Brunswick show no signs of slowing and Elsternwick hit the gas

What a ripper weekend of footy action in Round 15 of Division 2 Men’s! There’s a fierce battle among several teams vying for the final three positions, while Brunswick has already locked in a top four spot.

The round kicked off at Lindsay Hasset Oval with Whitefriars defeating South Melbourne Districts by 5 points. The final score was a real nail-biter, with South Melbourne scoring 10.9 (69) and Whitefriars clinching it with 11.8 (74).

The Swans took a narrow lead early with Jamie Brooker booting 2 of his 3 goals for the game in the first quarter. Coming off the main break, the Friars got their skates on, converting a 12-point deficit into a 7-point lead.

In a hot contest it was the Whitefriars who were able to convert opportunities when they presented themselves with an 8-goal second half to come away with the victory.

The Friars fought hard for the win with Nicholas Garratt leading the goal kicking with three for the afternoon, while Thomas Jacotine was best on for the travelling side. The Swans are currently in fourth place with 36 points, so every upcoming game is crucial for them.

At Melbourne High School, Elsternwick dominated the hosts, MHSOB, by 34 points and currently sit at the third spot on the ladder. The final score saw the Wickers triumph with 16.15 (111) to MHSOB’s 11.11 (77).

Right from the outset, the Wickers took the lead. Their solid defence and midfield coordination created numerous opportunities for their forwards to impact on the scoreboard.

Elsternwick’s Daniel Marchese and Jamie Mount each scored four goals, while vice-captain Spencer Hankin supported them with three goals and created pressure on the opposition. Will Hellier from MHSOB also scored four goals but his side couldn’t get their hands on the ball enough to keep with the rampage that came from Elsternwick for the full four quarters.

Currently, MHSOB is sixth on the points table and will need other results to go their way in the remaining games of the home and away season to play finals football.

Brunswick has asserted its dominance in Division 2, maintaining top form since the start of the competition. Despite securing a top four spot, the team has remained relentless in their pursuit of success.

This time at Ferndale Park, they secured a commanding 50-point victory over the hosts, St Mary’s Salesian.

The first quarter was a real tussle as both teams put in solid performances. Brunswick managed to score 5.3, while St Mary’s trailed slightly with 4.3.

However, the Nobs were just getting warmed up. As we moved into the second quarter, the Mobs found their stride and kept St Mary’s from making significant goal conversions.

St Mary’s came back strong in the third quarter, but by then, Brunswick had the game pretty much in the bag. Even though they may have fumbled a bit, Brunswick kept scoring whenever they got the chance.

Brunswick’s Hayden Parker was on fire, kicking 6 goals and was the player of the match. His teammate Paul Scamporlino also showed his skills, booting in 5 goals to support him.

Parker’s form will be crucial for the Nobs, especially with the top four in sight. On the flip side, St Mary’s Trent Ryan scored 3 goals but unfortunately ended up losing.

Currently, St Mary’s is standing seventh on the table.

At Aquinas College, the 8th-placed Aquinas defeated the 10th-place Bulleen Templestowe by 38 points, 111 to 73.

The first quarter began with Aquinas in the lead, but the Bullants made a comeback and were ahead by 8 points just before halftime. The third quarter was crucial for both teams, and Aquinas worked hard to maintain their lead. At the start of the fourth quarter, the score was Aquinas at 83, Bullants at 63 points.

In the fourth quarter, Bulleen Templestowe failed to convert opportunities and only scored 10 points in the final quarter, while Aquinas outplayed them.

Harry Dwyer and Garrison Asciak each scored a hat trick of goals for Aquinas, whereas Jack Cowell scored 3 goals for Bulleen Templestowe.

Hawthorn has outplayed ninth-placed Wattle Park at Rathmines Road Reserve by 61 points. The score at the final siren read Hawthorn at 13.21 (99) and Wattle Park at 5.8 (38)

That was a massive win for Hawthorn. It’s crucial for them because they are currently sitting in fifth place. They’ve got to give it their all in the final three matches of the competition.

The Hawks came out strong in the first quarter, showing their aggressive play against the Animals. The Hawks didn’t allow the Animals to score any goals and took a commanding 39-point lead.

The Hawks maintained their lead despite Wattle Park creating some pressure in the second quarter. In the third quarter, Hawthorn once again dominated, shutting down Wattle Park’s chances. In the final quarter, Hawthorn sealed the victory.

Eamonn Avery of Hawthorn delivered an outstanding performance, kicking 5 crucial goals. Overall, a fantastic team effort propelled Hawthorn to a well-deserved win.

Get ready for some footy action at Lindsay Hasset Oval this weekend as South Melbourne aims to secure a win against Wattle Park. Meanwhile, over at Whitefriars College, the Friars will battle the mighty Brunswick.

At Ted Ajani Reserve, Bulleen Templestowe will face off against MHSOB in a must-win encounter. Hawthorn will travel to Ferndale Park to take on St Mary’s Salesian, while Elsternwick plans to challenge Aquinas.