De La Salle jubilation, Old Scotch dominant

It was a weekend of upsets and big victories in the Holmesglen Under 19’s competition.

Opening the Saturday schedule was the feel-good story of the round, De La Salle trumping Beaumaris, gaining their first win of the season.

Shooting out to an early lead, the De La boys endured a late comeback from the sharks, to run away as resounding 15-point victors. De La Salle’s victory had been weeks in the making, the side putting together an impressive month of form.

It was James Harper, Josh Cumberlidge and Joshua Stewart who led the charge, stunning their opponents from the opening bounce.

Carlos Reynolds, Angus Bowd, Ted Clayton toiled hard for the opposition, yet to no avail.

Winning away from home will instil good confidence in De La Salle ahead of their match up against seventh-placed Caulfield Grammarians next round.

Over at Glen Huntly Park, the University Blues thumped Caulfield Grammarians in a one-sided affair that will be a day to forget for the Fields.

Opening the contest with a scintillating nine goal term, the Blues had the match all but won early on.

Although Caulfield won the second quarter 4 goals to 3, Uni Blues got the game back on their terms in the third to rampage to a 73-point advantage at the last change.

Oliver Sleiman and Luca Di Lallo dazzled forward of the ball, whilst George McCulloch, William Furphy and Max Duffell dominated the contest.

Concluding the game as 98-point winners, the Uni Blues are proving to be the in-form team in the competition.

Old Scotch ran away as 60-point victors in a stunning display against a feeble Old Xaverians outfit.

Rearing out to a 50-point lead entering the main break, Old Scotch were never going to lose.

Lachie Harker was the story of the day, being named best afield. Elliot Power was relentless, whilst Alec Sellers, Jake Phillips, Zachary Phillips and Finn Nankervis powered their team to a victory.

This win keeps Scotch comfortably in second with a healthy percentage as a buffer.

Over at TH King oval, Old Brighton flexed their muscle to outlast St Kevin’s. Cooper Dowe was the story of the day, named best afield, proving his skill throughout the majority of the contest.

Sam Litis, Oliver Goodger and Miller Chilcott were also impressive on the day.

Although they currently sit in sixth, SKOB are not out of contention with plenty of footy yet to be played.

As Round 11 concludes, The boys from Old Brighton remain atop the ladder standings, two games clear. Behind them, Old Scotch in second position.

Uni Blues, Old Xavier and St Bedes/Mentone remain in a deadlock on 28 points apiece, equal in third position.

As the season progresses, there is no doubt that the cream of the competition will rise. Until then, we are left to ponder who exactly remains as premiership contenders, and who does not.

Looking ahead to Round 12, Williamstown CYMS host Old Xaverians at Fearon Reserve, while Beaumaris travel to face Old Scotch.

Over at Waverley Oval, De La Salle will come up against Caulfield Grammarians and the University Blues clash with ladder leaders, Old Brighton.

Round out the weekend, St Bedes/Mentone Tigers will host St Kevin’s in what could be a good contest as the two sides battle it out for ladder standings.