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MEN’S DIV ONE
PINES piled on 20 goals last weekend to grab an impressive win over Mornington.
After a tight opening quarter, Pines opened up a two goal lead in the second term. They put seven goals on the scoreboard in the third term to cement their lead. Pines kept up the pressure in the final quarter, and went on to grab a 14.12 (96) to 20.15 (135) win. Lachlan Sharp booted six goals for Pines, and Dylan Williams scored four. Kai Owens kicked four goals for the Bulldogs. Off the field, there was a strange sight on the sidelines. Mornington Bulldogs legend Simon Goosey made his first appearance at Alexandra Park as a member of the Pines coaching staff.
At John Coburn Oval, a five-goal haul from Riley D’Arcy helped Frankston YCW pick up a win over Mt Eliza.
The Stonecats won 13.9 (87) to 9.12 (66). Luca Goonan, Mackenna Hura, and Jimmy Cahill were named their best.
MEN’S DIV TWO
FRANKSTON Bombers secured their fifth straight win on Saturday to continue their unbeaten start to 2025. The Bombers played Pearcedale at Baxter Park. Pearcedale put the Bombers on the back foot in the first quarter, but the ladder leaders struck back in the second term. After trailing by 15 points at quarter-time, Frankston Bombers went into the main break with an 11 point lead. Pearcedale whittled back the lead in the third term, but couldn’t run out the game. The Bombers put their foot on the pedal to claim a 15.14 (104) to 8.20 (68) win.
Khan Haretuku booted four goals for the Bombers. Harrison Prior, Ryan Murdock, Flynn Wood, and Bayleigh Welsh also had strong games. Somerville couldn’t recover from a goalless first quarter on Saturday, eventually losing to Chelsea 13.7 (85) to 6.16 (52).
Crib Point comfortably beat Hastings by 49 points on the road last weekend. Bonbeach also had a good day away from home, beating Rye by 39 points.
Seaford and Devon Meadows claimed thumping wins on Saturday. Seaford beat Tyabb by 90 points and Devon Meadows defeated Karingal by 119.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
SIX goals from Tenae Brown helped Mornington pick up the points against Karingal on Saturday.
Karingal hosted the two sides on Saturday morning. The ladder leading Bulldogs were in control throughout the day – Mornington went on to win 1.0 (6) to 8.12 (60). Stella Rogers, Jaymie Lilley, Jessica Stepanavicius, Diane King, and Mollie Bridgman were named Mornington’s best.
At Kinetic Stadium, Frankston defeated Pearcedale by 47 points on Saturday afternoon. Warragul Industrials closed out the round with a 48 point victory over Bonbeach.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 17 May, 2pm:
Dromana v Sorrento – Dromana Recreation Reserve
Mt. Eliza v Langwarrin – Emil Madsen Reserve
Pines v Edithvale-Aspendale – Eric Bell Reserve
Red Hill v Mornington – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Rosebud v Frankston YCW – Olympic Park Rosebud
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 17 May, 2pm:
Bonbeach v Hastings – Bonbeach Reserve
Crib Point v Pearcedale – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Tyabb – Baxter Park
Karingal v Chelsea – Karingal Football Club
Seaford v Devon Meadows – RF Miles Recreation Reserve
Somerville v Rye – Somerville Football Club
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 17 May, 10am:
Karingal v Bonbeach – Karingal Football Club
Saturday 17 May, 1pm:
Mornington v Frankston – Mornington Alexandra Park
Saturday 17 May, 2pm:
Warragul Industrials v Pearcedale – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Friday 16 May, 7pm:
Bass Coast v Tyabb – Dalyston Recreation Reserve
Saturday 17 May, 10am:
Frankston (Reserve) v Warragul Industrials (Reserve) – Kinetic Stadium
Mt. Eliza v Edithvale-Aspendale – Emil Madsen Reserve
Saturday 17 May, 11am:
Mornington (Reserve) v Karingal (Reserve) – Mornington Alexandra Park
Saturday 17 May, 12pm:
Red Hill v Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 17 May, 12pm:
Tyabb (Reserve) v Pearcedale (Reserve) – Bunguyan Reserve
Saturday 17 May, 4.40pm:
Crib Point v Chelsea – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Pines v Rye – Eric Bell Reserve
Bonbeach (Reserve) v Langwarrin – Bonbeach Reserve
