Under 19s
The Monbulk Seniors and Reserves had a bye, so the Under 19s were finally able to select most of their eligible players. Their task on Saturday was to meet Officer at Officer, a team that has lost just once this year, that being by 19 points to the undefeated Narre Warren. With Monbulk looking to make the finals, they would need to collect a scalp of a leading club to stake their credentials.
On an unusually sunny day for July, conditions were close to ideal as the teams took to the field. Monbulk immediately stated their intentions with an attacking game style which yielded four goals to none with a slight breeze in the opening term with some uncustomary accuracy for a change. They maintained that advantage until half time as each side kicked a goal in the second quarter. The wind increased for the second half and the Hawks grew the margin to 49 points by the final change. Officer battled hard in the last quarter but were only able to penetrate Monbulk’s defences for a further three behinds.
Officer 1.7.13 def by Monbulk 9.5.59
Best: Josh Wentworth, Riley Finlay, Mackenzie Rouget, Ben Smith, Noah Rutherford, Coby Passingham
Goals: Ben Smith 2, Mackenzie Rouget 2, Josh Wentworth 2, Zeke Charlton 1, Jai Farmer 1, Lachlan Smith 1
Women’s
The Monbulk senior women have had a season of battling the odds in the top division. Despite this, the Hawks have maintained a consistent positive approach throughout the year. The results that had been posted against them had not been a true reflection of the efforts exerted, where they had yet to see a win materialise. They played their final match of the season at the Mick Moreland Reserve against Berwick Springs. While they were again outclassed they will eagerly await next season as they return to second division, where they had won the premiership last season.
Berwick Springs 14.15.99 def Monbulk 0.0.0
Best: Ayla Short, Josie Ford, Genna Seamer, Kathryn Gow, Calida Borrett, Shaye McLean
