St Mary’s lock top spot, top five locked in

Round 15 of Division 3 Women’s concluded the top four all but securing their places in finals. Albert Park got the best of a resilient Elsternwick, Ormond were too good for Mazenod, Wattle Park defeated North Brunswick, St Mary’s cemented top spot and Old Camberwell were too good for South Melbourne.

Albert Park secured their ninth win of the season, defeating Elsternwick by 14 points, 4.9 (33) to 3.1 (19).

The Falcons started the first quarter strongly, kicking the first three goals of the match to set up a nine-point lead at the first break. To Elsternwick’s credit, the home side kicked two second-quarter goals to the Falcons one goal, however Albert Park held onto a five-point lead at half time.

The Falcons hit back in the third quarter, extending the margin to 20 at three quarter time. Whilst the home side kicked one goal in the last quarter, the Falcons defence stood strong to secure the important four points.

Caroline Ma hit the scoreboard with two goals, whilst Bonnie Grining and Ashlea Wilson kicked one goal each.

For Elsternwick, Jocelyn Hurley, Ashira Chait and Lydia Leary both kicked one goal each.

Next up, Albert Park face Prahran, whilst Elsternwick go on the road to face Ormond.

Ormond secured their 12^th win of the season and almost locked up second position, defeating Mazenod by 66 points, 11.6 (72) to 1.0 (6).

It was a tightly contested first quarter by both teams, with scores level at six-all at quarter time. From there, Ormond kicked three second quarter goals to extend the margin to 19 points at half-time.

Ormond had a high intensity of defensive pressure for the second half, keeping Mazenod goalless, with the home side kicking two three-quarter goals and five four-quarter goals to secure the points.

Indiana Harrison had a day out in front of goal, kicking four goals Nellie Smyth and Hannah Foran kicked two goals each. Courtney Gaze-Persson and Amelia Morcom kicked one goal each. For Mazenod, Alicia Basham and Alex Gissara led from the front on a tough day out.

Coming up in the final round of the home and away season, Ormond play their final regular season at home before finals, taking on Elsternwick, whilst Mazenod take on South Melbourne.

Wattle Park secured their seventh win of the season, defeating North Brunswick by 19 points, 3.8 (26) to 1.1 (7).

Both teams grinded it out in a tightly contested first quarter, with one goal each coming in the second quarter: the Animals taking a one-point lead at half time. Wattle Park lifted in the second half with two goals in the third quarter to extend the margin to 16 points at three quarter time.

Just three more points the way of the Animals coming in the final term rounded out the match and saw victory for the home side.

Olivia Walker, Emily Severin and Georgie Dillon all hit the scoreboard with one goal each for the Cats.

Chloe Hoskinson did all she could for North Brunswick.

North Brunswick play their last home and away game, looking to play spoilers when they face Old Camberwell, whilst Wattle Park will look to finish their season on a positive note, taking on St Mary’s.

St Mary’s Salesian have locked up the minor premiership in season 2025, defeating Prahran in emphatic fashion, 18.15 (123) to 1.0 (6).

The home side started the game on song, kicking four first-quarter goals. From there, the Saints were a steam train that showed no signs of slowing down with 4 majors in the second, 5 in the third and another 5 in the fifth to break the ton for their first time this season.

To Prahran’s credit, they showed fight and determination, but alas were unable to halt the onslaught from the Saints’ forward line.

Georgia Cropley had a day out in front of the big sticks, booting a season-high 9 goals and having an instrumental presence in the forward line for St Mary’s. Emily Wedrien was also influential equalling her season best with four majors for the day. Lucy Dobbyn and Emily Roos finished with two goals and Ella Wallace with the one goal.

Alina Meich did what she could and playing a great game, scoring the one goal for Prahran.

St Mary’s hit the road to face Wattle Park, whilst Prahran will look to take positives to finish their season, when they face Albert Park.

Old Camberwell have locked in third position on the ladder, securing their 11th win of the season, defeating South Melbourne Districts by 43 points, 6.9 (45) to 0.2 (2).

Old Camberwell started the match strongly, kicking two goals in the opening term. After kicking one goal in the second quarter to lead by 24 points at half time, Old Camberwell kicked two third-quarter goals and one last quarter goal, putting their foot down and applying the pressure to seal the four points.

South Melbourne hit the scoreboard in the third quarter, kicking another two goals in the final term to seal the win.

Rebecca Bellpieri was best on ground finishing with two goals. Charlie Lacey, Grace Deane, Bec Kertes, Emma Vogal all kicked one goal each. Next up, South Melbourne face Mazenod, whilst Old Camberwell take on North Brunswick.