Bombers upset Stonecats, Sharks hold on DIVISION ONE
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By Brodie Cowburn FRANKSTON Bombers scored their best win for the season on Saturday by defeating top of the ladder Frankston YCW. The Stonecats have been the standout side in Division One this season, but were put on the back foot early. The Bombers rushed out to an early lead and held the Stonecats goalless in the first term. Frankston YCW hit the scoreboard in the second term, but the Bombers hit back. They didn’t let the Stonecats get too close to them all afternoon, and ended up winning 14.10 (94) to 8.11 (59). Alex Harnett, Harrison Prior, and Sam Drake were among the Bombers’ best. Jarrad Grant, Khan Haretuku, and Corey Buchan kicked two goals each. Despite the defeat, YCW remain on top of the ladder. Bottom of the ladder Edithvale-Aspendale nearly snatched a win on Saturday, but just couldn’t get over the line. Edithvale-Aspendale were matched up against Sorrento at Regents Park. The home side started well, and took a three goal lead into half time. Sorrento struck back with a
six goal third term. Both sides were evenly matched in the final quarter, but the Sharks just did enough to stay in front. After a hard fought contest Sorrento defeated EdithvaleAspendale 12.11 (83) to 12.13 (85). The Sharks have had a difficult year, but still remain in the top six by percentage. Nicholas Marston and James Hallahan were Sorrento’s best. Dromana copped a difficult loss at home last weekend. They fell just short of Bonbeach. The Tigers kicked two goals to zero in the first term, but fortunes changed in the second. The Tigers kicked just one behind in the second quarter and went into half time down by nine. Heading into the last quarter, Bonbeach led by one. Both teams kicked one goal each in the final term which meant Bonbeach took the four points. The final score read Dromana 6.4 (40) to Bonbeach 6.7 (43). Around the grounds Mt Eliza defeated Red Hill by three goals at Emil Madsen Reserve. Rosebud put on a good show at Olympic Oval, defeating Pines 15.12 (102) to 4.7 (31). Jai Nansacawen kicked five goals in a best-on-ground showing.
Yabbies get first win for the season DIVISION TWO
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By Brodie Cowburn TYABB are finally on the board in season 2021. The Yabbies took on Pearcedale at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve. They went into the game 0-10 for the year. Both sides looked evenly matched in the first half. Pearcedale went into half time up by a point. Tyabb were excellent in the second half. They managed to hold Pearcedale goalless, and scored six of their own to wrap up a well deserved win. Tyabb ended up victorious by 32 points 4.10 (34) to 10.6 (66). Luke Stanton kicked three goals for the Yabbies. Lachlan Cox also impressed. After a shock defeat the previous week, Langwarrin returned to the winner’s list with a good performance against Karingal. The Bulls struggled to hit the scoreboard at Lloyd Park. They put just three goals on the board all day. Langwarrin got the job done, defeating the Bulls 12.14 (86) to 3.6 (24). Luke Churcher was named best on ground for Langy.
Another premiership contender got a comfortable win on Saturday when Mornington defeated Hastings. The Blues struggled to score from one end of the ground all day. They were held goalless in the opening and third terms. The Bulldogs capitalised and scored a comfortable win 15.19 (109) to 6.14 (50). Jackson Calder kicked six, taking his goal tally for the season to 59. Adrian Speedy also played well. Rye managed to win a hard-fought match against Somerville last weekend. The Demons went into each break with a lead, but never by much. Somerville worked hard all day but ended up falling seven points short. Rye won 10.7 (67) to 8.11 (59). Tom Hughes’ three goals proved influential. A seven-goal haul from Damien Rayson was the highlight of the match between Crib Point and Seaford. The Tigers won by 90 points 4.16 (40) to 20.10 (130). A six goals to zero opening quarter helped Devon Meadows score a 13.12 (90) to 11.4 (70) win over Chelsea.
Dolphins struggle, big win for Bulldogs SEWF PREMIERS
By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON won their second match for the season on Saturday in a hard fought encounter against Mt Eliza. Both sides have struggled this season. The game was a good opportunity for each team to grab a win. The Bulldogs got on the front foot early with a two goals to zero opening term. Although they didn’t add another goal to the scoreboard for the rest of the day, they defended well and held on to win. The final score read 1.3 (9) to 2.5 (17). Skye Nisbet scored both of Mornington’s goals.
Tyabb took on St Kilda Sharks last weekend in what proved to be an evenly matched contest. Both sides traded blows in the first half, with the Sharks up by one point at half time. Tyabb trailed by three heading into the final term, but couldn’t do enough to win. St Kilda ended up running out winners 5.5 (35) to 3.0 (18). Rylee Geddes booted two goals for Tyabb. Paris Tracey also scored two for the Sharks. It was a tough day for the Frankston Football Club on Sunday. They succumbed to the Eastern Devils by 80 points. Seaford scored a good win, defeating Coburg Lions 34 - 23.