By JUDY ORREN
WHILE it was a bye for Division 1 last week, this round saw three of the league’s players selected to participate in the Vic Country versus VAFA Championships that were held in Bendigo.
Josh Taylor (Wandin) was named assistant coach of the No.2 side and Scott Dwyer (Wandin) played in the No.2 team.
Dylan Gordon (Warburton Millgrove) played in the Under 19s team and was named best on ground.
Congratulations to all the boys.
Vic Country No.1: 17.15 (117) d VAFA 8.7 (55)
Vic Country No.2: 10.16 (76) d VAFA (Prem B – Div 4) 7.5 47
Vic Country U19: 8.13 (61) d VAFA U19 1.5 (11)
Seniors – Round 12
Belgrave 23.8 (146) d Upwey Tecoma 15.14 (104)
A very accurate Belgrave was too good for Upwey as they came away with a seven-goal victory. This game started off even with Belgrave holding just a three-point lead as the first change. The second quarter was where Belgrave took control, as their running power was too much for Upwey to contain. They booted 8 goals to 3 in the term to lead by 30 points at the main break. The second half was a really good battle and goals came thick and fast. There was 20 second-half goals scored in total, but it was Belgrave that had all the answers and also had the edge. They added another 11 goals to Upwey’s 9 to come away with a good win on the back of what was a great second quarter.
Belgrave best players: E. Clasby (5 goals), P. Gough, D. Collins (1 goal)
Upwey Tecoma best players: D. Waters (6 goals), S. Dawson (1 goal), T. Robinson
Division 2 Seniors (Round 13)
Gembrook Cockatoo 12.16 (88) d Alexandra 3.5 (23)
Gembrook won quite easily in the end, but they did have to work hard early to get the game on their terms. They led by just one point at the first change. They only booted three goals in the second quarter but held Alex to just one point and their lead was 20 points by half-time. Gembrook controlled the entire second half and really should have blown Alex away in the third, but they were wasteful scoring 3.9 to 1 goal to lead by 41 points at the final change.
Gembrook finished the day with a 4 goals to 2 behinds in the last term to win with relative ease and now sits one game clear in fourth place.
Gembrook Cockatoo best players: J. Raymond, L. Frazzetto (3 goals), R. Causer (2 goals)
Alexandra best players: B. Cooper, K. Veldman, J. Purcell (1 goal)
Seville 7.9 (51) d Yarra Junction 5.8 (38)
This was by no means a great spectacle, but Seville will be happy enough to walk away with the win. Yarra Junction led by just one point at the first change but it was Seville that booted two goals in the second term while holding Junction goalless to take a nine-point lead into half-time. The third term opened up a little with a total of five goals scored, with Seville booting three of those to extend their lead to 16 points at the final change. The last quarter was a slog, both teams finding it hard to go forward. There was only one goal scored for the term and that went the way of Yarra Junction, but it wasn’t enough as Seville came away with an ugly but effective 13-point victory.
Seville best players: D. Groen, L. Aitkens, S. Senior
Yarra Junction best players: T. Carlyle, L. Cove (1 goal), J. Black
Thornton Eildon 21.15 (141) d Powelltown 5.9 (39)
Thornton Eildon is firming more and more as favourites for the flag after a dominating performance over final aspirants Powelltown. Thornton Eildon was outstanding from the first bounce. They jumped out to a 25-point lead at the first change, and then played a blistering second term where they booted 8 goals to 1 to lead by 68 points and have the game well in their keeping. The second half saw Thornton stretch their lead. They booted 4 goals to 2 in the third and finished off with a 4 goal to 1 final term to win by 101 points and now sit just a percentage off top spot.
Thornton Eildon best players: J. Herridge (1 goal), R. Chapman (3 goals), B. Kapakoulakis (1 goal)
Powelltown best players: M. McArthur, N. Moody, M. McLaughlin
Kinglake 7.11 (53) d Yea 1.4 (10)
Kinglake may not have been at their best, but they were always in control of this clash. Kinglake had only booted three goals in the first half, but Yea had only the two behinds to their name. The third term saw Kinglake add another three goals while Yea booted their only major for the day in this term and it was Kinglake by 36 points at the final change. The last quarter wasn’t anything special as Kinglake went through the motions. They booted one goal while Yea didn’t even bother the scoreboard to see Kinglake win by 43 points in a very forgettable encounter.
Kinglake best players: D. McMahon, J. Walker, T. Thone-Kain (1 goal)
Yea best players: J. Marasco, D. Evans, T. Butterworth
Under 18s (Round 13)
Upwey Tecoma 16.16 (112) d Belgrave 7.5 (47)
A reasonable four-quarter performance from Upwey who were just a touch too good for a competitive Belgrave side. Upwey certainly was the better side in the first half as they went into half-time with a 27-point lead, but Belgrave was certainly still in the contest. The third quarter was where Upwey took control. They had multiple forward entries and booted 5.7 for the term while Belgrave could only manage one goal, and Upwey’s lead had blown out to 58 points by three quarter time. The last quarter saw both sides finish the game off well. Upwey booted 4 goals to 3 for the term to win by 65 points in what was a very controlled performance.
Upwey Tecoma best players: B. Oates (4 goals), M. Kirby (2 goals), S. Shineberg (1 goal)
Belgrave best players: J. Blennerhassett, N. Schill (1 goal), M. Collins
Woori Yallock 8.9 (57) d Warburton Millgrove 7.12 (54)
For three quarters of this game, it looked as though Woori was in control, but Warby came hard at the end to almost steal victory. Woori led this game by 22 points at the half and Warby had only scored the one goal. The third term was a good one, with teams going goal for goal, but it was Woori with a slight edge as they booted 4 goals to 3 to lead by 27 points at the final break. Warburton threw everything at Woori in the last and attacked relentlessly. Unfortunately for them, they wasted numerous chances as they booted 3.6 for the quarter and even though Woori didn’t score they were able to hold on to win by 3 points in what was a thrilling finish.
Woori Yallock best players: D. Benson, J. Collette (1 goal), M. Arnold (3 goals)
Warburton Millgrove best players: J. Blake (1 goal), S. Wells, A. Maguire
Mount Evelyn 6.16 (52) d Yea 4.11 (35)
Both sides were very inaccurate, but it still made for a pretty good contest. Yea led by four points at quarter time, but Mount Evelyn booted 3 goals to 1 in the second to take an 11-point lead into half-time. The third quarter saw a slog with goals hard to come by as both sides only managed one goal apiece for the term and it was Mount Evelyn by just seven points.
In the last quarter, Mount Evelyn really looked to get on top but they just couldn’t put it on the scoreboard as they booted 1.6, however it was enough as Yea only scored to two behinds which saw Mount Evelyn come away with a hard-fought 17- point victory.
Mount Evelyn best players: L. Callaghan, L. Manassa (2 goals), C. Knoll
Yea best players: R. Aldous (2 goals), H. Jarvie (1 goal), X. O’Dwyer
Emerald 16.9 (105) d Monbulk 6.6 (42)
Emerald was favourites to win this clash, but they had a real battle on their hands in the first half as Monbulk took in right up to them. Emerald led by just five points at the main break and just couldn’t get any flow going with their game, thanks to Monbulk’s defence. The third quarter was where Emerald showed their class. They opened the game up and created more run that Monbulk couldn’t combat.
Emerald booted 6 goals to 2 in the third to open up a 32-point lead at the final break and then added another 6 goals to 1 in the last to win by 63 points, thanks to a dominant second half.
Emerald best players: J. Kruithof (3 goals), J. Pedder (3 goals), K. Burns (5 goals)
Monbulk best players: B. Jennings-Allen, T. Gromer, J. Rak
Healesville 18.11 (119) d Wandin 8.4 (52)
It’s amazing that Healesville wasn’t at their best in this game, but they still won by 67 points which just shows how dominant they are. This clash started with an even first term, and it was Healesville by just two points at the first break.
The second term was Healesville’s best for the day and it set up their victory as they booted six goals while holding Wandin scoreless and their lead was out to 41 points at the long break. The second half was a decent battle as Wandin did battle the game out, but Healesville’s class was just too good as they added another 9 goals to Wandin’s 5 to win by yet another big margin.
Healesville best players: B. Nicholls (2 goals), M. Jeffery (1 goal), R. Hunter (3 goals)
Wandin best players: M. Debono (1 goal), P. Hodgett (5 goals), B. Lawrence
Division 2 A Grade Netball (Round 13)
Seville 32 d Yarra Junction 20
Seville has come away with a 12-goal victory, but had to work hard to shake off a very willing Yarra Junction side. Seville led by four goals at the first change and maintained that lead at half time after a six-goal apiece second term. Seville did stretch their lead in the third with an 8 goal to 5 term, but Junction was certainly hanging in there. The last quarter was where Seville broke away to a degree. Junction just couldn’t eat away at the lead as Seville got on top, scoring 8 goals to 3 to win in what was a good tussle.
Seville best players: Stacey Abbruzzese, Tania Hoare, Rachael Goulding (16 goals)
Yarra Junction best players: Jodi Terry, Courtney Richards, Catherine Cook
Powelltown 41 d Thornton Eildon 19
Powelltown was never really bothered by Thornton Eildon during this game despite their best efforts. Powelltown had all the answers and continued to stretch their lead as the contest went on, they were simply just a class above what is an improving Thornton Eildon but unfortunately for them they just weren’t up to the same standard as their opponents in this clash.
Powelltown best players: Erin Williams, Jodie M Stenhouse, Demi Barber
Thornton Eildon best players: Krystal Herridge, Melinda Sier, Darcy Smith
Yea 57 d Kinglake 21
Yea shot out of the blocks and raced to a 22-goal lead by half time of this clash to be very much in control. The third quarter saw Yea continue their dominance as they added another 16 goals to 4 and their lead had jumped out to a very sizable 34 goals. The last quarter was at least a bit more of an even contest with Yea scoring 12 goals to Kinglake’s 10, but make no mistake this game belonged to Yea for entire 4 quarters.
Yea best players: Lauren Tesoriero, Lucy Marks, Cindy Newcombe
Kinglake best players: Karsha Hoyt, Jade White (15 goals), Amy Teodorovic
