Brad Kingsbury
PEARCEDALE copped a 104point hiding from Nepean League powerhouse Rye in a onesided contest on Saturday.
The Demons were without former Melbourne ruckman Greg Doyle, whose career may be over after suffering a knee injury last week, but that did not stop them dominating the Panthers at the clearances and romping away to a big win.
Langwarrin snuffed out Sorrento’s challenge with the arrogance of a side with one aim only. The 121point win was highlighted by 10 goals from Ricky Ramsdale.
It was another episode of the Simon Goosey show at Dromana with the goalkicking maestro snaring 13 majors in the Tigers’ 128point win over Crib Point.
Other results went the way of Somerville by nine points over Tyabb and Rosebud with ease over winless cellardwellers Red Hill.
In Peninsula League, Chelsea downed reigning premiers Mt Eliza by seven points in an exciting game, earning top spot on the ladder and outright premiership favouritism.
Seaford accounted for Karingal with something to spare, while EdithvaleAspendale downed an inaccurate Hastings by five points, despite a sensational game from Blues under18 captain Colin McVeigh, who finished with eight goals.
Frankston YCW was too slick for Bonbeach, while Mornington upset Pines by 34 points in the final match.