Red Legs run out of puff

JONTY’S JOTTINGS

Round 7 by Brendan Rhodes

Saturday, 28 May 2016

PENINSULA league superpower Frankston YCW moved into almost unbackable favouritism for a fourth straight flag with a powerhouse 94-point blitzkrieg of its nearest rival Mt Eliza in the Telstra Stores RPP FM 98.7 Match of the Day at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday.

The Stonecats stamped their authority on the contest at the Redlegs’ home ground with a six-goal-to-three opening quarter before another seven goals had the result beyond doubt with a 41-point margin on the Rye Hotel Scoreboard by the main break.

With Mornington Peninsula Brewery Player of the Match Paul Minchington (four goals) dominating through the midfield and Kyle Hutchison, Ryley Hodson and Tony Lester also proving untouchable, YCW was able to provide countless opportunities for its powerful forward line.

The in-form David Bodley and Anthony Bruhn cashed in, booting six and five majors respectively, while their teammates took advantage of any crumbs as the Stonecats finished with 10 individual goalkickers.

Things got even worse for Mt Eliza in the second half, with the home team managing just 2.2 after the long break compared to the Stonecats’ 10.7.

Casey Scorpions-listed gun James Freeman, the son of former West Coast and St Kilda player Peter, booted three goals to be his team’s best player in only his third appearance for the Redlegs at any level in the past two seasons.

Matthew Stanley also kicked three goals, while Karl Lombardozzi continued his fine form and David Barton and Daniel Gormley also performed well.

Star forward Justin van Unen was held to just one goal playing further up the ground than he would normally be accustomed to.

Chelsea was once again crippled by its ineptitude in front of goal as Karingal broke through for a second win of the season in a two-point thriller at Chelsea Reserve.

The Bulls built what looked to be a match-winning 34-point lead by half-time before the Seagulls finally spread their wings in the third quarter, kicking 5.4 to 0.2 to slice the deficit to two points turning for home.

Both teams kicked 2.0 straight in the final quarter, with Karingal hanging on to take the points and keep its finals hopes alive and Chelsea left to rue another defeat with more scoring shots (19-16) than its opposition.

Edithvale-Aspendale left Grand Finalist Mornington’s quest for redemption in disarray, overrunning the Bulldogs by eight points at Regents Park.

The Eagles were behind at every change and trailed by 11 points at the last break, but six majors to leading goalkicker Mick Meehan proved too much for Mornington to overcome as it conceded 4.3 to 1.2 in the run home.

Pines moved into second spot on the ladder with a 36-point win over Seaford at Eric Bell Reserve.

As was the case on Easter Saturday, the Pythons’ height proved too much for the Tigers, with Guy Hendry and Aaron Edwards kicking five goals apiece.

After a horror 0-4 start to the season, Bonbeach moved to within two points of the top five with its third straight victory, holding Langwarrin to just two goals in winning by 29 points in a wet weather slog at Lloyd Park.

FRANKSTON asserted its premiership credentials and left Rye’s season hanging by a thread when it belted the Demons by 75 points at Greg Beck Oval.

The Bombers blew Rye away with a powerful 7.5 to 2.0 first term and never looked back, extended their lead at every change on the back of multiple goalscoring options.

Best on ground Sam Fox and Michael Maiorino booted four each among 10 Bombers to hit the scoresheet, while James Degenhardt, Jarryd Amalfi and Jason Kingsbury were also important.

Harry Whitty held up his end for Rye, with Kyle Lynch and Ryan Mullett also performed well in what was otherwise a horror performance.

Tyabb came desperately close to its drought-breaking day of glory for the second game in a row, this time denied by Devon Meadows by five points at Bunguyan Reserve.

The Yabbies traded blows with the Panthers from start to finish, but just two weeks after being denied by two points by Pearcedale, the siren once again sounded at the wrong time to consign them to a 40^th consecutive defeat.

Kyle Beveridge and Callum O’Hare were crucial to the win for Devon Meadows, while Simon Rahilly and Josh Connell did everything in their power to get Tyabb over the line.

Tom Baker kicked five goals in his first game of the season as Rosebud moved back into the top five with a 43-point victory over Pearcedale at Olympic Oval, replacing Red Hill after the Hillmen went down to Sorrento by 28 points at David McFarlane Reserve.

Hastings maintained its position a game clear at the top with a 39-point victory over Jekyll and Hyde club Dromana at Thomas Barclay Oval and Somerville retained its top three spot in beating Crib Point by 47 points at Somerville.

THIS WEEK’S RPP FM 98.7 TELSTRA STORES MATCH OF THE WEEK HEADS TO THE RED HILL RECREATION RESERVE, WHERE THE HILLMEN WILL AIM TO REGAIN THEIR SPOT IN THE NEPEAN LEAGUE TOP FIVE AGAINST THE HIGH-FLYING FRANKSTON BOMBERS. JOIN US FROM 1.45PM SATURDAY ON 97.3FM, THE RPPFM APP OR www.rppfm.com.au FOR ALL THE ACTION.

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PENINSULA FNL SCOREBOARD

FRANKSTON YCW   6.1             13.3            18.7          23.10         148

MT ELIZA                 3.1             6.4             7.4             8.6            54

Goals: FRANKSTON YCW: D. Bodley 6, A. Bruhn 5, P. Minchington 4, L. Collins 2, S. Widdowson, R. Santon, K. Hutchison, M. Debenham, A. Eames, T. Lester. MT ELIZA: J. Freeman 3, M. Stanley 3, J. Van Unen, H. Leonard.Best: FRANKSTON YCW: P. Minchington, K. Hutchison, A. Bruhn, R. Hodson, D. Bodley, T. Lester. MT ELIZA: J. Freeman, K. Lombardozzi, D. Barton, D. Gormley, M. Stanley.

The live coverage would not be possible without the continued support of local businesses.

Mornington & Rosebud Telstra Stores – RPP FM Match of the Day

Bendigo Bank Community Bank Branches of Rye, Dromana and Rosebud, sponsors of RPP FM Match of the Day

Mornington Peninsula Brewery – Best on Ground

Rye Hotel – Scoreboard

Heritage Tavern & Restaurant, Balnarring – Half Time Round-up

OTHER RESULTS IN ROUND 7

EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE          1.4             3.10           7.12       11.15  81

MORNINGTON                            2.2             4.6            9.11       10.13  73

Goals: EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE: M. Meehan 6, C. Wray, M. Kremmer, L. Harris, C. Martello, J. O’Sullivan. MORNINGTON: J. Smart 3, J. Calder 2, J. Dickson 2, D. Whelan 2, B. De Ruyter.Best: EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE: C. Wylie, S. Mannix, M. Meehan, T. Mannix, Z. Muschialli. MORNINGTON: C. Baker, J. Cameron, B. De Ruyter, W. Miller, N. Martin, J. Haddock.

BONBEACH              2.2             3.6             4.6             6.8            44

LANGWARRIN         0.1             1.2             2.3             2.3            15

Goals: BONBEACH: O. Hulett 2, D. Jones 2, A. Trowell, B. Sykes. LANGWARRIN: C. Hanger, K. Albanese.Best: BONBEACH: J. Sole, J. Flannery, M. Douglas, J. Gumbleton, J. Murnane, G. Carpenter. LANGWARRIN: M. Cuthbert, N. Hammill, J. Biggs, M. Mathie, L. Churcher, B. Peach.

PINES                        5.5             6.7             14.9          18.11         119

SEAFORD                 1.0             5.9             9.10          12.11          83

Goals: PINES: G. Hendry 5, A. Edwards 5, B. Kiely 2, J. Boyle 2, D. Plane, P. Jackson, L. Potts, T. Bongetti. SEAFORD: M. Andrews 4, K. Matthews 3, N. Braund 2, J. Stokes, J. Hallal, A. Walton.Best: PINES: A. Edwards, L. Potts, G. Hendry, C. Ash, A. Maling, P. Jackson. SEAFORD: K. Matthews, A. Patolo, J. Stokes, N. Braund, B. Howlett, D. Kemble.

KARINGAL               3.2             8.4             8.6            10.6           66

CHELSEA                  1.3             2.6             7.10           9.10           64

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• Rd17 Seaford v Pines played Easter Saturday

RESERVES

Edithvale-Aspendale 9.12 66 def Mornington 6.6 42

Karingal 9.12 66 def Chelsea 6.9 45

Bonbeach 6.6 42 def Langwarrin 5.9 39

Frankston YCW 10.5 65 def Mt Eliza 8.9 57

Seaford 12.12 84 def Pines 2.3 15

• Rd17 Seaford v Pines played Easter Saturday

UNDER 19

Edithvale-Aspendale 9.11 65 def Mornington 9.7 61

Karingal 13.11 89 def Chelsea 9.4 58

Langwarrin 18.15 123 def Bonbeach.3 9

Mt Eliza 7.7 49 def Frankston YCW 7.5 47

Seaford 19.15 129 def Pines 2.1 13

• Rd17 Seaford v Pines played Easter Saturday

A GRADE

Edithvale-Aspendale 51 def Mornington 29

Karingal 55 def Chelsea 11

Langwarrin 60 def Bonbeach 18

Frankston YCW 43 def Mt Eliza 41

Seaford 42 def Pines 40

• Rd17 Seaford v Pines played Easter Saturday

B GRADE

Edithvale-Aspendale 58 def Mornington 29

Karingal 53 def Chelsea 27

Langwarrin 60 def Bonbeach 18

Mt Eliza 42 def Frankston YCW 41

Seaford 54 def Pines 28

C GRADE

Edithvale-Aspendale 84 def Mornington 32

Karingal 51 def Chelsea 29

Langwarrin 42 def Bonbeach 11

Mt Eliza 39 def Frankston YCW 35

Seaford 47 def Pines 22

D GRADE

Edithvale-Aspendale 54 def Mornington 10

Karingal 38 def Chelsea 11

Langwarrin 33 def Bonbeach 11

Mt Eliza 32 def Frankston YCW 28

Pines 16 def Seaford 14

NEPEAN FNL SCOREBOARD

HASTINGS                2.1             6.4             10.8          14.14          98

DROMANA               6.3             7.5             7.8            8.11           59

Goals: HASTINGS: N. Gray 3, D. Noble 3, C. McVeigh 2, L. Hewitt 2, S. Jansen, S. Foster, J. Hewitt, P. Mawson. DROMANA: J. Hutchinson 2, R. Sydenham , T. Wheeler, M. Gill-Furness, J. Brittliff, E. Johnstone, B. Cosson.Best: HASTINGS: L. Hewitt, D. Noble, N. Gray, B. King, P. Mawson, P. Rogasch. DROMANA: T. Wheeler, B. Cosson, B. Quigley, D. Waugh, R. Gregg.

SORRENTO               4.2             7.5             9.6           11.12          78

RED HILL                 4.2             5.3             7.5             7.8            50

Goals: SORRENTO: S. Lockwood 4, C. Harris 2, N. Corp 2, D. Stephenson, L. Tapscott, T. Mattison. RED HILL: H. Larwill 2, N. Bateman, M. Mock, T. McEncroe, J. Dalton, J. Mold.Best: SORRENTO: R. Potter, S. Lockwood, L. Treeby, T. Head, D. Stephenson, J. Brigden. RED HILL: B. Poole, M. Wallace, B. McCormack, S. Thomson, M. Dillon, S. Marchetti.

SOMERVILLE           1.1             5.10            9.15          13.19          97

CRIB POINT             0.5             3.6             5.6             7.8            50

Goals: SOMERVILLE: T. Shaw 6, T. McGenniss 2, J. Allsopp 2, S. Simpson, J. Ryan, D. Hirst. CRIB POINT: D. Warry 3, T. Wilton 2, P. Smith, D. Cook.Best: SOMERVILLE: T. Shaw, S. Simpson, J. Allsopp, J. Farrelly, J. McMahon, J. Ryan. CRIB POINT: P. Smith, D. Vercoe, D. Warry, M. Hogan, N. Rutherford, B. Arnold.

DEVON MEADOWS                    3.2             5.2             7.8         9.11  65

TYABB                                        1.3             5.3             7.3           9.6  60

Goals: DEVON MEADOWS: C. Doria 2, K. Salerno, J. Sullivan, G. Michie, A. Adams, C. O’Hare, A. Kiely, C. Walker. TYABB: E. Rahilly, T. Oostveen, A. Whalley, J. Anderson, R. West, B. Harbinson, L. Rigg, J. Connell, C. Robinson.Best: DEVON MEADOWS: K. Beveridge, C. O’Hare, J. Hillis, B. Wapshott, C. Walker, J. Sullivan. TYABB: S. Rahilly, J. Connell, E. Rahilly, R. West, S. Torpy, J. Beckwith.

ROSEBUD                 1.3             5.7             6.10          10.13          73

PEARCEDALE           2.1             3.2             4.3             4.6            30

Goals: ROSEBUD: T. Baker 5, F. Hustwaite, G. Bentley, M. Kraska, K. Downie, B. Schultz. PEARCEDALE: L. Coffey, B. Mitchell, A. Harnett, Z. Campbell.Best: ROSEBUD: L. Coffey, B. Mitchell, A. Harnett, Z. Campbell. PEARCEDALE: P. Heijden, D. Hoare, A. Harnett, G. Anderson, E. Gates, T. Jacobson.

FRANKSTON             7.5             10.9           14.14          19.16         130

RYE                          2.0             5.3             6.3             8.7            55

Goals: FRANKSTON: S. Fox 4, M. Maiorino 4, J. Foster 2, J. Degenhardt 2, Z. Longham 2, B. Whittley, J. Kingsbury, S. Foster, B. Sutton, C. Micari. RYE: A. Gileno 2, M. Greig, S. Sterling, J. Wills, K. Bardon, R. Mullett, N. Henley.Best: FRANKSTON: S. Fox, J. Degenhardt, J. Amalfi, M. Maiorino, J. Kingsbury, B. Sutton. RYE: H. Whitty, K. Lynch, R. Mullett, L. Morse, R. Taylor.

• Rd4: Red Hill v Dromana to be played June 11

RESERVES

Hastings 9.6 60 def Dromana 8.7 55

Red Hill 8.6 54 def Sorrento 7.8 50

Somerville 6.8 44 def Crib Point 3.10 28
Devon Meadows 15.11 101 def Tyabb 4.7 31

Rosebud 21.16 142 def Pearcedale 1.3 9

Frankston 5.11 41 def Rye 5.6 36

• Rd4: Red Hill v Dromana to be played June 11

UNDER 19

Hastings 8.10 58 def Dromana 7.9 51

Red Hill 11.5 71 def Sorrento 7.9 51

Somerville 14.8 92 def Crib Point 4.10 34
Devon Meadows 7.13 55 def Tyabb 5.7 37

Rosebud 10.16 76 def Pearcedale 2.0 12

Frankston 27.17 179 def Rye 0.0 0

• Rd4: Red Hill v Dromana to be played June 11

A GRADE

Red Hill 65 def Sorrento 30

Crib Point 44 def Somerville 39
Tyabb 35 def Devon Meadows 28

Pearcedale 58 def Rosebud 52

Rye 47 def Frankston 26

Dromana bye

• Rd4: Red Hill v Dromana to be played June 11

B GRADE

Dromana 49 def Hastings 26

Red Hill 37 def Sorrento 30

Somerville 33 def Crib Point 30
Tyabb 31 def Devon Meadows 26

Rosebud 40 def Pearcedale 29

Frankston 46 def Rye 26

• Rd4: Red Hill v Dromana to be played June 11

C GRADE

Hastings 19 drew Dromana 19

Red Hill 33 def Sorrento 16

Crib Point 22 def Somerville 15
Devon Meadows 39 def Tyabb 16

Pearcedale 27 def Rosebud 21

Frankston 22 def Rye 21

• Rd4: Red Hill v Dromana to be played June 11

17 AND UNDER

Sorrento 31 def Red Hill 16

Devon Meadows 36 def Tyabb 25

Dromana bye

Crib Point bye
Rosebud bye

Rye bye

• Rd4: Red Hill v Dromana to be played June 11