Sharks struggle, Redlegs just best Bombers DIVISION ONE
By Brodie Cowburn THE stripped-back MPNFL season has restarted. After a three week delay due to COVID-19, players returned to the field last weekend. The sounds of bone crunching tackles, ball on boots, and coaches’ sprays filled the air, but the familiar roar of the crowd was absent. Despite the lack of audience, the competition’s top teams still hit the ground running.
Top of the ladder Frankston YCW cemented their spot with a big win over Pines. It was a complete team performance by the Stonecats, who had 13 individual goalkickers. Luca Goonan and Luke Paynter were their best. A seven goals to one second term put the game to bed by half time. Frankston YCW ran out winners 16.13 (109) to 6.4 (40). Sorrento’s troubles this season have continued. The Sharks fell to defeat at the hands of Rosebud. The Sharks have endured a diffi-
Madsen Reserve to restart their seasons. The Redlegs had a good first half, but it was not without frustrations. They kicked 4.11 to take a 20 point lead into the second half. The Bombers also struggled to kick straight, booting 1.9 in the first half. The Bombers poured on the pressure in the third term, kicking 6.8 in the third term to close the lead to just one point. Both sides traded blows in a tense final quarter, but it was Mt Eliza who came out on top. The Redlegs held
cult time this season, falling short of the high standards expected of them. They have also recently parted ways with coach and gun player Luke Tapscott. Rosebud took advantage of the out-of-form Sharks, working hard to claim an important win. Three goals from Thomas Baker helped them to a 9.6 (60) to 6.11 (47) victory. The result sees Rosebud overtake Sorrento and move into fifth spot on the ladder. Sorrento is sixth. The Mt Eliza and Frankston Bombers played out a thriller at Emil
onto their lead, eventually claiming victory by just a solitary point 12.14 (86) to 11.19 (85). Red Hill suffered a tough loss at home on Saturday. They were defeated by Dromana by just four points. The Tigers kicked six goals to zero in the first quarter. Although the Hillmen worked hard to get back into the contest, it was too little too late. Dromana won 7.12 (54) to 8.10 (58). Bonbeach claimed a comfortable win against Edithvale-Aspendale 7.6 (48) to 15.26 (116). Joseph Fisscher kicked five goals.
Kangaroos pick up where they left off DIVISION TWO
By Brodie Cowburn IT was business as usual for Langwarrin last weekend as the Division Two competition got back underway. The Kangaroos have been unstoppable this season, and remain perched atop the ladder. They continued their winning run on Saturday with a comfortable victory over Devon Meadows. Devon Meadows couldn’t get close to the Kangaroos, who ran away with it. The Panthers only scored five goals all afternoon. In just his second senior match of the season, Langwarrin’s Zac Foot stamped his authority. He scored six goals in a best-on-ground showing. The final score read Langwarrin 18.20 (128) to Devon Meadows 5.5 (35). Crib Point battled bravely on Saturday, but fell just short of victory against Rye. The 11th placed Magpies came out of the COVID-19 break refreshed. They kept touch with the Demons all day, and trailed by just three points heading into the final term. Despite Crib Point’s efforts, Rye was
Who let the dogs out?: Mornington made it look easy with a 62 point win over Pearcedale. Picture: Alan Dillon
GOLF COURSE COMPETITON
WINNER Congratulations Rob Dolley from Sandhurst on being the lucky winner of the Golf Course Competition, which appeared in this paper in March.
Rob has won a year’s supply of Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Balls, thanks to MPNG and Callaway Golf South Pacific. PAGE 18
Frankston Times
22 June 2021
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just too strong. The Demons claimed a narrow win 8.17 (65) to 7.15 (57). Nicholas Strickland was Rye’s best. Chelsea got the better of Hastings in a tight contest on Saturday. Both sides were evenly matched throughout the afternoon. Heading into the last quarter, Chelsea led the Blues by just eight points. Both sides could only add one more goal each to their tally in the final term. Chelsea held on to win by 11 points 10.13 (73) to 8.14 (62). Curtis Bywater was at his best, scoring five goals. His tally for the season stands at 28 goals from nine games. Mornington were in fine form in front of goal on Saturday, kicking 24.5 to comfortably defeat Pearcedale. Jackson Calder was unstoppable. He kicked eight goals for the afternoon, and has now kicked 50 for the year. James Cameron chimed in with six goals of his own. Pearcedale kept touch throughout the first half, but were blown away in the third term. Mornington kicked 12 goals for the quarter. Pearcedale forward Luke Daniel worked hard, kicking seven goals. Mornington eventually ran out winners 24.5 (149) to 12.15 (87). They sit third on the ladder, behind Seaford on percentage. Seaford held onto second spot with a 16.11 (107) to 8.9 (57) win over Somerville. Karingal dispatched Tyabb with ease at Bunguyan Reserve. The Bulls charged to victory 5.10 (40) to 21.10 (136).