MPNFL
MEN’S DIV ONE
SORRENTO won a thriller against Mt Eliza last weekend to improve their record to 4-1. The Sharks travelled to Emil Madsen Reserve to take on the Redlegs. The two sides were equally matched all day, with the lead standing at just 11 points Sorrento’s way at three-quarter-time.
After a tense final term, Sorrento managed to drag themselves over the line. Some accurate goalkicking helped them wrap up a 13.15 (93) to 15.5 (95) win. Leigh Poholke scored four goals for Sorrento. James Brigden, Nicholas Jamieson, James Hallahan, Myles Poholke, and Dylan Clarke were named in their best.
Sorrento have done it the hard way this season, picking up two wins by under a goal and losing their only game by just one point. They sit third on the ladder with 16 points, with only Dromana and Frankston YCW ahead of them.
Dromana defeated Frankston Bombers 20.6 (126) to 8.11 (59) on Saturday at home. Frankston YCW beat Red Hill easily 15.10 (100) to 5.4 (34).
Langwarrin picked up a gritty 22 point win over Mornington at Lloyd Park last weekend to pick up their first win of the year. Rosebud closed out the round with a 22 point win over Pines at Olympic Park.
MEN’S DIV TWO
EDITHVALE-Aspendale held off a fast-finishing Devon Meadows to claim the four points last Saturday. Edi-Asp led from the outset, and took a 13-point lead into the final term. Devon Meadows were up to the fight, and managed to kick ahead in the middle of the final quarter. Two quick goals to Edithvale-Aspendale back them on top. Devon Meadows answered back with two of their own, but fell just short. Edi-Asp held on to win by one point 11.13 (79) to 11.12 (78). Lewis Diggins, Kurt Lo Po, Jack Turner, Kris Pendlebury, and Will Conlan were named in Edi-Asp’s best. Joel Hillis booted five goals for Devon Meadows.
Undefeated Chelsea stretched their winning streak to five last weekend with a thumping 18.15 (123) to 8.13 (61) win over Tyabb. They sit a game clear on top of the ladder.
Karingal scored their first win of the 2024 season last Saturday. They beat Hastings by 27 at home.
A massive 11 goal-haul from Brent Eddy was the highlight of Pearcedale’s dominant win over Rye last weekend.
Pearcedale thumped the Demons 28.23 (191) to 6.6 (42).
Somerville and Crib Point were winners against Bonbeach and Seaford respectively on Saturday.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
IT was another big win for Mornington Blue last weekend. Mornington Blue never looked like losing away from home against Karingal. They managed to hold their opponents goalless for the game. Mornington Blue went on to claim a 47 point win 0.6 (6) to 8.5 (53). Ashley Jans, Elizabeth Muir, Caitlyn Gorka, Georgia Isaac, and Hayley Monk were their best.
Warragul Industries also kept up their good form. They smashed Pearcedale 11.3 (69) to 0.2 (2) at home.
Frankston had a bye last weekend. Bass Coast has received approval to immediately drop down to Division Two, meaning one team will now have a bye in the top division each week this season.
First published in the Mornington News – 7th May 2024
