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MEN’S DIV ONE
PINES have handed Rosebud their first defeat of the 2025 season. A stirring final quarter comeback saw the Pythons topple Rosebud. Pines overcame a 22 point three-quarter-time deficit to claim a brilliant 15.8 (98) to 13.8 (86) win. Pines kicked seven goals in the final term, and restricted Rosebud to just one. Lachlan Sharp was the hero for Pines – he booted five goals in a best-on-ground performance. Callum White kicked four goals for Rosebud.
Edithvale-Aspendale’s strong start to the season continued on Saturday with a win over Mt Eliza.
Edi-Asp have lost just one game so far this season. They beat Mt Eliza 15.8 (98) to 11.14 (80) to add a fourth win to their record. Just one point seperated the side at half-time. The Eagles ended up having the legs to run out with the game. Former Richmond Tiger Tyrone Vickery booted six goals for the victors. Bradley Tagg also had a strong game.
Frankston YCW comfortably beat Langwarrin on Saturday – the Stonecats won 7.8 (50) to 13.16 (94). Sorrento smashed Red Hill by 85 points at David MacFarlan Reserve.
Dromana picked up a 21 point victory over Mornington at Alexandra Park to close out the round.
MEN’S DIV TWO
FRANKSTON Bombers extended their unbeaten streak to four wins on Saturday with a 53 point victory over Crib Point. A six goals to zero first term put the Bombers in the box seat. They never looked back, and eventually claimed a 5.11 (41) to 14.10 (94) win. Jason Kingsbury, Harrison Prior, Spencer Robertson, and Sam Glenn were named the Bombers’ best. Jarrad Grant scored five goals, and Khan Haretuku scored four.
Pearcedale are also undefeated – they beat Hastings by 82 points at home last weekend.
Devon Meadows beat Somerville by 42 points away from home on Saturday afternoon.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON picked up another dominant win on Saturday to fire a warning shot to the rest of the competition. The Bulldogs have been impressive in the early stages of the 2025 season. Their good form continued last weekend when they played Frankston at Kinetic Stadium.
Mornington held Frankston scoreless all day. They piled on 12 goals to claim an 89 point win.
Lucy Grocock, Kim Ebb, Stella Rogers, Diane King, and Laura Noonan were named in Mornington’s best. Tenae Brown scored three goals, and Georgia Templeton scored two.
Karingal smashed Bonbeach 1.3 (9) to 14.11 (95) at Bonbeach Reserve on Saturday. Jemma Reynolds, Demi Running, Hayley Monk, Kelly Adamson, and Danika Corcoran were the Bulls’ best – Monk scored five goals.
Warragul Industrials dispatched Pearcedale with ease last weekend. They won by 96 points.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 10 May, 2pm:
Frankston YCW v Mt. Eliza – John Coburn Oval
Mornington v Pines – Mornington Alexandra Park
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 10 May, 2pm:
Chelsea v Somerville – Chelsea Recreation Reserve
Devon Meadows v Karingal – Glover Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Pearcedale – Baxter Park
Hastings v Crib Point – Hastings Club
Rye v Bonbeach – RJ Rowley Reserve
Tyabb v Seaford – Bunguyan Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 10 May, 12pm:
Frankston v Pearcedale – Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 10 May, 2pm:
Karingal v Mornington – Karingal Football Club
Saturday 10 May, 4.40pm:
Warragul Industrials v Bonbeach – Western Park
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Saturday 10 May, 10am:
Frankston (Reserve) v Mornington (Reserve) – Kinetic Stadium
Saturday 10 May, 12pm:
Karingal (Reserve) v Red Hill FNC/Balnarring Thunder – Karingal Football Club
Red Hill v Bass Coast – Red Hill Recreation Reserve
Saturday 10 May, 4.40pm:
Tyabb v Edithvale-Aspendale – Bunguyan Reserve
Saturday 10 May, 6.40pm:
Warragul Industrials (Reserve) v Mt. Eliza – Western Park
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 10 May, 11am:
Pearcedale (Reserve) v Crib Point – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 10 May, 12pm:
Langwarrin v Tyabb (Reserve) – Lloyd Park
Saturday 10 May, 4.40pm:
Chelsea v Pines – Chelsea Recreation Reserve
Rye v Bonbeach – RJ Rowley Reserve
