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MEN’S DIV ONE
PINES pipped Mt Eliza to the post on Saturday in an epic match. Mt Eliza led by seven points at the first break, before Pines grabbed back the lead. At the final break, the Pythons led the Redlegs by just a goal. The final quarter proved just as close as the rest of the game. Some wayward kicking nearly cost Pines the game, but they managed to hold on for a 14.11 (95) to 13.14 (92) win.
Beau Hendry booted three goals for Pines. Khyal Jacobson, Russell Gabriel, Guy Hendry, and Kayden Sharp also had great games for the Pythons. Tom Small, Finlay Bayne, Damian Mascitti, Braden Nelmes, and Harry Langford were named Mt Eliza’s best. Three goals from Christian Tsiampas helped Frankston YCW beat Red Hill on Saturday.
The Stonecats led all day, but survived a late scare. Frankston YCW beat Red Hill 8.8 (56) to 9.8 (62).
Langwarrin beat Dromana on Saturday by the narrowest of margins. The Kangaroos slotted a goal in the dying seconds to better the Tigers by one point 12.10 (82) to 12.9 (81).
Rosebud smashed Mornington by 103 points on Saturday. Edithvale-Aspendale enjoyed a close win over Sorrento 12.10 (82) 14.8 (92).
MEN’S DIV TWO
FRANKSTON Bombers piled on 30 goals in a dominant win over Karingal on Saturday. The Bombers were ruthless from the first bounce. At half-time they led the Bulls by 100 points. The Bombers went on to claim a 5.3 (33) to 30.22 (202) win. Jai Block booted five goals for the victors, Tyson Barry booted four, and Sam Glenn, Jarrad Grant, and Flynn Wood scored three each.
Crib Point worked hard to claim a 14 point win over Seaford last weekend. The lead at each break at RF Miles Reserve stood at less than a goal. The Magpies put their foot down in the final term to run away with the game. Crib Point beat Seaford 8.15 (63) to 11.11 (77). Tyler Hobson, Jett Bauer, Max Coughlin, Peder Whelan, and Cooper Wisken were named in Crib Point’s best. Skipper Miles Shepherd kicked four goals.
Somerville beat Hastings by 53 points on Saturday. Pearcedale booted 18 goals during a six goal win over Chelsea.
Devon Meadows and Bonbeach picked up big wins over Rye and Tyabb respectively to close out the round.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
KARINGAL are 2-0 to start the 2025 season.
After a dominant 113-point round one win over Pearcedale, the Bulls hosted Frankston in round two.
Both sides looked evenly matched in the early stages. The Bulls ended up showing their quality, and went on to claim a hard-fought 11 point win 5.3 (33) to 3.4 (22). Hayley Monk booted two goals for the winners. Ruby Watts, Clare Burgess, Baelee Ward, Jemma Reynolds, and Taylah Dilworth were also named in the best.
Bonbeach smashed Pearcedale on Saturday – the Sharks won 1.3 (9) to 7.10 (52). Jamilla Hull, Lauren Colquhoun, Ruby Griffith-Hayes, Keilah Kelly, and Matilda Tench had excellent games for Bonbeach. Colquhoun and Griffith-Hayes each booted two goals.
WOMEN’S DIV TWO
EDITHVALE-Aspendale scored an impressive win over Red Hill on the road on Saturday.
The match was decided in the first half. Edithvale-Aspendale opened up an early lead, which Red Hill weren’t able to claw back. Edi-Asp won 4.7 (31) to 6.13 (49).
Tyabb defeated Mt Eliza in a nail-biter at Bunguyan Reserve last weekend. The Yabbies triumphed 2.8 (20) to 2.5 (17).
Red Hill smashed Bass Coast by 10 goals on Friday night. Frankston secured top spot with an 11 goal win over Karingal.
