MPNFL
MEN’S DIV ONE
DROMANA emerged victorious from their top-of-the-table clash against Mt Eliza last weekend. The ladder-leading Tigers travelled to Emil Madsen Reserve to take on second-placed Mt Eliza on Saturday. The Redlegs kicked out to an early lead, and were on top throughout the first half. At the main break, Mt Eliza led by 10 points.
Dromana booted five goals in the third term to kick their way back into contention. They went four points ahead in the third term, and managed to hold on for the win. A late goal helped Dromana seal an 8.7 (55) to 9.14 (68) win. Jake Aarts was at his usual best for the Tigers – he scored four goals. Billy Guerts also had a great game.
Frankston YCW put on a show for their home fans on Saturday. They decimated Sorrento by 116 points.
Sorrento were dominated from the outset by the ruthless Stonecats – the Sharks managed to score just three goals for the game. Frankston YCW won 21.11 (137) to 3.3 (21).
Riley D’Arcy scored five of Frankston YCW’s goals. Joshua Patullo, Luca Goonan, Patrick Bloink, Brenton Lambert, and Toby Cavanagh were named their best. Red Hill worked hard to pick up a two-goal win over Frankston Bombers on Saturday. Langwarrin beat Pines comfortably at Eric Bell Reserve, and Rosebud got the win over Mornington at Olympic Park to close out the round.
MEN’S DIV TWO
PEARCEDALE picked up a big win over Chelsea at home on Saturday. Chelsea have been among the best teams in Division Two this season. They came into the match last weekend with just one loss to their name for 2024.
Pearcedale took control early, and booted the first five goals of the game. Chelsea were able to recover and stop the run of momentum, but the damage was already done. Pearcedale finished up 27 point winners over Chelsea 11.14 (80) to 7.11 (53). Mitchell Davis and Brett Eddy each contributed three goals to the Seagulls’ total.
Edithvale-Aspendale locked up top spot with a dominant 112 point win over Seaford on Saturday. Edi-Asp beat Seaford 2.9 (21) to 19.19 (133). The win put them a game clear on top of the ladder.
Devon Meadows bounced back from the previous week’s loss to Crib Point by beating Bonbeach last Saturday. The Panthers won easily 14.16 (100) to 4.6 (30).
Crib Point have continued their good run of form. The Magpies smashed Rye by 80 points at Crib Point Recreation Reserve.
Tyabb and Somerville picked up comfortable wins over Hastings and Karingal respectively in the final games of the round.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
SEAFORD held on to beat Karingal in a thriller on Saturday afternoon. Karingal raced out to an early lead at RF Miles Reserve. They led by two goals at quarter-time, but couldn’t keep up the momentum. By half-time, Seaford had crawled ahead by a point. They stretched their lead to eight points by the three-quarter-time break, and held on in the final quarter to wrap up the win. Seaford beat Karingal 7.4 (46) to 6.2 (38).
A seven-goal haul from Hayley Monk was the highlight of the Mornington White vs Mornington Blue match on Friday night. Mornington Blue emerged from the intra-club derby with a comfortable victory. They won 23.23 (161) to 1.1 (7). Monk was awesome – she finished up with seven goals for the night. Anna McGlade and Eliza Snehotta scored four each.
Warragul Industries picked up another win on Saturday evening. They beat Pearcedale 5.1 (31) to 10.9 (69) away from home.
Frankston had a bye.
NEXT WEEK’S GAME
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 29 June, 2pm:
Dromana v Pines – Dromana Recreation Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Rosebud – Baxter Park
Mornington v Frankston YCW – Mornington Alexandra Park
Langwarrin v Mt. Eliza – Lloyd Park
Red Hill v Sorrento – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 29 June, 2pm:
Bonbeach v Somerville – Bonbeach Reserve
Tyabb v Chelsea – Bunguyan Reserve
Crib Point v Seaford – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Karingal v Devon Meadows – Karingal Football Club
Edithvale-Aspendale v Rye – Edi-Asp Regents Park
Hastings v Pearcedale – Hastings Club
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Friday 28 June, 7.30pm:
Frankston v Mornington (White) – Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 29 June, 12pm:
Pearcedale v Seaford – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Sunday 30 June, 2pm:
Warragul Industrials v Mornington (Blue) – Western Park
First published in the Mornington News – 25th June 2024
