Aquinas end their season on a high

Aquinas snapped their three-game losing streak in style, beating a struggling Coburg by 87 points in what was their final game of the season in Division 2 Women’s.

Aquinas fought hard and handed the slippery conditions extremely well. Emily Box and Ash Broderick were outstanding on the day, setting the standard with their clean hands with the Footy. Captain Millie Edwards was stoked with her side’s performance and overall effort. “We held firm and stood up across every line, Asher De Klijn and Yanessa Hancock-Wolfe were unstoppable, each slotting three goals”, Edwards said.

Aquinas finish up their year with a 4-10 record (with the bye in the final round), after joining division 2 for the first time at the start of the season. Coburg host La Trobe in their final game of the season next week, with a win being the ultimate reward following a challenging division 2 campaign.

Parkside continued their hot run of form, as they stormed to victory over a brave Box Hill North. The Devils were challenged in the first half, with Box Hill going into the sheds at halftime leading by 7 points. However, Parkside put on a scoring clinic in the third term, kicking 4.3 to lead by 13 at three quarter time. Their midfield pressure and slick ball movement proved too much in the second half, steadily wearing down Box Hill.

Funnily enough, the last time these two teams played each other in round 6 was the last time Parkside lost a game of football in Division 2. In what has truly been a fantastic 8 game winning streak, the club has propelled themselves to 2nd on the ladder, with a chance to go top next week if Old Carey lose or draw to Box Hill.

La Trobe University returned to the winner’s circle following their bye last week, grinding out a 21-point win over UHS-VU. In a game where a goal wasn’t kicked until the third quarter, La Trobe were able to capitalise in the second half to kick 3 vital goals and secure victory. The win secures La Trobe a third-place finish, being a game and percentage clear of Box Hill North.

La Trobe shared the goals across three different players, with Marleigh Andrews, Kate Bond and Stephanie Castagnini, all getting themselves on the scoresheet. UHS-VU will be disappointed with themselves after a win here could have -potentially set them up for a top 4 finish. Unfortunately for them, the loss to La Trobe means they are in danger of slipping to 6^th if they cannot beat MCC next weekend.

A first quarter blitz from Old Carey was more than enough to secure victory against a fast-finishing MCC. The Panthers kicked 3 goals to 0 in the first term to take a convincing lead heading into quarter time. MCC managed to come back into it slightly in the second quarter but still struggled to gain any form of ascendancy in the contest. MCC’s Anna Harris was instrumental for her side, kicking 3 goals and providing her side with a challenging presence up forward. 

Old Carey’s ball movement was electric, with their ability to score quickly, being pivotal to their victory. The Panthers were dominant at clearance and converted inside 50 efficiently. MCC, to their credit, never stopped pressing and put on the goals in the final term to bring the margin back to 15 points. Old Carey go into the last game of the season on top of the ladder, needing a win or a loss from Parkside to crown themselves minor premiers.