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Stonecats in the big dance PENINSULA LEAGUE
By Toe Punt FRANKSTON YCW advanced straight through to the Peninsula League Grand Final in a fortnight after holding off a fast finishing Mt Eliza on Saturday at Frankston Park. The Stonecats were outscored six goals to seven after quarter time, however, still ran out comfortable 22-point winners, 11.13 (79) to 8.9 (57). As is often the case at the Kars St oval, the wind was storming off Port Phillip Bay and charging towards the Kars St end – the end Frankston YCW kicked to in the opening quarter. The Stonecats took advantage of the conditions, booting five goals to one in the first 30 minutes and opening-up a 23-point break. It was a lead that they were never to relinquish. Luke Collins and Scott Macleod (two goals) provided enormous drive through the middle of the ground, Anthony Bruhn made it 11 goals in two finals with four against the Redlegs and Byron Barry and Daniel Waddell controlled things in the back half of the ground. Waddell needed to stop Justin Van Unen to help his team advance to the grand final and he was able to achieve that, restricting the century goal kicker to just two majors. Craig Nankervis was again at his best, winning his own footy and setting the standards for the rest of the team. Mt Eliza were always going to come back with the aid of the breeze, however, they weren’t able to hit the scoreboard as often as they would have liked in the second term. Despite getting enormous drive from the back half of the ground, especially through Karl Lombardozzi, Sam Gill and Darren Booth, the Redlegs really felt down across half forward. Dave Barton and Jimmy Clayton did all they could through the middle, however, outside of Van Unen,
the Redlegs just didn’t look dangerous. Ben Lean hit the scoreboard with a couple of majors but the likes of Tim Strickland didn’t have an impact on the scoreboard. The Redlegs need to find other avenues to goal. The Stonecats went into the game without VFL-listed players Anthony Barry and Lachlan Wallace. Depending on how deep the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood reserves go into the finals will depend on whether they are available for the Peninsula Grand Final. Mt Eliza will play Mornington in the Preliminary Final after the Doggies knocked Edithvale-Aspendale out of the finals race on Sunday in the First Semi Final. After conceding four of the first five goals of the game, the Dogs kicked 17 of the next 23 goals to runout comfortable 18.8 (116) to 10.10 (70) winners. The Doggies needed a shot in the arm after the first 15 minutes and came in the form of man mountain Michael Gay, who dominated in the ruck. Mornington’s bookends were superb also. Jackson Calder booted six goals for the winners and at the other end, Adam Symes blanketed the EdiAsp forwards. James Cameron was also superb for the Dogs, collecting more than 20 possessions and kicking three goals, while Joel Miller and Ben Wells were dominating by the final siren. Jai Haddock provided plenty of run and drive from the defensive end and Jake Smart worked hard in the front half. The Eagles had few winners. Brett O’Hanlon was tireless, Stevey Mannix was his team’s best, his big brother Tim tried hard also, while Brad Tagg, Mark Mullins, Matty Clark and Tim Mavric were also hard working.
Up and about: Frankston YCW posted a 22-point win over Mt Eliza to book a spot in the Peninsula League Grand Final. Mt Eliza will now play Mornington in the Preliminary Final. Picture: Gary Bradshaw
Petersville regatta heads to Blairgowrie THE Petersville Regatta is returning to the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron sailing calendar. This family, friendly and relaxed regatta is set to be reinstated as the Club’s flagship annual event. Back by popular demand, the Petersville Regatta will attract a competitive group of keel and cruising boats from across the peninsula, Victoria and Australia. Participants will enjoy the return of this family, friendly and social regatta. The Petersville Regatta is held in high regard by yachting enthusiasts from Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron and beyond and is considered a nostalgic and historic event. The original regatta was held between 1981 – 1990 before the race was combined with Geelong Week. Successful boats that featured in the historic race include Shambles and Dry Reach skippered by R. Hick and subsequently G. Matthews, both of whom were the most successful boat competitors during the history of the event. This year the Petersville
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Regatta will follow the annual ORCV Boxing Day Dash and will coincide with the expansion of the Blairgowrie marina and the opening of the new clubhouse. Racing will take place over three consecutive days with a mix of long and short races, a twilight race and associated social functions. Located on Victoria’s southern Mornington Peninsula, Blairgowrie is one of Victoria’s leading holiday destinations, only a 75 – 90 minute drive from Melbourne. Adjacent to Sorrento and Portsea, Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is one of the area’s most famous landmarks, with a distinctive pier and marina and stunning bayside location. FOR ALL EVENT ENQUIRIES: Phone: 03 5988 8453 Email: info@bys.asn.au Website: www.petersvilleregatta. com.au Facebook: facebook. competersvilleregatta.au
Mornington News 15 September 2015