SEWF PREMIERS
MORNINGTON won their second match for the season on Saturday in a hard fought encounter against Mt Eliza.
Both sides have struggled this season. The game was a good opportunity for each team to grab a win.
The Bulldogs got on the front foot early with a two goals to zero opening term. Although they didn’t add another goal to the scoreboard for the rest of the day, they defended well and held on to win.
The final score read 1.3 (9) to 2.5 (17).
Skye Nisbet scored both of Mornington’s goals.
Tyabb took on St Kilda Sharks last weekend in what proved to be an evenly matched contest.
Both sides traded blows in the first half, with the Sharks up by one point at half time.
Tyabb trailed by three heading into the final term, but couldn’t do enough to win. St Kilda ended up running out winners 5.5 (35) to 3.0 (18).
Rylee Geddes booted two goals for Tyabb. Paris Tracey also scored two for the Sharks.
It was a tough day for the Frankston Football Club on Sunday. They succumbed to the Eastern Devils by 80 points.
Seaford scored a good win, defeating Coburg Lions 34 – 23.
First published in the Mornington News – 6 July 2021
