Top of the table clash and MCC back on the winners list

The game of the round saw Old Carey travel to Parkside in what was a cracking contest from start to finish.

Old Carey jumped the Devils early, leading 14-0 at quarter time. Parkside quickly responded, kicking three goals in the second quarter to get the game back on their terms.

Devils’ duo Martina Zeevaarder and Ella Smallacombe put on two goals each, continuing their hot run of form.

This win for Parkside makes it 7 in a row, as they now tie Old Carey on 36 premiership points. The race for the top spot will be thrilling, with both sides facing tough games on the horizon that could see either team come undone. Could it be that this meeting between the two sides is a preamble to a possible clash in this season’s Grand Final?

UHS-VU got the better of Brunswick after inaccurate goalkicking nearly cost them in the end. UHS-VU kicked 3.10 on the day; their first goal coming in the second quarter.

Brunswick competed bravely all day, making it extremely difficult for UHS-VU to kick away. Their biggest performance came in the third term, registering 2.1 and keeping the Vultures to just 1.1. The Renegades managed to peg the margin back to just one goal at three quarter time, setting up a potential grandstand finish. However, their inability to carry that momentum saw them unable to hit the scoreboard in the last quarter.

After their draw last week and 1-point win the week before, UHS-VU would be delighted with this win, not having to leave it to the final seconds for a result. A tough trip to La Trobe awaits UHS-VU in round 14, in another clash that shapes up to be a blockbuster.

MCC defeated a brave Coburg by 10 points, in what was a much-improved performance from the Lions.

Anna Harris got the scoring going early for MCC, as they skipped out to a convincing early lead. Coburg fought on extremely well in the final term, kicking 3 goals and rounding out the game in an impressive manner.

MCC, who put in a very professional performance and were in control right from the outset. The win here for MCC snaps a frustrating five game losing streak, registering a win for the first time since Round 6, where they coincidentally beat Coburg as well.

After facing several challenges throughout this season, Coburg have battled on and played some good patches. This result for them demonstrates how far they’ve come this season, being competitive right from the get-go.

Hawthorn has overcome De La Salle away from home in what was a truly fantastic performance from the Hawks 2.3 (15) to 5.12 (42).

It was a special day for De La Salle, who hosted their club’s pride round, celebrating all things equality in local footy. Both sides ran through a banner following an on-field presentation in front of the rainbow pride flag painted onto the deck at Waverley Oval.

Hawthorn put in a solid team effort, which saw all of their players play their role and work as a collective to grind out the win.

Coach Aaron Miller was pleased with the result, praising his girls’ efforts all over the ground. “Our defence was excellently led by Meg Parker after returning from a few weeks away and was also outstanding with intercept marking and her fierce attack on the ball,” Miller said.

Gigi Parker was instrumental in the ruck for the Hawks, winning several clearances and helping her side push forward with ease.

It’s been a disappointing last three games for De La, not being able to get back on the winners list. They head into Round 14 with the bye and a chance to reset.

Box Hill North led throughout for a convincing victory at home over Aquinas by 28 points. They managed to keep Aquinas scoreless right up until halftime, showcasing their strong defence and togetherness as a unit.

Aquinas kicked three unanswered goals in the third term to claw the margin back to 9 points. However, Box Hill was far too strong in the dying stages, applying great scoreboard pressure and grinding Aquinas into the ground.

The goalkickers were fairly spread out for Box Hill North, with five different players all recording a goal, including Nicole Halford, who notched up two majors.

The win sees Box Hill North remain in 4th; six points clear of 5th-placed UHS-VU. They take on an in-form Parkside outfit next round, in what lines up to be a great clash.