Footy Week Edition. Wed., July 26, 2023

HARD FOUGHT WIN FOR REBELS

Scoreboard

Women’s Football

■ Northern. Dvision 1. Eltham 7.7 (49) d Diamond Creek Womens 5.5 (35). Montmorency 1 11.10 976) d Darebin Womens 1 1.1 (7). Banyule 1.7 (13) d West Preston Lakeside 1.2 (8).

Division 2. Sr Mary’s 3.11 (29) d Heidelberg 1.4 (10). Greensborough 6.16 (52) d Hurstbridge 0.0 (0). Mernda 4.4 (28) d Whittlesea 2.1 (13). Fitzroy Stars: Bye.

Division 3. Diamond Creek Womens 2 7.14 (56) d Laurimar 0.1 (1). Darebin Womens 2 6.1 (37) d North Heidelberg 2.2 (14). Heidelberg West 1.2 (8) d Wallan 0.1 (1). West Preston Lakeside 2 d Montmorency 2.

■ Outer East. Division 1. Upwey-Tecoma

9.8 (62) d Monbulk 1.3 (9). Healesville

14.13 (97) d Pakenham 0.0 (0). Olinda-

Ferny Creek 9.3 (57) d Berwick Springs 4.5 (29).

Division 2. Seville 2.11 (23) d Yarra

Junction 1.10 (16). Belgrave 5.9 (39) d

Thornton-Eildon 0.2 (2). Wandin 8.3 (51) d Hallam 3.4 (22).

Country Leagues

■ Goulburn Valley Football League.

Seniors. Mansfield 15.12 (102) d Benalla

3.5 (23). Shepparton 8.10 (58) d Kyabram

4.14 (38). Seymour 12.10 (82) d Euroa

10.9 (69). Mooroopna 22.11 (143) d

Shepparton United 8.7 (55). Echuca 21.9 (135) d Shepparton Swans 11.7 (73). Tatura

6.8 (44) d Rochester 4.10 (34).

Reserves. Mansfield 13.11 (89) d

Benalla 8.4 (52). Kyabram 7.10 (52) d

Shepparton 5.9 (39). Seymour 12.10 (82)

d Euroa 5.2 (32). Shepparton United 12.7 (79) d Mooroopna 6.6 (42). Echuca 11.6 (72) d Shepparton Swans 4.9 (33). Tatura

11.15 (81) d Rochester 3.6 (24).

Under 18. Mansfield 8.8 (56) d Benalla

6.8 (44). Shepparton 4.6 (3) d Kyabram

3.7 (25). Seymour 10.18 (78) d Euroa 1.1 (7). Mooroopna 13.7 (85) d Shepparton

United 6.8 (44). Shepparton Swans 7.9 (51)

d Echuca 4.7 (31). Tatura v Rochester.

■ Kyabram Valley Football League. Seniors. Shepparton East 15.13 (103) d

Dookie United 7.4 (46). Stanhope 20.12 (132) d Merrigum 7.2 (44). Lancaster

24.14 (158) d Avenel 7.9 (51). Nagambie

15.20 (110) d Longwood 2.4 (16). Undera

v Rushworth. Girgarre 10.7 (67) d Tallygaroopna 5.6 (36). Murchison-Toolamba

28.14 (182) d Violet Town 3.4 (22).

Reserves. Shepparton East 6.10 (46)

d Dookie United 6.7 (43). Stanhope 100 d

Merrigum 0, forfeit. Lancaster 27.12 (174)

d Avenel 1.0 (6). Nagambie 23.11 (149) d

Longwood 1.3 (9). Undera 9.9 (63) d Rush-

worth 5.11 (41). Tallygaroopna 10.6 (66) drew with Girgarre 10.5 (66). Violet Town, forfeit, v Murchison-Toolamba.

Under 18. Murchison-Toolamba 16.25 (121) d Stanhope 2.1 (13). Nagambie

24.18 (162) d Longwood 0.1 (1). Undera

21.19 9145) d Stanhope 1.5 (11).

Nagambie 32.10 (202) d Girgarre 4.2 (26).

Violet Town 11.9 (75) d Murchison-Toolamba 9.8 (62). Bye: Avenel, Dookie United, Lancaster, Merrigum, Rushworth, Shepparton East, Tallygaroopna. ■ Riddell District Football League. Seniors. Woodend-Hesket 8.7 (55) d Melton Central 6.8 (44). Diggers Rest 9.10 (64) d Wallan 5.10 (40). Macedon 11,6 (72) d Lancefield 6.8 (44). Romsey 26.17 (173) d Western Rams 1.1 (7). Riddell: Bye. Reserves. Woodend-Hesket 6.11 (47) d Melton Centrals 6.7 (43). Diggers Rest 8.12 (60) d Wallan 3.2 (20). Macedon 13.6 (84) d Lancefield 4.8 (32). Romsey 23.13 (151) d Western Rams 1.0 (6). Riddell: Bye. Under 19.5. Melton Centrals v Woodend-Hesket. Macedon 7.4 (46) d Wallan 5.5 (35). Romsey 11.13 (79) d Gisborne Giants 5.4 (34). Riddell: Bye.

■ The Outer East League 2023 season Round 12 saw the Rebels travel to Yarra Glen to play two games of football and three games of netball.

The Reserves had some late changes due to unavailability in the seniors, the Rebels and Yarra Glen kicking one goal each in the first quarter before the Rebels added two unanswered goals in the second quarter.

The two teams kicked two goals each in the third quarter in a good contest, the Rebels finishing the better with three goals to one in the last quarter of an entertaining game, Alexandra 8.8 (56) to Yarra Glen 4.4 (28).

Awards: Shepparton Volkswagen – Mitchell Coutts, Ampol fuel card – David Ray, Alex Sportspower – Sam Kidd, Buxton Hotel – Dylan Jack.

★ Seniors

The Seniors had three players doubling up from the reserves and more than six regular players unavailable but kicked the only goal of the first quarter, adding four goals to one in the second quarter.

The second half was a tough contest with several injuries on both sides, the Rebels kicking seven goals to six to take a hard-fought win, Alexandra 12.14 (86) to Yarra Glen 7.10 (52).

Awards: Incentives – Taylor Kleinschmidt, Tom Boots and Ryan Lucas, Buxton Hotel –Jordan Laurie-Rhodes. Volunteer award – Sam and Emma Kidd.

★ Netball Awards

A-Grade lost 42 – 75: Incentive – Katherine Quinsee , Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer –LucyGrage-Perry.

B-Grade lost 23 – 40: Incentive – Brodie Wheelhouse, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer –Fiona Stephens.

C-Grade lost 13 – 52: Incentive – Kylie Cairns, Corner Hotel / Grant St Grocer – Emily Van Lierop.

★ Club Notes

Rebel Raffles continued last Thursday and we thank our sponsors Swenrick Constructions, Yarck Hotel, Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Yarck Meat and Produce, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals with the winners Dylan Jack, Melissa Crane, Andy P, Mitchell Coutts, Steve Steiner and Todd Galloway

The Swenrick Constructions Joker Jackpot was not won and will be worth $1400 next Thursday so come along for your chance to win a prize.

This coming Saturday the senior Club football and netball teams return to Rebel Park and host Powelltown for two games of football and four games of netball.

Ladies Day is on for the afternoon so get a ticket from Kylie Cairns, everyone is invited into the social rooms after the games to enjoy some Club hospitality.

2023 Club memberships are available: $200 – Patron, $150 – Family and $100 –Members. $600 Rebel Raiser Sponsor together with Business, Corporate, Executive and Major Sponsor packages available, so if you would like to support the Club, please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

Do not forget to order your Club merchandise – polo shirts, warmup shirts @ $50, hoodies, vests @ $70, casual shorts, netball top @$40, Club stubby holders @$10, travel mugs @ $15, peaked caps and beanies @ $25, visors @$20, bumper stickers arefree.

Thursday night dinners are available after training with main course and sweets –adults$15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome.

- Ray Steyger

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 Free

OE DIV. 2 SCOREBOARD

SENIORS

POWELLTOWN .... 3.5, 7.10, 16.14, 27.15 (177)

YARRA JUNC. .............. 0.2, 1.6, 3.7, 5.10 (40)

Best. Powelltown: Russell Cowan, Ben Wratten, James Ahby, Russell McCrimmon, Matthew McArthur, Sam Meadows. Yarra Junction: Sam Morton, Luke Spalding, Dylan Cawsey, Jake Cawsey, Hori Jury, Ewan Wadsworth.

WARB.-MILL. ..... 3.3, 8.9, 12.14, 17.21 (123)

BROADFORD ................. 4.0, 8.0, 8.0, 8.2 (50)

Best. Warburton-Millgrove: Jack Farrugias, Liam Westlake, Trent Elliott, Tyson Henry, Lachlan Marr, Josh Dobson. Broadford: Braydon Hardstaff, Angus Norris, James Simpson, Tom Knight, Jayme Ruedin, BenJamin Keyzer.

ALEXANDRA ........... 1.4, 5.9, 8.11, 12.14 (86)

YARRA GLEN .............. 0.2, 1.4, 4.7, 7.10 (52)

Best. Alexandra: Taylor Kleinschmidt, Tom Boote, Ryan Lucas, Jordy Laurie-Rhodes, Matthew Peric, William Stewart. Yarra Glen: Caleb Surplice, Thomas Sullivan, Ben Ashton, Chris Beattie, Josh Hawkins, Heath Chamberlain.

RESERVES

POWELLTOWN ....... 3.8, 7.9, 12.12, 20.14 (134)

YARRA JUNCTION ........ 0.1, 1.2, 1.2, 3.4 (22)

Best. Powelltown: Jayden Fowkes, Charlie Lee, Lochie Winter-Annette, Brendon Murphy, Jacob Neale, Jason Walker. Yarra Junction: Paul Young, Jordan Rice, Damien Thomson, Sean Jordan, Aaron Stewart.

WARB.-MILL. ......... 2.5, 4.9, 8.13, 10.15 (75)

BROADFORD ................. 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.4 (16)

Best. Warburton-Millgrove: David Bedggod, Zayden Crunden, Kobi Gay, Hudson Semple, Caelan Flynn, Tom Kelly. Broadford: Brodie Stray, Lachlan White, Nathan Aston, Sean Duggan, Declan Teohaere.

ALEXANDRA ................. 1.3, 3.5, 5.7, 8.8 (56)

YARRA GLEN ................... 1.2, 1.4, 3.4, 4.4 (28)

Best. Alexandra: Mitchell Coutts, David Ray, Sam Kidd, Dylan Jack, Charles Twitchett, Lachlan Collard. Yarra Glen: Jacob Reddaway, Luke Vanderstadt, Drew Brodie, Nathan Deringowski, Dayne Downward, Daniel Kelly.

NFNL Juniors

■ Under 16 Girls Blue. Darebin Womens 2.7 (19) d Mernda 0.1 (1). Montmorency 2.6 (18) drew with Diamond Creek Womens 2 2.6 (18). Wallan 1.3 (9) d Eltham 1.2 (8).

Under 16 Red. South Morang 9.13 (67) d Eltham Red 2.8 (20). Research v Laurimar. Epping 7.11 (53) d Kilmore White 7.8 (50).

Under 17.5 Blue. Diamond Creek Blue

9.7 (61) d Whittlesea 5.4 (34). West Preston Lakeside 9.8 (62) d Epping 4.9 (33). Laurimar

8.6 (54) d Montmorency 6.9 (45). Yarrambat

10.7 (67) d Eltham 9.9 (63).

Under 17.5 Red. South Morang 19.17 (131) d Diamond Creek Red 2.5 (17). Kilmore

13.5 (83) d Research 5.8 (38). Wallan v Greensborough.

Under 18 Girls Blue. Montmorency 4.6 (30) d Diamond Creek Womens 3.2 (20). Laurimar 2.13 (25) d Whittlesea 2.1 (13). Eltham v South Morang. Yarrambat:

NFNL Sunday

(8).

Under 12 Blue. Montmorency Black 2.4 (16) d Greensborough 0.2 (2). Wallan v Diamond Creek. Yarrambat 6.5 (41) d Mernda Blue 1.5 (11). Whittlesea 2.3 (15) d Eltham Black 2.1 (13).

Under 12 Girls Red. Research 5.2 (32) d Mernda 1.0 (6). Wallan 3.3 (21) d Kilmore 1.1 (7). Darebin Womens v Whittlesea. Under 12 Red. Eltham Red 2.8 (20) d West Preston Lakeside 2.6 (18). Epping 5.5 (35) d South Morang 4.4 (28). Research 8.3 (51)( d Kilmore 4.8 (32). Laurimar Black v Mernda Red.

Under 12 Green. Thomastown v Keon Park. Montmorency White 6.4 (40) d L:aurimar Teal 1.1 (7). West Ivanhoe v Hurstbridge. Mill Park 11.12 (78) d Kinglake 3.2 (20).

Under 13 Blue. Yarrambat 6.6 (42) d South Morang Blue 5.6 (36). Greensborough White v Mernda. Montmorency 7.3 (45) d Eltham Black 2.5 (17).

Under 13 Green. Wallan Black 8.11 (59) d Laurimar Teal 4.2 (26). Whittlesea

6.10 (46) d Panton Hill 5.2 (32). Epping

10.9 (69) d South Morang Gold 1.3 (9). Kilmore 8.9 (57) d Eltham Red 1.2 (8).

Under 14 Girls Blue. Yarrambat 12.11 (83) d Kilmore 1.0 (6). Diamond Creek Womens 5.7 (37) d Wallan 0.1 (1). Mernda v Research. Montmorency: Bye.

Under 14 Blue. Laurimar Black 13.6 (84) d Mernda Blue 4.1 (25). Eltham Black 8.9 (57) d Kilmore 2.5 (27). Yarrambat 15.9 (99) d Whittlesea 3.3 (21).

Under 14 Girls Red. South Morang 3.7 (25) d Laurimar 0.0 (0). Darebin Womens v Eltham. Whittlesea 10.9 (69) d Epping 2.1 (13).

Under 14 Red. South Morang 14.13 (97) d Epping 4.6 (30). Montmorency 3.6 (24) drew with Greensborough 3.6 (24). Diamond Creek 8.10 (58) d Research 1.1 (7).

Under 14 Green. Wallan 8.11 (59) d Hurstbridge 3.5 (23). West Ivanhoe 9.10 (64) d Laurimar Teal 1.1 (7). Mernda Red 8.2 (50) d Eltham Red 4.6 (30). West Preston Lakeside: Bye.

Under 15 Blue. Mill Park Blue 6.8 (44) d Diamond Creek 7.1 (43). Wallan v Yarrambat. Eltham Black 12.4 (76) d Montmorency Black 3.2 (20).

Under 15 Red. Eltham Red 7.8 (50) d Mill Park White 5.11 (41). South Morang 21.17 (143) d Montmorency White 2.2 (14). Whittlesea 10.12 (72) d Mernda 2.11 (23). Greensborough 12.22 (94) d Laurimar Teal 2.4 (16).

Under 16 Girls Blue. Research 4.4 (28) d Laurimar 0.1 (1). Yarrambat 2.10 (22) d Whittlesea 0.0 (0). Diamond Creek Women s: Bye.

Under 16 Blue. Eltham Black v Mernda. Montmorency 24.16 (160) d Kilmore Blue 3.6 (24). South Morang Blue 7.7 (49) d Whittlesea 6.8 (44). Yarrambat: Bye.

Bye.

PHOTO: REBELS/ FACEBOOK

NFNL Netball

■ Section 1. North Heidelberg 2 50 d

North Heidelberg 3 43. Bundoora 1 57 d

Diamond Creek 1 55. North Heidelberg 1

58 d Heat 1 43.

Section 2. Hurstbridge 1 25 d bundoora

2 21. Heat 2 32 drew with Bundoora 3 32. Montmorency 1 39 d North Heidelberg 4

36.

Magpies critical triumph

■ A final quarter masterclass from Patrick Fitzgerald helped Montmorency return to the winner’s list in NFNL Division 1, defeating finals hopeful Hurstbridge by 21 points at Montmorency Park North Oval.

Section 3. Lalor 1 35 d Watsonia 1

33. Hume 1 33 d Thomastown 1 27. Greensborough 1 38 d North Heidelberg 5 24. North Heidelberg 6: Bye.

Section 4. Hurstbridge 2 25 d Kinglake

1 23. Watsonia 2 28 d Heidelberg West 1

18. Greensborough 2 32 d Epping 1 27. Heat 3 34 d South Morang 1 15.

Section 5. Whittlesea ` 27 d Fitzroy

Stars 1 21. Hazel Glen 1 32 d Kilmore 1

22. Lalor 2 31 d Montmorency 2 26. Heat

5 31 d Thomastown 2 23. Heat 4 24 d Bundoora 4 21.

Section 6. Diamond Creek 2 23 d Panton Hill 1 21. Kilmore 2 22 d Epping 2

19. St Mary’s 1 37 d Bundoora 5 20. Hume

2 27 d Epping 4 21.

Section 7. Thomastown 4 31 d Hurstbridge 3 25. Heat 6 35 d Kilmore 5 17. La trobe 1 35 d Bundoora 6 16. Watsonia 3 23 d Montmorency 3 17.

Section 8. Kilmore 3 39 d Whittlesea

2 27. Northcote Park 1 29 d Greensborough 3 20. Diamond Creek 3 35 d Bundoora

7 22. Montmorency 4 23 d La Trobe 2. Thomastown 3 30 d South Morang 2 11.

Section 9. Lower Plenty 1 38 d Epping

5 13. Kilmore 4 33 d West Ivanhoe 1 20. Bundoora 9 29 d Hurstbridge 4 21. Heat 7 39 d Epping 3 13.

Section 10. Heat 8 19 drew with Bundoora 8 19. Lalor 3 36 d Heat 9 33. Heidelberg West 2 32 d Montmorency 5 16. Hurstbridge 5 36 d Kinglake 2 10. Watsonia 4 26 d South Morang 3 16.

Section 11. Epping 6 36 d Bundoora

10 15. Hazel Glen 2 34 d Fitzroy Stars 2

16. West Preston Lakeside 1 32 d Epping 7

16. La trobe 3 36 d Thomastown 5 20.

Watsonia 5 25 d Kilmore 6 21.

Section 12. Montmorency 6 27 d Epping

8 26. Hurstbridge 6 24 d Hazel Glen 3 14.

Whittlesea 3 32 d Bundoora 2 14. Kilmore

7 26 d Bundoora 11 17.

Section 13. South Morang 4 30 d

Epping 9 2. Hazel Glen 4 27 d Heat 10 22.

Bundoora 13 31 d Hazel Glen 5 19.

OE Netball

■ Division 1 A-Grade. Emerald 55 d ROC

51. Belgrave 54 d Healesville 30. Seville

71 d Berwick Springs 22. Yea: Bye.

Division 1 B-Grade. Belgrave 53 d

Healesville 18. Yea 40 d Hallam 31. ROC

73 d Emerald 18. Seville 78 d Berwick Springs 24.

Division 1 C-Grade. Belgrave 42 d

Healesville 13. Seville 59 d Berwick Springs

13. ROC 41 d Emerald 37. Yea: Bye.

Division 1 D-Grade. Belgrave 27 d

Healesville 16. Seville 32 d Berwick Springs

19. ROC 29 d Emerald 15. Hallam: Bye.

Division 2 A-Grade. Powelltown 52 d Yarra Junction 45. Yarra glen 75 d Alexandra 42. Warburton-Millgrove 71 d Broadford 37.

Division 2 B-Grade. Powelltown 59 d

Yarra Junction 18. Yarra glen 40 d Alexandra 23. Broadford 43 d Warburton-Millgrove 39.

Division 2 C-Grade. Powelltown 46 d

Yarra junction 19. Yarra Glen 52 d Alexandra

13. Broadford 33 d Warburton-Millgrove 21.

Division 2 D-Grade. Powelltown 38 d

Yarra Junction 12. Warburton-Millgrove,

This highly anticipated clash was always set to result in a classic finish, following the two sides’ draw in Round 5, and it looked to produce a similar conclusion when the Bridges led by a point a three-quarter time.

But the Magpies were clinical in the final term, with four consecutive majors from the magnificent Fitzgerald securing a 15.13 (103) to 13.4 (82) triumph.

Fitzgerald finished with seven goals for the match, which incredibly is the third time he’s achieved the feat in a game in 2023. He now has 61 majors in 14 games this season.

The win was vital for Jonathan Manzoney’s men, as following Bundoora’s defeat to Heidelberg, they are now eight points clear of the Bulls and Bulldogs in second position.

Fortunately for Hurstbridge, they still remain in fifth after Greensborough’s shock loss to Banyule on the weekend.

Sam Binion continued his outstanding 2023 form, dominating in the midfield and finding lots of the footy, Marcus Lentini too was enormous around stoppages for the hosts.

William Cookson was enormous for the away side and was hard to stop in the first half, whilst Mitchell Hymus backed up his brilliant performance against the Magpies in Round 5 with another terrific game.

Joel Naylor managed to make things interesting at the other end of the ground with a sixgoal haul. He has now scored 26 majors in his last four matches, but his biggest highlight was a massive screamer that he clunked on the wing.

Inside 50, he was assisted well by Bailey Jordan who finished with four goals.

Fitzgerald got things going from the outset, with the first goal of the match within the opening minute after the home side streamed through the midfield, making an early statement on the visitors.

Despite the quick start from the Magpies, the Bridges responded by kicking the next three goals of the term, leaving Montmorency looking for answers.

Kicking accuracy helped the visitors lead into the break, as despite registering the same scoring shots, the visitors had 10 more points than their opposition.

The Bridges brought their momentum into the second term and kicked three goals within the first five minutes of the quarter to suddenly stretch the margin out to almost five goals.

Frustration started to get the better of the Magpies, who were giving away multiple free kicks to their opponents.

But just as Joel Cordwell’s men were on track to run away with the game, the Magpies started to compose themselves and soon flipped the switch.

Montmorency kicked six of the last eight majors in a high scoring second term. Corey Sleep was a standout, producing three of those six goals, to help the hosts wrestle back momentum and the lead heading into half time.

After a scintillating 11-goal second quarter, the third term only saw the four goals scored. Importantly for Hurstbridge, they kicked the first of the quarter thanks to Jordan.

Both sides defended exceptionally well with such a tight score, as it was clear that neither team wanted to drop four crucial points this late into the season.

Two goals were kicked by each team for the quarter, and it was the visitors who managed to sneak a one-point advantage into a huge final term.

The fourth term produced an electric atmosphere which found spectators from both sides finding their voice to encourage their teams to step up in the final term.

Bailey Jordan set the tone for Hurstbridge by kicking the first goal of the last term in just the second minute, giving his side a crucial sevenpoint lead.

But their momentum didn’t last long, as Fitzgerald took over for the Magpies, kicking four consecutive majors to break the game right open and help Montmorency solidify a 21-point victory.

- Matt Haug/NFNL

Rebels Sunday scores

■ In Round 11 of the season, the Alexandra Football Netball Club junior teams returned to Rebel Park for the first home game in two months, hosting Yea to play our games of football together with Alexandra Black to play three games of netball.

Alexandra Red had the bye and the Under 16 football team hosted Shepparton United at Rebel Park.

The Under 9s and 10s football had a game but theirs is noncompetitive and non-scoring so there is no win loss for that competition.

Under 12s Football

Alexandra 13.13 (91) defeated Yea 1.2 (8)

North Central Construction – Jayden Dimech; Essence Coffee Lounge – Billy Baker ; Foodworks – Chase Hilder; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Jet Olive; Coach – Max Kaiser.

Under 14s Football

Alexandra 8.8 (56) defeated Yea 6.8 (44)

North Central Construction – Lachlan Williams ; Essence Coffee Lounge – Heath Sutcliffe ; Foodworks – Aiden Campbell ; Alexandra Bakery and Café – TomClark; Coach – Toby Lucas.

Under 16s Football

Alexandra 6.6 (42) defeated Shepparton United 5.2 (32)

DMK Taxation – Casey Collett; Essence Coffee Lounge – Ashley Dean; Foodworks –Coen Miljkovic; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Brad Johnson; Coach – Shaun Sutcliffe.

Under 11s Netball

Alexandra Black 21 defeated Yea 10

Foodworks – Annie Barker; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Harper Williamson, Alex Sportspower – Havana Fereday.

Under 13s Netball

Alexandra Black 17 defeated by Yea 19 Foodworks – Holly Williams; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Hannah Weeks , Alex Sportspower – Samantha Fraser.

Under 15s Netball

Alexandra Black 15 defeated by Yea 30 Foodworks – Talia Nash; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Brianna Golland.

A very big thank you to the above award sponsors for their continued support of our junior footballers and netballers in 2023.

Next Sunday, Alexandra junior football and netball teams travel to Kings Park to play St Marys in four games of football. Alexandra Black play two games of netball with the Under 15s having a bye.

Alexandra Red netball travels to Broadford for three games of netball, Under 16 football to play Moama at a venue to be confirmed.

If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Melissa Crane and Shona Miljkovic to go on the roster.

Thank you to all the families that have paid their season 2023 junior football and netball player memberships and any families that have not done so yet, it would be appreciated if you could attend to this as soon as possible.

If you have any queries, please contact Club President Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

● ● ● ● Montmorency 15.13 (103) d Hurstbridge 13.4 (82). Photo: NWM Studios.

● ● ● ● Alexandra Juniors on Sunday. Photo: Alexandra Rebels/Facebook

Cougars bounce back in Div. 2

■ Northcote Park have ended a two-game losing streak after defeating Thomastown by 37 points at Main Street Recreation Reserve, keeping their NFNL Division 2 finals chances alive.

A strong display of determination saw the Cougars defeat the Bears 14.14 (98) to 9.7 (61) as they kicked six goals to two in the final term to secure their seventh win of the season.

Northcote Park are still outside the top five on percentage, but importantly, now create a six-point gap from seventh placed Thomastown with four games remaining.

With a couple of essential names out for the Bears, the visitors were able to capitalise with 28 shots on goal, compared to 16 from their opponents.

Matthew D’Angelo led the way up forward with a season high six majors. His presence in the forward half was hard to ignore and was constantly a threat for the Bears defenders.

Janus Waldron was also a key player for the visitors, making it difficult for the Bears to move the ball smoothly through the middle.

Reigning club best and fairest Daniel Tallariti had some terrific moments as did Jordan Perry.

NFNL

Turtles storm home

■ Old Eltham Collegians held their nerve in an entertaining contest with Laurimar at Eltham College, winning by seven points to boost their NFNL Division 3 finals aspirations.

Three unanswered goals either side of three quarter time by the hosts were crucial in the 9.4 (58) to 6.15 (51) victory.

In a game of momentum swings, the Turtles were able to make better use of their chances and, despite not scoring at all in the second term, did enough to get over the line.

“The win keeps us in the hunt for the finals,” Old Eltham Collegians coach Matt Sleeman said.

“We look forward to the challenge of being the first side to win at Kinglake next week.”

Sleeman praised the work of Sebastian Francis-Perkins for his ability to hit targets as well as Matthew Williamson up forward and Timothy Ellis in defence.

Named best on ground, Ellis noted the work rate of the Turtles being good, particularly late in the game, and that shutting down the Laurimar talls had a major say in the contest.

Nathan Byatt and Daniel Hallett continued their good work in the back half for the hosts.

Noah Mooney was influential for the Power, and scored the first two goals of the match before the Turtles even troubled the scorers. But a highlights reel snap from the home team’s Francis-Perkins sparked his side into action.

In a high-scoring term, Old Eltham Collegians secured a handy lead of nine points at the quarter time break. A feature of the term was the booming kick-ins of Turtles defender Liam Rushton-McCoach which often turned into forward 50 entries for his side.

Laurimar then lifted and gained control of general play for much of the middle stages of the contest without converting their advantages on the scoreboard, as from quarter time until late in the third term, the Power scored 1.6.

They looked likely to head to the final break with a small lead as well as having a slight wind advantage in the final term. But the Turtles lifted towards the three quarter time siren, with Sebastian Francis-Perkins taking a fine contested mark and kicking truly to regain the lead.

Benjamin Cox had been busy on the wing and found Matthew Williamson who goaled on the siren. Every teammate rushed to him after the kick, as it sent the home side into the break with great momentum and an eight-point buffer.

Goals were at a premium and the fans had to wait until midway through the final term to see Williamson mark and convert for his fourth of the afternoon.

The Power then needed three majors to clinch

Goulburn Murray Junior Football

the win and eventually found the big sticks courtesy of Josh Leather. But it proved too little too late, as Laurimar lost the game as well as top spot on the ladder.

“We just didn’t make the most of our opportunities,” Laurimar coach Jimmy Atkins said.

The Power coach liked the work of Aidan Clarke in the ruck as well as young star Noah Mooney.

Ethan Bateman was a rock in defence for the Power, while Mitch Thompson pleased his coach with his inside work. William Jacovou was a solid contributor, while Ethan Frawley produced some outstanding clearance work.

After the result, the hunt for the double chance and fourth spot is full of interest.

Laurimar will need to win their remaining three games to have a crack at a top two finish while Old Eltham Collegians are level pegging with Heidelberg West and will play finals if they win their three remaining games, but they will need to rely on the Hawks dropping a game against at least one of the top three teams in the run home.

Outer East Junior Football

Lawrence Lopiccolo was predictably powerful for Thomastown in the middle and with no Tyrone Lenoardis, he stood up as best he could in stoppages.

Daniel Chadwick was the hosts top goal scorer with three while at the other end, Daniel Caruso was prolific.

The highly anticipated contest began with an unlikely first goalkicker as Matthew Morison, who has been a key defender all season for Thomastown, popped up to draw first blood.

Northcote Park moved the ball well through the middle of the ground from the outset, with Alexander Boyse getting involved early.

The Cougars first major came from D’Angelo but the Bears responded courtesy of Daniel Chadwick, whose fourth major of the season gave the hosts a six-point quarter time lead.

The second quarter was an arm wrestle with multiple lead changes and plenty of stoppages throughout the middle.

Northcote Park’s ball movement was a highlight for the quarter, with Janus Waldron and Matthew Perazzola standing out as dominant contributors for Stephen Saddington’s men.

A goal from D’Angelo put the visitors in front before a brilliant play from Lopiccolo and Todd Hughes saw the latter find the big sticks which again ensured Thomastown took the lead.

But it didn’t last long, with three further goals complimenting a boost of pressure from the away side, with their fluency in transition a key factor in wrestling back the advantage.

The third quarter began slowly, but after forcing a turnover inside their defensive half, Janus Waldron kicked truly to help Northcote Park extend their margin to 23 points.

The Bears got it back to within a couple of goals, but the momentum shifted towards the Cougars again when D’Angelo got going throughout the term, with his third and fourth goals of the match putting the visitors in complete control.

Thomastown’s answer to D’Angelo’s surge was Shannon Ball, who burst onto the scene to kick two quick goals, helping the Bears get back in the game and trail by just 10 points at three quarter time.

But despite looking to reduce the deficit heading into the final term, Northcote Park had all the answers, just as they had all afternoon.

Breaking the contest open, the Cougars kicked six majors to Thomastown’s two in the last quarter to solidify the triumph.

Matthew D’Angelo made a statement, adding two more goals to take his afternoon tally to six, while Jonathan Naddaaf and Benjamin Reddick were also important contributors to the side’s final term dominance.

(17). Gembrook-Cockatoo 4.6 (30) d UpweyTecoma 1.3 (9). Seville 5.3 (33) d Mt Evelyn White 2.1 (13). Belgrave 7.16 (58) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 2.0 (12). Healesville: Bye.

Under 13 Mixed Yarra. Olinda-Ferny Creek 6.6 (42) d Mt Evelyn 3.2 (20). Monbulk 6.12 (48) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.1 (13). Healesville 7.3 (45) d Woori Yallock 4.4 (28). Emerald: Bye.

Under 14 Girls. Belgrave 12.14 (86) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 0.0 (0). Healesville 7.9 (51) d Mt Evelyn 1.1 (7). Mt Evelyn 7.8 (50) d Emerald 2.1 (13). Upwey-Tecoma 1.7 (13) d Seville-Yarra Glen 1.1 (7). Wesburn: Bye.

Under 15 Boys Ranges. Wandin 11.16 (82) d Emerald 4.2 (26). Yarra Glen 6.11 (47) d Upwey-Tecoma 3,6 (24). Healesville 22.16 (148) d Mt Evelyn 0.2 (2).

Under 15 Boys Yarra. Emerald 7.19 (81) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 4.4 (28). Healesville 14.16 (100) d Woori Yallock 8.7 (55). Upwey-Tecoma 8.13 (61) d Monbulk

2.6 (18). Wandin 11.10 (76) d Wesburn

3.5 (23). Mt Evelyn 8.5 (53) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 2.5 (17).

Under 16 Girls. Mt Evelyn 6.10 (46) d Mobulk 0.0 (0). Belgrave 6.4 (40) d Wesburn

1.1 (7). Healesville 2.7 (19) d Yarra Glen 0.5 (5).

Under 17 Boys. Upwqey-Tecoma 8.11 (59) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 5.5 (35). WandinYarra glen 6.8 (44) d Gembrook-Cockatoo

5.10 (40). Healesville 8.8 (56) d Woori Yallock 4.9 (33). Mt Evelyn 15.18 (108) d Monbulk 1.2 (8). Seville: Bye.

Outer East

Junior Netball

■ 17 and Under Blue. Powelltown 24 d Yarra Junction 10. Warburton-Millgrove 23 d Broadford 19. Alexandra: Bye.

17 and Under White. Pakenham 27 d ROC 15. Narre Warren 53 d Berwick 15. Beaconsfield: Bye.

15 and Under Blue. ROC 33 d Pakenham 13. Narre Warren 44 d Berwick

13. Beaconsfield: Bye.

15 and Under White. ROC 34 d Pakenham 12. Narre Warren 40 d Berwick

13. Hampton Park 24 v Beaconsfield 24.

13 and Under Blue. ROC 30 d Pakenham 14. Narre Warren 24 d Berwick

17. Beaconsfield: Bye.

13 and Under White. ROC 32 d Pakenham 18. Narre Warren 28 d Berwick 20.

- Sheridan van Gelderen/NFNL

● ● ● ● Northcote Park 14.14 (98) d Thomastown 9.7 (61).

Photo: NWM Studios.

- Doug Long/NFNL

● ● ● ● Old Eltham Collegians 9.4 (58) d Laurimar 6.15 (51)

Photo: NWM Studios

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

■ Victorian Amateur Football Association. Premier Men’s. Old Scotch 14.11 (95) d Old Brighton 9.10 (64). Collegians 16.16 (112) d Old Xaverians 5.10 (40). University Blacks 13.21 (99) d Old Melburnians 5.4 (34). Old Haileybury 14.12 (96) d Caulfield Grammarians 10.9 (69). University Blues 9.13 (67) d St Kevins 9.11 (65).

Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Scotch 11.4 (70) d Old Brighton 9.9 (63). Old Xaverians 21.10 (136) d Collegians 5.1 (31). University Blacks 8.5 (53) d Old Melburnians 5.6 (36). Old Haileybury 21.7 (133) d Caulfield Grammarians 7.7 (49). St Kevins 12.8 (80) d University Blues 5.5 (35).

Premier B Men’s. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 12.10 (82) d Old Trinity 9.12 (66). Fitzroy

11.9 (75) d AJAX 10.8 (68). Williamstown

CYMS 15,15 (105) d De La Salle 10.14 (74). Beaumaris 19.16 (130) d Monash Blues 4.5 (29). St Bernards 15.20 (110) d Old Geelong

7.6 (48).

Premier B Men’s Reserves. Fitzroy

24.18 (162) d AJAX 1.3 (9). Williamstown

CYMS 13.7 (85) d De La Salle 8.5 (53). Beaumaris 21.18 (144) d Monash Blues 1.2 (8).

St Bernards 19.10 (124) d Old Geelong 4.1 (25). Old Trinity 12.8 (80) d St Bedes/Menton

e Tigers 9.4 (58).

Premier C Men’s. Parkdale Vultures 8.9 (57) d Old Carey 8.5 (53). PEGS 12.7 (79) d

Mazenod OC 9.17 (71). Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 20.17 (137) d Marcellin OC 5.9 (39).

Old Camberwell Grammarians 16.8 (104) d Ormond 10.8 (68). Hampton Rovers: Bye.

Premier C Men’s Reserves. Parkdale

Vultures 18.15 (123) d Old Carey 3.5 (23).

Mazenod OC v PEGS. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 13.6 (84) d Marcellin OC 5.7 (37).

Ormond 11.11 (77) d Old Camberwell Grammarians 9.10 (64). Hampton Rovers: Bye.

Division 1 Men’s. Prahran 15.11 (101) d Kew 9.7 (61). UHS-VU 16.9 (105) d Old Peninsula 12.7 (79). Ivanmhoe 15.13 (103) d Preston Bullants 13.7 (85). Therry Penola

14.9 (91) d Glen Eira 14.6 (90). Oakleigh

13.13 (91) d West Brunswick 10.6 (66).

Division 1 Men’s Reserves. APrahran

10.14 (74) d Kew 2.6 (18). UHS-VU 15.16 (106) d Old Peninsula 0.0 (0). Preston Bullants

11.4 (70) d Ivanhoe 8.12 (60). Glen Eira

18.11 (119) d Therry Penola 7.12 (54). West

Brunswick 9.7 (61) d Oakleigh 6.7 (43).

Division 2 Men’s. Brunswick 18.7 (115)

d Bulleen Templestowe 8.9 (57). Old Paradians

17.13 (115) d Aquinas 9.8 (62). Whitefriars

16.8 (104) d South Melbourne Districts 9.8 (62). Parkside 14.8 (92) d Old Yarra Cobras

10.7 (67). St Mary’s Salesian 11.11 (77) d

MHSOB 10.15 (75).

Division 2 Men’s Reserves. Brunswick

11.8 (75) d Bulleen-Templestowe 7.7 (49).

Aquinas 8.6 (54) d Old Paradians 8.5 (53).

South Melbourne Districts 6.5 (41) d Whitefriars 1.7 (13). Parkside 10.14 (74) d Old

Yarra Cobras 5.7 (37). MHSOB 24.19 (163)

d St Mary’s Salesian 8.6 (54).

Division 3 Men’s. Canterbury 16.12 (108)

d Richmond Central 8.10 (58). Elsternwick

16.20 (176) d Wattle Park 7.9 (51). Hawthorn 23.18 (156) d La Trobe University 9.9 (63). Power House 22.16 (148) d Swinburne University 8.4 (52).

Division 3 Men’s Reserves. Wattle Park

20.14 (134) d Elsternwick 4.5 (29). Hawthorn 24.21 (165) d La Trobe University 5.6 (36).

Power House 27.11 (173) d Swinburne University 4.6 (30). Richmond Central 13.12 (90)

d Canterbury 12.6 (78).

Division 4 Men’s. Albert Park 13.11 (89)

d Masala 10.13 (73). St Johns 15.4 (94) d Box Hill North 11.10 (76). North Brunswick 29.20 (194) d Eley Park 2.1 (13).

Division 4 Men’s Reserves. Masala d Albert Park, forfeit. Box Hill North 14.8 (92)

d St Johns 6.12 (48). North Brunswick 22.11 (143) d Eley Park 4.4 (28).

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division. Seniors. Rowville 14.12 (96)

d East Ringwood 8.13 (61). Park Orchards

13.8 (86) d Blackburn 8.11 (59). Balwyn

14.10 (94) d Norwood 8.10 (58). Berwick

9.8 (62) d Noble Park 6.12 (48). Vermont

33.14 (212) d Doncaster 5.5 (35). Doncaster

East 17.8 (110) d South Croydon 10.11 (71).

Division 1 Seniors. South Belgrave 12.10

(82) d Mitcham 11.7 (73). Croydon 12.7 (79)

d Bayswater 7.9 (51). Mooroolbark 15.12

(102) d Lilydale 0.8 (8). North Ringwood 7.14

(56) drew with Montrose 8.8 (56). Beaconsfield 12.14 (86) d Wantirna South 9.11 (65).

Division 2 Seniors. Knox 11.22 (88) d

East Burwood 8.12 (60). Waverley Blues 15.15

(105) d Heathmont 7.11 (53). The Basin 6.8

(44) d Upper Ferntree Gully 4.13 (37).

Mulgrave 12.10 (82) d Ringwood 9.15 (69).

Boronia 8.23 (70) d Templestowe 6.5 (41).

Division 3 Seniors. Fairpark 10.12 (72)

drew with Ferntree Gully 11.6 (72). Oakleigh District 14.8 (92) d Coldstream 4.6 (30). Silvan

21.18 (144) d Whitehorse Pioneers 9.15 (69).

Donvale 16.15 (111) d Warrandyte 4.14 (38).

Division 4 Seniors. Forest Hill 15.16

(106) d Nunawading 11.10 (76). Kilsyth 11.14

(80) d Croydon North MLOC 6.6 (42). Chirnside Park 15.12 (102) d Scoresby 10.12 (72).

Surrey Park: Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Greenvale 13.5 (83) d

Aberfeldie 12.9 (81). Airport Werst 20.15

(135) d Avondale Heights 13.13 (91). Pascoe

Vale 17.9 (111) d Essendon Doutta Stars 9.2

(56). Keilor v Maribyrnong Park. East Keilor v Strathmore.

Division 1. West Coburg 16.19 (115) d

Tullamarine 7.9 (51). Deer Park 25.25 (175)

d Westmeadows 5.9 (39). Hillside 7.18 (60)

d Keilor Park 7.9 (51). Craigieburn 24.109

(154) d Roxburgh Park 9.8 (62). Rupertswood

16.14 (110) d Moonee Valley 12.8 (80). St

Albans 17.13 (115) d Glenroy 7.3 (45).

Division 2. Oak Park 13.11 (89) d Northern Saints 12.7 (79). Sunbury Kangaroos 19.13

(127) d East Sunbury 6.7 (43). Burnside Heights v Hadfield. Coburg Districts v Taylors

Lakes.

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Rosebud

12.8 (80) d Bonbeach 9.5 (59). Dromana

13.11 (89) d Mt Eliza 10.6 (66). Frankston Bombers 12.14 (86) d Langwarrin 7.8 (50).

Frankston YCW 14.9 (93) d Pines 12.5 (77). Red Hill 10.13 (73) d Sorrento 8.8 (56).

Division 1 Reserves. Bonbeach 8.11 (59)

d Rosebud 4.6 (30). Mt Eliza 7.4 (46) d Dromana 7.2 (44). Langwarrin 15.16 (106) d Frankston Bombers 0.0 (0). Frankston YCW

9.4 (58) d Pines 5.4 (34). Red Hill 16.16 (112) d Sorrento 4.3 (27).

Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 25.18 (168)

d Seaford 14.9 (93). Mornington 22.19 (151)

d Crib Point 9.3 (57). Edithvale-Aspendale

33.14 (212) d Rye 9.2 (56). Devon Meadows

15.5 (95) d Hastings 7.9 (51). Karingal 15.20

(110) d Somerville 14.8 (92). Pearcedale 15.14 (104) d Tyabb 14.11 (95).

Division 2 Reserves. Seaford 10.7 (67)

d Chelsea 8.2 (50). Mornington 10.16 (76) d

Crib Point 10.16 (76) d Crib Point 0.14 (14).

Edithvale-Aspendale 24.20 (164) d Rye 0.2

(2). Devon Meadows 12.12 (84) d Hastings

2.4 (16). Karingal 7.9 (51) d Somerville 2.,15

(27). Pearcedale 15.18 (108) d Tyabb 2.4 (16).

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Banyule 12.10 982) d

Greensborough 12.7 (79). Montmorency 15.13

(103) d Hurstbridge 13.4 (82). North Heidel-

berg 20.11 (131) d West Preston-Lakeside 11.6 (72). Heidelberg 17.13 (115) d Bundoora 5.7 (37). Macleod 12.11 (83) d Whittlesea 4.10 (34).

Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 14.17

(101) d Greensborough 8.7 (55). Montmorency 25.13 (163) d Hurstbridge 8.9 (57).

North Heidelberg 13.11 (89) d West Preston Lakeside 6.6 (42). Heidelberg 28.21 (189) d Bundoora 0.2 (2). Whittlesea 12.7 (79) d Macleod 5.12 (42).

Division 1 Under 19.5. Eltham 11.15

(81) d Bundoora 3.7 (25). Greensborough 1

16.10 (106) d Banyule 6.4 (40). North Heidelberg 9.11 (65) d Montmorency 6.7 (43).

West Preston Lakeisde 8.8 (56) d Heidelberg

5.6 (36).

Division 2 Seniors. Diamond Creek 17.12

(114) d Panton Hill 8.11 (59). Watsonia 24.9

(153) d Epping 11.10 (76). Northcote Park

14.12 (96) d Thomastown 9.7 (61). Eltham

10.8 (68) d South Morang 5.5 (35). St Mary’s

24.11 (155) d Lower Plenty 7.9 (51).

Division 2 Reserves. Diamond Creek

13.18 (96) d Panton Hill 9.3 (57). Watsonia

17.20 (122) d Epping 5.4 (34). Thomastown

21.11 (137) d Northcote Park 2.2 (14). Eltham

17.12 (114) d South Morang 4.5 (29). St Mary’s 26.17 (173) d Lower Plenty 2.2 (14).

Division 2 Under 19.5. Diamond Creek

6.10 (46) d Laurimar 6.7 (43). Lower Plenty

12.3 (75) d South Morang 7.17 (59). Watsonia

12.11 (83) d St Mary’s 8.14 (62).

Division 3 Seniors. Old Eltham Collegians

9.4 (58) d Laurimar 6.15 (51). Heidelberg

West 14.17 (101) d Kilmore 12.3 (75).

Kinglake 17.18 (120) d Fitzroy Stars 9.11 (65). Mernda 23.16 (154) d Reservoir 1.3 (9). Lalor: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Laurimar 11.8 (74)

d Old Eltham Collegians 6.7 (41). Kilmore 15.9 (99) d Heidelberg West 6.7 (43). Kinglake 7.8 (50) d Fitzroy Stars 6.13 (49). Mernda 25.24 (174) d Reservoir 0.0 (0). Lalor: Bye.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Kilmore v Panton Hill: Bye. Thomastown 10.8 968) d Macleod

9.12 (66). Hurstbridge 12.12 (84) d Greensborough 2 6.12 (48). Mernda 20.11 (131) d

Banyule-Heidelberg West 3.1 (19).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Woori Yallock 15.13 (103) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 12.14 (86). Upwey-Tecoma 14.13 (97)

d Gembrook-Cockatoo 12.5 (77). Wandin

21.12 (138) d monbulk 17.7 (109). Pakenham

11.14 (80) d Mt Evelyn 9.4 (58). Narre Warren: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Olinda-Ferny

Creek 13.16 (94) d Woori Yallock 4.6 (30).

Gembrook-Cockatoo v Upwey-Tecoma. Monbulk

13.13 (91) d Wandin 4.5 (29). Pakenham

12.10 982) d Mt Evelyn 5.5 (35). Narre Warren: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Emerald 15.12 (102)

d Officer 11.10 (76). Seville 22.13 (145) d

Berwick Springs 4.13 (37). Healesville 18.7 (115) d Belgrave 5.5 (35). Hallam: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Officer 13.6 (84) d

Emerald 11.8 974). Se3ville 7.8 (50) d

Berwick Springs 6.3 (39). Belgrave 12.7 (79)

d Healesville 8.8 (56). Hallam: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 27.15 (177) d Yarra Junction 5.10 (40). WarburtonMillgrove 17.21 (123) d Broadford 8.2 (50).

Alexandra 12.14 (86) d Yarra Glen 7.10 (52).

Division 2 Reserves. Powelltown 20.14 (134) d Yarra Junction 3.4 (22). WarburtonMillgrove 10.15 (75) d Broadford 2.4 (16).

Alexandra 8.8 (56) d Yarra Glen 4.4 (28).

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 2. East Malvern 17.6 (108) d Caulfield Bears 12.12 (84). Keysborough 11.14 (80) d

Black Rock 8.13 (61). Highett 10.4 (64) d

Doveton Doves 6.7 (43). Murrumbeena 16.14 (110) d Hampton Park 9.3 (57). East Brighton 18.9 (117) d Skye 6.7 (43).

Division 3. Endeavour Hills 21.22 (148) d Clayton 3.10 (28). Frankston Dolphins 17.20 (122) d Ashwood 10.10 (70). Lyndhurst 11,.6 (72) d Heatherton 4.13 (27). Carrum Patterson Lakes 17.28 (130) d Narre South Saints 2.9 (21).

Division 4. ALyndale 19.19 (133) d Doveton Eagles 3.3 (21). Dandenong 16./10 (106) d Moorabbin Kangaroos 11.8 (74). South Mornington 15.13 (103) d Hampton 16.11 (107).

■ Western Region Football League. Division 1. Yarraville Seddon Eagles 15.6 (96) d Hoppers Crossing 9.14 (68). Altona 12.12 (84) d Point Cook Centrals 12.3 (75).

Spotswood 17.9 (111) d Point Cook 11.14 (80). Werribee Districts 12.14 (86) d Caroline Springs 10.5 (65).

Division 2. Sunshine 16.18 (114) d North Footscreay 10.7 (67). Parkside 9.11 (65) d Albion 6.12 (48). Newport 8.6 (54) d Wyndhamvale 7.11 (53). Braybrook: Bye.

Division 3. Albanvale 18.14 (122) d Laverton Magpies 1.10 (16). Sunshine Heights 8.14 (62) d Suns 15.5 (95). West Footscray 22.17 (149) d North Sunshine 6.10 (46). Tarneit: Bye.

Your Stars with

Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 1.3.2.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.2.15.26.36.39.

Not a wise time to lend money or possessions and arguments with partners over finances is also indicated. Read anything carefully before you sign it. An unexpected encounter could brighten up your love life.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.9.6.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.24.42.32.20.

There is happiness around the home or love for most. Something you started earlier this year should now pay off with interest. There could be some financial fringe benefits for the hard worker and for the singles, many wing dings coming up.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: Yellow

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 5.12.32.20.24.33.

For the career-minded, a lucky development could improve the financial side of things. The lookers should find love. Socially an enjoyable and relaxed period, and it could be the right time to ask for favors.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.9.6.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.40.20.39.8.

Big changes are likely and could affect you on all levels. Money spent in the home should be well worth the effort and for some the return of an old love is indicated, some good luck with the colour blue.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 8.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.29.37.6.11.

Unexpected travel, for many love lives should be getting more interesting. Some discreet or even secret developments tend to bring unexpected financial rewards. Be nice to an elderly relative.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Fawn

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 4.2.3.6.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.29.6.33.30.

Luck is with you and should bring results soon. Don’t trust your first impressions over the next few weeks. Effort now should put you well ahead of any work obligations and favors could be repaid to you.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 1.3.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.40.33.

Opportunities to gain financially and new interests should present themselves. A long-term secret could surface, and someone could return to your life very suddenly.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 4.3.2.1.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.35.5.11.

A good time to begin new ventures and push your plans, people who matter will be more co operative and a new you will begin to emerge. Be confident and sure. Love affairs could really hot up.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 9.6.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 9.15.26.34.45.40.

A very social period with plenty of invitations, many will be asked to become more involved in group activities and some will become leaders in their chosen field.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Dark Blue

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 6.9.5.3.

Lotto Numbers: 9.15.23.30.1.6.

Many offers should come your way and financial returns could increase and an old friend or flame could re-enter your life with interesting side effects, many singles will double up.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 8.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 8.15.26.34.40.33.

A financial windfall is indicated, and luck can come in many ways. Many will change a thing or two in their lives and you will have more control over your emotions and problems will disappear.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Pink

Lucky Day: Sunday

Racing Numbers: 9.6.3.2.

Lotto Numbers: 9.6.13.20.25.45.

You could expect to get a few home truths concerning your personal relationships. Major changes are indicated and moves, and travel are in the air for most Pisces.