MPFNL
MEN’S DIV ONE
MT Eliza survived a huge scare on Sunday to claim their spot in the MPFNL Division One Grand Final.
Mt Eliza played Frankston YCW in the preliminary final, with the winner advancing to a Grand Final showdown against Rosebud. Mt Eliza dominated for most of the day, and at three-quarter-time they were comfortably ahead by 50 points.
The Stonecats came alive in the final term, and nearly pulled off a miracle. They got within a goal of the Redlegs, but ended up running out of time. Mt Eliza held on for a thrilling 9.13 (67) to 10.13 (73) win. Declan Cole, Damian Mascitti, Fletcher Bayne, Christopher Carey, and Thomas Kelly were the Redlegs’ best. Kinetic Stadium will host the Division One Grand Final at 2.30pm on Sunday, 21 September.
MEN’S DIV TWO
DEVON Meadows are premiers after an upset win over Frankston Bombers in Saturday’s MPFNL Division Two Grand Final. The Bombers have been top of the ladder all year, losing just two games on their way to the Grand Final. Devon Meadows finished the season in third, with a healthy percentage the only thing keeping them from slipping out of the top five.
Devon Meadows beat Pearcedale comfortably in the qualifying final, then beat them again in the preliminary final to book their Grand Final match against the Bombers. Kinetic Stadium hosted the season decider.
Devon Meadows got the jump on the Bombers, racing out to an early lead. They led by 21 points at the first break, and stretched their lead to 23 by half-time. The Bombers mounted a fightback in the second half, but Devon Meadows were able to hold on. The Bombers missed some late chances, and ended up falling five points short.
Devon Meadows beat the Bombers 8.13 (61) to 10.6 (66). Joel Hillis was named best on ground for the premiers. Cody Ray, Daniel Hellyer, Dylan Gregson, and Hayden Murphy were also named in the best, and James Frawley kicked three goals. Matt Robinson nearly dragged the Bombers over the line – he booted five goals.
