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MEN’S DIV ONE
LANGWARRIN pulled off yet another miracle win on Saturday. The Kangaroos came into the game in third place thanks to a string of close wins throughout the season. They hosted Rosebud at Lloyd Park last weekend.
Langwarrin and Rosebud played out an all-time classic. Rosebud were the better side for most of the day, and led at each break of play. Trailing by just eight points at three-quarter-time, the Kangaroos made their move in the final term. They hopped into the lead with three late goals, and held on for a thrilling three-point win. Langwarrin defeated Rosebud 12.5 (77) to 11.8 (74). The win is their fourth of the season by less than a goal. Despite the defeat, Rosebud finished the round on top of the ladder.
Frankston YCW are breathing down their necks – the Stonecats drew level on points with the ladder leaders after a 52 point win against Edithvale-Aspendale. Riley D’Arcy had a day out against the Eagles. He kicked 10 goals in a best-on-ground showing to take his tally to 35 for the year. He has kicked 21 across his last four games.
Mornington enjoyed a hard-fought win on Saturday. The Bulldogs beat Sorrento 11.5 (71) to 9.6 (60) at Alexandra Park.
Mt Eliza also scored a thrilling win on the weekend, besting Red Hill by two points. Pines rounded out the winner’s list with a 45 point victory over Dromana.
MEN’S DIV TWO
SOMERVILLE have kept their season alive with a thrilling win over Seaford at RF Miles Reserve. Somerville put themselves in the box seat with a dominant second term, and took a five-goal lead into the main break. Seaford chipped away at their opponents in the second half, but Somerville held on for a famous win.
Corey Battams starred for Somerville, booting five goals to help his side grab the win. A bizarre moment from the game went viral on social media – while lining up for a set shot, Somerville’s Kai Suparta accidentally booted the ball into a seagull flying overhead. The seagull crashed down to the turf, and the ball ricocheted away from goal. Thankfully the strange moment, which has been viewed thousands of times online in the last few days, did not affect the final result. The News could not confirm the fate of the seagull, but wishes it well in its recovery or on its journey to the afterlife.
Undefeated Frankston Bombers notched up another win on Saturday. The Bombers beat Rye by 48 points.
Bonbeach scored a close win away from home last weekend, getting the better of Devon Meadows 9.7 (61) to 10.6 (66). Hastings fought hard against tough opposition on Saturday, but eventually succumbed to a 35 point defeat to Chelsea.
Crib Point and Pearcedale closed out the round with 10-goal wins over Karingal and Tyabb respectively.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
KARINGAL emerged victorious after a nail-biter against Frankston at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday morning. The Bulls came into the match as favourites on paper, but the Dolphins gave them a tough fight. Frankston piled on the pressure in the second half to take the game down to the wire.
Karingal did it the hard way, but held on for a four point win 3.5 (23) to 4.3 (27). Clare Burgess, Taya Mead, Demi Running, and Jemma Reynolds were Karingal’s best.
Pearcedale, who are winless in season 2025, hosted the undefeated ladder leaders Mornington on Friday night. Bolstered by the inclusion of former AFLW player Courtney Wakefield, Pearcedale worked hard. The might of Mornington proved too much though – the Bulldogs won 2.3 (15) to 13.12 (90). Tenae Brown booted four goals for the victors, and Olivia McDonald kicked three.
Warragul Industrials held Bonbeach scoreless on Saturday, winning by 51 points.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS
Saturday 28 June, 2pm:
Dromana v Mornington – Dromana Recreation Reserve
Frankston YCW v Red Hill – John Coburn Oval
Mt. Eliza v Edithvale-Aspendale – Emil Madsen Reserve
Rosebud v Pines – Olympic Park Rosebud
Sorrento v Langwarrin – David Macfarlane Reserve
DIVISION TWO MENS
Saturday 28 June, 2pm:
Bonbeach v Crib Point – Bonbeach Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Somerville – Baxter Park
Hastings v Devon Meadows – Hastings Club
Pearcedale v Seaford – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Rye v Chelsea – RJ Rowley Reserve
Tyabb v Karingal – Bunguyan Reserve
DIVISION ONE WOMENS
Saturday 28 June, 1pm:
Pearcedale v Karingal – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Mornington v Warragul Industrials – Mornington Alexandra Park
Saturday 28 June, 4.40pm:
Bonbeach v Frankston – Bonbeach Reserve
DIVISION TWO WOMENS
Saturday 28 June, 10am:
Karingal (Reserve) v Edithvale-Aspendale – Karingal Football Club
Saturday 28 June, 11am:
Mornington (Reserve) v Frankston (Reserve) – Mornington Alexandra Park
Saturday 28 June, 12pm:
Mt. Eliza v Red Hill FNC/Balnarring Thunder – Emil Madsen Reserve
Saturday 28 June, 4.40pm:
Tyabb v
Warragul Industrials (Reserve) – Bunguyan Reserve
Sunday 29 June, 12pm:
Bass Coast v Red Hill – Dalyston Recreation Reserve
DIVISION THREE WOMENS
Saturday 28 June, 11am:
Pearcedale (Reserve) v Langwarrin – Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 28 June, 4.40pm:
Pines v Tyabb (Reserve) – Eric Bell Reserve
Rye v Chelsea – RJ Rowley Reserve
Bonbeach (Reserve) v Crib Point – Bonbeach Reserve
