Tigers take the title after big win

Win within reach: Dromana got the better of Frankston YCW to take out the 2023 MPNFL Division One Grand Final. Picture: Craig Barrett

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

DROMANA comfortably defeated Frankston YCW to claim the 2023 MPFNL Division One premiership last weekend.

Kinetic Stadium hosted the Grand Final last Sunday, 17 September.

The Tigers have been the team to beat all season - Dromana came into the match with just one loss to their name all year. Frankston YCW finished the home-and-away season in second place. On Sunday, Dromana continued their good form.

It was comfortable for the Tigers in the end. Frankston YCW had no answers for Dromana, who kept up the pressure all day.

Dromana went on to win by 55 points - 14.13 (97) to 6.7 (43).

Billy Geurts, Sam Fowler, Nicholas Collier, and Jake Aarts were named in Dromana’s best for the day.

Aarts’ signing has been instrumental for the Tigers this season. The former Richmond Tiger was excellent all year for his new side.

Dromana has now won three premierships in five seasons - they took out the Division Two premiership in 2018 and won the top division title in 2019. Earlier on Sunday, Red Hill took on Langwarrin in the reserves Grand Final.

It was a tight game at Kinetic Stadium, with neither side able to get far ahead. When the final siren sounded, it was Langwarrin who held a narrow lead.

The Kangaroos claimed the win 5.9 (39) to 5.11 (41).