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Brad Kingsbury
PROLIFIC goalkicking ace Simon Goosey bagged 14 majors and shot to the lead on the Nepean League table in Dromana’s 56point win over Frankston.
The ‘Goose’ has booted 70 goals in nine games, at an average of almost eight a game to date this year, and is well on track to for his 11th century in a row.
Pearcedale had its best result of the season with a 75point victory over a disappointing Tyabb.
The Panthers grabbed a position in the top five for the first time this year with the win.
Top side Langwarrin accounted for Somerville by 10 goals, while Rye had a similar win over Red Hill after trailing the winless bottom side at half time.
The final game of round 11 saw Crib Point record a 12point upset victory over Sorrento with coach Duane Annable booting eight goals.
Upsets were the order of the day in Peninsula League.
Bottom side Hastings shocked Karingal with a 19point victory, while preseason premiership favourites Mt Eliza fell to a pumpedup Frankston YCW by 20 points.
Recent giant killers Seaford also suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of Mornington.
Pines made up for its roundone capitulation to Bonbeach with a 47point win over the Sharks.
To top off a round of shocks, top team Chelsea went down to EdithvaleAspendale by 19 points in their traditional Sunday match.

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