BFL Wash Up Round 15
Drysdale vs Ocean Grove
Another win for the mighty Hawks gives them a decent percentage boost. Ocean Grove was competitive in the second and third quarters, but Drysdale shifted into a higher gear in the last term and Grubbers couldn’t catch them.
With three rounds left, Drysdale looks unlikely to slip from second place. They could also challenge for top spot, but it would take some monstrous wins to get the week off come August. Drysdale faces Anglesea this week with Ocean Grove meeting Modewarre at Ray Menzies Oval.
Best
Drysdale: M. Hebbard, B. Fennell, T. Nofi, L. Dalgleish, M. Scott, B. Beardsell
Ocean Grove: Fletcher Keck, Kye Annand, Dylan Moroney, Tom Chalkley, Harley Pearce, Josh Horton
Goals
Drysdale: 8 M. Hebbard, 3 B. Beardsell, M. Gunn, M. Mcguire, B. Ryan, T. Randone
Ocean Grove: 2 J. Horton, K. Annand, F. Long, J. Paterson, H. Pearce, T. Smith, C. Snookes
Final Score
Drysdale: 15.19 (109)
Ocean Grove: 8.4 (52)
Geelong Amateur vs Queenscliff
It was quite the statement from the Coutas last weekend with a huge win over Geelong Amateur. Jake Hedley was on fire with seven majors to finish the game. Caleb Whitley backed him with four of his own. Queenscliff was on top in all four terms as they kept their Finals hopes alive.
Still one and a half games behind, Queenscliff must defeat Portarlington this week and Anglesea the next. Torquay awaits the Coutas at Queenscliff in the last round. For Ammos, their run home gets tougher. Barwon Heads is up first with leader leaders Torquay to follow. If they can win one of these games and defeat Ocean Grove in the last round, they will win the race for Finals.
Best
Geelong Amateur: N. Kelly, H. Scott, L. Cogan, B. Barnett
Queenscliff: C. Durran, J. McIvor-Clark, L. Kidd, S. Bowtell, W. Baker, J. Hedley
Goals
Geelong Amateur: S. Bain, L. Devine, M. Hungerford, C. Lewis, D. McNeel, L. Reilly
Queenscliff: 7 J. Hedley, 4 C. Whitley, 2 W. Baker, 2 L. Kidd, 2 J. McIvor-Clark, C. Durran, A. Naylor, J. Rush
Final Score
Geelong Amateur: 6.15 (51)
Queenscliff: 20.8 (128)
Modewarre vs Torquay
A good start from the Warriors had the Tigers step it up a notch in the second term. Modewarre kept in touch with Torquay but just couldn’t go that extra mile to catch them. An honourable loss considering how dominant Torquay has been all year.
The Tigers have Newcomb, Geelong Amateur, and Queenscliff in these last few rounds. The Tigers look almost certain to keep their top spot and get the week off. Modewarre has Ocean Grove this week but will be tested again in the last round when they meet Drysdale.
Best
Modewarre: M. Fenton, Br. Wemyss, O. Butler, C. Joseph, D. Schilder, Z. May
Torquay: P. McMahon, B. Henderson, M. Burns, P. Hughes, C. Loftus, S. Ham
Goals
Modewarre: 5 C. Joseph, 3 T. Hornsey, 2 C. Farrell
Torquay: 6 P. McMahon, 2 L. Anderson, J. Darke, S. Ham, N. Mifsud, B. Raidme
Final Score
Modewarre: 10.8 (68)
Torquay: 12.12 (84)
Newcomb vs Barwon Heads
The Seagulls look threatening heading into Finals. Powerhouses Nathan Brown and Shaun Lyle were the difference up forward, combining for six majors. Brenton Rees was the only multiple-goal scorer for Newcomb.
Power have just a few games left. They have shown signs of positivity in the past. But can they show positive signs against Torquay this week with Drysdale the next? Time will tell. Barwon Heads has an easier run home, but Geelong Amateur will want to respond to last week's performance.
Best
Newcomb: B. Rees, R. Jackman, R. Hollins, J. Duke, A. Farrow, K. Bourke
Barwon Heads: L. Mitchell, D. Graham, M. Philp, O. Wiltshire, J. Mclauchlan, N. Aulsebrook
Goals
Newcomb: 2 B. Rees, J. Duke, R. Jackman
Barwon Heads: 3 N. Brown, 3 S. Lyle, 2 S. Baker, 2 C. Walter, N. Aulsebrook, M. Herbison, N. McGregor-Dawson, J. Mclauchlan, L. Wilson
Final Score
Newcomb: 4.10 (34)
Barwon Heads: 15.11 (109)
Anglesea vs Portarlington
The Kangas had a day with Ryan Williams kicking six snags, Darcy Elliott and Ben Jaska were just behind him kicking four goals apiece. It was a 'highlights reel' package from Anglesea that included long bombs, bananas, and the tightest shots from the pocket.
Anglesea do still have a chance at Finals, however, they have arguably the toughest task of playing against Drysdale. The Demons meet Queenscliff at Portarligton.
Best
Portarlington: M. Ruiter, J. Cummins, Z. Mevissen, W. Foott, L. Hart, T. Cummins
Anglesea: M. Simpson, D. Elliott, S. Umbers, S. Leeds, B. Jaska, T. Leeds
Goals:
Portarlington: J. Benjamin, A. Cini, N. Cini, J. Jones
Anglesea: 6 R. Williams, 4 D. Elliott, 4 B. Jaska, L. Beers, A. Caldwell, J. Keras, D. Midolo, Dylan Pettingill, Simon Umbers
Final Score
Portarlington: 4.6 (30)
Anglesea: 20.21 (141)
