Round 10 brings a shock upset whilst flag favourites hold strong

Glen Eira/Old McKinnon was almost handed an almighty scare, but they strengthened their grip on the minor premiership, defeating Whitefriars by three points. It was an even game across the first half, with the Gryphs kicking getting the better of them as they went into the main break four-point leaders, albeit with four more scoring shots they could have capitalised on.

Both teams had three goals apiece in the second half, with Whitefriars going into the final change three-point leaders. At the end of the day given both teams scored five goals, it was the team with more scoring shots that ran out winners.

It was a much-improved Whitefriars side, with Carly Notting best on for them with two goals to her name. Ciara Knight and Kate Mason were also strong competitors on the day. Gryphs captain Gemma Strangio had two goals, whilst Madeline Box and Aleesha Whittle were strong.

Next up, the Gryphs will play Richmond at Kevin Bartlett Reserve on Saturday morning whilst Whitefriars will face the challenge of playing the Rovers at Castlefield Reserve.

Oakleigh solidified their position in second with a 26-point victory over Parkdale Vultures, now sitting above the Blues on percentage. Meanwhile, the Vultures remain winless for the season. Oakleigh held the Vultures scoreless for the entire first half, whilst they kicked four goals of their own. The game was set up from here with Oakleigh scoring two goals after half time.

The Vultures struggled to get into the game, managing just two goals. Oakleigh captain Ruby Ford was best on and continued to mount her case for a position in the team of the year, having now been named in the best for every game this year. Sienna Bernardo and Jasmine Ballestrin were also strong.

For the Vultures, Sienna Symons was named in the best for a third consecutive week and kicked one of the only goals for her side, with Naomi Russo kicking the other.

Next up, Oakleigh will play Power House on Saturday morning whilst the Vultures will host Therry Penola at Gerry Green Reserve on Saturday afternoon.

Power House recorded their fourth win of the season with a shock upset over Therry Penola, defeating the Lions by a singular point. Therry had the opportunity to sit in equal fourth had they defeated Power House but now find themselves a game out of the top four.

It was a slow start from Therry, kicking one behind in the first quarter whilst Power House set up the game with 2.2. However, Therry came back after quarter-time and took a one-point lead into the main break, whilst holding Power House scoreless in the second quarter. Both sides kicked a single major in the third as the game went down to the wire.

Power House eventually ran out winners, with one more scoring shot sealing victory. Ruby O’Halloran was best on for Power House, having now been named in the best for seven weeks in a row and is another player making a case for team of the year. Abbey Duggan had two goals, whilst Eliza German was also impressive with a goal to be named amongst the best for a seventh consecutive week as well.

Next up, Power House will host Oakleigh whilst Therry Penola will travel to play Parkdale on Saturday afternoon.

Richmond Central recorded their third win for the season and their first string of consecutive wins for the year, defeating Old Haileybury by 64 points away from home. It was a strong four quarter performance as they managed to hold Haileybury to just one behind after half time. A five goal second quarter really set up the game for victory.

Devina Lai and Erin Eldon could not be split for best on ground, kicking four goals apiece for Richmond, kicking eight of their total thirteen goals. Charli Ratcliffe was a clear best for Haileybury, kicking all three of their goals.

Next up Richmond Central face the tough task of playing Glen Eira, whilst Old Haileybury also face a challenge as they play the Blues at Frearson Oval.

After a tough one-point loss to Therry Penola last week, the Monash Blues bounced back, defeating the Hampton Rovers by 48 points. There was plenty on the line here, with ladder position in play. Had the Rovers won, they would’ve been in equal third with the Blues. However, it was the Blues that capitalised in a high stakes match.

Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, with the Rovers scoreless the entire first half in a tough battle. The Rovers failed to score a goal the entire game with a strong defensive showing from the Blues, whilst they piled on three last quarter goals to boost percentage points.

Hannah Konstanty was best on ground, whilst Tiarna Jericho and Emily Conroy were both impressive as well. For the Rovers, Tiara Annear and Holly Lance were strong on a tough day.

Next up, the Blues will host Old Haileybury on Saturday afternoon, whilst the Rovers will look to bounce back when they host Whitefriars.