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reetings and salutations, readers! Peter Williamson here guesting on behalf of E d Sill, whose work commitments have forced him to temporarily vacate the scribe's position. I'll be here for the next couple of weeks when Ed is expected to return . The commencement of the second half of the season saw the usual mixture of upsets and expected results. thrillers and blowouts . Richmond Central recorded a great win over Williamstown CYMS after last week's upset. In a game of high skill, Centrals came back from a 3 goal deficit at 3/4 time . Frank Macak finished with 6, and was a major iactor in the last quarter, kicking 4 in the final period . Baden Holmes was sensational in the ruck while Glenn Porteous showed glimpses of his true form . For Willy . Benny Hynes, Chris Matthews and "Spudda" Case all battled hard . Elsternwick beat Albert Park by 38 points after the latter lost their way in the third quarter . In a tough, hard game played in good spirit, the Rats fought back well in the last quarter to trim the deficit to the final margin . Best for the Rats were Walkley . Roberton (3 goals), Chambers, Isard . Depiazzi and Taylor . The Wicks were depleted by injuries during the game, finishing with no bench and an injured player in each of the toward pockets . Elsternwick shared the ball around well with Neil and Conlin in the guts and Cunningham and McNally good in defence . With many solid players, it was a good team effort . Monash Gryphons, aiming for their third win on the spin, fell to St . Johns' OC in trying . dour conditions . For Monash, Luke Martin, Tim Gilchrist (4 goals) and recent D3 player of the week Chris Leeton were four-quarter contributors, while the entire forward line was outstanding for the "Jocs . " The battle between Hawthorn and Eley Park was quite a dour struggle, with the game in the balance until late in the day, with Hawthorn's pace the telling factor in the end result. Best for the Hawks included Damien Garlick, Nick Haves, Mick Delanev and "Cruise" Reed . For the undermanned Sharks, missing the influential Tim Morrison through injury, Damon Bruce (half a dozen goals), ruckman Hawley and Matty Payne in defence were their best .
At the Ross Gregory Oval . Power House beat UHSOB by three goals in scrappy conditions, exacerbated by a boggy centre . Craven (5 goals), Burt and Rampling were excellent for the House . PREVIEW Monash Gryphons v Elsternwick These two teams enjoy a healthy rivalry, and have also had contrasting fortunes this season . However, the form book always goes out the window with these type of clashes, and the Gryphons will be keen to get back on the winning list . Beating the ATickers would be a perfect incentive. Monash just . Albert Park v Hawthorn The Rats will be keen to atone for a disappointing result last week at home and double up at Aughtie Drive again this week against the Hawks, hopefully with some key players to return . However the Hawks appear to be the smokey this season and Peter Tyson's men have had quite a handy run lately . Hawthorn to win . Power House v Richmond Central This clash between two premiership/promotion contenders appears to be the match of the day. With both teams being on the right side of tough results, each side will fancy their chances . However, it is tough to go past the top team at home. Power House to win . Eley Park v UHSOB UHSOB travel to Shark Park and with the home side's injury problems, should be too strong. Will iamstown CYNlS v St . Johns OC Another contest between two sides pushing for a spot in D2 next season . A combination of the long drive and seaside elements may prove to be the JOC's undoing . Scoobs preview : Hawks, House, UHSOB . Willy and Gryphs (to do it for Willo ) Social : Elsternwick host their Trivia Night this Saturday night (17/6) at The Elsternwick Club . Pre-event drinks from 7pm for a 7 .30pm sharp start . First in, best seats.