Pythons come from behind to get first win DIVISION ONE
Letting it slip: Dromana weren't able to keep Frankston YCW contained, falling to a 37 point loss. Picture: Craig Barrett
By Brodie Cowburn EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE fell just short of a win in a see-sawing thriller against Mt Eliza on Saturday. Edi-Asp were looking to score their first win of the season. The Redlegs raced out of the blocks at Regents Park, taking a 29 point lead into the first break. Momentum swung the other way in the second term. An eight goals to zero blitz saw Edi-Asp muscle their way into a 15 point lead by half time. The Redlegs took advantage of having the scoring end in the third quarter, converting seven goals of their own. Heading into the final term, Mt Eliza led by 15. The Redlegs weren’t able to hit the scoreboard in the final term, but Edithvale-Aspendale couldn’t capitalise. The final siren blew with Mt Eliza one point ahead 13.8 (86) to 11.21 (87). The loss keeps Edi-Asp on the bottom of the ladder with an 0-5 record. Thomas Rourke kicked five goals for Edi-Asp. Jeremy Burton and Elliot Simmons were Mt Eliza’s best. Pines have finally won their first game of the 2021 season, getting the better of Red Hill. The Pythons did it tough, but managed to secure the points. They overcame a nine point three-quarter-time deficit to win 10.9 (69) to 13.6 (84). Guy and Beau Hendry were both influential for Pines. Guy Hendry booted five goals. Bonbeach’s great start to 2021 continued with a win over Sorrento at David Macfarlane Reserve last week. The contest looked poised to go down to the wire, with Bonbeach just two points ahead at the final break.
Superb Seaford smash disappointing Demons DIVISION TWO
Tim Broomhead’s great form for Seaford continued. He kicked four goals and was named best-on-ground. Two goals from former Richmond star Brett Deledio helped Devon Meadows get a win on Saturday. The Panthers took on Hastings at Glover Reserve. Devon Meadows got off to a great start, scoring five goals to one in the first term. Hastings weren’t able to recover from their shaky start, going on to lose 11.9 (75) to 7.15 (57).
By Brodie Cowburn RYE have come crashing down after a good start to 2021, losing to Seaford by more than 100 points. Seaford looked sensational all day, applying consistent scoreboard pressure. They scored at least five goals in every quarter of the match. Rye had no answers for Seaford, eventually succumbing to an 8.6 (54) to 23.21 (159) loss.
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Jordan Smale’s four goals were vital for the Panthers. A seven-goal haul from Luke Daniel helped Pearcedale defeat Tyabb at Bunguyan Reserve. Daniel has now kicked 21 goals this season from six matches. Pearcedale won comfortably by 54 points. Somerville scored a good win on the weekend, taking all four points against Mornington. Mornington had plenty of chances,
but their inaccuracy in front of goal cost them badly. The Bulldogs kicked four goals and eighteen behinds for the match. Somerville ran out 31 point winners. Karingal defeated Crib Point at Ballam Park Reserve on Saturday 18.7 (115) to 10.12 (72). Langwarrin have continued their good form with a win over Chelsea.
A stunning final quarter swarm saw Bonbeach run out 8.10 (58) to 14.12 (96) winners. Trent Dennis-Lane kicked four goals for the victors. Frankston Bombers came from behind to win a thriller against Rosebud at Olympic Oval on Saturday. Down by 27 at three-quarter-time, the Bombers’ backs were to the wall. Frankston booted five goals to one in the final quarter to scrape over the line by just one point. The final score read 8.16 (64) to 8.17 (65). Frankston YCW rounded out the winner's list from round five with a 13.4 (82) to 6.9 (45) win over Dromana. The Stonecats finished the round on top of the ladder.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES MPNFL Division One Seniors Saturday, May 15, 2021 Dromana Vs Sorrento, 2PM – Dromana Recreation Reserve Pines Vs Edithvale-Aspendale, 2PM – Eric Bell Reserve Frankston Bombers Vs Bonbeach, 2PM – Greg Beck Oval (Baxter Park) Rosebud Vs Mt Eliza, 2PM – Olympic Oval Red Hill Vs Frankston YCW, 2PM – Red Hill Recreation Reserve MPNFL Division Two Seniors Saturday, May 15, 2021 Karingal Vs Devon Meadows, 2PM – Ballam Park Reserve Tyabb Vs Somerville, 2PM – Bunguyan Reserve Chelsea Vs Mornington, 2PM – Chelsea Reserve Crib Point Vs Langwarrin, 2PM – Crib Point Recreation Reserve Seaford Vs Pearcedale, 2PM – Oval 2 Belvedere Reserve Hastings Vs Rye, 2PM – Thomas Barclay Oval SEWF Premier Friday, May 14, 2021 Tyabb Vs Eastern Devils, 7:30PM – Bunguyan Reserve Saturday, May 15, 2021 Frankston Vs Seaford, 11AM – Skybus Stadium Sunday, May 16, 2021 Mornington Vs Coburg Lions, 12PM – Alexandra Park St. Kilda Sharks Vs Mount Eliza, 2:00PM – Peanut Farm Reserve
Yabbies struggle against Sharks SEWF PREMIER
By Brodie Cowburn TYABB’S dominant start to the SEWF Premier season has come to an end at the hands of the St Kilda Sharks. The Yabbies were dominant in their first two games of the year, but faced a tougher challenge at home against the Sharks. St Kilda piled on the pressure early with a six goals to zero opening term. Tyabb were able to stop the onslaught throughout the second and third quarters, but play opened up again in the final term. A five goals to zero quarter saw St Kilda run out dominant winners over Tyabb 2.6 (18) to 13.7 (85). Jess Gardner was named in the Sharks’ best thanks to her three goals. Mornington got the better of Mt Eliza on Sunday in a scrappy contest at Alexandra Park.
Mt Eliza had plenty of opportunities throughout the day, but were let down by poor goalkicking. They kicked 2.13 for the afternoon. The Bulldogs capitalised, running out 18 point winners. Skye Nisbet scored two goals for Mornington, while Georgia Howes and Bianca Vernon also impressed. Frankston had a tough day at home on the weekend. They fell to defeat at the hands of the Eastern Devils. The Dolphins started well, holding the Devils scoreless until quarter time. They were soon overwhelmed and eventually lost 2.3 (15) to 9.5 (59). Seaford scored an impressive win in their clash against Coburg. The Tigers held Coburg goalless after the first term, running out 8.7 (55) to 1.1 (7) winners.