounded out the winner’s list with a 39 point win over Bonbeach.
DIVISION TWO
HAWTHORN premiership captain Luke Hodge has signed on to play for Devon Meadows in a special one-off appearance later this season.
Hodge will pull on the Devon Meadows guernsey on 18 June to take on Seaford.
Devon Meadows celebrated the big news by beating Somerville on Saturday. The Panthers ran over Somerville in the second half to claim an 11.11 (77) to 15.11 (101) win.
Elsewhere in Division Two, Langwarrin maintained their two game lead on top of the ladder by defeating Rye.
Langwarrin had a good day in front of goal, scoring 20 majors throughout the afternoon. Rye stayed in touch with the red-hot Kangaroos in the first quarter, but the strength of the ladder leaders proved too much.
Langwarrin triumphed over the Demons 12.3 (75) to 20.11 (131).
Josh Dormer scored five goals for Langy. Zach Andrewartha kicked four.
Mornington defeated Chelsea on Saturday to help get their season back on track.
It’s been a difficult start to the year for the Bulldogs, but they put on a good show for the home fans. Mornington defeated Chelsea 15.14 (104) to 12.6 (78).
Pearcedale were in fine form on Saturday. They smashed Hastings by 99 points away from home, thanks in part to an eight goal haul from Cruiz West.
Seaford picked up a good win at RF Miles Reserve last weekend. They defeated Karingal 17.12 (114) to 10.16 (76).