MEN’S DIV ONE
FRANKSTON YCW have held on to defeat rivals Sorrento in a classic shrouded in controversy.
Frankston YCW led at each break of play, but just couldn’t put the game to bed.
When the final siren went, scores were tied on the scoreboard, only to have the umpires confer and then correct the scores, showing a one-point win to the Stonecats. The final result was 10.10 (70) to 10.9 (69).
Blake Mullane, Patrick Bloink, Max Gregory, Heath Bidgood, and Matt Hill were YCW’s best — Bloink booted three goals. Ryan Clarke kicked three goals for the Sharks.
Ladder leaders Rosebud faced a difficult task on Saturday, travelling to take on Edithvale-Aspendale.
Rosebud and Edi-Asp were all square at half-time, although poor goalkicking had cost the home side. Edithvale-Aspendale kicked 3.11 in the first half.
The wayward goalkicking cost them in the second half, as Rosebud took control. Rosebud went on to win 11.15 (81) to 15.11 (101).
Tyrone Vickery booted four goals for Edi-Asp. Mitchell White and Cameron White kicked three each for the victorious Rosebud.
Dromana picked up an important 20-point victory over fellow finals contenders Langwarrin on Saturday.
Around the grounds, Mt Eliza beat Mornington by 45 points at Alexandra Park, and Red Hill lost to Pines by nine points at Red Hill Recreation Reserve.
MEN’S DIV TWO
DEVON Meadows survived an almighty scare against Tyabb on Saturday.
The Yabbies hosted Devon Meadows at Bunguyan Reserve. Tyabb has won just twice this season, and Devon Meadows is in the mix for finals.
The Yabbies raced out to an early lead, but couldn’t hold off Devon Meadows. The Panthers had to fight for it, but they eventually beat Tyabb 7.9 (51) to 7.11 (53).
Nick Battle, Ky Williams, Jack Wilson, Owen Hillis, and Joel Hillis were Devon Meadows’ best.
Crib Point picked up an impressive win on the road on Saturday, getting the better of Pearcedale.
A dominant second term for the Magpies proved the difference. Crib Point beat Pearcedale 11.11 (77) to 15.10 (100).
Miles Shepherd, Lee Sheehan, Harrison Dekleuver, Joel Sarlo, and Daniel Farmer were the Magpies’ best. Dekleuver kicked four goals.
Frankston Bombers comfortably beat Bonbeach to keep their unbeaten streak intact.
At the other end of the ladder, last-place Karingal was smashed by Seaford 2.5 (17) to 17.19 (121).
Somerville and Rye closed out the round with wins over Chelsea and Hastings respectively.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
FRANKSTON picked up an upset win over Warragul Industrials on Saturday.
Warragul has been in awesome form as of late, and travelled to Kinetic Stadium to take on Frankston with six straight wins under their belt.
Warragul went into quarter time ahead by a goal, but the Dolphins struck back after the first break.
Frankston led by a goal at half-time, and never gave up their lead.
Frankston beat Warragul 5.6 (36) to 3.3 (21). Breanna Caples, Seikula Drodrolagi, Tess Neaves, Elizabeth Gascard, and Ella Hilton were Frankston’s best.
Ladder leader Mornington flexed their muscle on Saturday by beating Karingal.
The Bulls kicked themselves out of the game, struggling badly to convert their chances. Mornington won 6.14 (50) to 1.10 (16).
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 2 August, 2pm:
Dromana v Edithvale-Aspendale – Dromana Recreation Reserve
Mt. Eliza v Red Hill – Emil Madsen Reserve
Pines v Frankston YCW – Eric Bell Reserve
Rosebud v Langwarrin – Olympic Park Rosebud
Sorrento v Mornington – David Macfarlane Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 2 August, 2pm:
Chelsea v Karingal – Chelsea Recreation Reserve
Devon Meadows v Seaford – Glover Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Crib Point – Baxter Park
Hastings v Bonbeach – Hastings Club
Rye v Pearcedale – RJ Rowley Reserve
Tyabb v Somerville – Bunguyan Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Sunday 3 August, 6pm:
Mornington v Warragul Industrials – John Coburn Oval 1
Karingal v Frankston – John Coburn Oval / Trotting Track Oval 2
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Sunday 3 August, 4pm:
Red Hill FNC/Balnarring Thunder v Edithvale/Aspendale – John Coburn Oval 1
Tyabb v Bass Coast – John Coburn Oval / Trotting Track Oval 2
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Sunday 3 August, 2pm:
Chelsea v Pines – John Coburn Oval 1
Crib Point v Langwarrin – John Coburn Oval / Trotting Track Oval 2
