By Cameron Hutchison
HEALESVILLE’S upset win over Wandin highlighted a fantastic round of finals action in AFL Yarra Ranges, with the Bloods getting one over their arch rival.
An eight-goal haul from gun forward Ben Monkhurst proved to be a finals performance for the ages as Woori Yallock got the better of their highly fancied opponent, Upwey Tecoma.
Meanwhile, in Division 2, Gembrook-Cockatoo have booked themselves a grand final berth, while Yarra Glen’s season is done and dusted, with Yea putting in a sterling performance when it counted.
Qualifying Final
Division 1 Seniors
Healesville 18.16(124) d Wandin 14.15(99)
Healesville got off to a fast start, kicking 5.1 to 3.2 in the first to take a lead of 11 points into the second quarter. Luckily for Wandin, the margin was not a lot bigger as Healesville kicked 4.9 in the second to 3.4 to increase their lead to 22 points. Wandin struggled to break through the Healesville backline all day and Healesville’s run and carry and delivery up forward was first class. Another 5.5 to 3.2 had the lead at three-quarter time increase to 37 points. Wandin rallied in the last but just could not get back to back goals to maybe break Healesville’s momentum. Wandin actually outscored Healesville, kicking 5.7 to 4.1. Missed opportunities in the last definitely cost Wandin the game. A meeting with Woori Yallock is up for Wandin next week.
Healesville Best: N. Mende (1 goal), J. Nugent (4 goals), D. Anderson (3 goals), N. Aldridge, M. Anson, C. Adams.
Wandin Best: B. Harvey (1 goal), J. Myers, R. Ross (1 goal), S. McDonnell.
Elimination Final
Woori Yallock 16.15(111) d Upwey Tecoma 11.10(76)
Woori Yallock enjoyed a big come-from-behind win to knock Upwey Tecoma out of the finals and book a date against Wandin next week. The first quarter was goal for goal and no one could get the ascendancy. Upwey held a slim 1-point lead heading into the second quarter. Upwey-Tecoma took control in the second, kicking 5.3 to 3.5 and had Woori Yallock worried going into the main break. An 11-point lead was not huge but was an advantage in slippery conditions. Woori Yallock got their game going in the third and completely dominated Upwey kicking 5.2 to 1 behind to turn it around and take a lead of 20 points going into the last. Upwey-Tecoma were running up and down in the same spot and found it hard to find a match up to hold Ben Monkhorst who kicked 8 for the day. Another 4.6 for Woori in the last sealed Upwey’s fate.
Woori Yallock Best: B. Monkhorst (8 goals), J. Williams, D. Ryan (1 goal), R. Allen, S. Kennedy, M. Baxter (4 goals).
Upwey-Tecoma Best: L. O’Brien, J. Hackett, S. Mitchell (4 goals), K. Townsend-Finlay, S. Parkinson, B. Oates.
Division 1 Reserves
Qualifying Final
Healesville 6.15(51) d Wandin 6.9(45)
Healesville Best: G. Mason (1 goal), L. Oliver, D. Senior, C. Barclay (1 goal), T. Tweedie, J. Shaw (1 goal).
Wandin Best: J. Smith (1 goal), J. VanDerZwart, B. Dickinson, S. Berner, J. Iedema, P. Hodgett (3 goals).
Elimination Final
Mount Evelyn 12.8(80) d Upwey Tecoma 2.6(18)
Mount Evelyn Best: B. Williams (1 goal), J. Fellows, J. Smith, J. Barden, B. Cronkshaw (3 goals), C. Higgins.
Upwey-Tecoma Best: J. Krijt, B. Hinton, T. Hansen, J. Hughes, S. Gannell, J. Barnard (1 goal).
Division 1 Under 18s
Qualifying Final 1
Wandin 15.10(100) d Upwey Tecoma 3.1(19)
Wandin Best: J. Spencer, D. Hirst, A. Marsh (9 goals), H. Byrne (2 goals), M. Dall, D. Wathen.
Upwey-Tecoma Best: A. Grenda, L. Hughes (1 goal), I. Shineberg (1 goal), B. Watson (1 goal), D. Rankin-Hooper, T. Edyvane.
Qualifying Final 2
Mount Evelyn 15.12(102) d Emerald 7.7(49)
Mount Evelyn Best: B. Forbes (3 goals), A. Johnson (1 goal), Michael Gibbons (2 goals), Matthew Gibbons, J. Beamish (1 goal), T. Brill (4 goals)
Emerald Best: C. Roma (4 goals), J. Volta, J. Kruithof (2 goals), R. VanHaren, B. Pepi, R. Hall.
Woori Yallock-Powelltown 7.10(52) d Yarra Glen 6.11(47)
Woori Yallock-Powelltown Best: L. Amarant, A. Closter (1 goal), R. Ashby, S. Burnside, M. MacDonald, R. Whitworth (1 goal).
Yarra Glen Best: M. Kikidopoulos, T. Hodgett, A. Smith (1 goal), S. Duncan, J. Clare (3 goals).
Elimination Final 2
Monbulk-Seville 7.11(53) d Warburton Millgrove 7.8(50)
Monbulk-Seville Best: J. Rak (1 goal), B. Jennings-Allen, L. Hancock-Wolfe, D. Salan (3 goals), P. Barge, J. Whitworth.
Warburton Millgrove Best: J. McIntosh (1 goal), C. Reiffel (1 goal), S. Noonan, M. Edwards, T. Dargie, P. Hay.
Netball
Division 1 A Grade
Olinda Ferny Creek 63 d Woori Yallock 59
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Krista Tomlinson, Ashlee Howard (31 goals), Tamara Luke.
Woori Yallock Best: Shannon Gray, Elizabeth Nicol (44 goals), Caitlyn Alifraco.
Elimination Final
Belgrave 53 d Warburton Millgrove 33
Belgrave Best: Jennifer Dewhurst, Lauren Bennett (43 goals), Angela Jeffery.
Warburton Millgrove Best: Alice McKenna (20 goals), Kellie Davidson, Bridget Nix.
Semi-Final 2
Division 2 Seniors
Gembrook-Cockatoo 11.8(74) d Kinglake 8.15(63)
Gembrook has booked themselves into the 2016 Division 2 grand final after an 11-point win over Kinglake. Gembrook took the early lead by a mere 2 points at quarter time. Kinglake fought back in the second, kicking 2.5 to 1.3 to turn it around and go into the half-time break with a 6-point lead. Things were all tied up after the third quarter, but Kinglake could have had it in the bag if they had kicked straight. A 1.7 to 3.1 scoreline was going to haunt them. Gembrook’s accuracy was the thing that got them over the line in the end, kicking 4.1 to 1.2 in the last.
Gembrook-Cockatoo Best: L. Scott, C, Vernal, R. Wilson, E. Tomlin, D. Scott, S. Martin.
Kinglake Best: S. McMahon, A. McLaren, C. Arnott, J. Crowe, J. Butterworth, J. Mende.
Semi-Final 1
Yea 15.14(104) d Yarra Glen 13.14(92)
Yea have outplayed Yarra Glen to keep their finals campaign alive and a chance to play in a grand final when they take on Kinglake next week. Yarra Glen’s finals campaign has come to a screaming halt. Yea took control early, kicking 5.2 to 3.2 in the first and a 12-point lead. Yea extended their lead to 19 points at half-time and Yarra Glen would have gone into the half-time break wondering where their drive was going to come from. Yarra Glen outscored Yea in the third, kicking 3.4 to 2.3 and reduced the margin to 11 points at three-quarter time. Yarra Glen would have given themselves a real chance and it was game on. Yarra Glen started with a rush and had early chances but indirect kicking and pressure from Yea put the end to the 2016 season for Yarra Glen. Both teams kicked 3 goals and the final result was yea by 12 points.
Yea Best: M. Ivill (1 goal), P. Evans (5 goals), J. Marasco (2 goals), H. Jarvie, L. Beattie, J. Ryan.
Yarra Glen Best: D. Hurley, J. Marks, G. Filsell (3 goals), R. Smith. J. Baughan (1 goal), B. Ashton (2 goals).
Division 2 Reserves
Semi-Final 2
Yarra Glen 9.5(59) d Gembrook Cockatoo 5.8(38)
Yarra Glen Best: R.Scott (1 goal), R. D’Argent (1 goal), M. Meyer (3 goals), B. Hart (3 goals), K. Booth, M. Davies.
Gembrook Cockatoo Best: J. Mawson, D. Neil, L. Loveday, N. Strohbeck, M. Hobson, B. Moore (1 goal).
Semi-Final 1
Seville 11.7(73) d Alexandra 9.3(57)
Seville Best: J. Neal (8 goals), G. Annowsky (1 goal), G. Teunissen, B. Conder, L. O’Keefe, C. Trainor.
Alexandra Best: C. Jack (1 goal), T. Carter, J. Rogerson, J. Rouget, R. Carter, C. Pearce (1 goal).
Netball
Division 2 A Grade
Semi-Final 2
Yarra Glen 42 d Seville 37
Yarra Glen Best: Hillary Grubb, Elizabeth Kay (15 goals), Georgia Taylor (25 goals).
Seville Best: Selina Fotia, Mariah Scully, Rachael Goulding (23 goals).
Semi-Final 1
Yarra Junction 42 d Alexandra 23
Yarra Junction Best: Rachel Young, Katelyn Betts (24 goals), Jodie Terry.
Alexandra Best: Teagan Halligan, Lauren Steyger (10 goals), Ebony Purcell.
