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MEN’S DIV ONE
THE Mt Eliza Football Netball Club celebrated one of the greatest days in its history last Sunday when it took home three football premiership trophies from Kinetic Stadium.
Mt Eliza played Dromana in the Division One Seniors Grand Final. Dromana came into the game as favourites, having lost just twice during the season. After losing their qualifying final, Mt Eliza earned their way through to the big dance the hard way.
A bumper crowd turned up to watch on Sunday. Mt Eliza got out to an early lead, and took a 16 point lead into the first break. The second quarter swung Dromana’s way. The Redlegs only managed to add one point to their tally, and went into the main break behind by 10.
With the game on the line, a five-goals-to-one third quarter decided the result. Mt Eliza put their foot on the gas, and grabbed back the lead. The Redlegs held on in the last quarter to claim a hard-fought 7.10 (52) to 12.3 (75) win.
Christopher Carey, Nicholas MacDonald Girolami, Michael West, Finlay Bayne, and Tom Small were named in the Redlegs’ best. Mitch Smith and Lachlan Williams each kicked three goals. Jake Aarts was Dromana’s best.
Before lifting the seniors premiership to close out the day, Mt Eliza enjoyed a lot more success. The Redlegs’ under 19s side won their Grand Final match against Langwarrin 11.16 (82) to 3.5 (23). The reserves were up next, and they also enjoyed the taste of premiership success. Mt Eliza’s seconds side beat Frankston YCW 11.7 (73) to 9.10 (64).
First published in the Mornington News – 17 September 2024
