YVMDFNL First Division Seniors
Woori Yallock v Belgrave
WOORI Yallock came away with a 50-point victory, but that looked a mile off at half time, as they trailed by 13 points.
Woori’s conversion was terrible in the second term as they had plenty of the ball, but wasted it down forward, scoring 1.8 while Wandin booted 3.3 to take the 13-point lead at the long break. The second half was pretty much all Woori Yallock; they had a great third term, going more direct, and the result showed on the scoreboard as they rammed home eight goals-to-one to race to a 31- point lead at the last change.
Woori continued to stretch their lead in the last, adding another four goals while Wandin just chased the whole term and could only manage the one behind.
Woori Yallock 15.22 (112) d Belgrave 7.10 (52
Best
Woori Yallock: B. Monkhorst (6), J. Williams (1), D. Ryan.
Belgrave: N. Tiberi (4), B. Raaymakers, D. Collins.
Wandin v Warburton Millgrove
FOR the first quarter this game, it looked as though it was going to be a close contest, as Warby held a five-point lead. However, after that, it was all Wandin. In the second term, Wandin booted four goals-to-one to take a 16-point lead into half time, unfortunately for Warby that one goal they kicked in that term was to be their last for the day. The second half was a half that Warby would rather forget as they just couldn’t get the ball forward to penetrate the Wandin’s defence. Every time Wandin got the ball, they looked dangerous and although they didn’t score at a rapid rate, they kept the scoreboard ticking over and by the finals siren, they had won by 67 points in a good second-half performance.
Wandin 14.10 (94) d Warburton Millgrove 3.9 (27)
Best
Wandin: J. Ladner (2), J. Myers, B. Dickinson.
Warburton Millgrove: T. McKail, B. Winzer, T. Marr (1).
Mount Evelyn v Olinda Ferny Creek
MOUNT Evelyn knocked Olinda off top spot with a good 22-point victory. Even though the final margin was just 22 points, this game belonged to Mount Evelyn. They set the tone early as they booted four first-quarter goals and held Olinda to just one behind. The remainder of the game was reasonably even, but Mount Evelyn did get the margin out to six goals at one stage while Olinda never really threatened to make big inroads into the margin. Olinda did fight hard in the last, but wasted a few opportunities, booting 3.7 to 2.1 but at the end of the day it was simply Mount Evelyn too good.
Mount Evelyn 10.13 (73) d Olinda Ferny Creek 7.9 (51)
Best
Mount Evelyn: B. Doyle, R. Cowan (1), R. Davis.
Olinda Ferny Creek: D. Rohrmann, R. Wilson, N. Syme.
Upwey Tecoma v Monbulk
UPWEY moved to the top of the table after a comprehensive 10-goal win over Monbulk. Upwey only booted four goals in the first half, but their defence was magnificent as they held Monbulk goalless; Upwey’s lead at half time was 27 points. The third quarter saw the game open up and goals a bit easier to come by but it was Upwey that had the better of it booting six goals to three, and by the last change their lead was 45 points. Upwey finished the day well, booting five last quarter goals-to-two to win by an even 10 goals in what was a good four-quarter performance.
Upwey Tecoma 15.16 (106) d Monbulk 5.16 (46)
Best
Upwey Tecoma: M. Charles, S. Brotja, S. Dawson (1).
Monbulk best players: D. Ward (1), K. Gray, S. Williams.
Healesville v Emerald
EMERALD held a one-point lead at quarter time in this game, but that was the last time they led as they only added one more major for the remainder of the game. Healesville only booted two goals in the second quarter, but it was enough to grab a two-goal lead at the main break as Emerald only scored one behind. The third term saw Healesville get on top as they found the goals easier to come by than their opponents, booting four goals to one and by the last change, it was Healesville in control and leading by five goals. Healesville finished the day with a three-goal last quarter while Emerald only scrounged three behinds which leaves Healesville just one game out of the top five while Emerald remain winless on the bottom.
Healesville 11.10 (76) d Emerald 3.9 (27)
Best
Healesville: J. Nugent, H. Prest, J. Shaw (3).
Emerald: L. McKenna, J. Taylor, M. Dompietro.
Second Division Seniors:
Powelltown v Alexandra
POWELLTOWN was the favourite to win this game, but they had one hell of a fight on their hands as they couldn’t shake off a determined Alex until late in the last quarter. Alex led at quarter time by just one goal in an even start to the game. The second quarter saw goals hard to come by, but it was Powelly that edged their way in front with two goals-to-one and at the half, they led by just four points. The third term was a lot freer flowing, and goals easier to come by, both sides booted four for the quarter and Powelly maintained their four-point advantage at the last change. The last quarter was a bit of a battle for Alex as Powelly’s fitness started to shine through, they ended the day with four goals to Alex’s one to eventually win by 22 points in what was a terrific battle for the majority of the game.
Powelltown 12.13 (85) d Alexandra 9.9 (63)
Best
Powelltown: L. Miller (1), B. McDonald (5), M. McLaughlin.
Alexandra: W. Walker (1), J. Goonan, T. Cook.
Gembrook Cockatoo v Kinglake
GEMBROOK got its second win of the year over a struggling Kinglake. Kinglake was competitive enough in the first quarter and only trailed by 16 points at quarter time, but they failed to score in the second quarter while Gembrook booted four goals and at half time; Gembrook led by an even seven goals. The third quarter was Gembrook’s best as they booted six goals on the back of some good team play while holding Kinglake to just one major to take a 75- point lead into the last change. The last quarter was reasonably even with Gembrook booting three goals-to-two, to finish with a big win.
Seville 11.15 (81) d Yarra Glen 8.6 (54)
Best
Gembrook Cockatoo: T. Quirk, L. Tyrrell (1), L. McCombe (6).
Kinglake: A. McLaren, B. Robinson, B. Brown.
Seville v Yarra Glen
SEVILLE replaced Yarra Glen at the top of the ladder after disposing of them by 27 points in one of their best wins of the year. The first quarter was a ripper, going goal for goal and at the first change, it was Yarra Glen by just two points. The second term was more of the same with neither side able to grab any real advantage and at half time, it was Seville with their nose in front by two points. The third quarter saw two contrasting styles. Seville kicked long and didn’t muck around with the ball in the heavy conditions while Yarra Glen tried to finesse too much with ball which played into Seville’s hands. Seville booted three goals for the term while Yarra Glen did not score and Seville’s lead was out to 22 points by the last change. The last quarter was just a real scrap with both sides scoring just one goal, Seville certainly had more chances in the last, booting 1.6 and probably should have won by more than their eventual 27 points but that certainly didn’t bother them as they are now league leaders.
Seville 11.15 (81) d Yarra Glen 8.6 (54)
Best
Seville: S. Wilson (3), M. Callinan (1), V. Dunstan.
Yarra Glen: K. Hudson, J. Ball, D. Hurley.
Thornton Eildon v Yarra Junction
THORNTON only had one more scoring shot than Yarra Junction but still won the game by 46 points. Thornton set the tone early with a seven goal-to-two opening term and continued their good form in the second, booting six goals to two and at half time their lead was 50 points. Yarra Junction battled hard to get back into the game in the third, but was wasteful booting 3.6 while Thornton kicked 2.1 and held a 39-point lead at three quarter time. The last quarter was just a battle as Thornton scored two goals to Junction’s one to win well and move into fourth spot while Junction sits vulnerably in fifth place.
Thornton Eildon 17.6 (108) d Yarra Junction 8.14 (62)
Best
Thornton Eildon: Z. King, J. Gorman (2), B. Kapakoulakis (2).
Yarra Junction: A. Chandler, W. Robertson (1), M Brown (1).
Yea: Bye
Under 18s
Woori Yallock v Belgrave
WOORI won this game well in the end, but they did have to work hard in the first half as Belgrave stayed in touch trailing by just 13 points at half time. Woori did break the shackles in the third as they got a bit more run in their game, booting four goals and holding Belgrave to just one point; their lead at the last change was 38 points. The last quarter was almost a carbon copy of the third with Belgrave struggling to score only adding another two points while Woori scored three majors to win by 55 points, thanks to a dominant second half.
Woori Yallock 12.7 (79) d Belgrave 3.6 (24)
Best
Woori Yallock: G. Annowsky (3), D. Benson, J. Dewhurst (1).
Belgrave: L. Rowe, C. Rak, L. Murphy (1).
Olinda Ferny Creek v Mount Evelyn
OLINDA had a real battle on their hands in the first half as Mount Evelyn held a one-goal lead at half time. Olinda came out in the third full of aggression and run and Mount Evelyn were caught chasing for most of the quarter. Olinda rammed home seven goals-to-one to take control and grab a 29-point lead at the last change. The last quarter was a goal-for-goal affair with both sides scoring four majors, but it was Olinda’s dominance in the third they can thank for their victory.
Olinda Ferny Creek 14.12 (96) d Mount Evelyn 10.9 (69)
Best
Olinda Ferny Creek: H. Mc Collam, B. Cooling, J. Saggin.
Mount Evelyn: D. Wootton (1), C. Blake, L. Manassa.
Upwey Tecoma v Monbulk
A GOOD four-quarter performance from Upwey produced a 44-point victory. This game started evenly with both sides on 2.1 at quarter time, but Upwey held Monbulk to just two behinds in the second while they scored four goals to grab a handy four-goal lead at the half. The third quarter saw both sides score two goals and as hard as Monbulk tried they just couldn’t eat into Upwey’s lead. Upwey finished the game with three last-quarter goals and held Monbulk goalless to come away with a very solid win.
Upwey Tecoma 11.8 (74) d Monbulk 4.6 (30)
Best
Upwey Tecoma: J. Waters (4), L. Beacom, S. Shineberg.
Monbulk: N. Cramer, B. Tuakeu, K. Sas (2).
Emerald v Yea
YEA started strong by kicking three goals-to-three in the first, but Emerald probably should have had the lead as they also kicked three behinds. Emerald got their running game going in the second, banging on seven goals-to-one. Yea were held to only one more goal for the game. A healthy 56-point win to the Bombers.
Emerald 13.10 (88) d Yea 5.2 (32)
Best
Emerald: J. McMahon, J. Volta, L. Doedens (1).
Yea: H. Jarvie, B. Ali, I. Kaak.
Powelltown forfeited to Healesville
Seville forfeited to Warburton Millgrove
Wandin: Bye
