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Former Saints star for Sharks, Pythons’ problems persist DIVISION ONE
Another level: Frankston YCW were far too good for Edithvale-Aspendale, securing an 11 goal win. Picture: Craig Barrett
By Brodie Cowburn BONBEACH have claimed top spot on the ladder with a big win over Rosebud. Coming into the clash, Rosebud had established themselves as the inform team in the competition. They started the year 3-0. Bonbeach put Rosebud on the back foot early with a big first term. The Sharks entered quarter-time with a four goal lead, and continued to apply pressure after the break. Three former St Kilda players led from the front for the Sharks. Sam Gilbert and David Armiatge were among the best, and Trent Dennis-Lane scored four goals. A miserable day for Rosebud ended in a 14.20 (104) to 5.4 (34) defeat. Mt Eliza and Sorrento put on a good show for the crowd at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday. Sorrento looked the stronger side in the first half, taking a 25 point lead into the main break. The Redlegs burst out of the gates in the third quarter. A five goals to one blitz put them ahead by two points. After a tense see-sawing final quarter, Mt Eliza emerged with a hard fought come-from-behind win. The Redlegs
Big win for Bulldogs, Kangaroos continue to impress DIVISION TWO
mons’ defenders headaches. Rye gave up nearly 40 scoring shots throughout the game. Mornington ended up wrapping up the win 18.20 (128) to 12.9 (81). Jackson Calder was dominant in front of goal again. He finished with seven goals to his name. Langwarrin have continued their winning ways this season, taking the points from Hastings. The Blues weren’t able to get close
By Brodie Cowburn MORNINGTON have scored an impressive win on their home turf. The Bulldogs stopped Rye’s undefeated start to 2021 with a hard-fought victory. Mornington got off to a hot start, scoring six goals in the first quarter. They continued to apply scoreboard pressure all afternoon, giving the De-
to Langwarrin, who hopped away to an 84 point win. The final score read 7.9 (51) to 20.15 (135). A five goal haul from Todd Gardiner helped Chelsea to a good win over Somerville. Chelsea started sluggishly, and found themselves behind by three goals at the half-time break. The contest after half-time was a completely different story. Chelsea scored eight goals to one in the second
half of the match to claim a 13.8 (86) to 9.11 (65) win. Seaford had a day out against Crib Point, impressing in an 89 point win. Aaron Walton scored six goals for the victors. Devon Meadows defeated Tyabb 5.6 (36) to 11.18 (84) at Bunguyan Reserve. A good team performance saw Karingal defeat Pearcedale 16.10 (106) to 19.14 (128).
Dolphins defeated in second match SEWF PREMIER
The Bulldogs struggled to hit the scoreboard all day, scoring their solitary goal in the second quarter. Tyabb eventually wrapped up a comfortable 12.5 (77) to 1.0 (6) victory. Sharna Beazley kicked three goals for the Yabbies. Claire Burgess, Sophie Phillips, and Emma Kesik contributed two goals each - Burgess go-
By Brodie Cowburn TYABB have secured a dominant win for the second week in a row. The Yabbies took on Mornington at Bunguyan Reserve, looking to build off their win last week and go 2-0 to start the season.
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ing on to be named best-on-ground. Skye Nisbet kicked Mornington’s only goal. After a good win last week, Frankston fell short against Coburg Lions on Saturday. The Dolphins went into half time down by seven points. They weren’t able to overcome that deficit, and end-
ed up losing 3.5 (23) to 6.9 (45). Casey O'Connell-Paladino kicked two goals for Frankston. Phoebe Canning, Jessica Stepanavicius, and Lucy Grocock were named in the best. Mt Eliza had a difficult day at Emil Madsen Reserve. They fell to the Eastern Devils by 138 points.
won 12.8 (80) to 11.10 (76). Leigh Poholke was back to his best for the Sharks, booting six goals. Tom Small was named best afield for the victorious Redlegs. Pines’ miserable start to 2021 has continued. The Pythons were thumped by Dromana last weekend. After a competitive opening term, the Tigers blew the game apart in the second quarter. A seven goals to nil second term spelled doom for Pines. Dromana went on to secure a dominant 25.19 (169) to 9.6 (60) win. Reece Wilde scored four goals in a best-on-ground showing. Ethan Johnstone also scored four for Dromana off the back of his five goal haul the week prior. Frankston Bombers defeated Red Hill at Baxter Park on Saturday 9.21 (75) to 7.4 (46). Edithvale-Aspendale are still without a win this season, succumbing to an 11 goal loss to Frankston YCW. NEXT WEEK’S GAMES MPNFL Division One Seniors Saturday, May 8, 2021 Sorrento Vs Bonbeach, 2PM – David Mcfarlane Reserve Frankston YCW Vs Dromana, 2PM – John Coburn Oval Rosebud Vs Frankston Bombers, 2PM – Olympic Oval Red Hill Vs Pines, 2PM – Red Hill Recreation Reserve Edithvale-Aspendale Vs Mt Eliza, 2PM – Regents Park MPNFL Division Two Seniors Saturday, May 8, 2021 Karingal vs Crib Point, 2PM – Ballam Park Reserve Tyabb vs Pearcedale, 2PM – Bunguyan Reserve Devon Meadows vs Hastings, 2PM – Glover Reserve Langwarrin vs Chelsea, 2PM –Lloyd Park Rye vs Seaford, 2PM – RJ Rowley Reserve Somerville vs Mornington, 2PM – Somerville Recreation Reserve SEWF Premier Saturday, May 8, 2021 Seaford vs Coburg Lions, 10 AM – Belvedere Reserve Frankston Vs Eastern Devils, 11AM – Skybus Stadium Tyabb Vs St. Kilda Sharks, 4:45PM – Bunguyan Reserve Sunday, May 9, 2021 Mornington Vs Mount Eliza, 2PM – Alexandra Park
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