Tonners down Monders, Therry claim first scalp

Nicole Erasmus

WOMEN’S PREMIER

Fitzroy-ACU recorded their six win after defeating Brunswick Renegades by 45-12 at Victoria Park. With a three-goal to nil first half, Fitzroy were able to leave the Renegades scoreless until the final term. Alexandra Monacella starred in front of goal and booted three for the Roy Girls.

SKOB Saints were victorious over Caulfield Grammarians with a 15-point win at Glenhuntly Oval. With a final six goals to four, the Saints held on with a final score of 42-27.

Melbourne Uni vs. Old Trinity – results not submitted.

A team performance helped Marcellin OC to a 33-point win over Old Xaverians at Xavier College. With a final score of 47-14, Marcellin had multiple goal scorers and multiple best on ground performances. Jackie Greaves was best for Marcellin while Chelsea Mitchell shone for Old Xavs. The win elevates the Sheagles to third spot on the ladder.

WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 1

A close encounter saw Old Geelong edge out Monash Blues by one goal at Como Park. After trailing going into the main break, Old Geelong got on top in the second half with three goals to none. Elizabeth Graham was the only multiple goal scorer for the day with two goals for Old Geelong.

A four-goal to one third quarter secured the win for Old Brighton after defeating Ormond by 21 points at E.E Gunn Reserve. With a final score of 58-37, the game was on even terms until the second half whereby Old Brighton kicked five goals to three. The game saw stand out offensive performances with a combined four goals between Old Brighton’s Nadia Oliver (2) and India Tait (2) and three goals for Ormond’s Kate Macqueen.

West Brunswick once again showcased their dominance with a 57-point win over Beaumaris at McAlister Oval. The undefeated and top-of-the-table side outscored their opponent by seven goals in the first half and were able to keep them from scoring any majors for the entirety of the game. West Brunswick’s Alexandra McKenna and Beaumaris’ Meghan Gollant were best on ground.

A fast start saw St Mary’s Salesian (1) victorious over Old Haileybury by 16 points at Princes Park Oval. St Mary’s kicked three goals to none in the first half, which set them up for their 59-43 point win as they gradually increased their score for the remainder of the day. Mietta McDonald shone with three goals for St Mary’s Salesian.

WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 2

A three-goal performance from Madeline Hince helped UHS-W to a 12-point win over Collegians at Brens Oval. UHS booted four goals to none in the first term, which proved enough to take home the points against the comeback of Collegians. The final score sat at 31-19.

SBMT/St Peters AFC defeated Yarra Old Grammarians by 40 points at Centenary Park. After trailing after the first quarter, the Tigers won the second, third and fourth quarters to secure the win. Samantha Fisher booted three of their five goals while Brigitte Crouch kicked Yarra’s only goal.

Top-of-the-table Old Camberwell recorded their sixth win after defeating Old Carey by 39 points at Carey Sports Complex. A four-quarter performance saw the away side gradually build on their lead as well as leaving their opponent from scoring any majors until the final term. A stand out performance from Samantha Stewart was a positive for Old Carey.

A two-goal to none first quarter set up Ivanhoe AFC for their 30-15 point win over Oakleigh at Ivanhoe Park. Ivanhoe started off strong, but saw Oakleigh hit back in the second term. They managed to remain composed to win the final two quarters and the game. Jamie Lee Puatutjimi scored three for Ivanhoe and Hanna Wood scored two for Oakleigh.

WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 3

After trailing going into the final term, Ajax secured their fourth win defeating Old Mentonians by six points at Gary Smorgon Oval. Old Mentonians led throughout the first three quarters, but a fourth quarter surge proved too good from Ajax with the final score sitting at 20-14.

A four-quarter performance saw Therry Penola take home the points with a 30-point win over Mazenod OC at John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve. Therry Penola made a fast start of two goals to none in the first term and consistently one each quarter after that. A combined six goals from Amy Godfrey (2), Eliza German (2) and Case O’Connell-Paladino (2) contributed to the side’ first win of the year.

Hampton Rovers now sit second on the ladder after defeating Melbourne University (2) by 29 points at Boss James Reserve. Kicking five goals to one for the entirety of the game, Hampton’s Amelia Lindsay and Sonja Mihelyi shone with two goals each.

WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4

A dominant St Mary’s Salesian (2) performance saw them defeat Brunswick Renegades (2) by 41 points at Alec Gillon Oval. A strong first half prompted the win for St Mary’s who gradually increased their lead. Eliza Tivendale shone for St Mary’s while Sandra Hugo was best on for Brunswick.

SKOB Saints (2) showcased dominance after leaving Bulleen Templestowe scoreless at Ted Ajani Reserve with 58-point win. Finishing with eight goals to none, the SKOBs now sit third on their ladder. Madeleine Pattison produced a five-goal haul to help SKOBs take home the points.

Swinburne University AFC defeated Hawthorn AFC by 30 points at St James Park on Saturday. After a relatively even first quarter, Swinburne shot away in the second with four goals to none. Eloise Mahoney had a best on ground performance for Swinburne University AFC.

Canterbury Football Club recorded their first win in fashion after defeating Fitzroy FC (2) by 34 points at Victoria Park. A determined Canterbury outfit left Fitzroy scoreless for the first half while also scoring four goals. Multiple goal scorers and many strong individual performances contributed to the Canterbury win.

Spectators of Jordon Reserve were treated to a 12-point draw between De La Salle and top-of-the-table South Melbourne Districts. SMD led after the first term, but scores remained level for the second, third and fourth quarters. The final score sat at one goal and six behind apiece.