MPNFL
MEN’S DIV ONE
MT ELIZA came from behind to beat Sorrento in a thriller last weekend.
Sorrento managed the torrid conditions better in the first quarter, and got out to an early 10-point lead. The Sharks could’ve done even more damage – they kicked 2.5 in the first term.
In the second quarter Mt Eliza wrestled back control. The Redlegs went into half-time ahead by two points.
After another cagey quarter, Sorrento took back the lead. Heading into the final term the Sharks led by 11 points.
Sorrento could only add one more behind to their total in the last quarter. Mt Eliza capitalised, and went on to claim a hard-fought nine point win. The Redlegs beat the Sharks 5.10 (40) to 6.13 (49).
William Lamberty booted four goals for Mt Eliza. Fraser Phillips and Christopher Carey also played well.
The win kept Mt Eliza in second place. They remain behind ladder leaders Dromana – the Tigers comfortably beat Frankston Bombers away from home on Saturday.
Mornington won a tight one against Langwarrin at Alexandra Park on Saturday. The Bulldogs scored the only goal of the last quarter to wrap up an 8.9 (57) to 8.7 (55) victory.
Frankston YCW beat Red Hill by 17 points on the road last weekend. Pines closed out the round with a five point win over Rosebud at Eric Bell Reserve.
MEN’S DIV TWO
HASTINGS picked up their second win of the season last weekend.
Hastings hosted Karingal at home on Saturday. The Bulls were the better side early, and went into the half-time break with a two goal lead.
In the third quarter, Hastings made their move. They booted 4.10 to one behind, and established a 23 point lead. They managed to hold onto their lead in the last quarter and grab a hard-fought win.
Hastings beat Karingal 10.18 (78) to 7.10 (52). Kade Foster was named best-on-ground for his four goal effort.
Ladder leaders Edithvale-Aspendale picked up their 14th win from 15 games on Saturday. They easily beat Bonbeach by 88 points.
Chelsea remain in third place after a 31 point win over Crib Point last weekend. They are equal on points with second-placed Devon Meadows – the Panthers maintained their spot by beating Seaford by 44 points.
Rye also picked up their second win of 2024 on Saturday – the Demons beat Tyabb by 35 points at Bunguyan Reserve. Somerville closed out the round with a big 10-goal win against Pearcedale.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON Blue wrapped up top spot with a win over Seaford at RF Miles Reserve last weekend.
Although all finals sports were locked up heading into the final round of the MPFNL Women’s Division One season, the top spot on the ladder was still up in the air. Warragul Industrials moved into first place after a 55 point win over Karingal earlier in the day on Saturday, meaning Mornington had to beat Seaford to claim back their top position.
After a tight first quarter, Mornington put their foot on the gas in the second term. They led by 38 points at half-time, which proved to be an unassailable lead.
Mornington Blue went on to win 3.0 (18) to 10.7 (67). Elizabeth Muir scored three goals for the Bulldogs, and Eliza Snehotta and Indi Toledo Glasman each scored two.
Frankston will head into the finals series with plenty of momentum after a thumping win over Pearcedale. The Dolphins smashed Pearcedale 11.10 (76) to 0 at Kinetic Stadium on Friday night.
Mornington Blue, Warragul Industrials, Seaford, and Frankston made up the final top four.
NEXT WEEK’S GAME
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 27 July, 2pm:
Dromana v Sorrento – Dromana Recreation Reserve
Mornington v Frankston Bombers – Mornington Alexandra Park
Langwarrin v Red Hill – Lloyd Park
Mt. Eliza v Rosebud – Emil Madsen Reserve
Frankston YCW v Pines – John Coburn Oval
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 27 July, 2pm:
Bonbeach v Pearcedale – Bonbeach Reserve
Rye v Chelsea – RJ Rowley Reserve
Crib Point v Hastings – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Devon Meadows v Edithvale-Aspendale – Glover Reserve
Karingal v Seaford – Karingal Football Club
Somerville v Tyabb – Somerville Football Club
First published in the Mornington News – 23 July, 2024
