MPFNL
MEN’S DIV ONE
MPFNL Division One senior men kicked off their 2026 season with two Good Friday clashes.
Dromana travelled to Mornington to take on the Bulldogs. The first quarter was tight with both teams managing two goals, but Dromana had five more shots on goal to end the quarter 2.1 to 2.6 in favour of the Tigers.
Mornington came out punching in the second quarter, slamming two quick goals. Dromana didn’t get on the scoreboard until the ten minute mark. At the long break, Mornington were 12 points up.
Everything changed in the third term, with Dromana switching into top gear. They pumped on 4.5 for the quarter, with Mornington only managing 1.2. The Tigers went into the three quarter time break with a nine point lead, and it still could have been anyone’s game.
Dromana didn’t let up in the final term, putting up another 6.4 to Mornington’s 2.4 for the quarter, extending their lead and ending up eventual winners by 33 points.
In the other Good Friday clash, Langwarrin had the upper hand all day against Edithvale-Aspendale. The Kangaroos led at every break, to end up 13 point winners 13.8 to 10.13.
Last year’s Division One premiers, Rosebud, took on Sorrento on Saturday.
Sorrento had the upper hand in the first quarter, with a slim five point margin at the first break.
Rosebud put on four goals in the second quarter to Sorrento’s three, and snuck ahead to be two points up at half-time.
It was a slow start for Rosebud in the third quarter with Sorrento gaining the lead until the 17 minute mark, when Rosebud got their noses back in front. They finished the third quarter with the same lead as half time, two points up.
Rosebud pulled away in the final quarter putting on four goals to Sorrento’s two, to end up walking away with a 13 point win.
Next Saturday, the split round one completes with Frankston YCW against Devon Meadows and Mt Eliza taking on Pines.
MEN’S DIV TWO
DIVISION Two also kicked off with two Good Friday clashes, both ending up as thumpings.
Chelsea took on Bonbeach, with Bonbeach coming out of the gates quickly to go into the first quarter break with a nine point lead.
That was the end of the celebration for the Sharks, as Chelsea tore them apart in the second quarter, slamming on 9.2 to Bonbeach’s two straight goals. The big break saw Chelsea 35 points up.
Things didn’t get any better for Bonbeach in the third quarter, with Chelsea extending their lead to 61 points before putting Bonbeach to the sword in the final quarter, ending up smashing them by 113 points.
In the other clash, Rye took on Tyabb at Rye. The Demons decimated Tyabb walking away with a 63 point win. The final score was 22.15 to 9.9.
Next Saturday the round one split round completes with four games: Frankston Bombers take on Crib Point, Hastings play Pearcedale, Seaford play Karingal and Somerville face Red Hill.
