By Cameron Hutchison
AFL YARRA RANGES
Round 3 had some surprise wins – and big wins – in both football and netball.
The winners in senior football: Mount Evelyn, Upwey-Tecoma, Olinda Ferny Creek, Wandin, Woori Yallock, Kinglake, Powelltown, Yarra Glen and Alexandra.
A Grade Netball Winners: Mount Evelyn, Olinda Ferny Creek, Wandin, Warburton-Millgrove, Woori Yallock, Kinglake, Powelltown, Yarra Glen and Yarra Junction.
Next week sees a top-of-the-table clash Woori Yallock and Olinda in Division 1 Football, while in Division 2 Yarra Glen and Yea will play for the Pride Cup on Sunday 7 May at Yarra Glen.
A reminder that all senior football results are available on the new Resultsvault app.
Division 1 Seniors Football
Mount Evelyn 17.11(113) d Emerald 12.11(83)
Emerald played host to Mount Evelyn and suffered their first defeat while Mount Evelyn notched up their first win for the season. Mount Evelyn got off to a great start, kicking 4.6 to 0.2 and had a healthy lead of 28 points going into the second. Unfortunately for Emerald, Mount Evelyn had their kicking boots on in the second and kicked 8.3 to 3.3 to take a lead of 58 points into half-time. Emerald found it too hard to cover the spread of 10 goal-kickers from Mount Evelyn. They fought back in the last, holding Mount Evelyn goalless, but their six-goal run came too late and Mount Evelyn got home by 30 points.
Mount Evelyn Best: A. Murray, J. Griffiths, A. Chalkley, B. Forbes, T. Chalkley (1 goal), C. Urquhart (2 goals).
Emerald Best: L. Sheppard (1 goal), M. Dompietro (1 goal), P. White (1 goal), D. Volta, J. Bishop, B. Moloney (1 goal).
Upwey-Tecoma 15.16(106) d Warburton Millgrove 7.14(56)
Upwey have chalked up their first win at the expense of Warburton Millgrove, which now share the bottom of the ladder with Monbulk and Gembrook. Upwey-Tecoma got out to a 15-point lead at quarter time and were never headed. Both sides kicked four goals in the second and the lead was 17-points at half-time; and Upwey would have been feeling reasonably happy with their performance so far. Indirect kicking in the third, 3.7 to be exact, made the scoreboard look better for Warburton, but Upwey had full control of this game. Accuracy improved in the last and they kicked away with a 5.3 to 2.4 last quarter and a win by 50 points.
Upwey-Tecoma Best: J. Tailby, B. Duncan (1 goal), L. Hughes, L. O’Brien (1 goal), L. Burke (1 goal), D. Devers (1 goal).
Warburton Millgrove Best: T. McKail, C. Reiffel, J. Walker (3 goals), L. Barnard, J. Mullan (1 goal), J. Blake.
Olinda Ferny Creek 9.14(68) d Healesville 4.13(37)
Healesville have dropped to fourth, while Olinda maintain their undefeated status in a low-scoring affair on Saturday. Olinda kicked 3.3 to 1.4 in the first and had a lead of 11 points at quarter time. Healesville could not get any forward play in the second and only managed to get three behinds to Olinda’s 3.5. The lead was starting to blow out and Healesville would need to show that fighting spirit, if they were going to come back in the third. Olinda’s defence played another amazing quarter of football, holding Healesville goalless again and took a comfortable lead of 39 points into the final term. Healesville showed some fightback in the last, kicking 3.2 to 1.6, but it was just junk time goals in the end.
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: C. Beattie, J. Charge, K. Currie, L. Hill, L. Taylor (4 goals), M. Wright.
Healesville Best: C. Adams, A. Davies, A. Fraraccio, T. Costigan, L. Daly, M. Anson.
Wandin 31.20(206) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.10(40)
Wandin had a day out against Gembrook and never showed them any mercy all day. Gembrook started fine and Wandin only had a lead of 20-points at quarter time, but that is where any chance for Gembrook went by the wayside. Wandin kicked 9.4 to 0.3 in the second and, at the main break, had broken out to a 74-point half-time lead. The third quarter was even, with Gembrook kicking 2.5 to 3.6, but it all was one way in the last as Wandin just had a field day in front of goal, kicking 14 goals to 1 in the last to come away with a very big win.
Wandin Best: S. Dwyer (13 goals), M. Polkinghorne (6 goals), R. Ross (2 goals), H. Dudink, N. Molnar (1 goal), B. Harvey (2 goals).
Gembrook-Cockatoo Best: R. Wilson, D. Leversha, S. Martin, C. Bastow, B. Jones, J. Raymond.
Woori Yallock 13.14(92) d Monbulk 8.8(56)
Woori Yallock, like Olinda and Wandin, remain undefeated on top of the ladder and Monbulk are left still looking for that elusive first win for the season. Woori got away to an early lead and were never really challenged from then. Woori kicked five goals to one in the second and went to the major break with a 44-point lead. Monbulk bounced back in the third, outscoring Woori, kicking 2.5 to 1.3 and played some hard contested footy. But the lead was too great to chase down and Woori Yallock ended up winning by 36-points.
Woori Yallock Best: R. Allen, J. Adams (1 goal), M. Batten, B. Arnold, H. Smith, M. Baxter.
Monbulk Best: J. Williams, H. Gordic (2 goals), M. Langworthy (4 goals), R. Gilbert, J. Rak, L. Jurey.
Division 2 Seniors Football
Kinglake 23.9(147) d Thornton Eildon 8.8(56)
Kinglake has notched up its first win for the season after a big win over Thornton on Saturday. Kinglake had a massive nine-goal opening quarter and a lead of 33 points into the second. Accuracy in front of goal was paramount for Kinglake today and they did not disappoint. Another five-goal quarter and the lead had increased to 50 points at half-time. As much as Thornton tried, they could not penetrate the defences of Kinglake, while at the other end, Kinglake was relentless and kicked another four goals while Thornton could only manage one. Another five-goal last quarter well and truly had the game signed, sealed and delivered.
Kinglake Best: J. Crowe (4 goals), M. McAllister, T. Tesoriero (4 goals), Z. White (3 goals), J. Butterworth, H. Prest (1 goal).
Thornton Eildon Best: T. Keating (1 goal), J. Dickson, D. Creed, K. Purtle (3 goals), S. Larkman (1 goal), Z. Vujasic.
Powelltown 21.16(142) d Yea 13.9(87)
Powelltown share top spot on the ladder with Yarra Glen and Belgrave after a good win over Yea. It was an even first quarter with Powelltown taking the lead, kicking 5.4 to 3.4. Both sides kicked five goals in the second but the lead had increased to 14 points. Yea outscored Powelltown in the third, kicking four straight to Powelltown 3.3. Powelltown really swung into action in the last, kicking a matchwinning 7.3 to 1.3 to come home winners by 55 points.
Powelltown Best: W. Dore, N. Moody (1 goal), G. Newing (4 goals), R. Goodinson, R. Johnson (1 goal), D. Rees (5 goals).
Yea Best: S. Pearce (1 goal), A. Chisholm. X. O’Dwyer, A. McSpeerin (2 goals), E. Neilson, B. Bullen.
Yarra Glen 16.17(113) d Seville 9.17(71)
Yarra Glen got away with a good win, even though the lead was only five points at half-time. A 1.6 first quarter was something Seville did not need and Yarra Glen went into quarter time with a nine-point lead. Seville fought back in the second, kicking 4.4 to 2.2. Yarra Glen piled on 7.8 in the third to 2.5 and gave themselves plenty of breathing space going into the last. The last quarter was a tough 30 minutes, but Yarra Glen managed to kick 4.4 to 2.2 to increase the final margin to 42 points.
Yarra Glen Best: A. Smith (1 goal), B. James (5 goals), C. Tait (1 goal), R. McDermott (2 goals), L. Telford (4 goals), S. Wintle.
Seville Best: P. Bailey, T. Baker, J. Noble, A. Mammoliti, D. Groen, J. Neal.
Alexandra 14.17(101) d Yarra Junction 12.7(79)
Yarra Junction took on Alexandra on Saturday in a game that ended up being one of the closest contested games of the round. Alexandra got off to a good start; although, if they had of capitalised on their scoring shots, the margin would have blown out – 3.6 to 3.1 certainly kept the Eagles in the game at quarter time. The second quarter was an even contest, with Alexandra kicking 4.5, while Junction kicked 3.2. Alexandra were certainly doing Junction some favours and giving them every opportunity to win this game. Only 14-points down at half-time, it was game on. The third quarter made no inroads on the margin as both sides increased their score by 20 points. In the last, Alexandra again flirted with danger, kicking 4.4 to 3.2. They will need to straighten up in front of goals if they want to get close to any of the top teams this season.
Alexandra Best: B. Norris (7 goals), L. Ragg, B. Cooper (1 goal), L. Heard (1 goal), M. Coombs, J. Rouget (2 goals).
Yarra Junction Best: T. Wheeler (6 goals), L. McCombe (1 goal), J. Holmes, A. Chandler (1 goal), W. Robertson, P. Cubbin.
Belgrave – Bye.
Under 18s Football
Mount Evelyn 10.9(69) d Emerald 8.4(52)
Mount Evelyn Best: D. Maunder, B. Batten (1 goal), T. Brill, R. Farrow, M. Darke, M. Bail.
Emerald Best: M. Thomas (1 goal), R. Hall, K. Jordan-Hill, R. Goonan (2 goals), B. Pepi, J. Webb.
Upwey-Tecoma 13.6(84) d Warburton Millgrove 9.8(62)
Upwey-Tecoma Best: T. Johnson (1 goal), L. Sholer, A. Bartils (1 goal), S. Capon, I. Shineberg (1 goal), S. Vance.
Warburton Millgrove Best: C. Reiffel, M. Leeds (5 goals), M. Read, M. Knight (1 goal), B. MacDonald, B. Thomson.
Wandin 20.12(132) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 4.6(30)
Wandin Best: J. Byrne (2 goals), S. Barrand (2 goals), B. Stokes (1 goal), M. Napoleone (6 goals), B. Norfolk, R. Smith.
Gembrook-Cockatoo Best: M. Frazzetto (2 goals), D. Williams (1 goal), C. Sweeney, J. Mazur, K. Osseweyer, O. Joel.
Woori Yallock 8.11(59) d Monbulk 7.7(49)
Woori Yallock Best: D. Wood, J. Smith (2 goals), J. Gray (1 goal), R. Whitworth, R. Blackney, J. Bourke.
Monbulk Best: T. Dixon, N. Wall (1 goal), T. Wills, T. Rutherford, A. Banks, J. Swanson.
Healesville 18.12(120) d Yarra Glen 5.7(37)
Healesville Best: K. Brown (3 goals), M. Minney (5 goals), M. Boyle (2 goals), S. Gommers, L. Scott, C. Wright.
Yarra Glen Best: M. Kikidopoulos, L. Pinder, C. Berry, M. Mohamed, D. Whelan (1 goal), C. Hinghaugh.
Division 1 A Grade Netball
Mount Evelyn 62 d Emerald 27
Mount Evelyn Best: Jacqui Black, Laura Black, Alicia Hughes (44 goals).
Emerald Best: Jazmyn Wray, Kristy Evans (24 goals), Jodie Terry.
Olinda Ferny Creek 67 d Healesville 24
Olinda Ferny Creek Best: M Taylor A Osborne R Pendleton.
Healesville Best: H Parrott G Ford K Newton.
Wandin 102 d Gembrook Cockatoo 13
Wandin Best: Jackie Cullimore (74 goals), Charlotte Sparkes, Carly McDonnell (21 goals).
Gembrook Cockatoo Best: Jessica Mitchell, Kelsey Wilson, Alisha Fitzgerald (4 goals).
Warburton Millgrove 64 d Upwey Tecoma 35
Warburton Millgrove Best: Tatum Summers.
Upwey Tecoma Best: Samantha Silvester (29 goals), Angela Wuttke (2 goals), Teah Edelmaier.
Woori Yallock 52 d Monbulk Hawks 23
Woori Yallock Best: Stacey Fleming (24 goals), Bess Schnioffsky, Shannon Bailey (10 goals).
Monbulk Hawks Best: Katrina Wragg, Paige Whitworth, Olivia McPherson.
Division 2 A Grade Netball
Yarra Glen 69 d Seville 35
Yarra Glen Best: Alana Stone, Nicole Moate (27 goals), Georgia Taylor (29 goals).
Seville Best: Rebecca Groen (23 goals), Samantha Reynolds, Alysha Defilippis.
Kinglake 46 d Thornton Eildon 29
Kinglake Best: Amber Cretella, Paige Stanley.
Thornton Eildon Best: Kayla Bowcher, Alyce Bertola, Keely Grant (16 goals).
Powelltown 39 d Yea 32
Powelltown Best: Jessica Coffey, Michelle Finlay, Georgie Haynes (18 goals).
Yarra Junction 78 d Alexandra 31
Yarra Junction Best: Amanda Finn (40 goals), Jessica Sweet, Lisa Ramadge.
Alexandra Best: Bethany Cairns, Lauren Steyger (17 goals), Caitlian Haggis.
Belgrave: Bye.
