By Hayley Wildes
MORNINGTON PENINSULA
ROUND 13
With former AFL superstar Brendan Fevola lining up for Hastings, Devon Meadows fell behind in the second and third quarters and despite a strong last quarter was never in the contest at Glover Reserve.
The Blues slammed on nine goals to one in the middle two quarters as Fevola (nine goals) put on a show for the locals in what was an entertaining spectacle for the big crowd.
The Panthers put through five goals in the final term, but it was too little too late as the Blues ran out 42-point winners, 15.16 (106) to 9.10 (64). Simon Hallsworth and Chase Harris were best for Devon Meadows.
Rye was a class above Pearcedale as the Demons recorded a cruisy win, despite inaccuracy in front of goal.
Had Rye found their range in the forward 50, the score line would’ve read much worse than 10.22 (82) to 7.2 (44). Travis Bravo (three goals) and Trent Robertson battled hard all day for the Panthers.
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
ROUNDS 11 & 13 (SPLIT ROUND)
Drouin had a chance to really send a message to the rest of the league at home on Saturday, but the Hawks couldn’t match Moe in the second half as the visiting Lions flexed their muscles.
The Hawks were impressive in the first half as Bob McCallum and Liam Anderson got to work and at the main break, Drouin held a one-point lead, 7.3 (45) to 6.8 (44).
Unfortunately for the Hawks, after half-time it was all one-way traffic as the Lions kicked 10 goals to four with Ash Dunn and James Blaser (two goals) starring. Moe ran out 16.19 (115) to 11.6 (72) winners.
It was a tough day at the office for Warragul against Leongatha at home. The Gulls came out roaring in the first quarter, kicking seven goals to five and at the main break, Warragul held an 11-point lead, 9.4 (58) to 7.5 (47).
But after a disappointing first half by Leongatha, the Parrots made up for lost time by booting 12 of the final 13 goals scored to come away with a big win, 19.12 (126) to 10.8 (68).
Parrot James Lloyd ran riot with eight goals, while Luke Tynan and Matthew Rennie (two goals) were best for the Gulls.
EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ROUND 12
Rowville did enough to claim a win against Doncaster at Seebeck Oval.
The Hawks didn’t have it all their own way as the Sharks took it up to them, but with Taine Barlow, Lachlan McDonald (three goals) and Ziggie Alwan playing starring roles, Rowville recorded a fighting 14-point win, 13.11 (89) to 11.9 (75).
A five-goal to two third term set up the win as the Hawks managed to keep the Sharks at bay.
Meanwhile, Noble Park played a great first half against Norwood to lead by one-point at the main break but was unable to keep up in the second half.
Dylan Collis and Luke Bull were in the thick of the action for the Bulls and played key roles in ensuring Noble Park led at the main break, 5.8 (38) to 5.7 (37).
After half-time, Norwood raised its level and slammed on nine goals to three in the second half to run away with a convincing 35-point win, 14.14 (98) to 8.15 (63). When the Bulls tried to get back in the game in the final term, inaccuracy in front of goal cost them any chance of a comeback.
SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
DIVISION 2 – ROUND 12
The Burras waltzed into Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve and completely blew Skye away.
After leading by just 12 points at the first break, Keysborough put the foot down in the second term with nine unanswered goals in a brutal display.
They weren’t done though as they continued to pile on the pain, particularly in the final term. A mammoth 13-goal to one fourth quarter saw the Burras run out with a percentage-boosting 152-point win, 31.7 (193) to 5.11 (41).
Incredibly, Keysborough slammed on 26 goals to three after quarter time as Chris Bryan, Tim Edwards (eight goals each) and Matthew Carnelley (five goals) put on a masterclass up forward, while Bryce Sutton dominated around the contest.
With the win, the Burras now boast a ridiculous percentage of 234.17 after 12 rounds.
The Doveton Eagles kicked eight goals to one in the first half against East Brighton and despite an even second half, ran out massive winners, 17.11 (113) to 8.9 (57).
Jarrod O’Neill (nine goals) was an absolute force up forward as the East Brighton defence simply couldn’t keep up, while Cory Wilson (three goals) was also dominant.
DIVISION 3 – ROUND 12
Hampton Park and Endeavour Hills played out an intriguing clash at Barry Simon Reserve. The Redbacks took control of the game in the second quarter with a five-goal to one term and held a 24-point half time lead, 8.2 (50) to 4.2 (26).
To the Falcons’ credit, they didn’t go away and kept fighting to stay in the contest. If not for their inaccuracy in front of goal, the Falcons could’ve been much closer than the 13-point three quarter time deficit.
In a back and forth final term, the Redbacks – led by Reece Smart and Travis Davis (four goals) – kept the Falcons at bay to record a 13.6 (84) to 11.7 (73) win. Ben Graham and Sam Delosa (two goals) were best Endeavour Hills.
DIVISION 4 – ROUND 12
Frankston dominated from start to finish against Lyndale and with Lachlan Fielding (seven goals) and Josh Kerrigan (four goals) running amok up forward, the Pumas’ defence was under severe pressure all day.
A nine-goal to two first term set up the win and the Dolphins went on to win by 111 points, 21.17 (143) to 4.8 (32). Michael Robinson (two goals) was best for Lyndale.
Trailing by 21 points at the final change, Hallam almost pulled off a comeback win against Moorabbin but fell agonisingly short.
The story of the game was goal-kicking as the Roos took their chances and the Hawks didn’t, which led to Moorabbin recording a 12.2 (74) to 9.15 (69) win. Rory McIvor and Dean Webb were best for Hallam.
Lyndhurst made light work of Carrum Patterson Lakes in a win that was set up by an eight-goal to one first term. The Lightning continued its demolition in the final three quarters to record a 25.15 (165) to 8.6 (54) win.
VFLW
ROUND 9
The Casey Demons couldn’t overcome a slow start against Melbourne Uni at Casey Fields on Saturday. Despite holding their opponents to just one goal after quarter time, the Demons couldn’t claw back the 18-point quarter time deficit and fell by five points, 5.8 (38) to 4.9 (33).
Casey Sherriff and Harriet Cordner were best for the Demons as they desperately tried to bring their side back into the game after quarter-time.
