Wattle Park cause upset as finals race heats up

With two rounds left in the regular season, the race to the top five is almost locked and loaded for the 2025 final’s series, while positions for double chance remain open.

St Mary’s Salesian maintained their position in first place, two games clear on top of the ladder. St Mary’s controlled the match from start to finish, defeating Albert Park by 23 points, 4.7 (31) to 1.2 (8). In a tightly contested first quarter, both teams kicked one goal each in the second quarter, extending the margin to seven points at the main break. St Mary’s lifted their defensive pressure in the second half, keeping the Falcons scoreless, whilst St Mary’s kicked one in the third and fourth to secure the important four points.

Georgia Cropley dominated in front of goal, fishing as the top scorer for St Mary’s with 3 goals, whilst Amy Kerr kicked one goal for the match.

Next up, St Mary’s host Prahran, whilst the Falcons travel on the road to take on Elsternwick.

Elsternwick secured their second win of the home and away campaign, defeating Prahran by 97 points, 15.13 (103) to 1.0 (6). 

The home side started the game on song, kicking five goals in the opening term, extending their free flowing football in the second quarter, kicking three second quarter goals. To Prahran’s credit, they hit the scoreboard in the third quarter, but Elsternwick kicked another five goals in the last quarter to secure the victory.

Jocelyn Hurley had a day out in front of goals, kicking five goals for the match, Molly Cassidy and Ciara Murphy finished with three goals. Maddison Toetu, Aoife McBennett, Cliodhna Doherty and Emma Curley all finished with one goal.

Alina Meich did all she could, finishing as the best for Prahran.

Elsternwick will look to spoil Albert Park’s finals chances next round, whilst Prahran take on top of the table St Mary’s.

Old Camberwell secured the important four points, defeating Mazenod by 22 points, 3.4 (22) to 0.0 (0).

Old Camberwell kicked one goal each in the first, second and third quarters. To Mazenod’s credit, they lifted their pressure around the ball in the last term and didn’t concede any goals, but Old Camberwell did enough to secure the important four points.

Rebecca Bellpieri, Jess Humphries an Amelia Standfield all hit the score sheet, kicking one goal each.

Coming up next round, Old Camberwell face South Melbourne, whilst Mazenod face Ormond.

Wattle Park caused a hugescalp, defeating Ormond by 10 points, 3.6 (24) to 2.2 (14).

Wattle Park started the match in style, kicking the first two goals in the opening term. Ormond hit back in the second term, kicking one goal in the second quarter, giving the Cats a five-point lead at half time. Ormond had the opportunities in the third quarter, whilst the Cats extended their margin to 12 points at three quarter time. Whilst Wattle Park had their chances to extend the margin more in the last quarter, the Cats did enough, lifting their pressure to secure the four points.

Olivia Walker, Emily Severin and Olivia Frost all hit the board for the Cats, scoring one goal each.

Next up, Wattle Park face North Brunswick, whilst Ormond face Mazenod.

North Brunswick secured their seventh win of the season, defeating South Melbourne by 22 points, 5.5 (35) to 2.1 (13).

After a tightly contested first quarter with the Bulls taking a six-point lead at quarter time, a two goal second term extended the Bulls lead to 18 points at half time. South Melbourne hit the scoreboard in the third quarter, kicking another two goals in the final term to seal the win.

Imogen Szumer finished as the highest goal kicker with two goals. Mary Natlianis, Madeline Bentley and Ruby-Rose Gibson Haywood finished with one goal each.

Next up, North Brunswick face Wattle Park, whilst South Melbourne face Old Camberwell.