By Carli Mitchell
MONBULK hosted Yarra Glen in the division one seniors on the weekend, and it couldn’t have been a better performance by the home side, with Michael Langworthy kicking 10 goals and proving a powerful force up forward. Even though he said his side had “21 even contributors”, Monbulk playing coach Luke McCormick added that there was “always room for improvement” and that the side had an “ability to be a well-balanced side”. Shannon Koole, Vincent Dunstan and Billie Hicken were Monbulk’s best, while Ryan Kueffer kicked five goals for Yarra Glen.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Mount Evelyn v Healesville
Healesville travelled to Mount Evelyn, started strongly, and kept up the intensity for a convincing 54-point win.
Healesville coach Frank Lesiputty was thrilled that each of his players contributed to the win. His backline once again stood up and his forwards’ accuracy in front of goal, which has improved markedly over recent weeks, continued.
Casey Adams, Luke Barclay and Ashley Hamer each played well for Healesville, while Michael Smith, Ben Wheat and Cameron Fletcher were Mount Evelyn’s best.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Olinda Ferny Creek v Warburton Millgrove
Both Olinda and Warburton proved to be wayward in front of goal, but the inaccuracy kept their game close throughout. The turning point came after half-time as Warburton got its nose in front, and led by Grant Newing, Alexander Calder (four goals) and Jake Uslar, the visiting side simply refused to lose. Olinda Ferny Creek’s Glenn Stevens booted four majors in his team’s defeat.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Woori Yallock v Wandin
Like a few other games played this round, a winner couldn’t be picked between these two sides until the match’s dying stages when Woori clinched it, 9.12 (66) to 9.7 (61) . Playing at home was a great advantage for Woori Yallock, with Dallas Spencer’s 250th game milestone providing a little added motivation. Woori’s backline defended well and coach Damien Monkhorst said he was impressed with his side’s strong work rate.
Brendan Sneddon and Michael Witkowski were stand-outs for Woori, and Rhys Chapman, Jarrod Bayliss and Jake Driessen toiled hard for Wandin.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:UNDER 18
Monbulk v Yarra Glen
Yarra Glen produced a surprise away win when it travelled to Monbulk on the weekend. Scores were level for most of the game until Yarra Glen kept Monbulk goalless in the final quarter to win by 10 points.Yarra Glen had an equal spread of seven goalkickers for the match and David Brambilla, Nathan De Munk and Ben Ashton stood out in their best on ground performances.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Mount Evelyn v Healesvile
Mount Evelyn struggled against Healesville but was still in the match until half-time. But the visiting side then kicked five goals to two to hit the front by an unreachable six-goal margin. Michael Davern kicked four majors for Healesville, with Rhys Culwick adding three and Lachlan Wright, Jake Gerritzen, Tim Swoboda and Alex Turner each kicking two. Mount Evelyn’s Jayden Clarke was best on ground for his side and Brett Francis and Isidor Newmann also played well in the 51-point loss.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Olinda Ferny Creek v Warburton Millgrove
Olinda Ferny Creek came out firing in its match against Warburton Millgrove and it was the 11-goals-to-one second quarter that put the nail in the coffin. On the bright side for Warburton Millgrove, its key ball users are slowly starting to get their hands on the footy – with Luke James, Jason Coghlan and Isaac Andueza best in a game they would rather forget.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Woori Yallock v Wandin
Sitting high on the ladder, Woori Yallock entered its game with confidence but was met with a challenge from a gallant Wandin opposition.Despite a slow start, Woori Yallock led at every change and it was its last-quarter effort that got it over the line. Luke Boontjes and Jesse Butcher were inspirational for Woori Yallock, Lachlan Curren and Lee Barker were Wandin’s best.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:DIVISION 2 SENIORS
Kinglake v Powelltown
The first quarter saw Kinglake down by a point against Powelltown, but it led by four goals for most of the next two quarters. But Powelltown refused to give in and kept the home side goalless while kicking three of its own to level the scores.
Kinglake’s poor last quarter and Powelltown’s final term rampage levelled the scores at the final siren. Jacob Demarco and Frank Carlucci were Kinglake’s best, while Barry McDonald (four goals) and Peter Miller were best for Powelltown.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Yarra Junction v Seville
Seville headed to Yarra Junction and although it started the game off strongly and looked to blow it apart, the home side hung tight.
Seville’s playing coach Mark Holly said he was pleased with his side’s determination and will not to give in.
Mitchell O’Donnell, Shaun Wilson and Matthew Kershaw were Yarra Junction’s best in their 21-point loss, and Daryl Sawley, Brad Charman and Brendan Dickinson were best for Seville.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:UNDER 18
Kinglake v Powelltown
Game was called off because of fog.
@BT Sport Sub Mail:Yarra Junction v Seville
Yarra Junction struggled on the weekend, kicking only three goals and having eight shots on goal for the match. Seville never allowed its opposition a chance to even get close to the footy and its pressure around the ground was enough to give it a healthy 113-point win.
Alex Behre (three goals) and Nick Birch shone in their team’s massive win, while for Yarra Junction, Tyson Russell, Quinton Hodgkinson and Ewan Wadsworth were the only shining lights.
