By Tyler Lewis
MORNINGTON PENINSULA NEPEAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
By suffering two defeats in as many weeks at the hands of two contenders, Devon Meadows will likely enter the 2022 finals campaign without a serious scalp.
The Panthers went down to ladder-leaders Langwarrin last week and Somerville on Saturday.
The 16.10 (106) to 21.7 (133) defeat has sent Devon Meadows back to third position, but with a friendly remaining three weeks, a top-two finish is more than conceivable.
Despite being one of four sides on 36 points, the Panthers have Tyabb and Crib Point – which have accumulated three wins collectively – before finishing the season with seventh-placed Seaford.
The Panthers trailed at every change on Saturday and were unable to stem the bleeding of the Eagles’ incredible accuracy.
Brandon White kicked five and was named best afield in the shoot-out, while Daniel Marshall booted six for the visitors.
Pearcedale, meanwhile, steadied the ship after a horror loss to Crib Point last week.
The Dales launched out of the blocks with a six-goal-to-one quarter against Mornington, before eventually securing the 15.13 (103) to 8.15 (63) win.
Luke Daniel kicked truly on five occasions, while Jordan Bastinac continued his superb season.
The destiny of the Dales is in their own hands, as they sit with three other sides on 36 points.
Pearcedale travel to Somerville this week and then Chelsea in a fortnight in attempt to break its finals drought.
In other results, Hastings upset Chelsea 8.8 (56) to 5.16 (46), Tyabb defeated Crib Point 9.11 (65) to 6.17 (53), Karingal thumped Rye 16.20 (116) to 1.5 (11) and Langwarrin continued its winning form with a 17.9 (111) to 4.7 (31) win over Seaford.
LADDER
Langwarrin 60, Karingal 40, Devon Meadows 36, Pearcedale 36, Somerville 36, Chelsea 36, Seaford 32, Rye 28, Mornington 24, Hastings 20, Tyabb 8, Crib Point 4.
FIXTURE
Tyabb v Devon Meadows, Somerville v Pearcedale, Chelsea v Crib Point, Rye v Hastings, Karingal v Seaford, Mornington v Langwarrin.
