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Eagles Claim First Win In Relegation Battle
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AIRPORT West claimed its first Strathmore Community Bank Premier Division win since 2015 at home to Avondale Heights on Saturday.
The Eagles embraced the EDFL Match of the Day stage and flew out of the blocks to outscore Avondale Heights by six goals to four in an entertaining opening quarter to set a tone for the rest of the day.
After leading by 20 at half time, the previously winless Eagles piled on 11 goals to one in the second half to cruise their way to an 82-point win that could prove vital in their fight to avoid instant relegation back to Division 1.
Damandeep Aujla was again outstanding with four goals while the returning Anthony Aloi claimed the honours as the EDFL call team’s Meadows Greyhounds Best-On-Ground.
Josiah Garisto was the Heights’ best.
Despite the win, Airport West remains last on the table but could easily leapfrog the likes of Glenroy and Avondale Heights in the second half of the season.
AIRPORT WEST | 6.1-37 | 11.4-70 | 15.7-97 | 22.10-142
Goal Kickers: D. Aujla 4, N. Gentile 3, C. Lawton 3, Z. Racovolis 2, T. Young 2, A. Penaluna 2, G. Nabbout, L. Cavanagh, S. Rizzo, D. Sinnott, B. Nelson, B. Godden
Best Players: A. Aloi, G. Nabbout, D. Aujla, D. Sinnott, N. Gentile, Z. Racovolis
AVONDALE HEIGHTS | 4.3-27 | 7.8-50 | 8.11-59 | 8.12-60
Goal Kickers: M. Borg 2, H. Kerbatieh 2, T. Russell, B. Robb, J. Fedele, J. Robb
Best Players: J. Garisto, T. Russell, J. Robb, M. Cravino, J. Morris
Young Mores Outlast Depleted Jets
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AN undermanned Strathmore side was too good for an equally undermanned Greenvale line-up at Section Road on Saturday.
The Mores came into the game without skipper Andrew Horne, Luke Baniowski, Nick Ingleton and Athan Tsialtas.
But the Jets had personnel issues of their own, with Jacob Thompson, Nat Caruso, Fort Caruso and David Sardo among their six changes from Round 7’s close loss to undefeated Keilor.
The end result was a closely fought arm wrestle that remained within a couple of kicks from start to finish, with Strathmore finishing the game strongly, kicking four goals to two in the final term.
That was enough for an important nine-point win that elevated the Mores into the top four at 5-3.
Strathmore teenager Will Jury starred up forward with five goals while Courtenay Dempsey stood tall in the absence of Thompson, booting three for the third-placed Jets.
GREENVALE | 4.1-25 | 5.4-34 | 10.5-65 | 12.6-78
Goal Kickers: C. Dempsey 3, J. Smith 2, K. Sanajko 2, R. Mills 2, A. Maric 2, D. Costabile
Best Players: C. Farchione, T. Cleary, K. Sanajko, J. Smith, S. Zumbo, M. Koroneos
STRATHMORE | 4.2-26 | 7.4-46 | 9.7-61 | 13.9-87
Goal Kickers: W. Jury 5, S. Callander 2, S. Foulds 2, A. Vavra, B. Butler, N. O’Brien, A. Gallucci
Best Players: L. Cavallaro, A. Iacobucci, X. Allison, W. Jury, A. Vavra, A. Todorov
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Lions Deliver Roos Big Relegation Blow
OAK Park is now in serious danger of being relegated into Strathmore Community Bank Division 2 after failing to stay with Taylors Lakes at JP Fawkner Reserve.
The Lions led at every change on Saturday and were able to build their lead throughout the day, eventually scoring a vital 52-point win that moved them two games clear of the winless Kangaroos.
After representing Victoria at Under 25 level during the Queen’s Birthday break, Jake Hobbs returned to star for Taylors Lakes up forward with five goals in a best-on-ground display, while James McGrath contributed four of his own in his first game back since May 25.
Jack Pascu and Liam Molloy battled hard for the Kangaroos with two goals each.
Oak Park is the last remaining winless team in Division 1 and has now lost to all other teams in the division.
The Kangaroos will need to win at least two games in the second half of the season to avoid relegation.
OAK PARK | 2.1-13 | 5.1-31 | 9.4-58 | 11.4-70
Goal Kickers: J. Pascu 2, L. Molloy 2, B. Lerm, A. Harris, H. Wilson, C. McCawley, B. Cox, J. Colliss, J. Barnes
Best Players: H. Wilson, J. Kennedy, D. Rajab, J. Pascu, K. Lang, L. Molloy
TAYLORS LAKES | 2.3-15 | 9.5-59 | 14.6-90 | 19.8-122
Goal Kickers: J. Hobbs 5, J. McGrath 4, A. Crawford 3, T. Forbes 2, J. Vassolo 2, B. Thorson, J. Vistarini, N. Clydesdale
Best Players: J. Hobbs, B. Thorson, T. Forbes, J. Wright, J. McGrath, L. Tanner
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Thunder Bolts Back Into Contention Over Bears
EAST Sunbury took an important step toward making a run for the finals by knocking off Burnside Heights at John McMahon Reserve on Saturday.
The second-placed Bears started well with five goals to two in the opening term before the Thunder, playing its first game in four weeks, steadied to go one point ahead by the main change, keeping Burnside Heights scoreless in the second.
In what was a hard-fought, highly contested game, the Thunder produced one of its more impressive defensive efforts of the year to restrict the Bears’ flow in the second half and managed to slowly pull away, eventually claiming a 19-point upset win.
Lachie Wilkins finished with two goals as East Sunbury’s star power came to the fore, with Diquan Williams, Lucas Shaw, Kamen Ogilvie and Tom Cree all playing well.
Josh Covelli booted three of Burnside Heights’ nine goals.
The Bears remain second on the table at 6-2 while East Sunbury is 3-4 and two wins behind fourth-placed Moonee Valley.
EAST SUNBURY | 2.1-13 | 5.5-35 | 7.9-51 | 11.14-80
Goal Kickers: L. Wilkins 2, C. Burrows, K. Ogilvie, T. Cree, J. McMahon, T. Galea, L. Shaw, C. Schofield , D. Shaw, K. Murfett
Best Players: D. Williams, L. Shaw, K. Ogilvie, B. Whelan, L. Smith, T. Godsell
BURNSIDE HEIGHTS | 5.4-34 | 5.4-34 | 6.5-41 | 9.7-61
Goal Kickers: J. Covelli 3, D. Highgate 2, M. Peterlechner 2, V. Angelone, D. Grantham
Best Players: Not provided
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Bears Get Grand Final Revenge At Pacco
IT was a better day for Burnside Heights’ women, who gained revenge over 2018 Grand Final nemesis, Pascoe Vale at Raeburn Reserve on Saturday.
The Bears struggled to convert their many opportunities at goal throughout the first half but maintained control by keeping the Panthers scoreless at the other end.
The game opened up in the third quarter but the damage was already done, with Burnside Heights cruising its way to a 63-point win.
Kayla Ravanello maintained her lead at the top of the EDFL Women’s - Premier goal kicking table with five of the Bear’s eight goals for the day, while the best-on honours went to Ebony Stevens, who kicked a goal of her own.
Pascoe Vale’s lone goal kicker was Shannon Gore.
Burnside Heights remains equal with Keilor at 7-2 and in third place on the table, while Pascoe Vale is the last remaining winless side in the division at 0-9.
PASCOE VALE | 0.0-0 | 0.0-0 | 1.0-6 | 1.0-6
Goal Kickers: S. Gore
Best Players: L. Saunders, R. Iocco, A. Mekawy, A. Quirk, S. Rogerson, C. Catalano
BURNSIDE HEIGHTS | 1.5-11 | 4.12-36 | 7.18-60 | 8.21-69
Goal Kickers: K. Ravanello 5, L. Parker, E. Stevens, T. Russell
Best Players: E. Stevens, M. Afuhaamango, K. Ravanello, B. Stevens, T. Russell, K. Trang
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Marby Downs Magpies, Keeps Finals Hopes Alive
MARIBYRNONG Park kept itself in the EDFL Women’s - Division 1 finals hunt with a 19-point win over Roxburgh Park on Saturday.
The Lions kicked the only two goals of the opening term and from there, managed to keep the Magpies at arm’s length for the rest of the day.
Wayward kicking prevented the Lions from gaining some extra percentage, finishing the day with 13 scoring shots to Roxburgh Park’s four.
Gabrielle Mahoney continued her good individual form with two goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Lions, while Tamara Tohme was the Magpies’ best.
Both clubs are now sitting mid-table at four wins apiece, with percentage leaving the Magpies just ahead of the Lions with five home-and-away rounds still to come.
MARIBYRNONG PARK | 2.1-13 | 3.4-22 | 4.7-31 | 4.9-33
Goal Kickers: G. Mahoney 2, J. Baluyot, T. Sharman
Best Players: G. Mahoney, S. Mihaljevic, K. Arnold, A. Kilty, J. Baluyot, Z. Pedersen
ROXBURGH PARK | 0.0-0 | 1.1-7 | 2.2-14 | 2.2-14
Goal Kickers: S. Best, E. Wain
Best Players: T. Tohme, S. Mazzucco, S. Bond, C. Dinuccio, K. Carroll
