By Tyler Lewis
MORNINGTON PENINSULA NEPEAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (MPNFL)
DIVISION TWO
It was a perfect weekend of results for Devon Meadows.
By defeating Chelsea to the tune of 62 points, and ladder-leaders Langwarrin simultaneously beating third-placed Somerville, the Panthers are now a win clear in second position on the MPNFL Division Two ladder.
Ryan Hendy’s men booted eight goals to three in the opening half and then improved that margin in the second, finishing 18.9 (117) to 8.7 (55) victors.
Despite currently being a clear contender, the next fortnight is crucial for the Panthers, as they face Langwarrin and Somerville.
That Langwarrin outfit remains undefeated, but it didn’t go without a scare against Somerville.
The Roos trailed the Eagles throughout crucial stages of the third term, but ultimately overcame their poor goal-kicking to run away 9.21 (75) to 10.9 (69) winners.
Pearcedale, meanwhile, found itself in a good old-fashioned shoot out with Seaford on Saturday afternoon.
The Dales kicked four goals in each of the first three terms, before the game opened right up.
Being 32 points in arrears, Seaford – with its season on the line – threw everything at the Dales in the final term.
The Tigers flashed home with eight majors, but to Pearcedale’s credit, it fought fire with fire, kicking five of its own.
The Dales eventually held on in a brilliant game of footy, 17.14 (116) to 14.18 (102).
Goal-kicking – prior to the final term – will be on the agenda at RF Miles Reserve this week, as the Tigers kicked 6.15 to the last change.
In other matches, former Dandenong Stingray and Frankston Dolphin Riley D’Arcy booted eight for Karingal in its 17.14 (116) to 8.11 (59) win over Tyabb, Hastings kept old-foe Crib Point winless, 16.14 (110) to 8.8 (56) and Rye leaped Mornington into eighth position, defeating the Dogs 15.14 (104) to 12.16 (88).
LADDER
Langwarrin 52, Devon Meadows 36, Somerville 32, Pearcedale 32, Chelsea 32, Seaford 32, Karingal 32, Rye 24, Mornington 20, Hastings 16, Tyabb 4, Crib Point 0.
FIXTURE – ROUND 14
Langwarrin v Devon Meadows, Crib Point v Pearcedale, Tyabb v Chelsea, Hastings v Karingal, Somerville v Mornington, Seaford v Rye.
