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MEN’S DIV ONE
SORRENTO looked to get their season back on track last weekend on the road against Pines. The Sharks have endured a difficult 2025 season so far, languishing in the bottom half of the ladder. They conceded 22 goals to Frankston YCW in their last outing, and were looking to make amends against the Pythons.
Sorrento put together a better defensive display at Eric Bell Reserve on Saturday, holding Pines to ten goals. Sorrento beat Pines 10.13 (73) to 14.13 (97). Pines led by 20 points at the half-time break, but were overwhelmed in the second half. Jordan Doherty, Hooper Robinson, Shannon Gladman, Aaron Breman, and Dylan Clarke were named Sorrento’s best. Gladman booted five goals and Robinson kicked three.
Ladder leaders Rosebud picked up another win on Saturday. They beat Edithvale-Aspendale by 49 points to improve their record for the season to 7-1.
Frankston YCW finished the round in second place after a six-goal victory against Mornington. Around the grounds, Mt Eliza beat Dromana 9.4 (58) to 12.12 (84) at Dromana Recreation Reserve and Langwarrin beat Red Hill 15.8 (98) to 9.8 (62) at Lloyd Park.
MEN’S DIV TWO
CHELSEA came from behind to defeat Devon Meadows in a gritty display on Saturday. Devon Meadows hosted the matchup at Glover Reserve. The Panthers led by three goals at the main break, and were still ahead by 10 points at three-quarter-time.
Chelsea chipped away at Devon Meadows, and made their move in the final term. A five-goals-to-one last quarter saw Chelsea beat Devon Meadows 6.12 (48) to 8.12 (60). John Simson scored two vital goals for the Seagulls, and was named best afield. Jordan Kelly, Matthew Dussin, Zane Carter, and Sam Simpson also had good games.
At Bonbeach Reserve, poor kicking cost Bonbeach the points against Somerville. Both sides had a difficult day in front of goal. The final scoreboard read Bonbeach 4.14 (38) to Somerville 5.17 (47). Mitch Mantell, Lachlan Haskett, Jake Haskett, Lochie Fewster, and Ben Neilson were Somerville’s best.
Frankston Bombers stretched their unbeaten run to eight games on Saturday with a thumping 100 point win over Seaford. Tyson Barry starred – he kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance.
Pearcedale also secured a dominant win last weekend, beating Karingal 5.8 (38) to 28.15 (183) away from home. Cruiz West booted ten goals for Pearcedale.
Rye and Crib Point closed out the round with comfortable wins over Hastings and Tyabb respectively.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON have triumphed in their top-of-the-ladder showdown with Warragul Industrials.
The two sides entered Alexandra Park on Saturday in first and second place. The Bulldogs had the advantage, having gone unbeaten so far in season 2025.
Mornington proved they are the real deal, leading all day long against their fellow premiership contenders. The final scoreboard read Mornington 9.7 (61) to Warragul 5.2 (32). Tenae Browne and Elizabeth Muir each booted two goals for the Bulldogs.
Frankston dispatched Bonbeach with ease on Saturday. The Dolphins smashed the Sharks 10.5 (65) to 1.0 (6).
Emerald Wood was Frankston’s best – she kicked four goals.
Karingal thumped Pearcedale 16.19 (115) to 2.0 (12) to close out the round. Carly Bury kicked five goals for the afternoon, and Ebony Booth scored three.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 7 June, 2pm:
Rosebud v Sorrento – Olympic Park Rosebud
Sunday 8 June, 2pm:
Red Hill v Dromana – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
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DIVISION ONE WOMENS
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DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Friday 6 June, 7pm:
Karingal (Reserve) v Mt. Eliza – Karingal Football Club
Saturday 7 June, 11am:
Mornington (Reserve) v Tyabb – Mornington Alexandra Park
Saturday 7 June, 4.30pm:
Bass Coast v Edithvale-Aspendale – Dalyston Recreation Reserve
Saturday 7 June, 4.40pm:
Warragul Industrials (Reserve) v Red Hill FNC/Balnarring Thunder – Western Park
Sunday 8 June, 12pm:
Red Hill v Frankston (Reserve) – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Thursday 5 June, 7pm:
Pearcedale (Reserve) v Rye – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 7 June, 12pm:
Bonbeach (Reserve) v Tyabb (Reserve) – Bonbeach Reserve
Pines v Chelsea – Eric Bell Reserve
Saturday 7 June, 4.30pm:
Crib Point v Langwarrin – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
