SOUTH EASTERN WOMEN’S
REVIEW – ROUND 6
DIVISION 2
Cranbourne remains undefeated in Division 2 after a comfortable win against Seaford at home on Saturday afternoon, 7.2 (44) to 3.2 (20).
The Eagles led from start to finish, but set the game up with a three goal to one second-term, with Lana Fullwood in dominant touch with three goals in a best afield performance.
Leah Young, Cat Robinson and Sam Dobson were others to impress for the Eagles.
Beaconsfield also picked up a hard-fought win away against St Kilda on Sunday, 3.7 (25) to 2.2 (14).
The Eagles took until the final term to shake off the Sharks, who battled hard to wrestle back the lead throughout the second and third terms, but the visitors kicked 1.3 and held the home side scoreless to power away.
In other games, Pearcedale went down to Eastern Devils, 7.7 (49) to 0.3 (3).
DIVISION 3
Pakenham has overcome an early case of inaccuracy to remain undefeated in SEWF Division Three with a 59-point – 8.15.63 to 0.4.4 – victory over Red Hill at Toomuc Reserve on Saturday.
The Lions dominated possession in the first quarter but were forced wide by a discipline Red Hill defence – the home side kicking 2.8 to 0.1 for the term.
The early dominance was brought about by a brilliant midfield display, with Bel McGee getting first hands to the ball in the ruck and providing silver service to Rosie Bureta, Lauren Hojnacki and Sophie Gray.
Bec Domotor, Mimi Henderson, Tash Wakenshaw, Steph Scott, Nat Staunton and Zoe Loudon let nothing through across half back, while Chloe Nagel and Ros Cook had total control of the wings. Cook and Rosie Davis were the first-quarter goal scorers for the Lions.
Red Hill bottled things up in the second term with the game resembling a rugby-scrum. The Lions struggled to break the shackles, kicking 0.2 to 0.1, and were a frustrated group at half time.
Coach Tom Bluhm made some important moves at the main break, with Henderson’s switch to the middle having the most impact. The regular defender played a great quarter of football, with skipper Rachel Betteridge and Hojnacki benefitting with third-quarter goals.
The Lions ramped things up in the final term, with goals to Bureta, Cook, Renee Carter and birthday-girl Chloe Bluhm leading to a very impressive victory. Bureta, Hojnacki, Henderson and McGee were best for the Lions, while Courtney Dodson, Beth Studd, Danielle Case and Kerrie-Anne Micallef also did the jumper proud.
The Lions celebrated Bluhm’s birthday with a beautiful Mars Bar slice, cooked to perfection by Brooke Case. Thanks to team manager Megan Davis, trainers Kenny Harris and Kris Case, and all the other wonderful helpers for making this great team tick.
The Lions face their biggest challenge of the season at 1pm at Greg Beck Oval in Frankston this Sunday – taking on second-placed Frankston Bombers.
In the other Division 3 matches, Officer went down to Cerberus/Crib Point, 5.5 (35) to 1.8 (14), while Warragul knocked over Mornington at Western Park, 3.6 (24) to 1.6 (12).
