Stonecats flex their muscle, big win for Bombers DIVISION ONE
By Brodie Cowburn THE Stonecats remain on top of the MPNFL ladder after another impressive victory on the weekend. Frankston YCW played host to Rosebud at John Coburn Oval. The Stonecats raced out of the blocks in the first quarter. A five goals to one first term put them in the box seat early. Things didn’t get any easier for Rosebud in the second quarter, as YCW continued to put pressure on. A four goals to none second term saw the Stonecats go into half time with a 56 point lead. Rosebud showed some fight after half time, but the damage was already done. Frankston YCW ended up winning by 69 points 16.15 (111) to 6.6 (42). Matthew Troutbeck and Christian Tsiampas kicked four goals each for the victors. Frankston Bombers scored a big win on Saturday, defeating Sorrento in a hard-fought match. Both sides traded blows in a tense contest. The Bombers led by just two at half time, and six at three-quartertime. With the game in the balance, the Bombers held their nerve. A seven goal final term saw Frankston Bomb-
ers get the win 12.12 (84) to 17.12 (114). Alex Harnett and Khan Haretuku were named the Bombers’ best, having kicked four goals each. Mt Eliza got the better of Dromana in a low scoring affair at Emil Madsen Reserve. Both sides struggled to hit the scoreboard throughout the afternoon. Despite kicking just three goals in the second half, the Redlegs managed to win 7.13 (55) to 5.9 (39). Elliot Simmons was named Mt Eliza’s best for the day. Edithvale-Aspendale worked hard on Saturday, but weren’t able to back up their good win from last week. They were defeated by Red Hill, but were competitive throughout the day. Edi-Asp led at the first break, before the Hillmen wrestled back momentum. Red Hill secured the win 13.6 (84) to 15.15 (105). Jake Mold and Chris Irving were among the best. Bonbeach has a good day at home, dominating Pines 17.15 (117) to 4.4 (28).
Every dog has its day: Mornington handed out a thrashing to Crib Point in their Division Two clash. Picture: Alan Dillon
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BECOME A CRICKET UMPIRE IT’S YOUR CALL! PAGE 14
Frankston Times
25 May 2021
DIVISION TWO
By Brodie Cowburn A HUGE eleven goal haul from Jackson Calder was the highlight of the day at Alexandra Park on Saturday. Calder’s Mornington thrashed Crib Point. Crib Point couldn’t get close to Mornington. The Bulldogs scored freely, putting 24 goals on the scoreboard throughout the day. Of their 24 goals, 11 came off the boot of Jackson Calder. The star forward hasn’t been at his best in the last couple of games, but put on a show on Saturday to remind everyone what he is capable of. He has now booted 42 goals in eight games this season. Mornington ended up defeating Crib Point 24.15 (158) to 9.10 (64). Chelsea also had a day out on the weekend, defeating Tyabb by 119 points. Jack Francis was Chelsea’s best, kicking nine majors. Curtis Bywater also contributed seven goals to the scoreboard. Chelsea won 5.13 (43) to
25.12 (162). Somerville also scored an impressive win on the weekend, defeating Devon Meadows. Both sides came into the contest in a decent position on the ladder, but Somerville were the more impressive outfit on the day. The Panthers struggled to keep up. Lachlan Williams, Thomas Roberts, and Andrew Fergusson led from the front in best on ground performances. Somerville secured the points with an 18.13 (121) to 10.6 (66) win. Karingal had a bad day at home as they played host to Seaford. The Tigers were terrific. They restricted the Bulls to just one first half goal, squashing their hopes of a victory. Seaford triumphed with a well-deserved 7.9 (51) to 13.14 (92) win. Around the grounds, Hastings and Langwarrin also claimed wins. The Blues were inaccurate but still won 9.9 (63) to 12.24 (96). Langwarrin kept up their excellent start to 2021 by defeating Rye 14.15 (99) to 6.5 (41).
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NEXT WEEK’S GAMES MPNFL Division One Seniors Saturday 29 May, 2021 Sorrento Vs Frankston YCW, 2PM – David McFarlane Reserve Dromana Vs Edithvale-Aspendale, 2PM – Dromana Recreation Reserve Pines Vs Frankston Bombers, 2PM – Eric Bell Reserve Rosebud Vs Red Hill, 2PM – Olympic Oval Bonbeach Vs Mt Eliza, 2PM – Oval 1, Bonbeach Recreation Reserve MPNFL Division Two Seniors Saturday 29 May, 2021 Mornington Vs Langwarrin, 2PM – Alexandra Park Karingal Vs Hastings, 2PM – Ballam Park Reserve Crib Point Vs Tyabb, 2PM – Crib Point Recreation Reserve Devon Meadows Vs Seaford, 2PM – Glover Reserve Rye Vs Chelsea, 2PM – RJ Rowley Reserve Somerville Vs Pearcedale, 2PM – Somerville Recreation Reserve SEWF Premier Saturday 29 May, 2021 Tyabb Vs Frankston, 2PM – Bunguyan Reserve Mt Eliza Vs Seaford, 2PM – Emil Madsen Reserve Sunday 30 May, 2021 Mornington Vs St. Kilda Sharks, 2PM – Alexandra Park Eastern Devils Vs Coburg Lions, 2PM – Mulgrave Reserve