By Tyler Lewis
AROUND THE GROUNDS
MORNINGTON PENINSULA
DIVISION 2 – ROUND 16
Devon Meadows has fallen back to earth after its back-two-back victories, going down to Tyabb, 9.10 (64) to 6.12 (48).
Harris Elkasovic was named best afield for the Panthers in his first game in over a month of football, while Simon Rahilly was the best for the Yabbies.
The win puts the Panthers and Yabbies on equal points on the home run with Devon leading the way on percentage.
Pearcedale, meanwhile, suffered another heavy defeat, this time to neighbouring rival Somerville, 19.14 (128) to 8.8 (56).
The Dales were competitive in every term but just didn’t have the firepower to keep up with the Eagles who are pushing for September action.
Shannon Reed was among the best for the Dales with his four majors for the afternoon while Paul Fermanis (six goals) and Daniel Marshall (five goals) were prolific again up forward.
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE
ROUND 14
Sale typified the gap between second and fifth when it demolished Drouin, 20.12 (132) to 5.5 (35).
The Magpies kept the Hawks scoreless in the second term as an eight-goal to one first half set the game up.
Jackson Kos was best afield for the Hawks while Jordan Dessent was dominant for the Magpies, who had nine individual goal scorers.
Meanwhile, Warragul went with ladder leaders Maffra for the best part of three terms before the Eagles flexed their muscles in the final quarter, running away 15.16 (106) to 8.9 (57) winners.
Kim Drew returned from his stint at the Frankston Dolphins in style, named in the best for Warragul, while Jack Johnstone continued his prolific form for Maffra.
SOUTHERN
DIVISION 2 – ROUND 15
Keysborough stayed in touch with top spot with its 15.15 (105) to 6.5 (41) win over East Brighton on Saturday.
Keysborough’s five unanswered goals in the final term secured its important victory. Chris Bryan maintained his goal kicking custom with six majors while Marcus Lavender was named best for the Vampires.
The Doveton Eagles enjoyed a handy week off close to finals after its Good Friday clash with Springvale Districts rolled over into Round 15.
DIVISION 3
The ladder-leading Hampton Park embarrassed the last placed Cerberus 28.17 (185) to 5.0 (30) in a dominant display.
The Redbacks had an astonishing six multiple goal-scorers as they ran riot from the first bounce, with Peter Dye following up his nine last week with another half dozen this week, bringing his tally up to 57 majors for the year.
In the meantime Endeavour Hills cruised to victory over Ashwood 13.11 (89) to 4.8 (32). Jarrod Marolla filled his boots with five goals while Patrick Carroll was among the best for Ashwood.
DIVISION 4
South Yarra claimed an important win over Lyndhurst, coming into finals football with an 18.10 (118) to 9.3 (57) victory.
The Lions got the jump on the Lightning in the opening term and didn’t look back as they ran away with an impressive 61-point win.
The Frankston Dolphins, meanwhile, dismantled Dandenong, 22.18 (150) to 7.5 (47).
The Dolphins led at every change and coasted home off the back of an impressive team display.
The victory now keeps the Dolphins in touch with the ladder-leading Lyndhurst and keeps the Redlegs searching for their second win of 2019.
Moorabbin sustained the pressure in its shootout against Lyndale, winning 19.7 (121) to 14.8 (92).
The Kangaroos led by four points at the final change but stormed home with six goals to two in the final term.
Dylan Bone was named best afield for Lyndale with his six majors, while Matt Johansson was also named best for the Kangaroos for his six-goal effort.
And Hallam secured a monumental come from behind win against Carrum-Patterson Lakes.
The Hawks trailed at every interval of the match except the most important one, kicking three goals to one in the final term – coming home 10.14 (74) to 10.9 (69) victors.
EASTERN
ROUND 14
Rowville went down to a rampant Norwood, 3.10 (28) to 13.13 (91).
The Hawks were jumped early and were unable to jump back into the contest as Norwood stormed home.
Riley D’Arcy was impressive for the Hawks with two of his side’s three majors while Leigh Williams brought up his half-century with his third major of the afternoon.
First placed Vermont also cruised to victory over Noble Park, 18.18 (126) to 9.6 (60), cementing itself two wins clear on the top of the ladder.
Ex-Western Bulldog Mitch Honeychurch was once again in the best for Vermont while Kyle Martin was the best for the Bulls with his four majors.
VFLW
ROUND 12
Casey’s finals hopes took a big hit in its 5.14 (44) to 2.3 (15) loss to the Southern Saints on Sunday.
The Saints were wasteful in front of goal but proved why they are sitting pretty in second position on the ladder in a solid display.
Shelley Heath and Harriet Cordner were named in the best for the Demons, while Katherine Smith kicked a goal and didn’t stop trying.
