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MEN’S DIV ONE
LADDER leaders Dromana fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition by thumping Sorrento at David Macfarlane Reserve on Saturday. Dromana flexed their muscle early with a stunning seven-goals-to-zero opening term. Sorrento weren’t able to recover from their slow start. After a tighter second quarter, Dromana put their foot back on the gas in the second half. They ran out 87 point winners 7.7 (49) to 20.16 (136). Sam Fowler was best-on-ground. He scored six goals to help guide his team to victory. Ethan Johnstone booted four goals. The win leaves Dromana a game clear on top of the ladder.
Mt Eliza finished the round in second place after a comfortable 10 goal win over Rosebud. Rosebud booted the first two goals of the game, but lost control from there. Mt Eliza scored the next six goals, and went on to claim a 6.6 (42) to 15.11 (101).
Frankston Bombers were 29 point winners over Mornington at home last weekend. Red Hill closed out the weekend with a 49 point victory over Langwarrin.
MEN’S DIV TWO
CHELSEA continued their unbeaten run with another big victory on Saturday. Chelsea went on the road to tackle Crib Point. The Magpies kept touch with Chelsea in the first half, but couldn’t stay in the contest. Chelsea went on to claim a comfortable 36 point win 6.8 (44) to 12.8 (80). Jack Francis and Jack Wallace booted three goals each for Chelsea.
Seaford picked up their first win for the 2024 season against Hastings last weekend. Not much split the two sides at half-time, but Seaford took control of the second half. The Tigers beat Hastings 9.8 (62) to 16.21 (117).
Pearcedale FNC had a better week on-field than it did off-field. On Saturday the seniors defeated Tyabb by 21 points. On Friday, the club was handed a suspended fine after a league investigation into alleged racial vilification by its supporters.
Edithvale-Aspendale defeated Bonbeach by 26 points last weekend. Devon Meadows comfortably bested Somerville, and Karingal beat Rye by 16 points.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
TOP-of-the-ladder Mornington Blue were big winners in last weekend’s Bulldog Derby. Mornington Blue played Mornington White at Alexandra Park. The ladder leaders came away from the match with a comfortable 75-point win 3.2 (20) to 14.11 (95). Ashley Jans scored four goals for Mornington Blue. She was named best-on-ground, alongside Anna McGlade, Diane King, Jessica Stepanavicius, and Lucy Grocock.
Frankston kept touch with the top of the table with a comfortable win over Pearcedale on Saturday. Frankston had ten scoring shots in the first half, but had just one goal to show for it at half-time. A three-goal third term put the Dolphins firmly in control. Frankston beat Pearcedale 3.2 (20) to 7.13 (55). Chelsea Gibbs was named Frankston’s best.
Seaford defeated Karingal by three goals away from home last weekend. Warragul Industries had a bye.
First published in the Mornington News – 14th May 2024
