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Handball heroes take to the court The national handball championships were held at Mordialloc Beach Primary School last week, with a $1000 prize on the line. See story page 3. Picture: Supplied

Council corruption probe findings released Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au SOME interviewees spoken to as part of an independent review into Kingston Council’s processes made allegations in relation to corruption and misconduct at council. A summary of a probity review ordered by Kingston Council last year has been released. The review was

conducted in response to the corruption allegations aired during IBAC’s Operation Sandon hearings which toppled Casey Council. Holding Redlich was tasked with the investigation, going on to interview both current and former Kingston councillors and officers. The legal firm says it focused on potential connections with individuals named in Operation Sandon, such as John Woodman,

Megan Schutz, former Liberal MP Lorraine Wreford, and Labor lobbyist Phil Staindl. Holding Redlich’s released summary read “whilst some council interviewees have had dealings with the Operation Sandon identified persons, and despite some interviewees making allegations in relation to corruption and misconduct by certain councillors or officers, Holding Redlich did

not find conclusive evidence of wide scale improper conduct, corrupt conduct, or misconduct. All interviewees denied ever having received financial incentives or undisclosed political donations.” “Based upon the interviews and the review of the available documentation, Holding Redlich concluded that the conduct reportedly occurring at the City of Casey does not appear to have

occurred, nor is occurring, at the City of Kingston,” the summary read. Other issues raised in the probity review summary included the presence of voting blocs on issues like the Green Wedge, a lack of process and governance surrounding meetings between councillors, officers and developers, and a breakdown of trust between some councillors and officers. Continued page 2

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Mayor ‘pleased’ with probity review Continued from page 1 Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said “I’m pleased to report that the review found no evidence of improper conduct. We take these issues very seriously and wanted to ensure our community had full confidence in local planning processes.” “The lawyers’ review also provided 13 recommendations on how to further strengthen planning processes to provide additional protection, these

are now being implemented,” Cr Staikos said. Holding Redlich recommended that council keep a register of councillor meetings with lobbyists, document how it will manage any perceived conflicts of interest about future engagements with lobbyists, and review its policy regarding political donations. The council review cost $245,000 to ratepayers. It was presented to Kingston Council in February (“Sugges-

tions to prevent council corruption”, The News, 24/2/21). A copy of the full report has been handed by council to IBAC and the Victorian Ombudsman’s Office. Councillors agreed to release a summary of the report at a meeting this month. Council says that the full report is “confidential subject to legal privilege”. The summary can be read at kingston.vic.gov.au/About Us/Media.

Truck and train collide at level crossing A TRUCK driver and train passengers escaped major injuries after a collision at the Lochiel Avenue level crossing last week. On 7 May, a truck was hit at the Edithvale crossing. The tray of the truck was dislodged and pushed into the boom gates. Edithvale CFA, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Metro Trains Melbourne, and staff from the Level Crossing Removal Project attended to safely remove all the passengers from the train. A statement on the Edithvale CFA

Facebook page read that “on arrival, we were able to ascertain no one was trapped and that there were no major injuries to the occupants of the truck or passengers on board the train.” “This is another reminder to be vigilant around rail crossings, particularly during this time of construction and major roadworks. It is also important for the safety of emergency workers to slow to 40km when emergency vehicles red and blue lights are flashing. Distractions can easily occur and put our firefighters and colleagues at risk as well as yourself and

other road users. Let’s all stay safe on the roads.” Lochiel Avenue is one of the level crossings scheduled to be removed after the completion of LXRP works.

CFA crews help passengers from a train after a collision with a truck. Picture: Gary Sissons

A HANDBALL player competing in the national championships. Picture: Supplied

Winning athletes deserve a big hand YOUNG handball athletes did battle at Mordialloc Beach Primary School this month, competing in the finals of the National Handball Championships. The championships were held at primary schools across Australia. Nearly 14,000 students have competed in the competition, with around 400 children aged between six and 12 making it to the finals. Karingal Primary School student Xavier took out the top spot at the Mordialloc Beach Primary School event, taking home a $1000 prize. The championships were hosted by Camp Australia. CEO of Camp Australia, Brett Comer, said “our research highlighted that following 2020, parents and principals observed a signifi-

cant decrease in children’s physical and mental well-being because of the loss of participation in sports. Part of our response to COVID-19 continues in activities that guide children’s growth, such as the National Handball Championships to reconnect friendships whilst making physical activity accessible and fun to any child.” Fremantle AFLW player Kara Antonio was one of the event’s ambassadors. She said “bringing fun, physical activity to kids is always crucial to their health and wellbeing. It was exciting to be part of this unique collaboration to bring the National Handball Championships to kids around the country. It is an awesome initiative to get kids moving and socialising again in a positive, healthy environment.”

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Service station arrest A MAN has been arrested after an alleged burglary at a Heatherton Road service station. Police were called to the store in Springvale South at around 2am on 11 May after someone heard glass smashing sounds. Police say they believe that the offender smashed a glass window and forced entry into the store before rummaging through the counter. Police arrested the man at the shop. The 42-yearold Dandenong man was taken to hospital under police guard to treat an injury. Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives will soon interview the man in relation to burglary, criminal damage, and going equipped to steal.

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A TRUCK rollover closed the left-hand lane of Peninsula Link south-bound for four hours, Monday 3 May. The cement mixer, loaded with 13 cubic metres of concrete weighing 13 tonnes, flipped after the driver tried to correct a drift into the inside lane. Sergeant Bruce Buchan, of Somerville Highway Patrol, said the truck veered into shrubbery and ploughed through a light pole, 2pm. The driver, a Springvale man, 56, was not injured in the incident and did not require hospital treatment. Sergeant Buchan said two heavy haulage trucks were required to right the mixer near the Golf Links Road entry ramp. He said a Peninsula Link clean-up crew using a frontend loader arrived soon after to clear concrete from the road surface while an EPA crew mopped up spilled oil. South-bound traffic was redirected onto Golf Links Road and along Fulton Road or the Moorooduc Highway. Sergeant Buchan said the incident was being investigated.

A MAN cooked and smoked meat after breaking into a Langwarrin butcher last month. The man broke into Marshall’s Quality Meats inside the Langwarrin Plaza on 5 April. He cooked food inside the butcher before deciding to steal over $400 in cash. CCTV footage has been released. Anyone who recognises the man (pictured below) can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A MAN wanted for breaking into a butcher last month. Picture: Supplied

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PETE THE SHEEP A LIVELY and mischievous musical for young audiences based on the picture book ‘Pete the Sheep’ by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley is set to bound onto the Frankston Arts Centre stage. Adapted by Monkey Baa Theatre Company, with foot tapping music and lyrics by Phil Scott and comedic direction by Jonathan Biggins, Pete the Sheep is an award-winning musical, which will enthral young audiences and their adults. Shaun isn’t like the other Shearers in Shaggy Gully… he’d rather be styling than shearing and instead of ‘sheep-dog’, he has a ‘sheep-sheep’ named Pete. After being rejected by the shearers and their dogs, Shaun and Pete set up their own Shearing Salon in town and before long word is out and they are inundated with woolly clients and maybe a Ringer or two!

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This hilarious show, imaginatively told by four performers playing shearers, dogs and sheep explores the challenges and rewards of being an individual. It is a tribute to honouring your own spirit and strength, whilst working with the flock. Director, Jonathan Biggins, says, “Pete the Sheep began life on the page and now it finds a new life in the theatre. “Pete the Sheep is a simple yarn of difference, acceptance and friendship. But it was never our intention to simplify it further – why should theatre for children be devoid of sophistication, wit and wordplay? Thankfully, we’ve left in a sheep poo joke for the grownups.” Pete the Sheep can be seen Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 18 June, 10.30am & 1.30pm. Tickets at thefac.com.au or 03 9784 1060.

Teaching about fasting THE Langwarrin-based Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held an event to educate and teach about fasting earlier this month. Religious leaders across many faiths presented teachings about fasting in their respective religions. More than 100 people attended the event on 1 May.

Muslim people worldwide are currently fasting to observe Ramadan. Among the speakers were Rev. Dr. Sandy Yule, Rev. Albert Lang Bhakta Dasa, Mr. Jasbir Singh Suropada, and Mr. Syed Wadood Janud. An Iftar dinner was served to attendees to close out the event.

A CROWD listens at an event at the Baitul Salam Mosque in Langwarrin. Picture: Supplied

Inclusion program investigated AN independent specialist has been appointed to review Kingston Council’s diversity and inclusion program. A statement from council read “we wanted to provide you with an update on the investigation into the diversity and inclusion program that was recently delivered at Parkdale Secondary Col-

lege.” “We have engaged an independent specialist and have begun a thorough review into the program, which is expected to take several weeks. Once the review is completed we will provide a statement on our website and on social media with the results of the review,” council said.

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That’s the spirit: Women walk for others WOMEN on a three-day walk from Frankston to Cape Schanck earlier this month aimed to “inspire and empower those experiencing disadvantage and transform their lives through fitness, health and wellbeing activities”. The Women’s Spirit Walk – the Frank to Schanck Challenge – set off from Frankston pier on Friday 30 April with about 70 women and some men on a mission to reach Cape Schanck lighthouse by Sunday afternoon, 2 May. Founder and managing director of Women’s Spirit Project Jodie Belyea said one-in-four women experienced mental health issues, family violence and/or social isolation. “Fitness, health and wellbeing are crucial to living a balanced, purposeful and passionate life, however, opportunities to participate in these activities are not financially accessible to all women – many in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas,” she said. The project provides access to free activities that support women to get connected and participate in these activities in person and virtually. In the lead-up, women took part in online discussions on mental preparation, fitness, nutrition and equipment. Training walks gradually increased in distance and difficulty. From Frankston the women walked to Mount Eliza and then to The Briars at Mount Martha. On the Saturday they were due to descend to Safety Beach before heading up Arthurs Seat. On Sunday they planned

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to walk from Rosebud to Cape Schanck. On the Saturday evening a function was due to be held attended by Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, Yan Yean MP

Danielle Green, Nepean MP Chris Brayne, Frankston City’s Cr Claire Harvey, Women’s Health South East CEO Kit McMahon, Family Life CEO Allison Wainwright and “Extraordinary Adventurer” Cath Wallis. Ms Belyea said: “After training

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Little boy shot dead at Carrum - Man charged with murder Compiled by Cameron McCullough AN extraordinary shooting tragedy took place on Sunday last, the victim being a little boy, Don Marcel Kirkham, aged five years. At the time we write, there is not much information available, beyond the fact that Clement George Eyles, aged 22 years, has been arrested on a charge of willful murder. It appears that Eyles, who is a farm laborer, and John Gervasoni had been batching at Thompson Street, Carrum, and Mr Kirkham and his little boy came to visit them. Eyles had been cleaning a room at the house, and placed a gun on the verandah. Kirkham and Gervasoni had been conversing at the back of the house, when they heard the report of a gunshot, and rushing to the verandah, they found that the little fellow had been shot through the eye, and killed instantly. It was thought to be accidental, but Detective Ethell went to Carrum on Wednesday, and, after making inquiries, he arrested Eyles on a charge of murder. The accused was lodged in the Melbourne gaol. *** For influenza colds, take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. *** Mr and Mrs J. M. Rivett, of Baxter, have had the misfortune to lose their youngest child from pneumonia. *** We omitted to state in our last issue that the State School children formed part of the Anzac procession. ***

By direction of the Committee, Mr J. D. Jennings has selected a very nice strong name-plate for the trees in the Frankston Honor Avenue. It is of brass, 5in by 1¾in, and 14 gauge. The engraving of the names is now in progress. *** Mr A. H. Gregory, of Frankston, met with a motor accident on Tuesday last. One of the wheels of the car in which Mr Gregory was travelling came off, and although he received a severe shaking he is now able to be about. *** Mr O. Olsen, who recently underwent an operation at Mount St. Evin’s Hospital, Melbourne, returned to his home at Frankson on Wednesday last. *** The committee of the Frankston Caledonian Society met on Wednesday evening last, Mr W. Crawford Young occupying the chair, and there was a large attendance. Owing to the Mechanics’ Hall undergoing repairs it was decided to postpone the concert arranged for this month until June. Several new members were proposed. *** The death of Mrs Martha Millard, wife of Mr James Millard, occurred at her residence, Wells Street, Frankston, on Sunday night last. The late Mrs Millard had been ill for some considerable time – the last five weeks being spent in a continual state of collapse – and her demise was not altogether unexpected. Although she had lingered for a long time, the end was peaceful.

The deceased lady was a Tasmanian by birth, and was 73 years of age. The daughter of the late Joseph Chudley Codell, one of the early pilots of Port Phillip Bay who had been transferred from the Tasmanian Pilot Service, she came to Frankston with her sister, the late Mrs J. Thompson, when only eight years of age, and had lived here ever since – more than 65 years. Thus, she, with her husband, watched Frankston grow from the little olden time sleepy hollow to its present commanding position and status – the outlet to Melbourne’s expanding population. Mr and Mrs Millard were married at Brighton, and had as issue two sons and five daughters, namely – Messrs Arthur (Melbourne) and Alfred Millard (Sydney), the late Mrs. Kerr, and Mesdames C. Fletcher, Kirvell, C. Bunny, and J. A. Benson, all of whom reside at Frankston. The late Mrs Millard herself was the youngest of a family of 14 children. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, when a very large number of people gathered at the graveside to pay their last respects to the fine old lady whom they so widely respected. The floral tributes were exceptionally numerous. The Rev C. Angwin, assisted by Captain Kathleen Carr, of the Salvation Army, conducted the burial service, whilst the pall-bearers were – Messrs Arthur and Alfred Millard (sons), J. A. Benson and C. Bunny (sons-in-law) and W. Kervell and J. Kerr (grandsons). *** THE circumstances of the death of Charles Clifton Welsh, of Malvern Road, Toorak, who died from injuries

sustained in a motor accident near Hastings on March 24th, were investigated at the Melbourne Morgue on Wednesday last. Kenneth McKenzie Austin, student at Trinity College, stated that he and Welsh were motoring to Flinders for the Easter holidays. They had proceeded about two miles from Toorak, when witness’s machine skidded and struck the road. Although the handle bar was broken, he rode the cycle slowly to Frankston. The bicycle was left there, and he mounted behind Welsh and continued the journey. They had just passed Hastings, at 7.30pm, when they collided with a car. They were travelling at 30 odd miles an hour, but had no lights. Evidence was given by Aage Hansen (chara-banc owner), William H. Gomm (orchardist), Constable Stanbury and Edward Algernon Leveckie. The latter said he was driving a car from Flinders to Melbourne, at 25 miles an hour. He had one headlight and two side lamps burning. He conveyed Welsh to St Pancras Hospital, Frankston, where he died. The Deputy Coroner returned verdict of accidental death, stating that Welsh had been entirely to blame in not carrying a lamp. It was, he said, one of those unfortunate accidents which were becoming all too frequent, but he exonerated Levecke from all blame. *** On the 9th March a very pretty wedding was celebrated in the local hall at Pearcedale, the contracting parties being Mr T.C. Roberts, of Hopetoun,

and Miss R. Pearce, of Pearcedale. The knot was tied by the Rev A. C. F. Gates, Church of England clergyman, Somerville. The bride, who was given away by her brother, was attired in a beautiful dress of ivory crepe-de-chine and customary wreath and veil. The bridesmaids (Miss Bessie Pearce and Miss Agnes Roberts) were becomingly robed in dresses of net over pink satin, with black picture hat and embroidered voile, with pink satin and white tuille hat. The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white daisies, dalhias and maiden hair fern, whilst the bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink belladonna lillies and asparagus fern. The breakfast, which was served at the residence of the bride’s mother, was partaken of by the relatives and a few very old friends of the young couple. The usual toasts were proposed and responded to, and everything passed off merrily. In the evening about 130 of the young couples’ friends were entertained at an evening in the hall. Dancing and vocal items were the order of the evening, and these were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. The party dispersed at 3.30am and as the folk wended their ways to their respective homes each declared that it was the best night’s entertainment they had had for a long time. The happy couple spent their honeymoon at Healesville and Frankston. *** FROM the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 6 May 1921

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A Hardware’s Day’s Night By Stuart McCullough IN the past fortnight, I’ve been to the local hardware store four times. As someone for whom such a trip is, at best, an annual event, this is quite the turn of events. But despite the vastly increased frequency of my visits, I remain none the wiser. The whole experience is as mystical and as unfathomably mysterious as ever. I appreciate that terms like ‘mystical’ and ‘mysterious’ are seldom used in reference to a store that sells lug-nuts but there is a simple reason for this: I am not a handy man. By ‘handy man’, I don’t mean someone with a Mario-style tool belt who’s available to perform odd jobs around the house or, alternatively, leap over barrels maliciously hurled across a building site by a gigantic monkey. Not at all. Rather, I mean I missed out on whatever genetic makeup is necessary to be able to distinguish between a left-handed hammer and a righthanded hammer. If I’m being honest, they all look the same to me. For me, going to a hardware store is like going to another country; one where everyone else speaks a language I don’t. I live in fear that, at any moment, someone will say something to me I won’t comprehend and I’ll be left to simply shrug my shoulders, grunt in reply and point. At best, I feel like an imposter even for being there, which is why I tried to dress the part for my first visit and purchased a checkered shirt, gumboots and chewing tobacco in the hope that I’d fit in seamlessly. I also bought a pair of denim overalls to add, so I hoped, to the overall effect. (Incidentally, I may well start a band

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called ‘The Overall Effect’ where all the members wear denim overalls. I might even write a song called ‘Overall’ to the tune of ‘Wonderwall’. I’ll keep you posted.) Turns out, people who frequent hardware stores do not chew tobacco.

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Instead of making me fit in, it made me stick out like a sore thumb that, presumably, had found itself on the business end of a left-handed hammer. Spurting tobacco juice through the gaps in your front teeth like some kind of hillbilly whale is frowned upon if

not outright prohibited by the proprietors. Indeed, it was after one such nicotine-laden liquid expulsion that I was encouraged to buy a mop. Before making my second trip, I decided to do a little research. By looking at websites, I discovered that people who visit hardware stores are, without exception, delighted to be there, as nothing else could account for the wall-to-wall smiles on the faces of those present. Also, I learned that when members of the general public interact with staff members, one of them is always holding something while the other is always pointing. But as I continued my research into the products themselves, I was left more confused than ever. Even objects that I consider to be relatively basic come in a near-infinite number of varieties. Much as in nature, you can refer to a ‘bird’ or, if you prefer to be super-precise, a ‘Slenderbilled Flufftail Gruiforme’, so it goes with almost everything at a hardware store. I’ve no idea what a ‘Fernuggin Nut’ is, much less the heightened circumstances that might necessitate it being pressed into service. How a ‘Shaka-shaka Wing Wang Doodle Cordless Drill Bit’ is used is, I feel, best left unanswered. The less said about the ‘Lolly Gobble Bliss Bomb Two-inch Adapter’, the better. There were some objects I recognized, even though they appeared in a different context. I, for one, was unaware that a ‘Dutch-oven’ was something you could purchase for the very reasonable price of one hundred and seven dollars and fifty cents. Who’d have thought? I feel misled.

On my third trip, I took my brother. In the genetic lottery, my brother scooped the pool when it came to being handy. If you were to give me a set of instructions and ask me to construct an infant’s cradle, I’d fail on every level. There’d be nothing to show for my efforts other than a pile of splintered wood and smoldering wreckage. My brother, on the other hand, built his own crib as a newborn using a cordless power drill. He also added a small gazebo and a feature wall. Show off. If hardware stores were a principality, my brother would be King. As it is, he walked into that place like he owned it and other patrons doffed their hats and referred to him as ‘your Majesty’. With confidence and great certainty, he navigated through the aisles like someone who knew exactly how and when to use a Fernuggin Nut. Within minutes, he had retrieved me from the small base camp I had established over near the outdoor furniture settings and we were on our way. The fourth trip was showing off on my part. Having received a royal pardon from my brother, I returned to get a Shaka-shaka Wing Wang Doodle Cordless Drill Bit before surrendering my inhibitions completely and splurging on a Dutch Oven. As I write, I am surrounded by a sea of instructions and bits and pieces of everything and it’s becoming increasingly obvious that I’ll never figure out how to put them all together, despite my lefthanded hammer. After all, I am not a handy man. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Pythons come from behind to get first win DIVISION ONE

Letting it slip: Dromana weren't able to keep Frankston YCW contained, falling to a 37 point loss. Picture: Craig Barrett

By Brodie Cowburn EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE fell just short of a win in a see-sawing thriller against Mt Eliza on Saturday. Edi-Asp were looking to score their first win of the season. The Redlegs raced out of the blocks at Regents Park, taking a 29 point lead into the first break. Momentum swung the other way in the second term. An eight goals to zero blitz saw Edi-Asp muscle their way into a 15 point lead by half time. The Redlegs took advantage of having the scoring end in the third quarter, converting seven goals of their own. Heading into the final term, Mt Eliza led by 15. The Redlegs weren’t able to hit the scoreboard in the final term, but Edithvale-Aspendale couldn’t capitalise. The final siren blew with Mt Eliza one point ahead 13.8 (86) to 11.21 (87). The loss keeps Edi-Asp on the bottom of the ladder with an 0-5 record. Thomas Rourke kicked five goals for Edi-Asp. Jeremy Burton and Elliot Simmons were Mt Eliza’s best. Pines have finally won their first game of the 2021 season, getting the better of Red Hill. The Pythons did it tough, but managed to secure the points. They overcame a nine point three-quarter-time deficit to win 10.9 (69) to 13.6 (84). Guy and Beau Hendry were both influential for Pines. Guy Hendry booted five goals. Bonbeach’s great start to 2021 continued with a win over Sorrento at David Macfarlane Reserve last week. The contest looked poised to go down to the wire, with Bonbeach just two points ahead at the final break.

Superb Seaford smash disappointing Demons DIVISION TWO

Tim Broomhead’s great form for Seaford continued. He kicked four goals and was named best-on-ground. Two goals from former Richmond star Brett Deledio helped Devon Meadows get a win on Saturday. The Panthers took on Hastings at Glover Reserve. Devon Meadows got off to a great start, scoring five goals to one in the first term. Hastings weren’t able to recover from their shaky start, going on to lose 11.9 (75) to 7.15 (57).

By Brodie Cowburn RYE have come crashing down after a good start to 2021, losing to Seaford by more than 100 points. Seaford looked sensational all day, applying consistent scoreboard pressure. They scored at least five goals in every quarter of the match. Rye had no answers for Seaford, eventually succumbing to an 8.6 (54) to 23.21 (159) loss.

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Jordan Smale’s four goals were vital for the Panthers. A seven-goal haul from Luke Daniel helped Pearcedale defeat Tyabb at Bunguyan Reserve. Daniel has now kicked 21 goals this season from six matches. Pearcedale won comfortably by 54 points. Somerville scored a good win on the weekend, taking all four points against Mornington. Mornington had plenty of chances,

but their inaccuracy in front of goal cost them badly. The Bulldogs kicked four goals and eighteen behinds for the match. Somerville ran out 31 point winners. Karingal defeated Crib Point at Ballam Park Reserve on Saturday 18.7 (115) to 10.12 (72). Langwarrin have continued their good form with a win over Chelsea.

A stunning final quarter swarm saw Bonbeach run out 8.10 (58) to 14.12 (96) winners. Trent Dennis-Lane kicked four goals for the victors. Frankston Bombers came from behind to win a thriller against Rosebud at Olympic Oval on Saturday. Down by 27 at three-quarter-time, the Bombers’ backs were to the wall. Frankston booted five goals to one in the final quarter to scrape over the line by just one point. The final score read 8.16 (64) to 8.17 (65). Frankston YCW rounded out the winner's list from round five with a 13.4 (82) to 6.9 (45) win over Dromana. The Stonecats finished the round on top of the ladder.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES MPNFL Division One Seniors Saturday, May 15, 2021 Dromana Vs Sorrento, 2PM – Dromana Recreation Reserve Pines Vs Edithvale-Aspendale, 2PM – Eric Bell Reserve Frankston Bombers Vs Bonbeach, 2PM – Greg Beck Oval (Baxter Park) Rosebud Vs Mt Eliza, 2PM – Olympic Oval Red Hill Vs Frankston YCW, 2PM – Red Hill Recreation Reserve MPNFL Division Two Seniors Saturday, May 15, 2021 Karingal Vs Devon Meadows, 2PM – Ballam Park Reserve Tyabb Vs Somerville, 2PM – Bunguyan Reserve Chelsea Vs Mornington, 2PM – Chelsea Reserve Crib Point Vs Langwarrin, 2PM – Crib Point Recreation Reserve Seaford Vs Pearcedale, 2PM – Oval 2 Belvedere Reserve Hastings Vs Rye, 2PM – Thomas Barclay Oval SEWF Premier Friday, May 14, 2021 Tyabb Vs Eastern Devils, 7:30PM – Bunguyan Reserve Saturday, May 15, 2021 Frankston Vs Seaford, 11AM – Skybus Stadium Sunday, May 16, 2021 Mornington Vs Coburg Lions, 12PM – Alexandra Park St. Kilda Sharks Vs Mount Eliza, 2:00PM – Peanut Farm Reserve

Yabbies struggle against Sharks SEWF PREMIER

By Brodie Cowburn TYABB’S dominant start to the SEWF Premier season has come to an end at the hands of the St Kilda Sharks. The Yabbies were dominant in their first two games of the year, but faced a tougher challenge at home against the Sharks. St Kilda piled on the pressure early with a six goals to zero opening term. Tyabb were able to stop the onslaught throughout the second and third quarters, but play opened up again in the final term. A five goals to zero quarter saw St Kilda run out dominant winners over Tyabb 2.6 (18) to 13.7 (85). Jess Gardner was named in the Sharks’ best thanks to her three goals. Mornington got the better of Mt Eliza on Sunday in a scrappy contest at Alexandra Park.

Mt Eliza had plenty of opportunities throughout the day, but were let down by poor goalkicking. They kicked 2.13 for the afternoon. The Bulldogs capitalised, running out 18 point winners. Skye Nisbet scored two goals for Mornington, while Georgia Howes and Bianca Vernon also impressed. Frankston had a tough day at home on the weekend. They fell to defeat at the hands of the Eastern Devils. The Dolphins started well, holding the Devils scoreless until quarter time. They were soon overwhelmed and eventually lost 2.3 (15) to 9.5 (59). Seaford scored an impressive win in their clash against Coburg. The Tigers held Coburg goalless after the first term, running out 8.7 (55) to 1.1 (7) winners.

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Seaford United still unbeaten SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie SEAFORD United is the only local club that remains unbeaten after seven rounds of the 2021 league season. Peter Schwellinger’s side prevailed 2-1 against Chelsea in Saturday’s State 4 South local derby at North Seaford Reserve while State 1 leader Mornington and State 3 pacesetter Frankston Pines both lost their unblemished league records. Mornington went down 3-2 away to Boroondara-Carey Eagles on Saturday while Pines lost 2-1 to Hampton East Brighton at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Friday night. Two second-half goals from Wayne Gordon put Mornington 2-1 up but Benjamin Osei-Safo equalised shortly after and Alex Meaney got the winner from the penalty spot in the 80th minute. Meanwhile Pines’ goalkeeper Aeseli Batikasa had a night to forget and was at fault for both of the visitors’ goals. Pines were down 1-0 at half-time but not long after the restart Joe O’Connor finished well from an Alex Roberts cross to the back post. Hampton East Brighton sub Oscar Knight was only on the pitch for five minutes before being gifted the winner when Batikasa’s attempted clearance went straight to him and he ran in and scored. In NPL2 Langwarrin lost 1-0 at home to Goulburn Valley Suns. Goulburn keeper Zac Mcleod made a superb save in the 59th minute to deny Langy striker Damir Stoilovic and the visitors broke forward quickly where Vani Shamoon finished from a one-on-one with Langy keeper Fraser Maclaren. In State 2 Peninsula Strikers drew 2-2 away against Collingwood City on Friday night while Skye United lost 2-1 at home to Heatherton United the following day. In State 4 it’s increasingly likely that only second spot is up for grabs in the promotion race as league leader Noble Park United firms into odds-on favouritism for the title. And Seaford is in the chasing pack. Peter Schwellinger and assistant Andy Lancaster have fashioned a side

Danger averted: Seaford United midfielder Jack Carter clears the ball before Chelsea striker Adrian Lotca can get to the contest. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

with structure, discipline and resolve and a side that is fit and can maintain a competitive edge right through to the final whistle. All this despite having their plans being thrown into disarray when Matthais Schwellinger’s season ended with a broken leg in a Cup match and other key players were injured. The derby against Chelsea last weekend was always going to be a test and the physical nature of Chelsea target man Adrian Lotca’s approach would have unsettled most opponents but Dean Snoxell and Jeremy Schwellinger withstood the challenge. Seaford was without suspended goal ace Dylan Waugh so Mitch Lander led the frontline with Blake Hicks and

Mitch Hawkins in supporting roles. Right back Jamie Baxter and left back Tom Hogan were given licence to get forward when the opportunity presented itself. Baxter’s first half opponent William Ong was subbed at half-time and Baxter made a series of well-timed runs in the second half that had the Chelsea defence on the back foot. Chelsea could have led in the 17th minute had Hayden Hicks not effected a good save to deny Max TimuskaCarr and the home side’s best chance came in the 39th minute through a stunning break from the back. Baxter’s crossfield pass picked out Blake Hicks on the left and he touched the ball off to Jack Carter who had

made a gut-busting run from his defensive midfield position only to blast his shot over when well positioned. A minute before the break the deadlock was broken. Chelsea failed to clear and a little dink over a static defence set up Lander who lobbed the ball over the head of keeper Calum McLauchlan. Lander had to follow up as the ball struck the post but he tucked away the rebound from point blank range. Six minutes into the second half Lander should have extended the lead. He played a one-two with Blake Hicks and charged toward goal. He placed his shot well or so it seemed until it struck the inside of the near post and bounced across the face of goal before being cleared. But two minutes later it was 2-0 when Hawkins was tripped and Blake Hicks converted from the spot. Chelsea had plenty of the ball in the last half-hour of the contest but couldn’t force Hayden Hicks into action often enough. It’s a problem that needs to be solved as Chelsea’s line-up is impressive and there’s no doubting the quality of its key players yet it has not won since the opening match of the season. It was given a lifeline against Seaford in the 80th minute when a handball prompted referee Aurel Ioana to point to the spot. Up stepped Chelsea’s leading scorer Piers Brelsford and he had no trouble converting to make it 2-1. But it wasn’t enough and there were no late Brelsford heroics this time around. In other State 4 matches Somerville Eagles went down 4-2 at home to FC Noble Hurricanes while Baxter lost 3-0 away to Sandown Lions. Somerville player-coach Dave Greening scored both his side’s goals but could not hide his disappointment after the loss. “As good as we’ve been in recent weeks we were not at the races today,” Greening said. “Silly mistakes again cost us dearly and at this level you get brutally punished.” In State 5 news Jarryd McMinimee has been released by Rosebud and could join Baxter while after just one

appearance for the ‘Buds Carlo Cardoso has called it quits due to family commitments and travel. Midfielder Callum Richardson also has stopped playing for Rosebud and can’t say whether or not he’ll play again this year. The leading local club in State 5 is Aspendale Stingrays and they continued on their way last weekend with a 4-3 win at home over Casey Panthers. Lee Barber’s outfit now sits third in the league three points behind the top two clubs with a game in hand. Adrian Pace, Taylor Davison, Hayden Nuhanovic and second-half substitute Kenan Nuhanovic scored for the Stingrays whose best were Peter Dimopoulos, Davison and James Macnab. Mount Martha lost 3-0 to Pakenham United and Rosebud drew 3-3 with White Star Dandenong. Doug Cunnison, Chris Parry and player-coach Mark Pagliarulo scored for Rosebud.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES Friday May 14, 7.30pm: Pascoe Vale v Langwarrin – CB Smith Reserve Friday 14 May, 8.30pm: Chelsea v Somerville Eagles – Edithvale Recreation Reserve Saturday 15 May, 3pm: Mornington v Richmond – Dallas Brooks Park Peninsula Strikers v Knox City – Centenary Park Skye Utd v Collingwood City – Skye Recreation Reserve South Yarra v Frankston Pines – Fawkner Park Baxter v Seaford Utd – Baxter Park Mount Martha v Knox Utd – Civic Reserve Hampton Park Utd v Aspendale Stingrays – KM Reedy Reserve Saturday 15 May, 8.30pm: Rosebud v Pakenham Utd – Olympic Park

You can’t keep a champ down HORSE RACING

By Ben Triandafillou MORNINGTON-based trainer Brett Scott landed one of the most memorable wins of the Warrnambool May Carnival having taken out the elusive Galleywood Hurdle (3200m) just five weeks after being released from hospital. Scott was immediately flooded with congratulatory cheers following the tenacious win of his promising jumper The Statesman, ridden by another Mornington-based jockey Will Gordon, in one of the carnival’s feature jumps races on Wednesday 5 May. Scott, a four-time Grand Annual Steeplechase-winning jockey, had overcome lifethreatening injuries after being kicked in the head by a horse at his Mornington property just two months earlier. Scott said to just be at the Warrnambool Carnival was a thrill in itself, let alone win one of the feature contests. “Just walking around and talking to people I’ve known for years and then to have this horse actually give us a reason to celebrate is just great. I’m just so happy to be here again,” Scott said post-race. Despite being a prominent jumps rider in

Victoria for more than a decade, the Galleywood Hurdle always seemed to evade Scott during his riding career having finished second in the race on two occasions. A feat that he has now ticked off as a trainer. “Will Gordon has done something I couldn’t do,” Scott quipped following the victory. Jockey Will Gordon gave the seven-year-old gelding a terrific ground-saving ride, ducking up the inside of the field at the final hurdle before kicking clear to win the Galleywood by a comfortable three-length margin. “I just wanted to win it more for [Brett] Scotty and the family than anything,” Gordon said. “They’ve obviously been through a tough time recently. It’s just a massive credit to the whole family. Scotty for bouncing back, Kylie for picking up the pieces, Tylah and everyone back at home that’s been supporting them – it’s unbelievable. “Scotty being the true champ he is said ‘you just do what you want mate’. It’s my second feature race but this one is up there at the top.” The Yulong Investments-owned jumper will now head to Sandown for his next start in the Australian Hurdle (3900m).

Scotty’s back: Mornington-based trainer Brett Scott and his daughter Tylah celebrate the win of The Statesman in the Galleywood Hurdle on Wednesday 5 May. Picture: Supplied Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News

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