Undefeated trio set the pace in Round 2

A big round two saw just three teams remain undefeated as premiership favourites start to emerge in Therry Penola, Glen Eira/Old McKinnon and Monash Blues. All three teams look like they will be tough to stop this season. At the other end of the table Power House, Old Haileybury and Hawthorn are all chasing their first 4-points of the season.

Both Richmond Central and Old Haileybury came into Round 2 with points to prove, off the back of tough defeats in Round 1. Looking to find their feet in the competition, it was Richmond who lived up to the challenge, defeating Old Haileybury by 12 points.

It was a great tight contest, however, had Richmond been more accurate in front of goal they would have piled on a larger margin, kicking 14 behinds for the game. Both teams dropped off in the last quarter, with three behinds to Richmond the only sore registered for the term. Erin Eldon was best on ground, with two goals to her name, whilst Sorcha Kerins and Rionach Nealon rounded out the top three on ground for Richmond. Zahra Clavarino, Jasmine Carty and Ruby Murdoch were the best for Old Haileybury.

Next up, Richmond will look to boost their credentials against the inform Monash Blues. Across town, Old Haileybury will come up against Hawthorn, with both teams searching for their first win of the season, with the loser to go 0-3.

Hawthorn suffered their second consecutive loss by more than 14 goals, this time falling to Therry Penola by 97 points. From the first bounce, Therry Penola were well on top of Hawthorn with no signs of a comeback, piling on eight goals in the first half and another nine in the second. Kicking 13 behinds for the game, Hawthorn are lucky the Lions were not more accurate in front of goal.

The Hawks managed just three goals for the game, via Emogen Johnson and captain Tessa Bodin. They’ll want to find some more avenues to goal quickly, having kicked a total of just 19 points for the season to date. For the Lions, Abbey Duggan kicked five goals, Eliza German four and Ruby Gazzo another three, whilst captain Melissa Halton was best on ground with two majors of her own.

Next up, Therry Penola will play Power House in what will be an intriguing matchup, whilst the Hawks will host Old Haileybury as they look to avoid going 0-3.

After an impressive win over Power House in Round 1, Whitefriars faced another big test in playing heavyweight of the competition Monash Blues. It was a cracking contest, with Whitefriars down by five points at half-time, as a result of Monash’s inability to capitalise in front of goals in the first half. However, it was all square at the final change with Whitefriars mounting a comeback and attempting to snatch victory. Monash Blues’ two goals in the final term and their defensive pressure saw them run out 14 point victors.

Bella Giannangelo was best on ground for Whitefriars, whilst Annalise Vine and Andrea Belmonte had two goals each. Gemma Cowin and Hannah Konstanty also had two goals apiece, whilst it was Tiarna Byrnes who was best on.

Monash will host Richmond in Round 3, and Whitefriars face a tough but exciting match up against Glen Eira at Caulfield.

Glen Eira/Old McKinnon remain undefeated with a 12-point victory over Oakleigh on Saturday morning. It was an impressive fightback and all-round performance, given that the Gryphons registered just one behind in the first quarter. From the second term, the Gryphons had the upper hand for the remainder of the game, registering 5.4 to Oakleigh’s 2.3.

Jasmine Ballestrin kicked all three of Oakleigh’s goals whilst Sienna Bernardo was also impressive. The Gryphons had five different goalkickers, with Stella Wilson and Cecilia Mcintosh the best on ground.

Next up, Oakleigh will look to bounce back in a tough match against the Hampton Rovers, whilst Glen Eira will host Whitefriars.

The Hampton Rovers got on the board for 2025, defeating Power House by 29 points. Whilst it was a strong performance, the Rovers were another team who were wayward in front of goal this round, kicking 10 behinds for the game and failed to pile on a percentage boosting margin. Power House were similar, kicking just 1.5 for the game, their first goal not coming until the second half.

Tiara Annear, Chelsea Bowen and Mandy Naylor were best on for the Rovers, whilst Georgia McHolmes, Grace Read and Sinead Doorley the best for Power House. Doorley was also Power House’s only goalkicker.

Power House will host Therry Penola in Round 3 in what will be a tough match up as they search for their first win of 2025, whilst the Rovers will host Oakleigh in what should be an exciting battle.

All teams will enjoy a week off over the Easter break to reset and come back refreshed for Round 3, which all kicks off on April 26.