ROUND10REVIEWS

MTELIZA(48)vPINES(37)

With the wind causing havoc, results in any match couldhavegoneanyway.AsPinesheadedtoMtEliza foranothermatchup,thegoalofthisyoungPythons teamwastoimproveontheir27-goalRound1defeat. Pines had a difficult task even before the match commenced as they were without Brianna Messina who has been sidelined with a stress fracture in her footandZahliNadjwasunavailable.Theelevationof B Grade players Maddie Hart and Shaye Savage proved to be a positive move, with both players slotting in seamlessly. On this a windy day, it worked in Mt Eliza’s defensive favour as Karli Foster and Maree Drennan got turnover after turnover. The mid court worked overtime in playing short and bringing theballdown,andthegoalersworkingitaroundthe circle until an opportunity presented under the ring. Majority of the Pythons goals went to Ella Batish through the difficult conditions. This team came awayknowingthattheirgoalhadbeenreached,only goingdownbyarespectable11goals.

Mt Eliza will have to find their best across four quarters to be competitive against an inform Langwarrin,andPineswillagainwanttobecloseron thescoreboardagainstBombers.

FRANKSTONYCW(29)vLANGWARRIN(53)

Marked as the match of the round, Langwarrin headedtoJubileeParktotakeontheladderleaders. Langwarrin were quick to have a really strong start which proved to be detrimental to the result in this contest.ThefullcourtpressureoftheKangasontheir opponents forced YCW to make a number of uncharacteristic errors. No single players were standouts for the visitors, it was a complete team effortbyallwhotookthecourtandcontributedtoan outstandinggame.ItwasYCWwhotookthe4points inRound1,but10weekslaterLangwarrincameaway with a convincing 24-goal win. While YCW maintains top position by 4 points, Langwarrin may have a handyhighpercentage.

YCW will need to regroup as they will have another close battle against Sorrento to maintain top position,andLangwarrinwilltakeonMtElizaatLloyd Park.