MPFNL
MEN’S DIV ONE
Rosebud are the first team through to the MPFNL Division One Grand Final after a good win over Frankston YCW on Saturday.
Rosebud has been the team to beat in Division One this year, dropping just two games. They played the Stonecats at Alexandra Park on Saturday with a spot in the big dance on the line.
Rosebud led by 17 points at the first break, but the Stonecats fought back. A six-goal second term saw Frankston YCW go into half-time ahead by two points.
In the second half, Rosebud showed their quality. They kicked ahead in the third term, and held on for a hard-fought 22-point win:
15.14 (104) to 13.4 (82).
Campbell Hustwaite, Jake Carosella, Mitchell White, Callum White, and Blake Kuipers were Rosebud’s best. Billy McCormack booted five goals for the Stonecats.
Frankston YCW will get a second chance to make the Grand Final this Sunday when they take on Mt Eliza in the preliminary final.
Mt Eliza earned their way into the next round of finals by knocking out Edithvale-Aspendale in straight sets. The Eagles were dominated from the opening siren, eventually succumbing to a 52-point loss:
10.8 (68) to 18.12 (120).
Lachlan Williams was electric for the Redlegs, kicking six goals in a best-on-ground display.
Frankston YCW and Mt Eliza will play in the preliminary final at Eric Bell Reserve on Sunday, 14 September. Play gets underway at 2.15pm.
MEN’S DIV TWO
Devon Meadows will play Frankston Bombers in this year’s MPFNL Division Two season decider.
Devon Meadows booked their Grand Final spot on Saturday afternoon. They played Pearcedale in the preliminary final at RJ Rowley Reserve.
Devon Meadows raced out to an early lead. Pearcedale threatened to make a comeback, but kicked themselves out of the game.
Former Hawthorn premiership player James Frawley made a huge impact for Devon Meadows, booting four goals while managing a foot injury.
Pearcedale kept fighting in the last quarter, but the task proved too tall. It’s been a long time since they have tasted Grand Final success, but Devon Meadows held on to make it through.
They beat Pearcedale by 26 points:
16.10 (106) to 10.20 (80).
Arnold Kirby, Nick Battle, Daniel Hellyer, Dylan Gregson, and Dean Kent were Devon Meadows’ best.
The MPFNL Division Two Grand Final begins at 2.30pm on Saturday, 13 September at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MEN’S
Sunday, 14 September – 2.15pm
Preliminary Final
Frankston YCW vs Mt Eliza
Venue: Eric Bell Reserve
DIVISION TWO MEN’s
Saturday, 13 September – 2.30pm
Grand Final
Frankston Bombers vs Devon Meadows
Venue: Kinetic Stadium
