Division 1 seniors
Belgrave 22.24 (156) d Yarra Glen 12.7 (79)
BELGRAVE won comfortably but it looked nothing like that at quarter time as Yarra Glen led by 21 points. Belgrave started to win more of the ball in the second term and arguably should have had the lead at half time, but was wasteful as they scored 4.8 to 3.1 and trailed by eight points at the main break. The second half was all Belgrave as Yarra Glen seemed to stop to a walk; Belgrave added another 17 goals to four to turn this game on its head as it finished the day with 12 separate goal kickers and a big 77-point victory. Belgrave best players: T. Stubley, D. Collins, M. Johnson (1 goal), M. Collins (6 goals). Yarra Glen best players: L. Telford, B. Ashton (1 goal), D. Hurley (2 goals).
Monbulk 17.10 (112) d Warburton Millgrove 12.12 (84)
This was a solid four-quarter performance from Monbulk which bounced back from a first-round loss to account for Warburton by a comfortable 76 points. Monbulk set its win up in the first half, leading by 43 points at the main break. The third quarter was a bit of a shoot-out as both sides slotted six majors, but no matter what Warburton did, they just couldn’t reduce the margin. The last quarter saw Monbulk really kick into gear as they slammed on seven last-quarter goals to two to finish in great fashion. Monbulk’s M. Favrin was superb with a best-on-ground performance, booting 10 goals and helping his team to a great win.
Monbuk best players: M. Favrin (10 goals), D. Want, B. Emmett. Warburton Millgrove best players: J. Briston (2 goals), S. Muir (4 goals), I. Andueza.
Woori Yallock 7.15 (57) d Mount Evelyn 5.6 (36)
This certainly wasn’t a pretty game and despite Woori winning by just 21 points, the final margin did flatter Mount Evelyn in the end. There was only three goals scored in the first half and it was Woori that held a slight nine-point advantage at the long break. The third quarter did open up a little with both sides scoring three goals, but Woori should have had a bigger lead at the last break as they booted 3.9 to 3.2 for the term. Even though the margin was just 16 points going into the last, Woori did look in control and that’s the way it turned out. Woori booted two goals to one in the last and even though it wasn’t a pretty victory, they’ll still be happy with a 2-0 start to the year, while Mount Evelyn will have to wait at least another week to try and get their first win. Woori Yallock best players: T. Gibson (1 goal), S. Kennedy, J. Adams. Mount Evelyn best players: D. Kift, G. Fraser, C. Haworth.
Upwey Tecoma 18.8. (116) d Olinda Ferny Creek 11.16 (82)
Olinda came back down to Earth this week after its 133-point win over Yarra Glen the previous week as Upwey played a direct style of play they just couldn’t counter. For the first three quarters, this was a really good contest with Upwey just holding sway and leading by 20 points at the last change. Upwey’s last quarter was really good as they made every post a winner; they booted 7.3 for the term while Olinda had plenty of chances but just didn’t make it count as they slotted 4.7. Upwey’s D. Waters was dominant all day and finished with seven goals in a best-on-ground performance. At the end of the day, a really good win to Upwey after their somewhat of a shock loss to Warburton in round 1. Upwey Tecoma best players: D. Waters (7 goals), K. Grenda (3 goals), S. Mitchell (3 goals). Olinda Ferny Creek best players: B. Shaw, L. Meadows (1 goal), S. Horner (2 goals).
Wandin 11.14 (80) d Healesville 4.10 (34)
This wasn’t the prettiest game, but Wandin did what they had to do claim victory. The first half was a tough slog and Wandin did lead, but it was only by 16 points and Healesville was right in this contest. Wandin’s defence went up a notch in the third as they held Healesville to one goal, while they added four majors. Wandin’s lead was out to 37 points at the final change and they looked in control. The last quarter was nothing special as there was only one goal scored and that went the way of Wandin as they finished with a workman-like 46-point victory. Wandin best players: M. Fowkes (3 goals), J. Bayliss, J. Coombes (3 goals). Healesville best players: A. Davies, T. Costigan, P. Fermanis
Division 2 seniors
Kinglake 15.11 (101) d Gembrook Cockatoo 6.9 (45)
Kinglake is making a statement early as it won its second in a row, with a good performance over Gembrook. Although it wasn’t a high scoring first half, Kinglake led by 32 points at half-time as it held Gembrook to just two goals while it slotted through seven. The second half was competitive enough, but Kinglake just had more avenues to goal as it added eight second-half goals to four, which sees it get its season off to a great start. Kinglake best players: B. Wilkinson, D. McMahon (2 goals), T. Thone-Kain (1 goals). Gembrook Cockatoo best players: R. Causer (2 goals), C. Vernal, S. Martin.
Seville 14.19 (103) d Thornton Eildon 10.7 (67)
Seville bounced back after its first-round loss to Kinglake. This was a ripper contest for the first three quarters, with neither side being able to breakaway. Seville had a few more chances but only led by one point at the final change. Seville saved its best for last, as its run and carry was first class; Thornton looked to tire and Seville made them pay, booting seven goals to two to run away with a good victory.
Seville best players: R. Davis, N. O’Keefe (6 goals), S. Wilson (1 goal). Thornton Eildon best players: R. Chapman, B. Haden (4 goals), C. Lubransky.
Emerald 27.15 (177) d Yarra Junction 7.3 (45)
Emerald was superb from start to finish as they gave Yarra Junction a football lesson, thumping them by 132 points. This game was over at half-time as Emerald had raced to a 63-point lead on the back of a 15 goals to four first half. The second half was more of the same as Emerald went on its merry way, booting seven goals to two in the third and finished the day off booting five goals to one in the last. Emerald finished the day with 11 separate goal-scorers and had five of those boot two goals or more in what was a complete team performance. Emerald best players: D. Ferry (3 goals), D. Volta (1 goal), R. Simpson (1 goal). Yarra Junction best players: T. Hall, J. Welch, E. Wadsworth (1 goal).
Powelltown 13.9 (87) d Yea 13.7 (85)
Powelltown has pulled off a remarkable come-from-behind victory after Yea looked the likely winner for most of the day. Yea shot out of the blocks and raced to a 27-point lead at quarter time after an eight goal-to-three opening term. Powelltown played a more accountable style in the second and pulled that margin back to 19 by the half. The third term was another tight battle, but it was Powelltown that kept narrowing the margin; they booted three goals to one and Yea’s lead was cut to just eight points at the last change. The last quarter was a beauty. Powelltown finished the stronger and the only question was would there be enough time. Luckily, they held a two-point lead when the final siren sounded, as they celebrated a brilliant come-from-behind victory. Powelltown best players: G. Newing (6 goals), M. McLaughlin, J. Walker. Yea best players: J. Marasco (2 goals), S. Martin (1 goal), E. Neilson.
Alexandra: Bye
Under 18s
Emerald 10.6 (66) d Upwey Tecoma 5.7 (37)
Emerald best players: H. Lang (2 goals), T. Thomsen, J. Thomas (1 goal). Upwey Tecoma best players: S. Jordan, D. Comber, A. Aardon.
Belgrave 8.7 (55) d Yarra Glen 6.6 (42)
Belgrave best players: L. Murphy (2 goals), N. Schill (2 goals), J. Keighran (1 goal). Yarra Glen best players: S. Mutsaers (2 goals), J. Murray (2 goals), L. Bourke.
Monbulk 16.8 (104) d Warburton Millgrove 1.0 (6)
Monbulk best players: J. Rak (1 goal), D. Chapman, B. Redfern (2 goals). Warburton Millgrove best players: D. Bedggood, J. Neale, A. Maguire.
Mount Evelyn 11.9 (75) d Woori Yallock 10.11 (71)
Mount Evelyn best players: J. Fraser (3 goals), C. Argentino, L. Edmondson. Woori Yallock best players: D. Benson, B. Arnold (4 goals), C. Syme (2 goals).
Yea 19.19 (133) d Powelltown 1.0 (6)
Yea best players: K. Kilpatrick, C. Stimson (3 goals), C. Jenkins. Powelltown best players: D. Morrison, B. Nightingale, J. Mock.
Healesville 12.7 (79) d Wandin 8.6 (54)
Healesville best players: T. Sund (8 goals), T. Tweedie, R. Hunter. Wandin best players: P. Hodgett (2 goals), B. Ford, L. Smith
Division 1 A Grade Netball
Yarra Glen 46 def Belgrave 32
Yarra Glen best players: Georgia Taylor (34 goals), Peta Fay, Chelsea Birchall.
Belgrave best players: Kara Salmon (21 goals), Danika Campbell.
Wandin 55 d Healesville 17
Wandin best players: Ella Priestley, Carly Baker (8 goals), Tayissa Coppinger.
Healesville best players: Caitlyn Jeffress, Chelsea Connell, Bianca Grimshaw.
Mount Evelyn 65 d Woori Yallock 15
Mount Evelyn best players: Jessica Walker, Rachael Hickey (34 goals), Bridgette Barry-Murphy. Woori Yallock best players: Claire Williams, Ashley Shanks, Emily Milner.
Warburton Millgrove 36 d Monbulk Hawks 29
Warburton Millgrove best players: Mary McIntosh, Jaime Lord, Karly Wappett.
Monbulk Hawks best players: Tahlia Northey (15 goals), Kaitlyn Seamer, Katrina Wragg.
Olinda Ferny Creek: Bye
Division 1 A Grade Netball
Seville 72 d Thornton-Eildon 15
Seville best players: Morgan Wyatt, Stacey Abbruzzese, Zoe Abbruzzese (42 goals). Thornton Eildon best players: Alesha Davison, Melinda Sier, Jessica Oakley (8 goals).
Emerald 54 d Yarra Junction 46
Emerald best players: Megan Whiteroad (38 goals), Lauren Moses, Meagan Baguley (16 goals).
Yarra Junction best players: Cara Moore (18 goals), Rachel Young, Amanda Finn (28 goals).
Yea 71 d Powelltown 32
Yea best players: Lauren Hearn, Amy Taylor, Sarah Hogan (31 goals).
Powelltown best players: Nicole Hajder (19 goals), Erin Williams, Demi Barber.
Kinglake: Bye
Alexandra: Bye
