By Cameron Hutchison
IN the battle of the Bloods, it was Olinda Ferny Creek which emerged victorious, earning the chance to claim a Division 1 premiership after disposing of Healesville in a scrappy encounter.
Subsequently, Healesville and Wandin will fight it out next week for the right to challenge Olinda Ferny Creek in the decider.
Meanwhile, it’s grand final time for Division 2 next Saturday, 17 September, at Yarra Glen Football Ground, while Division 1 preliminary finals will be held at Healesville (Don Road Complex) on Sunday 18 September.
For game times and more details, visit www.aflyarraranges.com.au.
FOOTBALL
Division 1 Seniors
Semi-Final 2
Olinda Ferny Creek 13.20(95) d Healesville 8.8(56)
Healesville will face off against Wandin again next week in a last-chance preliminary final after what would have been a disappointing loss. Healesville were in touch early, but Olinda led by seven points at quarter time. Indirect kicking was the order of the day in the second quarter with Olinda kicking 4.5 to Healesville’s 3.2 to have a 16-point lead at half-time. Despite both teams unable to find their kicking boots in the second quarter, Olinda were able to take control of the match, kicking four goals to Healesville’s two to put the game out of Healesville’s reach. Indirect kicking was again on display in the fourth quarter which saw Olinda kick 2.6. However, Olinda were able to hold Healesville to 1.2 to secure an impressive 42-point win.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: D. Rohrmann (2 goals), M. Wright, O. Millwood, P. Rosier (2 goals), D. Wilson (1 goal), M. Hottes.
Healesville Best: L. Daly, P. MacFarlane (2 goals), N. Aldridge, T. Costigan, B. Murphy, A. Hamer.
Semi-Final 1
Wandin 13.10(88) d Woori Yallock 7.13(55)
Wandin have come from behind to book themselves a berth in a preliminary final and said goodbye to Woori Yallock for the year. In a tight first quarter, Woori Yallock where able to take a slim three-point lead at quarter time. The Tigers were able to increase their lead in the second quarter, kicking 2.1 to Wandin’s 1.4 to hold a six-point lead heading into half-time. Wandin were able to find their feet in the third quarter, kicking 5.1 to Woori Yallock’s 2.4, with R. Wilson and J. Taylor breaking free and their team holding a nine-point lead heading into the last quarter. Wandin continued to hold the ascendancy in the last quarter, kicking 5.4 to Woori Yallock’s 1.4 to come away with a 30-point win.
Wandin Best: R. Ross, B. Harvey, M. Polkinghorne, J. Taylor (5 goals), J. Smith, J. Myers.
Woori Yallock Best: J. Coombs, T. Anderson, C. Smedley, R. Allen, H. Smith, D. Ryan.
Division 1 Reserves
Semi-Final 2
Olinda Ferny Creek 16.12(108) d Healesville 4.6(30)
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: D. Stevens, T. Millwood, C. Brown (2 goals), E. Greenall, G. Stevens (2 goals), C. Darling.
Healesville Best: B. Wright, M. Hay, G. Mason, J. Clark, L. Oliver, R. Carruthers.
Semi-Final 1
Mount Evelyn 9.3(57) d Wandin 7.8(50)
Mount Evelyn Best: J. Barden (1 goal), D. Wootton, M. Sheehan, J. Fellows, J. Grimwood, S. Harrod.
Wandin Best: D. Wilson (1 goal), A. Wisby, C. Foley, L. Jones, A. Young, P. Hodgett (3 goals).
Under 18
Semi-Final 1
Upwey Tecoma 10.12(72) d Woori Yallock-Powelltown 7.5(47)
Upwey Tecoma Best: M. Flynn, H. Stanley (3 goals), B. Oates, B. Watson (1 goal), C. Sweeney, J. Hannagan.
Woori Yallock-Powelltown Best: S. Burnside, A. Closter, M. Arnold, L. Amarant, J. Smith (2 goals), R. Ashby.
Semi-Final 2
Emerald 13.9(87) d Monbulk-Seville 8.4(52)
Emerald Best: L. Hancock-Wolfe, B. Jennings-Allen, J. Rak (2 goals), H. Emmett (1 goal), T. Wills, H. Dousset.
Monbulk-Seville Best: J. Volta, C. Roma (1 goal), L. Sheppard (4 goals), T. Thomsen, K. Jordan-Hill, M. Thomas (1 goal).
NETBALL
Division 1 A Grade
Semi-Final 2
Olinda Ferny Creek 51 d Wandin 47
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Tamara Luke, Ashlee Howard (22 goals), Melanie Van Diemen.
Wandin Best: Gabrielle Sinclair (32 goals), Leah Reilly, Tayissa Coppinger.
Semi-Final 1
Woori Yallock 81 d Belgrave 63
Woori Yallock Best: Sarah Hogan (21 goals), Bess Schnioffsky, Elizabeth Nicol (60 goals).
Belgrave Best: Lauren Bennett (49 goals), Kalen Winters, Angela Jeffery.
Division 1 B Grade
Semi-Final 2
Wandin 50 d Warburton Millgrove 41
Wandin Best: Rebecca McMahon, Carly McDonnell (24 goals), Tayla Harris.
Warburton Millgrove Best: Stephanie Durant (21 goals), Melanie Hancock (20 goals), Serena Gibbs.
Semi-Final 1
Woori Yallock 53 d Olinda Ferny Creek 48
Woori Yallock Best: Elise Dobson, Emily Allwell, Stacey Fleming (39 goals).
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Peri Stewart (43 goals), Lauren Read, Alex Wall.
Division 1 C Grade
Semi-Final 2
Wandin 37 d Olinda Ferny Creek 21
Wandin Best: Olivia Weinberg (24 goals), Tash Halton, Olivia Kerr.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Romy Schauble, Sophie Carpenter, Lisa McKenzie.
Semi-Final 1
Woori Yallock 31 d Mount Evelyn 23
Woori Yallock Best: Heidi Summers (26 goals), Ashley Shanks, Kimberley Williams.
Mount Evelyn Best: Jessica Howe, Steph Hall, Georgia Marsh (13 goals).
Division 1 D Grade
Semi-Final 2
Wandin 33 d Olinda Ferny Creek 20
Wandin Best: Lahnie McKenzie, Holly McInerney (29 goals), Lauren Ball.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: Elise Tanzen (16 goals), Rhiannon Howell, Alexandra Cooper.
Semi-Final 1
Belgrave 28 d Upwey Tecoma 22
Belgrave Best: Danielle Weisgerber, Emily Spicer, Ashleigh Goodall (12 goals).
Upwey-Tecoma Best: Kirby Crowley (16 goals), Marian Campbell, Brenda VanKeulen (6 goals).
Division 17 & Under
Semi Final 2
Wandin 39 d Warburton Millgrove 15
Wandin Best: Alanna Lennie, Ciara Lumsden, Emily Corbett.
Warburton Millgrove Best: Teagan Adams, Stephanie Durant (3 goals), Holly Galway (7 goals).
Semi Final 1
Yarra Junction 34 d Mount Evelyn 27
Yarra Junction Best: Chelsea Neale, Abbey Bentley, Shelby Lewer (18 goals).
Mount Evelyn Best: Georgia Marsh (18 goals), Ruby Kelly, Maddie Oultram.
FOOTBALL
Division 2 Seniors
Preliminary Final
Kinglake 13.13(91) d Yea 10.9(69)
Kinglake have marched themselves into the Division 2 senior grand final next Saturday against Gembrook-Cockatoo at Yarra Glen Football Ground after a tough game against Yea on the weekend. Yea were able to get the jump over Kinglake in the first quarter kicking three goals to Yea’s two to lead by one straight kick in the first quarter. The game was hard-hitting, with Kinglake bouncing back in the second to kick four goals to Yea’s two to take a 12-point lead at half-time. Kinglake were able to blitz Yea in the third quarter with Geoffrey Hibberd marking everything that came his way, finishing with six goals. Ashley Hobbs for Yea struggled to get the ball and was well held all day as they held a 37-point lead at three-quarter time. It looked like the game was all over, but Kinglake failed to kick a goal in the last and could only manage six behinds to Yea’s 3.3, but were able to secure a 22-point win.
Kinglake Best: G. Hibberd (6 goals), Z. White, W. Graf, J. Crowe, J. Mende, B. Robinson.
Yea Best: M. Ivill, J. Mahon, J. Ryan, B. Cunningham (1 goal), J. Marasco, J. Ivill.
Division 2 Reserves
Preliminary Final
Seville 10.10(70) d Gembrook Cockatoo 3.6(24)
Seville Best: G. Tuenissen, C. Trainor, K. Mountjoy, B. Conder, C. Unmack, J. Wilson.
Gembrook-Cockatoo Best: B. Turner, J. VanDerZwart, G. Hartridge, N. Strohbeck, M. Hobson, M. Quinn.
NETBALL
Division 2 A Grade
Preliminary Final
Seville 39 d Yarra Junction 14
Seville Best: Mariah Scully, Ashleigh Hardy, Riley Gentle.
Yarra Junction Best Players: Katelyn Betts (10 goals), Rachel Young, Catherine Cook.
Division 2 B Grade
Preliminary Final
Yea 44 d Powelltown 26
Yea Best: Sophie Watts, Cindy Hayes (23 goals), Brooke Lloyd.
Powelltown Best: Kerrie Walton (9 goals), Simone Traynor, Sarah Woodward (10 goals).
Division 2 C Grade
Preliminary Final
Yarra Glen 34 d Kinglake 19
Yarra Glen Best: Emma Taylor, Madelaine Dale, Shannae Melis (24 goals).
Kinglake Best: Lauren McMahon, Sian Eddington, Sarah Baerken (8 goals)
Division 2 D Grade.
Preliminary Final
Yarra Glen 27 d Gembrook Cockatoo 23
Yarra Glen Best: Elise Hill, Shai Minifie, Elly Gambrell (16 goals).
Gembrook-Cockatoo Best: Carly Clarke, Madison Francis (19 goals), Hollie Burton.
