A Grade
After some excellent form over the past two weeks, Monbulk’s A Grade team faced fourth placed Beaconsfield at Holm Park. A win would put them within striking distance of the top sides. The Hawks started strongly to nab an early lead but were unable to hold on to their advantage as the Eagles fought back. It was an intriguing arm wrestle with Beaconsfield claiming the honours.
Beaconsfield 48 def Monbulk 43
Best: Georgia Himmelreich, Nicole Macdowell, Jamie Clark
Goals: Peri Reid 38, Jen Dewhurst 5
B Grade
After a run of outs since their win over Berwick in Round five, Monbulk were hoping to repeat their opening round efforts and again claim the scalp of Beaconsfield. Little separated these evenly matched teams. It was ultimately just a slight 9-6 shooting advantage that the Hawks had in the third quarter which ultimately proved the difference between these sides. Monbulk are now just half a game out of the Top five.
Beaconsfield 32 def by Monbulk 35
Best: Georgia Wilson, Elizabeth Cutting, Paige Rondinella
Goals: Paige Rondinella 25, Dayna Walsham 10
C Grade
Since winning their opening two encounters of the season, including a win over the Eagles, C Grade have been valiant but have not again tasted success, despite coming close on occasions. In a low scoring clash, it was Beaconsfield who were able to steadily draw away from the Hawks as the match progressed.
Beaconsfield 25 def Monbulk 14
Best: Sammi Kelly, Cody Sharp, Tara Donald
Goals: Jamie Sands 7, Sammi Kelly 5, Laura Del Biondo 2
D Grade
With a stirring display to open their account last week, the D Grade team were not able to repeat their heroics and came up short against the Eagles.
Beaconsfield 36 def Monbulk 7
Best: Leah Hansby, Caitlin Utting, Kate Smith
