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ROSEBUD and Sorrento took centre stage on Saturday at Olympic Park. Just one point separated the two sides at the first break. Sorrento were the better side in the second term, taking a 15 point lead into half-time. Rosebud came out of the half-time break looking fired up. They piled eight goals onto the scoreboard to open up a 17 point lead.
Sorrento fought back in the final quarter, but weren’t able to do enough to grab back the lead. Rosebud beat the Sharks 14.11 (95) to 13.7 (85). Liam Tidd, Stephen Cumming, Miller Stewart, Mitchell White, and William Hartung were named Rosebud’s best. Kirk Dickson booted three goals for the winning outfit.
The victory takes Rosebud to 8-1 for the season.
Only a handful of games took place in the MPFNL last weekend – Rosebud and Sorrento were the only men’s sides to play across the top two divisions on Saturday.
On Sunday afternoon, Dromana beat Red Hill in a thriller. Less than a goal separated the sides at each break of play. Dromana made the most of their chances in the final term, going on to win 8.5 (53) to 9.9 (63). Billy and Sam Geurts had good games for the Tigers.
WOMEN’S
WITH Division One on a break last weekend, Women’s Division Two footy was put in the spotlight. Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder have been the team to beat in Division Two this season. They continued their winning ways against Warragul Industrials on Saturday afternoon.
Warragul Industrials were the better side early, and took a three point lead into the first break. Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder switched on after quarter time, and managed to hold their opponents goalless for the rest of the game. The ladder leaders went on to beat Warragul Industrials 2.5 (17) to 7.5 (47).
Sophie O’Brien booted three goals for Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder. Olivia Laity, Jayde Pudney, Tara Quinn, Willow Argus, and Sophie Fortuyn were named in their best.
Mt Eliza had a good night playing under lights on Friday against Karingal. The Bulls hosted the matchup. They were no match for Mt Eliza, who ended up claiming a 1.1 (7) to 8.9 (57) win.
Tyabb narrowly beat Mornington 2.5 (17) to 4.2 (26) on Saturday morning. Edithvale-Aspendale also grabbed a win on the weekend, beating Bass Coast by 32 points.
In Division Three, Pearcedale kicked things off with a dominant 51 point win over Rye on Thursday night.
On Saturday Bonbeach beat Tyabb by 45 points, Crib Point beat Langwarrin by 18, and Chelsea thumped Pines 10.14 (74) to 0.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 14 June, 2pm:
Edithvale-Aspendale v Mornington – Edi-Asp Regents Park
Frankston YCW v Langwarrin – John Coburn Oval
Mt. Eliza v Pines – Emil Madsen Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 14 June, 2pm:
Bonbeach v Pearcedale – Bonbeach Reserve
Chelsea v Frankston Bombers – Chelsea Recreation Reserve
Crib Point v Devon Meadows – Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Rye v Karingal – RJ Rowley Reserve
Seaford v Hastings – RF Miles Recreation Reserve
Somerville v Tyabb – Somerville Football Club
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 14 June, 1pm:
Mornington v Karingal – Dallas Brooks Park
Saturday 14 June, 2pm:
Warragul Industrials v Frankston – Western Park
Saturday 14 June, 4.40pm:
Bonbeach v Pearcedale – Bonbeach Reserve
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Saturday 14 June, 10am:
Frankston (Reserve) v Karingal (Reserve) – Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 14 June, 12pm:
Mt. Eliza v Tyabb – Emil Madsen Reserve
Warragul Industrials (Reserve) v Red Hill – Western Park
Saturday 14 June, 2pm:
Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder v Bass Coast – Balnarring Reserve
Saturday 14 June, 4.40pm:
Edithvale-Aspendale v Mornington (Reserve) – Edi-Asp Regents Park
