Brad Kingsbury
LANGWARRIN earned a week’s rest and recreation after finishing the homeandaway season on top of the Nepean League ladder with a 160point belting of Crib Point.
The Kangaroos were led to victory by Gerard Brown and Ricky Ramsdale, who shared 11 goals between them.
Dromana overcame the absence of goalmachine Simon Goosey with an exciting fivepoint win over Rye. In a quirk of fate, the two teams will clash again in this weekend’s qualifying final.
Frankston downed Tyabb with ease to secure fourth position and an elimination final meeting with Somerville that had a 95point stroll in the park against woodenspooners Red Hill.
The final match on Saturday saw Rosebud toast a win after downing Sorrento by 76 points.
There were no upsets in round 17 of Peninsula League football with the top four teams winning comfortably and the other fancy, Karingal, downing Mornington by 14 points.
Chelsea had things their own way against Bonbeach with an eightgoal win, while Frankston YCW forward Glenn Michie booted nine goals in his side’s 125point devastation of Pines.
Seaford moved into top gear after halftime to turn an 11point deficit into a strong 37point win over EdithvaleAspendale, with Michael Kraska kicking seven goals.
The final game of round 17 saw Mt Eliza bounce back to the winners’ list with a hardfought 17point result against a muchimproved Hastings.