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MEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON and Sorrento shared the points on Saturday after a frantic final quarter comeback by the Bulldogs.
Alexandra Park hosted the match last weekend. It was tight all day long, with less than a goal separating the two sides at the half-time and three-quarter-time breaks. Sorrento took control of the match after the final break, and raced out to a 20-point lead. Mornington had to work hard to get back into the contest, but they proved up for the fight. Three goals in the final six minutes saw Mornington draw level with Sorrento. In the end it finished all square – Mornington and Sorrento each scored 15.11 (101).
Frankston Bombers defeated Pines in a thriller last weekend. A four-goals-to-one final term saw the Bombers go ahead. They took the points with a 13.8 (86) to 11.13 (79) win over the Pythons. Jarrad Grant booted five goals for the Bombers. Jason Kingsbury, Mitchell Harvey, and Khan Haretuku were named in the best.
Ladder leaders Dromana picked up another win on Saturday. The Tigers beat the Stonecats 17.13 (115) to 7.12 (54).
Rosebud beat Langwarrin by eight points last weekend, and Mt Eliza beat Red Hill by 23.
MEN’S DIV TWO
CRIB POINT have beaten Somerville in a nailbiter. Somerville hosted the two sides last Saturday. The home side got started on the right foot, and took a three goal lead into the main break. By three-quarter-time, Crib Point had cut the lead back to three points. The Magpies kept pushing, and managed to take the lead in the final quarter. A late goal put Somerville back in the hunt, but they fell just short. Crib Point held on to win 12.11 (83) to 12.12 (84).
Liam Tyrrell was the best-on-ground. He scored four goals.
Chelsea picked up their seventh straight win last weekend. The ladder leaders smashed Hastings by 112 points 22.15 (147) to 5.5 (35). Devon Meadows also picked up a dominant win last weekend – the Panthers beat Rye 7.9 (51) to 22.15 (147).
Bonbeach defeated Karingal in a close one at Bonbeach Reserve. The Sharks beat the Bulls 10.11 (71) to 9.8 (62).
Edithvale-Aspendale and Seaford rounded out the winner’s list with victories over Pearcedale and Tyabb respectively.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON and Warragul Industries both put their undefeated streaks on the line when they played at Alexandra Park last Saturday. Both sides came into the match unbeaten in 2024. Mornington Blue landed the first punch, and ran out to an early three goal lead. Warragul Industries fought hard to get back into the game, and ended up taking back the lead. By three-quarter-time Warragul had established a 12 point advantage. Mornington kept on fighting, but couldn’t quite do enough to wrestle back the lead. Warragul emerged from the match with the win, and claimed top spot on the ladder.
Warragul beat Mornington Blue 6.8 (44) to 7.5 (47). Kelly O’Neill, Nikia Webber, Molly Van Berkel, Alisha Molesworth, and Lily Van Berkel were their best.
Frankston picked up a comfortable victory over Seaford last weekend. Frankston won 6.4 (40) to 1.4 (10).
Pearcedale were 29-point winners over Mornington White on Saturday. Karingal had a bye.
First published in the Mornington News – 21st May 2024
