DIVISION ONE THE Stonecats remain on top of the MPNFL ladder after another impressive victory on the weekend. Frankston YCW played host to Rosebud at John Coburn Oval. The Stonecats raced out of the blocks in the first quarter. A five goals to one first term put them in the box seat early. Things didn’t get any easier for Rosebud in the second quarter, as YCW continued to put pressure on. A four goals to none second term saw the Stonecats go into half time with a 56 point lead. Rosebud showed some fight after half time, but the damage…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
DIVISION TWO A HUGE eleven goal haul from Jackson Calder was the highlight of the day at Alexandra Park on Saturday. Calder’s Mornington thrashed Crib Point. Crib Point couldn’t get close to Mornington. The Bulldogs scored freely, putting 24 goals on the scoreboard throughout the day. Of their 24 goals, 11 came off the boot of Jackson Calder. The star forward hasn’t been at his best in the last couple of games, but put on a show on Saturday to remind everyone what he is capable of. He has now booted 42 goals in eight games this season. Mornington ended…
PLANS to build more car parking at Seaford and Kananook stations have been scrapped. The Liberal government pledged funding to build extra car parks at the Frankston line stations in the leadup to the last federal election. Funding for Frankston Station car parking was topped up in the federal budget for 2021/2022, but funding for Seaford and Kananook stations was absent. The Times sent questions to the office of urban infrastructure minister Paul Fletcher asking why the project was abandoned. A spokesperson for the minister responded “based on advice from the Victorian government and local councils, the Commonwealth has withdrawn…
A MAN has been charged with murder after the death of his mother in Chelsea last week. At around 10.30am on Saturday, 15 May, police conducted a welfare check at a home on Drinan Road in Chelsea. When they arrived they discovered the body of 78-year-old Judy Bednar inside the house. Police issued a statement saying that the death of the Chelsea resident is “suspicious”, and that an investigation had begun. On the morning of 17 May police arrested Ms Bednar’s son, Thomas Bednar. They brought in the 53-year-old Chelsea man near his home to interview him. Later that day,…
DIVISION ONE FRANKSTON Bombers upset Bonbeach in a thriller at Greg Beck Oval on Saturday. The Bombers had to work hard to secure the four points, overcoming a 25 point half-time deficit. They couldn’t afford to let any of their opportunities slip, claiming victory by scoring nine goals in the second half without a behind. Frankston Bombers ended up winning by just two points 12.3 (75) to 10.13 (73). Ryan Marks-Logan was Frankston’s finest with a three goal performance. Joseph Fisscher impressed for Bonbeach with a three goal effort of his own. Edithvale-Aspendale are finally off the mark in 2021.…