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MEN’S DIV ONE
PINES struck late in the game to beat Frankston YCW in a thriller on Saturday night.
John Coburn Oval hosted the match last weekend. Pines was in control for most of the afternoon – the Pythons led by 29 points at three-quarter-time. Frankston YCW showed plenty of fight in the final quarter, and managed to sneak ahead in the dying stages of the game. A late goal saw the Pythons steal back the lead and grab the win. Frankston YCW succumbed to a heartbreaking 10.8 (68) to 10.12 (72) defeat. Cameron Olden was excellent for Pines, booting five goals. Khyal Jacobson, Russell Gabriel, Johnathan Haidon, Kayden Sharp, and Nicholas Braund were also named in the best.
Luke Paynter was the Stonecats’ best.
After three consecutive wins by less than a goal, Langwarrin supporters could breathe a little easier on Saturday. The Kangaroos beat Sorrento by 52 points at Lloyd Park. Langwarrin wrapped up the win thanks to a dominant second half. The final scoreboard read Langwarrin 13.14 (92) to Sorrento 6.4 (40).
The result leaves Langwarrin unbeaten in second place on the ladder – Rosebud remains in top spot after a 13 point win over Dromana last weekend.
Mt Eliza beat Mornington by 17 points in the ANZAC Day showcase match. Edithvale-Aspendale rounded out the winner’s list on Saturday with a 16 point victory over Red Hill.
MEN’S DIV TWO
A LATE goal saw Seaford grab a nail-biting win over Chelsea on Saturday. Chelsea were the better side in the first half, taking a 15 point lead into the main break. The Seagulls only added one goal, along with five behinds, to their total in the third term. Seaford booted three goals of their own to stay in the game.
The Tigers never gave up, and managed to finally grab the lead in the final moments of the match. They held on to beat Chelsea 7.13 (55) to 8.11 (59). Ryan Jacobs, Lachlan Ord, Angus Giddings-Constable, Brodie Scully, and Chris Buttner were Seaford’s best.
Pearcedale pipped Somerville to the post on Saturday. After a tight back-and-forth contest, Pearcedale emerged victorious by two points. They beat Somerville 10.14 (74) to 11.10 (76). Brett Eddy booted four goals for Pearcedale. Cruiz West kicked three. An eight goal haul from Dimitri Fasoulis helped Bonbeach pick up a dominant 115 point win over Karingal last weekend.
Frankston Bombers also picked up a big win last weekend, beating Hastings by 11 goals.
Crib Point beat Rye by four goals on Saturday. In Friday’s ANZAC Day match, Devon Meadows beat Tyabb 11.17 (83) to 7.4 (46).
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
FRANKSTON picked up its first win for the 2025 season on Saturday against Bonbeach.
The Dolphins held Bonbeach to just one goal for the afternoon. The Sharks only managed to score a solitary behind in the first half. Frankston defeated Bonbeach 7.9 (51) to 1.6 (12). Poppy Gardner, Adele Kerley, Jemma Radings, Dayna Smith, and Kiarra Williams-Moses were the Dolphins’ best.
Karingal was defeated at the hands of Warragul on Saturday morning. The Bulls succumbed to their first loss of the season 3.2 (20) to 6.9 (45).
Mornington picked up a big win over Pearcedale to close out the round. The Bulldogs won 20.31 (151) to 1.0 (6). Olivia McDonald was among Mornington’s best – she booted four goals. Jaime Davis, Isabella Phanivong, Georgia Templeton, and Tara Heath also had great games.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 3 May, 2pm:
Edithvale-Aspendale v Mt. Eliza – Edi-Asp Regents Park
Langwarrin v Frankston YCW – Lloyd Park
Mornington v Dromana – Mornington Alexandra Park
Pines v Rosebud – Eric Bell Reserve
Sorrento v Red Hill – David Macfarlan Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 3 May, 2pm:
Crib Point v Frankston Bombers – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Pearcedale v Hastings – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Somerville v Devon Meadows – Somerville Football Club
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 3 May, 12pm:
Frankston v Mornington – Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 3 May, 1pm:
Pearcedale v Warragul Industrials – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Bonbeach v Karingal – Bonbeach Reserve
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Friday 2 May, 7pm:
Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder v Mt. Eliza -Balnarring Reserve
Saturday 3 May, 10am:
Frankston (Reserve) v Tyabb – Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 3 May, 4.30pm:
Bass Coast v Warragul Industrials (Reserve) – Dalyston Recreation Reserve
Saturday 3 May, 4.40pm:
Mornington (Reserve) v Red Hill – Mornington Alexandra Park
Edithvale-Aspendale v Karingal (Reserve) – Edi-Asp Regents Park
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 3 May, 11am:
Pearcedale v Langwarrin – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 3 May, 4.40pm:
Pines v Crib Point – Eric Bell Reserve
First published in the Mornington News – 29 April 2025
