Old Brighton stunned as De La Salle dominate

Round 12 of the Holmesglen Under 19’s Premier season encapsulated the closeness of the teams, and the immense young talent that brims within this competition.

Opening the weekend, Williamstown CYMS triumphed over a disappointing Old Xaverians outfit.

Holding a lead for a majority of the contest, the boys from Williamstown put together a well-rounded effort to outlast their opposition, going on to win by 22 points.

Kobe Williams was the standout for Williamstown, whilst Andreas Martinez, Xavier Snelling and Cade Galea were important in the win.

Heading into the latter part of the season, it is vital for Old Xavs to recapture their once impressive form and reinstate themselves as contenders as finals looms on the horizon. Cruz McAuliffe was strong in the loss.

Old Scotch continued their winning ways, overpowering Beaumaris with ease.

From the opening siren, it was always going to be Old Scotch’s day, running rampant from the first bounce in a 4 goal to 1 first quarter.

Concluding as 106-point victors, Old Scotch continue to build momentum. Elliot Power was named best afield, whilst Henry Dixon, Aiden Brien and Will Darcy impressed.

Spencer Hunter was elusive down forward, finishing his day with five majors.

With the loss, the Sharks fall to last position on the ladder, behind De La Salle only by percentage. Max Newman-Morris toiled hard in the resounding loss.

Perhaps the most shocking result of the season, De La Salle have announced themselves as a genuine threat, downing Caulfield Grammarians by 77-points.

After tallying their first win, De La Salle have yet again reaped the rewards for their hard work, dominating their opposition at Waverley oval.

Holding Caulfield goalless for a majority of the opening half, the De La defence was most impressive. Luke Lyngberg was important, whilst James Harper, Joel Tyquin and Josh Cumberlidge performed well.

James Hill and Brodie Perry remained as the shining light for Caulfield.

In another shocking result, University Blues put ladder–leaders Old Brighton to the sword.

A fairly even tussle in the opening stages of the game, the Blues soon took over, entering the main break with a four-goal lead. Such ascendancy would result in a 62-point victory.

George McCulloch and Lachie Francis steered the side to victory, whilst Max Diffey, Johnny Pring, Luca Di Lallo and Oliver Williams all had standout games.

For the opposition, sibling pair Maxwell Langworthy and Andrew Langworthy were prominent.  The loss has brought the Brighton boys back to the pack of teams vying for finals, now just a single game clear atop the ladder.

The final game of Saturday’s schedule saw St Kevin’s outlast St Bedes/Mentone Tigers at Mentone reserve. Liam Edwards, Oscar white, Lucas May and Benjamin Palmer were impressive in the 34-point win.

A round of shock performances, the competition is fast evolving into one where anyone can win, at any given time.

Round 13 comes after a two-week bye and some much-needed respite for teams bleeding numbers at this point of the year. When sides return to compete in Round 13, it will be the ladder leaders Old Brighton coming up against the trailing De La Salle, only as of late De La are looking red-hot whilst the Tonners have been rather shaky.

The Uni Blues will look to continue their winning ways against Beaumaris, while Old Xaverians will hope to find their best form when they face Caulfield Grammarians, with both sides looking to climb out of the middle order.

St Bedes/Mentone Tigers will have their hands full when they host an Old Scotch side who are brimming with confidence. And the final matchup of the round will see Williamstown CYMS play the steadily building St Kevin’s.