Magpies are flying high in Division’s 1 and 3, while sides from first to fourth in Division 2 are separated by just four points following another exciting weekend of NFNL senior women’s action.
Heidelberg Golf Club Division 1
Montmorency 1 claimed their fourth consecutive victory in the top flight after a comfortable 41-point win over Darebin 1 at A.H. Capp Reserve. A five goal to nil second half gave the Magpies the 10.7 (67) to 4.2 (26) triumph, and they now sit two games clear on top of the ladder. Emily Beanland was superb as was Shae Collinson, while Taylah Harris and Chiara Scuderi kicked two majors each. Dallas Rowland stood out for the Falcons with Jessica Darcy kicking two goals.
A powerful Banyule outfit made it back-to-back victories, following a 47-point win over West Preston-Lakeside 1 at J.E. Moore Park. The Roosters kicked the opening goal of the game before the Bears went on a rampage to finish 7.11 (53) to 1.0 (6) winners. Chloe Sheean was on song with a three-goal game while Jane Cahir was also impressive for the visitors. Rachele Carrozza made it two straight weeks in the home side’s best with another strong outing.
Eltham turned an 11-point half time deficit into a tight two-point triumph over Diamond Creek Women’s 1 in their clash at Eltham Central Park. The Panthers were still trailing at three quarter time but kicked two goals to one in the final term to snatch a 5.8 (38) to 5.6 (36) result. Michaela Molenberg was inspirational for the hosts, kicking three goals in a best on ground performance. Angelique Reibelt was also influential while for the Creekers, Linda Thorp and Chiara Nardo shared the goals, kicking three and two majors respectively.
Cleaning Melbourne Division 2
Mernda got some revenge in their 2022 Division 3 Grand Final rematch with Hurstbridge, running out as 37-point victors at Ben Frilay Oval. The Demons made their intent known early with a three goal to nil first quarter, never looking back on their way to a 5.9 (39) to 0.2 (2) win. The inform Brianne Keogh was again outstanding for the visitors as well as Tianah Teo and Gulia Ceravolo. Meanwhile the Bridges’ Renee Grant continues her brilliant season, she’s now been named in the best in all seven games she’s played in 2023.
Heidelberg kept their winning ways intact with a 27-point victory over Greensborough at Warringal Park. The Tigers led at each quarter break and finished with 14 scoring shots on their way to recording a 5.9 (39) to 1.6 (12) triumph, their fifth win of the season. Nikki Watts kicked two goals to take her season tally to nine for Heidelberg with Emily Rowe also a standout. Ari Treace Gosden was a key contributor for the Boro alongside Daisy Heath.
The Fitzroy Stars have bounced back from consecutive defeats to claim a 28-point triumph over Whittlesea at the Whittlesea Showgrounds. The Stars could have finished with a bigger winning margin had they have kicked straight but kept the Eagles to just one goal in their 4.13 (37) to 1.3 (9) victory. Alli-Jade Briggs played her best game for the visitors with a strong performance with Medika Bonney also playing another great game. Lara Likos was a key contributor for Whittlesea.
NFNL Division 3 Women’s
Montmorency 2 held off an inform Darebin 2 side to finish as 11-point winners at A.H. Capp Reserve. The Magpies claimed their fifth straight victory after producing a 4.1 (25) to 2.2 (14) result, ending the Falcons three-game streak in the process. Megan Allan was named as the Magpies’ best alongside Maddi-Taylor Wilde, who has put together a terrific 2023 campaign. Karly O’Malley excelled for the Falcons with Susan Cadman also standing out for the hosts.
Heidelberg West’s dream inaugural season in the women’s competition continued into another week, following a brilliant 63-point victory over Laurimar at Heidelberg Park. The Power were again kept scoreless, this time by a powerful Hawks outfit who finished as 9.9 (63) to 0.0 (0) winners. Ashleigh Riley was scintillating for the home side; she kicked six majors to make it nine goals in her two games to start the 2023 season. Tiahn Cowan again stood out for the Power.
Wallan are still yet to suffer defeat this season after cruising to a 52-point win over North Heidelberg at Shelley Reserve. The Magpies kicked their highest score since Round 4 while keeping the Bulldogs scoreless in the 7.10 (52) to 0.0 (0) triumph. Kaylah Sanders kicked three majors in a best on ground performance while Ashley Knight was fantastic for the home side. Ellouise Bishop continues to lead the way for North Heidelberg with another solid contribution.
