By CAMERON HUTCHINSON
AFL YARRA RANGES
AGAIN we were blessed with awesome weather. Bit windy at some grounds but probably not enough to make too much of a difference unless you were at Gembrook, Wandin, Olinda or Powelltown, as the score lines indicated either wind assistance or purely good or bad kicking whichever way you look at it.
Wandin 48 scoring shots to 16, Powelltown 29 scoring shots to 22 but 20 of them were behinds. Olinda 42 shots to 13, Yea 45 scoring shots to 25 and Monbulk 33 shots to Upwey 26 and yes, Upwey won.
In netball Wandin, Olinda, Woori, Upwey and Warburton share the ladder leaders throughout the Division 1 Grades while in Division 2 Seville, Yea and Yarra Glen are holding the top spots after Round 5.
Interleague now takes the limelight for the next week with the Senior and Under 19 Football as well as Senior and 17 and Under Netball taking on Nepean at Healesville on Saturday, 21 May.
Bendigo Community Bank Division 1 Senior Football
Healesville 10.13(73) def Mount Evelyn 8.13(61)
Mount Evelyn will be disappointed with their efforts. They had a very handy 5 goal to zip lead after the first quarter and would have been feeling quietly confident. Healesville came out in the second and stunned Mount Evelyn by kicking 4.4 to the Mounters 3 behinds. A 32-point lead was reduced to 7 points at half time. Healesville continued their attack in the third and went into the last with a 10 point lead. Healesville ended up coming away with a 12 point win.
Healesville Best: J. Savage, B. Miller, N. Mende (1 goal), J. Nugent, C. Warren, S. Donkin.
Mount Evelyn Best: A. Chalkley (4), R. Cowan, D. Matarazzo, B. Doyle, D. Broadway, M. Brierley (1).
Wandin 26.22(178) def Belgrave 8.8(86)
This was always going to be a tough ask for Belgrave and Wandin made sure of that from the outset. A six goal to 3 first quarter set the scene for the day. Scott Dwyer was in scintillating form kicking 9, whilst Tom Stubley was a bit of a loan soldier up forward for Belgrave. Wandin sit fourth after this week and take on Upwey Tecoma in Round 6.
Wandin Best: J. Myers (1), S. Dwyer (9), L. Jones, D. Wilson (1), D. Ladner, J. Ladner.
Belgrave Best: J. Pearce, J. Webb, T. Stubley (2), C. Power, P. Gough, R. Matthews.
Olinda Ferny Creek 21.21(147) def Emerald 9.4(58)
Olinda and Emerald were fairly even after the first and the Bombers would have been happy with the scoreline at quarter time. Olinda was just warming up and kicked an impressive 9 goals in the second while keeping Emerald goalless. The game was all over at half time and it was really only Olinda by how much and the score could have been higher if Olinda had the GPS (Goal Penetration Seeker) turned on. Caillin Porter was a focus up forward for the Bombers but the ball was just not getting up there.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: M. Wright (2), L. Taylor (5), R. Cottam-Starkey (4), M. Hottes, P. Rosier (3), B. Shaw.
Emerald Best: C. Thomsen (1 goal), M. Steer, K. Asling (2 goals), L. McKenna, Mat Dompietro, D. Murray.
Upwey Tecoma 14.12(96) def Monbulk 10.23(83)
This game certainly turned out to be the contest of the round. Monbulk had 10 scoring shots to 7 in the first but only had an 8 point lead. They kicked 4.6 in the second, extending their lead to 23 points but would have been disappointed with their 7.13 scoreline. Upwey got the upper hand in the third and added 4.2 to 1.3 to only be down by 6 points. Monbulk need to hit the track and do some goal kicking drills. Upwey were just better and kicked 6.2 to a disappointing 2.7.
Upwey Tecoma Best: T. Robinson (4), D. Devers (1), K. Townsend-Finlay, K. Grenda, B. Sheppard (1), L. O’Brien.
Monbulk Best: J. Major, C. Sharpe (1), S. Williams, J. Mohr, D. Werts, S. Gough (2).
Woori Yallock 12.18(90) def Warburton Millgrove 3.6(24)
The Burras could not get anything to work on Saturday. Woori kicked 5.6 in the first to Warburton’s 3 behinds and it was always going to be catch up footy for Warby. A 40 point lead at half time had the game sewn up. At half time Warby’s score was 1.4. Not good enough if you want to be competitive and be taken seriously.
Woori Yallock Best: J. Matthews (5), K. Busoli, R. Monkhorst, L. Boontjes, C. Smedley, J. Williams (2).
Warburton Millgrove Best: J. Iacono, P. Sharp, J. Mullan (1), T. Marr, L. Barnard, I. Andueza.
Tara Press Division 2 Seniors Football
Gembrook Cockatoo 19.14(128) def Thornton Eildon 6.2(38)
Gembrook sit fourth on the ladder after a complete domination of Thornton Eildon on Saturday. Thornton just had no answers for the older heads of Gembrook. Dan Leversha and Ricky Causer were creating havoc. A 54 point lead at qtr time saw the game all but over and a 90-point victory made it a tough day at the office for the Shinboners.
Gembrook Cockatoo Best: D. Leversha (1), R. Causer (3), M. Maddison, C. Vernal, S. Nuutinen (3), R. Wilson.
Thornton Eildon Best: R. Chapman (1), M. Gower, B. Musgrove, J. Strachan (1), J. Brideson, T. Bail.
Powelltown 9.20(74) def Seville 8.14(62)
Seville went into this game as favourites. Kicking 3.5 to 1.4 in the first and extending their lead to 17 points holding Powelltown goalless in the second. The Demons came out in the third with more drive and kicked 4.2 to 3.4 and reduced Seville’s lead to 13 points. If Powelltown were going to win they were going to have to pull a rabbit out of the hat. They managed 4 rabbits but also got 8 shockers to come away with a hard-fought 12 point win.
Powelltown Best: G. Newing (4), D. Edgeworth, Jason Walker (1), T. Hallmark, J. Moore, P. Allen.
Seville Best: L. Casini, R. Davis (3), A. Wind, B. Penwill, A. Knight, N. O’Keefe.
Yarra Glen 20.13(133) def Alexandra 11.11(77)
This game was evenly poised at qtr time with only 1 goal separating them. Yarra Glen put on 5.5 in the second to 3.4 to take a handy lead of 19 points into the main break. Yarra Glen hit top gear in the second half kicking 11.6 to 5.5 to come away with another 4 points. Yarra Glen have the next two weeks off and then take on Yea in Round 7.
Yarra Glen Best: L. Telford (5), L. Hoffman (3), B. Clark, B. Ashton, A. Moate (3), A. Smith (3).
Alexandra Best: B. Wallace, B. McDonald, M. Steiner (1), B. Norris (3), J. Purcell, D. Bourke.
Yea 28.17(185) def Yarra Junction 10.15(75)
Yea were relentless in their demolition job of Yarra Junction on Saturday. The first quarter was reasonably even with Yea taking a 21 point lead into the second quarter. Yea switched it on in the second and kicked an amazing 13.2 to Junction’s 2.5. Spaulding and Hancock were the best for Junction but needed more support during the day.
Yea Best: B. Cunningham (3), J. Marasco (3), A. Hobbs, H. Jarvie (2), R. Wilson (4), H. Saville (3).
Yarra Junction Best: T. Hancock (3), S. Williams, C. Spaulding (4), M. Duke, C. Long, E. Wadsworth.
Yarra Valley Motor Group Under 18 Football
Warburton Millgrove 13.5(83) def Monbulk-Seville 6.8(44)
A 6 goal to 1 first quarter set the scene for the rest of the game. A 34 point lead into the third was always going to be a hard ask for Monbulk-Seville. Warby kept them goalless in the third and the game was all but over.
Warburton Millgrove Best: S. Boyd-Squires, C. Reiffel, J. McIntosh, P. Hay, B. MacDonald (1), J. Nelson.
Monbulk-Seville Best: B. Jennings-Allen, J. Paternoster, T. Gelbert (1), N. Wall, J. Whitworth, J. Bourke.
Upwey Tecoma 11.21(87) def Woori Yallock-Powelltown 9.3(57)
Upwey certainly did not have an easy job of this game today. Woori Yallock-Powelltown made them work for the win the first half and Upwey only had a lead of 3 points at the main break. Upwey kicked an unimpressive and indirect 3.8 to 1.1 in the 3rd and the game was all but over with Upwey coming away with 4 points and the honour of ladder leader.
Upwey Tecoma Best: L. Hughes (1), B. Raru (1), C. Sweeney, T. Edyvane (4), A. Milner, B. Oates (2).
Woori Yallock-Powelltown Best: M. Arnold, J. Smith (3), L. Amarant, R. Diclaudio (3), R. Ashby, J. Irwin (2).
Mount Evelyn 25.13(163) def Kinglake 5.1(31)
Mount Evelyn had the ball on a string on Saturday. Joel Bright was unstoppable up forward kicking an amazing 10 goals. Lain McDonald was good for Kinglake. Mount Evelyn now sit third on the ladder outright and are looking like the ones to watch at the moment.
Mount Evelyn Best: J. Bright (10).
Emerald 21.12(138) def Yarra Glen 3.3(21)
Yarra Glen was one game clear of Emerald before this game and had the opportunity to consolidate themselves in the top five but Emerald played a clean and solid team game on Saturday to beat Yarra Glen by a staggering 117 points. Emerald had 11 goal kickers while Yarra Glen had only 3 and that was all they managed all day.
Emerald Best: J. Webb (3), C. Roma (2), L. Sheppard (3), J. Thomas, T. Thomsen (1), B. Stuhldreier.
Yarra Glen Best: S. Petersen, S. Gommers, L. Smith.
NETBALL
Greenstone Division 1 A Grade
Wandin 67 def Belgrave 46
Wandin got the jump on Belgrave and had a 6 goal lead at quarter time. Turnovers are not easy to come by and Wandin ended up winning comfortably by 21 goals.
Wandin Best: Leah Reilly, Gabrielle Sinclair (53), Tayissa Coppinger.
Belgrave Best: Lauren Bennett (34), Jennifer Dewhurst, Kalen Winters.
Mount Evelyn 51 def Healesville 36
Mount Evelyn took a slim lead into the second quarter but extended that to 12 goals at half time. Sarah Graffen and Rachael Hickey were consistent under the ring but Healesville just could not just get the run on play they needed to try and peg them back.
Mount Evelyn Best: Jessica Walker, Rachael Hickey (24), Hannah Urquhart.
Healesville Best: Chenile Chandler, Amy Stanley (10), Kayla Wandin-Collins.
Olinda Ferny Creek 83 def Emerald 21
Emerald battled hard and never gave up but it is hard when a team like Olinda has a goal shooter that gets more than half their total score. Kristy Evans always stands tall for Emerald as she did again on Saturday.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Tess Linkins (52), Louise Conway, Georgia Martin.
Emerald Best: Kristy Evans (13), Kate Griffin, Nancy Te Whata.
Upwey Tecoma 45 def Monbulk Hawks 41
Upwey got their first win for the season on Saturday and now sit equal with Monbulk on the ladder. Upwey took the lead at the 1st break and were never headed.
Upwey Tecoma Best: Kaylea McQuade, Teah Edelmaier, Peta Day.
Monbulk Hawks Best: Lauren Smith (22), Paige Whitworth, Sophie Stubbs (11).
Warburton Millgrove 34 def Woori Yallock 33
There were never more than 2 goals separating these two sides at each break. Woori Yallock had a 1 goal advantage at the last break and it was set for a cracker last quarter. Bianca Daniels was resolute under the ring for Warby while Shannon Gray did everything she could to try and get the points for Woori.
Warburton Millgrove Best: Bianca Daniels (26), Tatum Summers, Natalia Petrucev.
Woori Yallock Best: Jordan Maher, Bess Schnioffsky, Abby Stranger.
Greenstone Division 2 A Grade
Seville 45 def Powelltown 11
Seville got off to a flyer and took a 12 goal lead into the second. Powelltown had no answers for the spearheads of Zoe Abbruzzese and Rachael Goulding. Seville sit atop the ladder on percentage only and are always hard to beat.
Seville Best: Riley Gentle, Zoe Abbruzzese (23), Morgan Wyatt.
Powelltown Best: Georgie Haynes (2), Shae Berriman, Jessica Day.
Yarra Glen 45 def Alexandra 24
It was always going to be a big ask for Alexandra. Yarra Glen only held a 4 goal lead at qtr time but came out full of run in the second and shot 25 goals to 9 to take a 10 goal lead at the main break.
Yarra Glen Best: Chelsea Birchall, Nicole Moate (19), Georgia Taylor (5).
Alexandra Best: Chelsea Skerritt (4), Bethany Cairns, Olivia Twining.
Yarra Junction 35 def Yea 28
Yarra Junction took a handy lead of 7 goals into the second. Yea clawed their way back to a 5 goal deficit at the end of the 3rd but it was not enough and could not stop the run and passing of Yarra Junction in the last. These two are now all tied up on the season ladder.
Yarra Junction Best: Katelyn Betts (15), Cara Moore, Rachel Young.
Yea Best: Megan Leatham, Jacqui Graham, Meg Sundblom.
