Footy Week Edition. Wed., July 19, 2023

HAWKS, TURTLES CLASH FOR LADDER SPOTS

Scoreboard

Women’s Football

■ Northern. Division 1. Montmorency 1 6.5 (41) d Eltham 2.7 (19). Banyule 3.7 (25) d Darebin Womens 1 1.9 (15).

Diam,ond Creek Womens 1 14.9 (93) d

West Preston Lakeside 1 4.6 (30).

Division 2. St Mary’s 26.14 (170) d

Hurstbridge 0.0 90). Fitzroy Stars 6.13 (49)

d Mernda 3.2 (26). Heidelberg 7.6 (48) d

Whittlesea 1.0 (6). Greensborough: Bye.

Division 3. North Heidelberg 7.5 (47)

d West Preston Lakeside 2 2.4 (16). Heid-

elberg West 8.10 (58) d Darebin Womens

2 1.1 (7). Montmorency 2 4.5 (29) d

Darebin Creek Womens 2 2.2 (14). Wallan 10.5 (65) d Laurimar 0.2 (2).

■ Outer East. Division 1. Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.16 (40) d Pakenham 2.1 (13).

Healesville 11.16 (82) d Monbulk 0.0 (0).

Berwick Springs 5.7 (37) d Upwey-Tecoma

3.5 (23).

Division 2. Yarra Junction 4.4 (28) d

Hallam 2.5 (17). Seville 5.6 (36) d Thornton

Eildon 3.1 (19). Belgrave 6.4 (40) d Wandin

3.0 (18).

Country Leagues

■ Goulburn Valley Football League.

Seniors. Euroa 21.19 (145) d Shepparton

United 7.7 (49). Seymour 20.11 (131) d

Benalla 11.9 (75). Mansfield 11.15 (81) d

Tatura 6.12 (48). Rochester 9.9 (63) d

Shepparton 9.8 (62). Mooroopna 15.10 (100) d Kyabram 9.9 (63).

Reserves. Shepparton United 13.6 (84)

d Euroa 12.9 (81). Seymour 16.5 (101) d

Benalla 4.6 (30). Mansfield 8.10 (58) d

Tatura 8.5 (53). Shepparton 15.12 (102) d

Rochester 4.2 (26). Shepparton Swans 12.7 (79) d Mooroopna 6.9 (45). Kyabram 13.10 (88) d Echuca 5.0 (30).

Under 18. Shepparton United 22.12 (144) d Euroa 2.2 (14). Seymour 10.8 (68)

d Benalla 7.6 (48). Mansfield v Tatura.

Shepparton 14.7 (91) d Rochester 7.3 (45).

Shepparton Swans 8.4 (52) d Mooroopna

5.6 (36). Echuca 9.7 (61) d Kyabram 7.6 (48).

■ Kyabram District Football League.

Seniors. Shepparton East 15.13 (103) d

Dookie United 7.4 (46). Stanhope 20.12 (132) d Merrigum 7.2 (44). Lancaster

24.14 (158) d Avenel 7.9 (51). Nagambie

15.20 (110) d Longwood 2.4 (16).

Reserves. Shepparton East 6.10 (46)

d Dookie United 6.7 (43). Stanhope d

Merrigum, forfeit. Lancaster 27.12 (174) d

Avenel 1.0 (6). Nagambie 23.11 (149) d

Longwood 1.3 (9).

Under 18. Murchison-Toolamba 16.24 (120) d Stanhope 2.1 (13). Nagambie

24.18 (162) d Longtwood 0.1 (1). Bye:

Avenel, Dookie United, Lancaster, Merrigum, Rushworth, Shepparton East, Tallygaroopna.

■ Riddell District Football League. Seniors. Diggers Rest 10.9 (69) d Macedon

3.9 (27). Wallan 9.17 (71) d Melton

Cenmtrals 7.7 (49). Riddell 11.9 (75) d Romsey 8.8 (56). Woodend-Hesket 26.9 (165) d Western Rams 3.5 (23). Lancefield: Bye.

Reserves. Diggers Rest 13.9 (87) d Macedon 4.5 (29). Wallan 15.14 (104) d Melton Centrals 1.4 (1). Romsey 10.7 (67) d Riddell 8.3 (51). Woodend-Hesket 17.9 (111) d western Rams 3.4 (22). Lancefield: Bye.

Under 19.5. Wallan v Melton Centrals. Romsey 15.10 (100) d Riddell 4.6 (30). Gisborne Giants 14.12 (96) d WoodendHesket 2.10 (22). Macedon: Bye.

■ Heidelberg West have entered the top four of the NFNL Division 3 ladder after coming from behind at half time to defeat Old Eltham Collegians by the narrowest of margins at Eltham College.

The form lines of both sides coming into this match suggested that it might be a close encounter and it lived up to those expectations, with the Hawks turning a 14-point half time deficit into a 8.11 (59) to 9.4 (58) triumph.

Both teams now sit on seven wins and while the Turtles have the superior percentage, Heidelberg West move into fourth spot on the ladder because of their game in hand. They have now defeated Old Eltham Collegians for the fifth consecutive time.

“It was a grinding win but a special effort,” Heidelberg West coach Michael Missen said.

“The boys gave 100 per cent effort and there were no passengers.”

Despite the close final margin, both teams had periods of significant dominance at various stages of the contest.

Matthew Sleeman’s men looked to be in total control midway through the second term. Matthew Williamson had just kicked his fourth goal of the afternoon and when Jake Tyson snapped truly soon after, the home team led by a game-high 23-points.

Sebastian Francis-Perkins was getting his hands on the ball and using it well in the midfield while midfielder Nick Snowdon also impressed and hit the scoreboard.

From that moment on however, the Hawks gradually worked their way back into the match. They had all the play just before the main break but failed to make the most of their control of the game and scored 1.3 to reduce the half time deficit to a manageable 14 points.

The visitors had a goal on the board within two minutes of the second half when Nicholas Paton received a handball for an easy goal.

Dane Dmitrovic then showed a lot of poise when receiving the ball 60 metres out. Instead of blazing away or attempting a pass to the forwards who were covered, he ran his full measure and slammed the ball through for a major.

A Matt Reinke snap late in the quarter put the Hawks in front at the last change, and with the visitors firing on all cylinders, the Turtles were kept goalless for the quarter.

Heidelberg West coach Michael Missen urged his team on at the three quarter time break, noting that his team was working harder.

He had praise for Michael Adams who had moved onto Williamson in the mid stages of the game and kept the tall forward in check.

The last term was a tense struggle. Nicholas Milne out bodied his opponent to take a mark close in on a tight angle early in the quarter and curled the ball home to grab back the lead for his team.

But it didn’t last long as the Hawks cleared the ball from the next centre bounce. Louis Hill was very industrious on the day and was involved in the chain of disposals which led to Alex Hywood marking close in and goaling.

Hywood was to be the only multiple goalscorer for the away side on the day and his second regained the lead.

With Lachlan Evans getting on top in the ruck and their top line players in Daniel Kelly, Marcus Hill and Bradley Moore winning crucial battles around the ground, the Hawks attacked relentlessly for most of the term.

But they could only manage four behinds in that time in what was a period where moving the ball fluently was difficult.

Then, against the run of play, Milne snapped a wonderful goal from deep in the pocket for his third of the day. It put Old Eltham Collegians in front by a point with little time left.

Soon after, Heidelberg West’s Louis Hill won a free for a great tackle and hit Billy Wright in space 45 metres out on an angle. Wright’s slightly errant shot was enough to tie the scores.

The Hawks surged again and managed to rush a behind to hit the lead with seconds remaining. A risky kick-out from the behind by the Turtles came unstuck and resulted in the ball going back to the Heidelberg West goal square as the siren sounded.

Daniel Hallett was again impressive in a Turtles defence that was under siege for the latter part of the contest.

Benjamin Cox was his usual productive self on the wing, but his teammate Niall McDonough had a rough day, suffering injuries in the first and final term of the contest.

- Doug Long/NFNL

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023 Free

NFNL Sunday

● ● ● ● Hurstbridge 8.11 (59) d Old Eltham Collegians 9.4 (58).

OE DIV. 2 SCOREBOARD

SENIORS

POWELLTOWN ............ 3.3, 6.8, 9.9, 12.9 (81)

WARB.-MILL. ........... 4.5, 7.9, 10.11, 11.14 (80)

Best. Powelltown: Austin Bizotto, Ben Wratten, Gary Conyers, Brock Castree, Christopher Moreland, Dyan Sverns. Warburton-Millgrove: Tyson Henry, Dylan Walker, Bailey Humphrey, Patrick Hunyh, Nelson Aldridge, Tom Barr.

RESERVES

WARB.-MILL. ........... 2.2, 3.7, 5.11, 9.13 (67)

POWELLTOWN ............... 1.2, 2.4, 3.5, 4.7 (31) Best. Warburton-Millgrove: David Bedggood, Aaron Maguire, Dale Morris, Hudson Semple, Aaron Pye, Cody Ladewig. Powelltown: Jason Walker, Jacob Neale, Lindon Walker, Troy Hallmark, Trent Baseden, Jarrod Dobson.

LADDERS

DIVISION 2. SENIORS. 1. WarburtonMillgrove, 223.30, 36. 2. Powelltown, 158.59, 36. 3. Alexandra, 200.67, 32. 4. Yarra Glen, 76.24, 20. 5. Broadford, 42.85, 8. 6. Yarra Junction, 47.02, 0. RESERVES. 1. Warburton-Millgrove, 517.03, 44. 2. Powelltown, 152.05, 28. 3. Alexandra, 140.40, 28. 4. Broadford, 66.84, 12. 5. Yarra Junction, 58.58, 12. 6. Yarra Glen, 23.48, 8. FIXTURES

Saturday, July 22. Powelltown v Yarra Junction. Broadford v Warburton-Millgrove. Yarra Glen v Alexandra.

NFNL Juniors

■ Under 16 Girls Blue. Diamond Creek Womens 8.9 (57) d Yarrambat 3.3 (21). Whittlesea 3.4 (22) d Laurimar 2.3 (15). Research: Bye. Under 16 Blue. Montmorency 12.12 (84)

d Eltham Black 9.8 (62). South Morang Blue

11.16 (82) d Mernda 6.4 (40). Yarrambat

16.16 (112) d Kilmore Blue 3.3 (21). Whittlesea: Bye. Under 16 Girls Red. Eltahm 6.8 (44) d Mernda 1.0 (6). Montmorency 2.3 (15) d Wallan 2.2 (14). Diamond Creek Womens 2

5.4 (34) d Darebin Womens 3.4 (22).

AMernda Blue 5.4 (34) d Montmorency Black 4.7 (31). Diamond Creek 6.6 (42) d Whittlesea 2.1 (13). Yarrambat v Wallan. Eltham Black 3.3 (21) d Greensborough 2.6 (18). Yarrambat v Wallan. Eltham, Black 3.3 (21) d Greensborough 2.6 (18).

Under 12 Girls Red. Wallan 2.1 (13) d Mernda 0.1 (1). Research 14.7 (91) d Darebin Womens 0.1 (1). Whittlesea 4.0 (24) d Kilmore 2.4 (16).

Under 12 Red. Eltham Red 8.13 (61) d Laurimar Black 2.4 (16). West Preston Lakeside 8.11 (59) d Mernda Red 1.2 (8). Kilmore 11.8 (74) d South Morang 1.2 (8). Research 13.11 (89) d Epping 0.0 (0).

Under 12 Green. West Ivanhoe 5.6 (36) d Keon Park 3.2 (20). Mill Park 14.8 992) d Laurimar Teal 0.0 (0). Hurstbridge 4.4 (28) d Kinglake 0.5 (5). Montmorency White 10.9 (69) d Thomastown 1.2 (8).

Under 13 Blue. Montmorency 4.1`2 (36) d Greensborough White 3.2 (20). Eltham Black 6.5 (41) d South Morang Blue 3.10 (28). Yarrambat 7.13 (55) d Mernda 2.5 (17).

Under 13 Red. Diamond Creek Devils 7.6 (48) d Laurimar Black 4.5 (29). Diamond Creek Demons 4.11 (35) d Greensborough Green 3.2 (20). West Preston Lakeside 9.5 (59) d Research 2.1 (13).

Under 13 Green. South Morang Gold 2.1 (13) d Eltham Red 0.0 (0). Epping 5.12 (42 d Laurimar Teal 5.3 (33). Wallan Black 10.11 (71) d Whittlesea 0.1 (1). Kilmore 5.11 (41) d Panton Hill 4.2 (26).

Under 14 Girls Blue. Mernda 3.7 (25) d Wallan 0.2 (2). Research 5.2 (32) d Kilmore 4.2 (26). Yarrambat 8.14 (62) d Montmorency 1.0 (6). Diamond Creek Womens: Bye.

Under 14 Blue. Lauirmar Black 13.6 (84) d Mernda Blue 4.1 (25). Eltham Black 8.9 (57) d Kilmore 2.5 (17). Yarrambat 15.9 (99) d Whittlesea 3.3 (21).

Under 14 Girls Red. Whittlesea 6.5 (41) d Darebin Womens 1.5 (11). Eltham 8.5 (53) d Laurimar 3.2 (20). South Morang 10.9 (69) d Epping 0.0 (0).

Under 14 Red. Montmorency 6.6 (42) d Research 1.3 (9). South Morang 10.12 (72) d Greensborough 3.10 (28). Diamond Creek 15.6 (96) d Epping 7.0 (42).

Under 14 Green. Husrtrbidge 18.11 (119) d Mernda Red 2.4 (16). West PrestonLakeside 4.12 (36) d Laurimar Teal 1.5 (11). Wallan 15.10 (100) d West Ivanhoe 5.2 (32). Eltham Red: Bye.

Under 15 Blue. Yarrambat 8.9 (57) d Diamond Creek 1.6 (12). Mill Park Blue 15.13 (103) d Montmorency Black 5.5 (35). Eltham Black 28.14 (182) d Wallan 3.3 (21).

Under 15 Red. Eltham Red 16.17 (113) d Montmorency White 3.3 (21). Mill Park White 9.6 (60) d Mernda 6.10 (46). South Morang 16.8 (104) d Laurimar Teal 3.2 (20). Greensborough 11.8 (74) d Whittlesea 7.7 (49).

Photo: NWM Studios

NFNL Netball

■ Section 1. North Heidelberg 1 67 d North Heidelberg 3 55. Diamond Creek 1 57 d North Heidelberg 2 52. Heat 1 62 d Bundoora 1 40.

Section 2. Heat 2 32 d North Heidelberg 4 26. Montmorency 1 42 d Bundoora 2 33. Hurstbridge 1 33 d Bundoora 3 29.

Section 3. Hume 1 32 d Watsonia 1 22. Heidelberg 5 36 drew with North Heidelberg 6 36. Greensborough 1 29 d Lalor 1 24. Thomastown 1: Bye.

Section 4. Greensborough 2 22 d Watsonia 2 19. South Morang 1 25 d Hurstrbidge 2 25. Epping 1 31 d Heat 3 23. Kinglake 1 25 d Heidelberg West 1 20.

Section 5. Heat 5 24 d Bundoora 4 18. Fitzroy Stars 1 27 d Lalor 2 20. Hazel Glen 1 29 d Thomastown 2 23. Whittlesea 1 36 d Heat 4 18. Kilmore 1 29 d Montmorency 2 26.

Section 6. Diamond Creek 2 34 d Bundoora 5 19. Kilmore 2 51 d Epping 4 15. St Mary’s 1 28 d Hume 2 23. Epping 2 27 d Panton Hill 1 15.

Section 7. La Trobe 1 36 d Montmorency

3 20. Watsonia 3 26 d Thomastown 4 22. Heat 6 30 d Bundoora 6 24. Hurstrbridge 3 34 d Kilmore 5 24.

Section 8. Whittlesea 2 21 d South Morang 2 13. Northcote Park 21 30 d Kilmore 3 27. Diamond Creek 3 30 d Greensborough 3 27. Montmorency 4 34 d Bundoora 7 27. Thomastown 3 27 d La Trobe 2 25.

Section 9. Lower Plenty 1 31 d West

Ivanhoe 1 6. Heat 7 34 d Epping 5 24. Kilmore 4 33 d Bundoora 9 18. Epping 3 30 d Hurstbridge 4 20.

Section 10. Bundoora 8 35 d Heat 9

29. Hurstbridge 5 16 d Lalor 3 14. Heat 8 33 d South Morang 3 23. Watsonia 4 26 d

Montmorency 5 19. Heidelberg West 2 26 d Kinglake 2 17.

Section 11. Watsonia 5 25 d West

Preston Lakeside 1 24. Thomastown 5 38 d

Fitzroy Stars 2 12. Epping 6 34 d La Trobe

3 215. Epping 7 35 d Bundoora 10 21.

Hazel Glen 2 27 d Kilmore 6 25.

Section 12. Bunbdoora 12 16 d

Bundoora 11 11. Kilmore 7 20 d Hazel Glen

3 10. Whittlesea 3 37 d Epping 8 26. Hurstbridge 6 26 d Montmorency 6 14.

Section 13. Bundoora 13 16 d South

Morang 4 14. Heat 10 43 d Hazel Glen 5

9. Hazel Glen 4 43 d Epping 9 2.

OE Netball

■ Division 1 A-Grade. Emerald 66 d

Healesville 31. Seville 74 d Yea 19. Belgrave

41 d Berwick Springs 31. ROC: Bye.

Division 1 B-Grade. Emerald 65 d

Healesville 21. ROC 74 d Hallam 29. Seville 72 d Yea 23. Belograve 45 d Berwick Springs 37.

Division 1 C-Grade. Emerald 53 d

Healesville 12. Seville 65 d Yea 12. Belgrave 59 d Berwick Springs 59. ROC: Bye.

Division 1 D-Grade. Emerald 34 d

Healesville 24. Berwick Springs 31 d brlgrave 17. ROC 36 d Hallam 16. Seville: Bye.

Premier Division A-Grade. Mt Evelyn 100 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 25. Beaconsfield 48 d Upwey-Tecoma 33. Narre Warren 48 d Monbulk 33. Olinda-Ferny Creek 53 d Wandin 50. Berwick 29 drew with Pakenham 29.

Premier Division B-Grade. Mt Evelyn 84 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 29. UpweyTecoma 59 d Beaconsfield 33. Narre Warren 61 d Monbulk 38. Wandin 54 d OlindaFerny Creek 49. Pakenham 46 d Berwick 25.

Premier Division C-Grade. Mt Evelyn 45 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 13. UpweyTecoma 37 d Beaconsfield 35. Narre Warren 45 d Monbulk 26. Olinda-Ferny Creek 42 d Wandin 27. Berwick 41 d Pakenham 39.

Premier Division D-Grade. GembrookCockatoo 25 d Mt Evelyn 21. Upwey-Tecoma 23 drew with Beaconsfield 23. Narre Warren 61 d Monbulk 12. Wandin 28 d Olinda Ferny Creek 26. Berwick 25 d Pakenha 24.

Bulls claim enormous triumph

■ Bundoora have made a massive statement in the NFNL Division 1 competition, after defeating Montmorency by 39 points in impressive fashion at Yulong Reserve

It was a tale of effort versus execution from two of the league’s best sides. The Magpies had the better end of the possession difference, while the Bulls controlled the tempo more often and were able to link up their midfield and forward line seamlessly on many occasions.

It allowed Bundoora to form a 9.16 (70) to 4.7 (31) victory in front of their home fans.

The third placed Bulls are now just one game behind the second placed Magpies but more importantly, are now eight points clear of Greensborough in sixth spot.

Meanwhile Montmorency’s 10-game unbeaten streak has come to an end and are a now game and a half behind top of the table Heidelberg.

Bundoora star Sam Lloyd was the man of the moment throughout, snapping six majors in blistering fashion to swing the momentum all the way toward his side.

While in the midfield, the pairing of Ben McNiece and Luke Collins poised many problems for the opposition, continously charging out from one of Hamish Shepheard’s many ruck contests wins, only helping to enforce the big man’s stellar game around the ground.

For the Magpies, Ben Paterson was a consistent spark on the field with his accurate kicking, while Connor Kane played numerous positions excellently around the ground that gave his side much needed dynamic.

Other key contributions came from the likes of Joshua Mills, Liam McMahon and Patrick Fitzgerald, who helped win the majority of possessions for the Magpies, but without their star ruckman in Liam Wale-Buxton , the visitors struggled to control the key areas of the game that saw them draw with Heidelberg last week.

The standard for scoring was set early in the match by Lloyd, who managed to snag two majors from set shot distance in the opening 10 minutes of the game.

But the Magpies were able to respond quickly with a chain of kicks that fell into the hands of Patrick Fitzgerald, who thumped the shot on goal from 40-metres out to reduce the margin to within a goal.

With minutes remaining in a quarter where the two sides looked about even, Lloyd would come charging down the forward line to snatch his third of the term and give the Bulls an 11point lead at the break.

Ryan Sturgess placed more heat on the scoreboard, by opening the second quarter with a thunderous snap around the body to push the lead further for the Bulls.

Lloyd then continued his stellar form by snapping from the boundary for a goal, followed by being the beneficiary of another one by sneaking out the pack and slotting the ball through the big sticks.

With the Bulls lead stretched out to 29 points, Neville Jetta helped make sure it would stay that way by dominating the term and disrupting the Magpies attack that set his side’s control of the ball well.

The quarter ending in the same fashion as the one prior, with Lloyd finding the ball right in front of the goal square to snap his sixth of the first half.

Heading into the second half, the Bulls ability to find targets inside-50 went untouched as Sturgess kicked true for a goal that signalled the biggest lead of the game at 47 points.

However, Jono Manzoney’s men weren’t giving up anytime soon with a whole half left to play and found the start of the momentum shift they needed thanks to a goal from Liam McMahon.

The Magpie flock followed with more majors coming from the league’s leading goal-scorer in Fitzgerald, who kicked two majors that reduced the lead to 30-points.

But it was the Bulls who had the last say of the term, with a set shot conversion from Jedd Longmire halting any panic from the home crowd.

With a comfortable lead of 35 points heading into the last term, Bundoora were happy to let the final term play out.

Both sides were locked in standstill with neither one separating themselves from the other in a match that was now played under wet conditions.

It would be reflected on the scoreboard in a goalless quarter for both teams, allowing the Bulls to maintain their lead and hold on for a 39point victory.

- Miles Earl, NFNL

Split round for Rebels

Saturday

The Outer East League 2023 season round 11 was the Indigenous Round and a split round with the Rebels having a bye last Saturday.

This coming Saturday (July 22) is Round 12 and the Rebels travel to Yarra Glen for two games of football and three games of netball.

The awards will be at the Yarck Hotel so come along and enjoy the hospitality of Matt and staff.

The following Saturday (July 29) Alexandra returns to Rebel Park and host Powelltown, the Club also hosting Ladies Day, enquiries to Kylie Cairns.

Thursday’s Rebel Raffles returns this coming Thursday (July 20) and we thank our sponsors Swenrick Constructions, Yarck Hotel, Reddrops Foodworks / Houseboat Sales Lake Eildon, Eildon Bakery / Yarck Meat and Produce, Alexandra Quality Meats / AFNC canteen, Yea Chinese Restaurant / Bailey Funerals.

The Swenrick Constructions Joker Jackpot was not won and will be worth $1300 this week so come along, you will need cash to buy a ticket for your chance to win a prize.

2023 Club memberships are available: $200 – Patron, $150 – Family and $100 –Members. $600 Rebel Raiser Sponsor together with Business, Corporate, Executive and Major Sponsor packages available, so if you would like to support the Club, please contact Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

Do not forget to order your Club merchandise – polo shirts, warmup shirts @ $50, hoodies, vests @ $70, casual shorts, netball top @$40, Club stubby holders @$10, travel mugs @ $15, peaked caps and beanies @ $25, visors @$20, bumper stickers arefree.

Thursday night dinners are available after training with main course and sweets –adults$15 and kids $10, everyone is welcome.

Sunday

In Round 10 of the season, the Alexandra Football Netball Club junior teams travelled to Broadford to play four games of football together with Alexandra Black to play three games of netball.

Alexandra Red travelled to Kings Park to play Seymour in three games of netball, the Under 16 football team playing their first game of the season at Rebel Park hosting Tatura

The Under 9s and 10s football had a game but theirs is non-competitive and non-scoring so there is no win loss for that competition.

Under 12s Football

Alexandra 9.4 (58) defeated Broadford 7.1 (43)

North Central Construction – Nathan Webb; Essence Coffee Lounge – Sienna Heard ; Foodworks – Billy Baker ; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Tybar Reid; Coach – Levi Campbell, Chase Wright, Will Simpson.

Under 14s Football

Alexandra 11.17 (83) defeated Broadford 2.4 (16) North Central Construction – Aiden Campbell ; Essence Coffee Lounge – Heath Sutcliffe; Foodworks – Matthew Wal; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Jamie Nash; Coach – Lachlan Williams.

Under 16s Football

Alexandra 17.17 (119) defeated Tatura 6.4 (40)

DMK Taxation – Callan Howell; Essence Coffee Lounge – Ryan Sproles; Foodworks –Nathan Hendricks; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Luke Wal; Coach – Jayden Valentine

Under 11s Netball

Alexandra Black 41 defeated Broadford 2 Foodworks – Bella Lamaro; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Lillian Savage, Alex Sportspower – Jayde Stewart.

Under 13s Netball

Alexandra Black 26 defeated Broadford 14 Foodworks – Eadie Gibson; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Holly Williams , Alex Sportspower – Leah Cole.

Under 15s Netball

Alexandra Black 20 defeated by Broadford 47 Foodworks – Harley Olive; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Regan O’Toole. Under 11s Netball

Alexandra Red 15 defeated Seymour 6 Foodworks – Tilly Miljkovic; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Mia Bruce, Miljkovic Family –Lila Friswell.

Under 13s Netball

Alexandra Red 19 defeated by Seymour 34 Foodworks – Ava Carr; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Ruby Friswell, Miljkovic Family –Charli Edwards.

Under 15s Netball

Alexandra Red 38 defeated Seymour 10 Foodworks – Millie Wales; Alexandra Bakery and Café – Abby Miljkovic, Wales Family –Ava Krijt.

Next Sunday, Alexandra junior football and netball teams return to Rebel Park for the first time since May 21 and host Yea in four games of football, and Alexandra Black host Yea in three games of netball, Alexandra Red netball has a bye, Under 16 football also play at Rebel Park and host Shepparton United. There will be a social get together at the conclusion of the junior games. If anyone can assist with the canteen on home games during the season please speak to Melissa Crane and Shona Miljkovic to go on the roster. Thank you to all the families that have paid their season 2023 junior football and netball player memberships and any families that have not done so yet, it would be appreciated if you could attend to this as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please contact Club President Ray Steyger on 5772 2627.

- Ray Steyger

● ● Bundoora 9.16 (70) d Montmorency 4.7 (31). Photo: NWM Studios.

Local Sport Saints catapult into top five

■ Watsonia responded to their heavy defeat last week and have now entered the top five in NFNL Division 2 after claiming a 29-point win over Thomastown at Binnak Park.

After kicking one goal to nil in the opening term, the hosts kicked four goals to three in each of the remaining three quarters to secure an incredibly important 13.14 (92) to 9.9 (63) triumph.

This was a crucial performance from Watsonia as losses from the Bears as well as Northcote Park and Panton Hill in Round 13 see the Saints rise into fifth position on percentage, while Thomastown move to seventh, but only two points shy of the top five.

James Lucente kicked four brilliant goals for Watsonia to maintain his handy lead in the competition goalkicking tally, while Corey Potter slotted two majors and worked hard around the ground.

For the visitors, it was Masaki Miki who proved valiant in his sides defeat, accumulating many possessions in the middle alongside Lawrence Lopiccolo.

Three majors from Todd Hughes kept the scoreboard ticking, he has now kicked eight majors in his three senior games in 2023.

Both teams struggled to maintain possession from the first bounce in the overcast but still conditions.

Scoreboard

Goulburn Murray Junior Football

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NFNL

Finals race far from over

■ The finals race is far from over throughout all three competitions following some important results during last weekend’s action in the NFNL senior women’s football competition.

Division 1

Montmorency 1 hosted Eltham under Friday night lights, with the Magpies run continuing after a 22-point victory at Montmorency Park North Oval. The Magpies only led by eight points at three quarter time, before a two goal to nil final term secured the 6.5 (41) to 2.7 (19) triumph. It was Madeline Gallagher-Beanland who stood out for the hosts in a dominant display, also finishing with a major. Abbey Ward and Shelby Coall produced great game too for Montmorency while Jacki White was named as Eltham’s best.

Darebin 1 and Banyule’s contest was decided in the final term, with the visitors winning by 10 points at A.H. Capp Reserve. Scores were locked at 1.3 (9) apiece heading into a huge final term, before both sides registered the same scoring shots, however it was the Bears who were more accurate, holding on to win 3.7 (25) to 1.9 (15). Annabel Goodison had her best performance in what has been a brilliant couple of months, now being named in her side’s best in six consecutive matches. Olivia Perillo also impressed while Karmen Wong was outstanding for the Falcons in the tight loss.

Division 2

Diamond Creek Women’s 1 moved one step closer to snatching fourth spot on the ladder after a comfortable 63-point triumph over West Preston-Lakeside 1 at J.E. Moore Park. A sixgoal to one first half set up the 14.9 (63) to 4.6 (30) win and has seen the Creekers jump into the top four on percentage with just three games remaining in the home and away season. Linda Thorp kicked five majors in another terrific game, while Maykaylah Appleby led her side brilliantly with three majors. Chiara Fitzgerald made it back-to-back weeks as the Roosters’ best.

St Mary’s further stamped their authority on the competition on Friday night, after a 170-point victory over bottom placed Hurstbridge at Whatmough Park. The Bridges were kept scoreless in the 26.14 (170) to 0.0 (0) win, putting the Burra in the hot seat to claim the minor premiership. The two standouts throughout the night were Megan Girolami, who produced seven majors, and Jessica Hardy, whose talent was on show throughout the match. Natarsha Harrop rallied hard for the Bridges despite the loss.

The Fitzroy Stars pulled away from Mernda in the second half to claim an important 29-point

Outer East Junior Football

triumph at Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval. Heidelberg’s push for top spot remains intact after defeating Whittlesea by 42 points at the Whittlesea Showgrounds. A huge five-goal to one first half was the base of the 7.6 (48) to 1.0 (6) result, which is now the Tigers fifth consecutive victory in the competition. Mia Tascone was excellent as was Emily De Sando with the duo dominating the midfield. Paige Thompson and Emma Rowe kicked two majors apiece for the visitors, while Tiana Markey was a standout for the Eagles and was her side’s only goalkicker for the afternoon.

Division 3

North Heidelberg are keeping their slim finals hopes alive after a 31-point win over West Preston-Lakeside 2 at J.E. Moore Park. The Bulldogs third triumph of the season came after an impressive six goal to one second half, which saw them secure a 7.5 (47) to 2.4 (16) result and go one game behind fifth placed Diamond Creek Women’s 2. Mikayla Clarkson had a great afternoon and has now been named in her Bulldogs’ best eight times in 11 games in 2023. Nikita Scott and Amy Pullar kicked two goals each for the visitors while Sara Santoro’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed for the Roosters Heidelberg West have locked in a double chance spot in their inaugural season of the women’s competition after defeating Darebin 2 by 51 points by 51 points at Heidelberg Park.

The Hawks registered 18 scoring shots to two in the 8.10 (58) to 1.1 (7) win, and now extend their gap from the Falcons to 16 points with two matches remaining. Chloe Rowan kicked three goals in a best on ground performance with Molly Reinke also excellent. Alfe Larkin and Cambel Rowland did their best for the Falcons Montmorency 2 came from behind at half time to claim an important 15-point victory over Diamond Creek Women’s 2 at Montmorency Park North Oval. The Magpies trailed by seven points at half time before keeping the Creekers scoreless and kicking three majors themselves in the second half to prevail 4.5 (29) to 2.2 (14).

Sian Capito kicked two majors for the hosts, now taking her tally to 14 majors, while teammate Josephine Akuei performed well. Jessica Thompson kicked both of the visitors’ goals with Bentley Butler being named as the side’s best.

Wallan have gone 12 straight games without a loss after proving too good for Laurimar at Laurimar Reserve, winning by 63 points. The Power were kept scoreless until the final term, while the Magpies dominated throughout to win 10.5 (65) to 0.2 (2).

- NFNL

To both teams’ credit, the play was relatively open, but the tackling was fierce with high pressure being applied by defenders at either end of the ground, and with the two sides looking to break into the top five, it appeared that both coaches were determined to win with busy interchanges and plenty of on field adjustments.

The only major of the term came from James Lucente 10 minutes in when he was the benefactory of a free kick off the ball.

His teammate Julian Janev was prominent early, igniting many transitions from half back into their forward 50.

While both sides had scoring opportunities during the quarter, hurried play caused by the defensive pressure at both ends made it difficult to score goals.

Thomastown seemingly had enough of the lack of goals and were quick to hit the scoreboard in the second term as Todd Hughes snapped across his body within the first minute of the quarter.

Possession was shared evenly between the two teams for the next ten minutes, however Corey Potter drifted forward to take a great contested mark, before kicking truly to score Watsonia’s second of the game.

Kobe Van Zwienen was busy in the middle for the Saints, providing great run and carry as well as an ability to lower the eyes to spot up his teammates.

One of those teammates was Kristian Lawson who slotted a major to add to an already healthy score line for the hosts.

The Bears were able to respond by kicking the next two goals of the match to keep them within reach as they entered the main change 17 points down.

As they did in the second quarter, Thomastown came out hot in the third term.

Majors from Anthony Capeci and Ross Hatzis within the first five minutes brought the deficit to within a goal.

But Watsonia were able to hit back via Lucente again, as he kicked his third of the afternoon from the set shot. Adrian Alfonsi joined the party by finding the big sticks to push the margin back to beyond two goals.

Their lead was again extended through Blake Charles as he crumbed the ball from his own marking contest and snapped it across his body to float through another major.

Lucente then put his stamp on the quarter as he was set up by a lovely kick from Janev to simply convert his fourth goal.

The margin was 21 points at three quarter time, with the hosts flurry of majors late putting them in control heading into the final change.

Again, the last quarter started with back-toback Bears majors, as Hughes and Shannon Ball helped bring the margin back to nine points.

But as they had done all afternoon, the Saints had the answers just as Peter Bugden’s men looked to build some momentum.

They kicked four of the next five majors to round out a deserving 29-point victory and keep their finals tilt intact.

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d Belgrave 0.1 (1). Wesburn 5.2 (32) d Seville 1.1 (7). Under 12 Girls. Healesville 4.5 (29) d Monbulk 1.2 (8). Upwey-Tecoma 3.3 (21) d Mt Evelyn 1.1 (7). Wesburn 5.5 (35) d Wandin 0.2 (2). Olinda-Ferny Creek: Bye. Under 13 Mixed Ranges. Healesville White 12.10 (82) d Woori Yallock Yellow 0.0 (0). Belgrave 10.12 (72) d Yarra Glen 0.0 (0). Seville 4.5 (29) d Wesburn 1.0 (6). Upwey-Tecoma Yellow v Mt Evelyn.Wandin 9.6 (60) d FRembrookCockatoo 1.3 (9). Olinda-Ferny Creek White: Bye.

Under 13 Mixed Yarra. Olinda-Ferny Creek 12.15 (87) d Healesville 0.0 (0). Monbulk 11.9 (75) d Emerald 2.1 (13). Woori Yallock Black 8.1 (49) d UpweyTecoma Black 4.6 (30). Mt Evelyn Maroon: Bye.

Under 14 Girls. Healesville 3.1 (19) d Upwey-Tecoma 1.2 (8). Mt Evelyn White 3.6 (24) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 1.0 (6). Wesburn 7.3 (45) d Seville-Yarra Glen 0.4 (4). Belgrave 8.7 (55) d Emerald 3.9 (27). Mt Evelyn Maroon: Bye.

Under 15 Boys Ranges. Yarra Glen 15.11 (101) d Emerald 5.1 (31). UpweyTecoma 13.18 (94) d Mt Evelyn 2.1 (13). Healesville 12.12 (84) d Wan din 2.4 (16).

Under 15 Boys Yarra. Emerald 13.12 (90) d Monbulk 4.3 (27). Woori Yallock 7.12 (54) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 4.5 (29). Healesville 8.8 (56) d Wesburn 7.4 (46). Wandin 4.15 (39) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 4.15 (39). Mt Evelyn 11.5 (71) d UpweyTecoma 10.8 (68)

Under 16 Girls. Belgrave 3.4 (22) d Yarra Glen 2.6 (18). Monbulk 3.2 (20) d Healesville 2.6 (18). Mt Evelyn 13.11 (89) d Wesburn 1.1 (7).

Under 17 Boys. Woori Yallock 12.6 (78) d Healesville 7.14 (56). Olinda-Ferny Creek 21.21 (147) d Seville 5.2 (32). Monbulk 10.11 (71) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.11 (41). Mt Evelyn 7.6 (48) d Upwey-Tecoma 6.4 (40).

Outer East Junior Netball

■ Division 2. 17 and Under Blue. July 22: Powelltown v Yarra Junction. Broadford v Warburton-Millgrove. Alexandra: Bye.

17 and Under White. ROC 34 d Beaconsfield 20. Pakenham 24 d Berwick

11. Narre Warren: Bye.

15 and Under Blue. ROC 36 d Beaconsfield 25. Berwick 20 d Pakenham

13. Narre Warren: Bye.

15 and Under White. Berwick 35 d Pakenham 25. Narre Warren 30 d Hampton Park 12. ROC 34 d Beaconsfield 12.

13 and Under Blue. ROC 31 d Beaconsfield 9. Pakenham 30 d Berwick 3. Narre Warren: Bye.

13 and Under White. ROC 22 d Beaconsfuield 13. Pakenham 22 d Berwick

13. Narre Warren 41 d Hampton Park 4.

● ● ● ● Watsonia 13.14 (92) d Thomastown 9.9 (63) . Photo: NWM Studios.

SCORES FROM WEEKEND MATCHES

Melbournewide

Western Region FL

■ Division 1 Seniors. Werribee Districts

12.10 (82) d Altona 4.6 (30). Caroline Springs 10.15 (75) d Spotswood 7.8 (50). Point Cook 21.9 (135) d Hoppers Crossing

9.7 (61). Yarraville Seddon Eagles 22.17 (149) d Point Cook Centrals 9.5 (59).

Division 2 Seniors. Wyndhamvale

26.11 (167) d Braybrook 5.2 (32). Newport 12.12 (84) d North Footscray 13.5 (83). Sunshine 16.8 (104) d Parkside

11.10 (76). Albion: Bye.

Division 3 Seniors. Albanvale 18.12 (120) d West Footscray 2.6 (18). Suns

11.10 976) d Laverton Magpies 8.9 (57). Sunshine Heights 13.6 (84) d Tarneit 10.6 (66). North Sunshine: Bye.

Robbery arrests

■ Police have charged four youths following two armed robberies at fast food outlets in Skye and Clyde North on Friday (July 14).

The offenders appear to have targeted a store on Westernport Hwy, Skye, and Berwick Cranbourne Rd ,Clyde North, at 2.25 and 2.40am respectively.

On each occasion the group of seven offenders, reportedly armed with a knife, made off with a quantity of cash.

A staff member from the Skye store was assaulted to the face during the first incident.

No one else was physically injured and police are continuing to search for the remaining offenders.

A 15-year-old Springvale South boy has been charged with armed robbery, theft, theft of motor vehicle and other offences.

A 15-year-old Cranbourne East boy has been charged with armed robbery, theft, theft of motor vehicle and other offences.

A 15-year-old Carrum Downs boy has been charged with armed robbery, theft and theft of motor vehicle.

A 13-year-old Doveton boy has been charged with armed robbery, theft, theft of motor vehicle and other offences.

They have been remanded to appear in a Children’s Court at a later date.

Crime dispute

■ Detectives from the Arson and Explosive Squad, Echo Taskforce and VIPER Taskforce have joined together to announce an operation targeting disputing organised crime syndicates believed to be linked to a series of arson attacks across Melbourne.

The three squads will link up to investigate at least 11 incidents dating back to June 24 believed to be linked to ongoing disputes between two criminal groups with links to Middle Eastern Organised Crime entities.

Those incidents include:

■ Two vehicles set alight in the driveway of a residential property on Anderson Rd, Fawkner about 5.20am on June 24;

■ An incident just after 5.35am on June 25 where a vehicle pulled up outside a house on Greenvale Drive, Greenvale and one of the occupants of the car poured an accelerant over two cars in the driveway and attempted to set them on fire;

■ An arson attack on a prestige vehicle business on Park Rd, Oakleigh on June 26 that caused over $1M in damage. It’s believed a man arrived at the business just before 3am in a grey Audi A4 wagon and set the business on fire before leaving the scene;

■ An incident where offenders attempted to set a house with five people inside alight on Petros St in Fraser Rise about 1.20am on June 27. When an associate attempted to assist, his property on Hawksbury Green in Caroline Springs was set on fire. Both properties sustained significant damage;

■ A car parked at Pipemakers Park on Van Ness Avenue in Maribyrnong had its windows smashed and was set alight about 7.40pm on June 27.

■ Eastern Football Netball League. Premier Division. Vermont 13.9 (87) d Balwyn

9.6 (60). Park Orchards 10.9 (69) d South

croydon 8.12 (60). East Ringwood 9.6 (60) d

Noble Park 6.14 (50). Blackburn 8.8 (56) d

Norwood 7.8 (50). Berwick 15.13 (103) de

Doncaster 2.5 (17). Rowville 12.10 (82) d

Doncaster East 12.9 (81).

Division 1. Siouth Belgrave 14.9 (93) d

Bayswater 6.8 (44). Beaconsfield 9.8 (62) d

Mooroolbark 7.9 (51). Montrose 14.24 (108)

d Wantirna South 5.9 (39). North Ringwood

11.12 (78) d Croydon 4.8 (32). Mitcham

20.14 (134) d Lilydale 5.7 (37).

Division 2. East Burwood 10.13 (73) d

Heathmont 8.3 (51). Ringwood 9.11 (65) d

The Basin 6.7 (43). Boronia 19.20 (134) d

Knox 6.8 (44). Waverley Blues 26.18 (174) d

Upper Ferntree Gully 9.6 (60). Mulgrave 13.8

(86) d Templestowe 11.6 (72).

Division 3. Donvale 15.14 (104) d

Fairpoark 6.6 (42). Silvan 13.10 (88) d

Oakleigh District 8.11 (59). Warrandyte 15.8

(98) d Whitehorse Pioneers 10.13 (73).

Ferntree Gully 13.14 (92) d Coldstream 7.7

(49).

Division 4. Chirnside Park 13.9 (87) d

Forest Hill 8.6 (54). Scoresby 13.13 (91) d

Croydon North MLOC 6.8 (44). Surrey Park

19.13 (127) d Nunawading 1.4 (10). Kilsyth:

Bye.

■ Essendon District Football League.

Premier Division. Avondale Heights 15.14

(104) d Essendon Doputta Stars 12.9 (81).

Aberfeldie 16.13 (109) d Maribyrnong Park

7.15 (57). Keilor 17.15 (117) d Stratmore

5.11 (41). East Keilor 13.10 (88) d Airport

West 10.12 (72). Greenvale 14.14 (98) d Pascoe Vale 9.10 (64).

Division 1. Craigieburn 15.13 (103) d

Keilor Park 13.8 (86Z). Tullamarine 14.9 (93)

d Westmeadows 8.10 (58). Deer Park 16.16

(112) d St Albans 9.13 (67). Moonee Valley

15.13 (103) d Roxburgh Park 14.14 (98).

Rupertswood 15.9 (99) d Hillside 11.12 (78).

West Coburg 26.15 (171) d Glenroy 7.6 (48).

Division 2. Burnside Heights 18.22 (130)

d East Sunbury 10.8 (68). Coburg Districts

15.9 (99) d Northern Saints 14.14 (98).

Taylors Lakes 7.13 (55) d Sunbury Kangaroos

8.6 (54). Oak Park 21.11 (137) d Hadfield

7.6 (48).

■ Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Bonbeach

6.8 (56) d Red Hill 6.7 (43). Dromana 5.13 (43) d Frankston YCFW 6.6 (42). Frankston

Bombers 13.8 (86) d Sorrento 12.11 (83).

Pines 12.8 (80) d Langwarrin 8.9 (57). Rose-

bud 14.7 (91) d Mt Eliza 5.10 (40).

Division 1 Reserves. Red Hill 14.8 (92)

d Bonbeach 0.9 (9). Dromana 8.7 (55) d Frankston YCW 3.6 (24). Frankston Bombers 7.3 (45) d Sorrento 6.8 (44). Langwarrin 8.10 (58) d Pines 8.8 (56). Mt Eliza 7.10 (52) d

Rosebud 5.2 (32).

Division 1 Under 19. Red Hill 8.6 (54) d Bonbeach 4.6 (030). Langwarrin 13.13 (91)

d Pines 3.0 (18). Mt Eliza 25.15 (165) d Rosebud 0.0 (0). Dromana, Frankston Bombers: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 30.15 (195)

d Rye 4.8 (32). Seaford 14.11 (95) d Crib

Point 9.10 (64). Devon Meadows 10.13 (73)

d Karingal 7.10 (52). Pearcedale 10.14 (74)

d Edithvale-Aspendale 7.14 (56). Mornington

18.16 (124) d Hastings 6.8 (44). Somerville

11.15 (81) d Tyabb 11.6 (72).

Division 2 Reserves. Chelsea 17.20

(122) d Rye 3.3 (21). Seaford 7.6 (48) d Crib

Point 2.8 (20). Karingal 6.10 (46) d Devon Meadows 6.2 (38). Edithvale-Aspendale

214.15 (99) d Pearcedale 5.3 (33). Mornington 17.5 107) d Hastings 0.1 (1). Somerville 15.17 (107) d Tyabb 3.5 (23).

Division 2 Under 19. Karingal 88 (56) d

Devon Meadows 7.10 (52). Edithvale-Aspendale 15.6 (96) d Pearcedale 6.8 (44).

Hastings 9.9 (63) d Mornington 4.5 (29).

Somerville 90 d Mt Eliza 35. Rye, Seaford:

Bye.

■ Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 21.13 (139) d Whittlesea 7.7 (49). North Heidelberg 21.10

(136) d Macleod 12.10 (82). West Preston

Lakeside 14.9 (93) d Banyule 5.11 (41). Heidelberg 12.15 (97) d Greensborough 3.9 (27). Bundoora 9.16 (70) d Montmorency 4.7 (31).

Division 1 Reserves. Hurstbridge 12.12 (84) drew with Whittlesea 12.12 (84). North Heidelberg 11.14 (80) d Macleod 10.9 (69). West Preston-Lakeside 10.10 (70) d Banyule

9.9 (63). Heidelberg 16.17 (113) d Greensborough 6.3 (39). Bundoora v Montmorency.

Division 1 Under 19. Greensborough 1

14.5 (89) d Eltham 10.6 (66). Banyule 15.10 (100) d Montmorency 9.9 (63). Heidelberg

11.15 (81) d North Heidelberg 7.5 (47). West Preston-Lakeside 16.10 (106) d Bundoora 9.5 (59).

Division 2 Seniors. St Mary’s 8.7 (55) d Northcote Park 6.11 (47). Watsonia 13.14 (92) d Thomastown 9.9 963). Eltham 9.13 (67) d Epping 7.6 (48). Diamond Creek 15.13 (103) d South Morang 6.6 (42). Lower Plenty

12.14 (86) d Forest Hill 12.10 (82).

Division 2 Reserves. St Mary’s 20.20 (140) d Northcote Park 4.4 (28). Thomastown

11.5 (71) d Watsonia 7.11 (53). Eltham 18.19 (127) d Epping 5.1 (31). Diamond Creek 13.9 (87) d South Morang 8.8 (56). Panton Hill

14.15 (99) d Lower Plenty 11.1 (67).

Division 2 Under 19. St Mary’s 14.11 (95) d Lower Plenty 6.5 (41). Laurimar v Watsonia. South Morang 13.11 (89) d Diamond Creek 7.10 (52).

Division 3 Seniors. Kilmore 17.17 (119) d Reservoir 0.3 (3). Heidelberg West 8.11 (59) d Old Eltham Collegians 9.4 (58). Kinglake

37.14 (236) d Lalor 2.3 (15). Laurimar 14.19 (103) d Fitzroy Stars 15.4 (94). Mernda: Bye.

Division 3 Reserves. Kilmore 24.17 (161) d Reservoir 2.2 (14). Old Eltham Collegians 12.14 (86) d Heidelberg West 6.4 (40). Kinglake 18.13 (121) d Lalor 5.7 (37). Laurimar 18.17 (125) d Fitzroy Stars 2.1 (13). Mernda: Bye.

Division 3 Under 19.5. Macleod V Kilmore: Bye. Hurstbridge 18.20 (128) d Banyule/Heidelberg West 5.7 (37). Greensborough 23.25 (163) d Panton Hill 2.3 (15). Mernda 4.21 (45) d Thomastown 4.6 (30).

■ Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Woori Yallock 12.13 (85) d Upwey-Tecoma

9.13 (67). Narre Warren 13.10 (88) d Monbulk

7.9 (51). Mt Evelyn 13.10 (88) d GembrookCockatoo 4.11 (35). Wandin 10.13 (73) d

Olinda-Ferny Creek 10.10 (70). Pakenham: Bye.

Premier Division Reserves. Up[weyTecoma 18.19 (127) d Woori Yallock 2.6 (18). Narre Warren 12.14 (86) d Monbulk 4.7 (31). Mt Evelyn 9.15 (69) d Gembrook-Cockatoo

6.7 (43). Wandin 12.2 (74) d Olinda-Ferny Creek 6.8 (44). Pakenham: Bye.

Division 1 Seniors. Berwick Springs

22.13 (145) d Belgrave 9.4 (58). Officer

14.10 (94) d Hallam 5.4 (34). Emerald 12.14 (986) d Healesville 8.8 (56). Seville: Bye.

Division 1 Reserves. Berwick Springs

20.18 (138) d Belgrave 1.0 (6). Officer 21.11 (137) d Hallam 0.9 (9). Emerald 27.15 (177)

d Healesville 0.2 (2). Seville: Bye.

Division 2 Seniors. Powelltown 12.9 (81)

d Warburton-Millgrove 11.14 (80).

Division 2 Reserves. Warburton-Millgrove

9.13 (67) d Powelltown 4.7 (31).

■ Southern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Mordialloc 10.5 (65) d

Chelsea Heights 6.14 (50). Cheltenham 8.11 (59) d Cranbourne Eagles 6.6 (42). St Paul’s

McKinnon 24.19 (163) d St Kilda City 1.4 (10). Dingley 6.11 (47) drew with Springvale Districts 7.5 (47). Port Melbourne Colts 12.14 (86) d Bentleigh 12.12 (84).

Division 2 Seniors. Skye 7.9 (51) d East Malvern 6.6 (42). East Brighton 18.7 (115) d

Highett 12.7 (79). Caulfield Bears 15.17 (107)

d Black Rock 6.9 (45). Doveton Doves 8.9 (57) d Hampton Park 7.9 (51). Murrumbeena

8.15 (63) d Keysborough 3.7 (25).

Division 3 Seniors. Heatherton 9.7 (61)

d Ashwood 8.12 (60). Carrum Patterson Lakes

13.16 (94) d Clayton 7.6 (48). Frankston

Dolphins 10.8 (68) d Endeavour Hills 2.10 (22).

Lyndhurst 16.11 (107) d Narre South Saints

14.12 (96).

Division 4 Seniors. South Mornington

21.17 (143) d Doveton Eagles 1.2 (8). Dandenong 10.3 (63) d Hampton 8.14 (62). Moorabbin Kangaroos 21.11 (137) d Lyndale 8.7 (55).

Your Stars with

Kerry Kulkens

ARIES: (March 21- April 20)

Lucky Colour: Silver

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.36.39.22.

Instant rewards of a financial nature for many in business. Some romantic opportunities for the unattached and generally a happy social period if you can avoid arguments over love and money.

TAURUS: (April 21- May 20)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.4.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.40.33.

Many are in for a stroke of good luck, and some will be able to get career opportunities off the ground successfully and some could succeed beyond their wildest dreams.

GEMINI: (May 21- June 21)

Lucky Colour: White

Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 1.6.7.8.

Lotto Numbers: 1.18.29.37.5.44.

Old friends could give some very valuable advice and new friends bring successful contact for your career ambitions. However, it could be difficult to make up your mind about your romantic life.

CANCER: (June 22- July 22)

Lucky Colour: Blue

Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1.6.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.40.33.

A very successful period in which case some will have more offers than they can handle in their career affairs. Love can become more exciting as well, however, watch the little ones.

LEO: (July 23- August 22)

Lucky Colour: Lilac

Lucky Day: Tuesday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.2.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.33.

Unexpected trips are indicated, and your love life could be full of surprises. Watch your spending or your extravagances will get the better of you.

VIRGO: (August 23- September 23)

Lucky Colour: Violet

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 2.6.5.9.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.26.34.40.45.

Big opportunities to upgrade your present career and do not be afraid to take a chance or make changes, everything is about to happen at once and if you get into trouble, it will be because of too much of a choice.

LIBRA: (September 24- October 23)

Lucky Colour: Cream

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 2.3.5.6.

Lotto Numbers: 2.15.24.40.33.36.

Do not get influenced by gossip or pass it on, something you hear on the roundabout could benefit. Travel could be on your agenda and bring some exciting and different experiences.

SCORPIO: (October 24- November 22)

Lucky Colour: Orange

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Racing Numbers: 1.2.3.5.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.9.5.33.

Something that will have a very important effect on your future plans could be in the pipeline and could involve real estate or buildings. A surprise concerning money is indicated.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23- December 20)

Lucky Colour: Green

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1.6.8.9.

Lotto Numbers: 1.15.26.34.40.33.

A very busy period ahead and will need to be able to relax away from your usual haunts whenever you can find time. A child or a younger person could be a cause for concern.

CAPRICORN: (December 21- January 19)

Lucky Colour: Dark Blue

Lucky Day: Friday

Racing Numbers: 5.6.2.3.

Lotto Numbers: 1.12.26.34.39.8.

Be careful with money handling and avoid investing in anything that is not sure and safe. The information you pick up during this period could be confusing, think well before acting upon it.

AQUARIUS: (January 20- February 19)

Lucky Colour: Red

Lucky Day: Monday

Racing Numbers: 1.6.7.8.

Lotto Numbers: 4.15.26.38.9.33.

This period will turn out well, someone you trusted in the past for support may appear to turn away from you, however, this should be just a difference of opinion.

PISCES: (February 20- March 20)

Lucky Colour: Fawn

Lucky Day: Saturday

Racing Numbers: 8.6.2.4.

Lotto Numbers: 4.12.26.5.33.31

With positive thought, you will get a lot of chores and problems out of your way. Avoid friction at home or with family members and believe in yourself.