Mooroolbark Mustangs registered three wins from four games on the weekend, with the Senior Women starting proceedings with the long trek to Beaconsfield. The girls held an eight-point lead at the first change and increased the margin as the game progressed, running out 52-point winners at the final siren. Skipper Jordy Doevelaar led by example and was judged best on ground. She was ably supported by the Haberfield sisters, Sarah and Ruby, who also got plenty of the ball. Danielle Carrucan was amongst the goals once again, top scoring with four majors.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 12 – 13 – 85 d Beaconsfield 3 – 5 – 23
Goals: Carrucan 4, Smith Anderson 2, Brown 2, Doevelaar 2, Hayman 1, S. Haberfield 1
Best Players: Doevelaar, S. Haberfield, R. Haberfield, Carrucan, Delaney, Brown
The Veteran Women, who are now sitting second on the ladder, travelled to Miller Park to take on Boronia and managed to keep their opponents scoreless for the entire game. It was a great team effort with goals shared around.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 8 – 14 – 62 d Boronia 0 – 0 – 0
Goals: Nguyen 2, Hoare 2, Gledhill, Wilson, Mitchell, Still 1 each.
Back at the Heights Reserve, the men’s teams hosted Bayswater in fine but windy conditions. With a couple of players back from injury, the Reserves looked a little stronger this week but unfortunately fell short of the Baysie boys by 49 points. Aden Stares and Cal Toner worked hard all game in defence, repelling many of their opponents’ attacking moves. Matt Graham put in his best game so far, while Max Batten, Kynan Kowalski and Mason Sheedy continued their recent good form.
Final Score: Bayswater 11 – 4 – 70 d Mooroolbark 4 – 7 – 31
Goals: Logg, Andrews, Kowalski, Spicer 1 each
Best Players: Stares, Toner, Graham, Batten, Kowalski, Sheedy
With many sponsors, life members and dedicated volunteers enjoying the President’s Lunch, the Seniors were determined to put on a good show for them. Jackson Gilbee returned to the side after recovering from injury, chipping in with three goals, while Jak Ryan was also back after missing the last game with illness. In a topsy-turvy game, the Mustangs held a 13-point lead at the first change but Bayswater fought back in the second to lead by five points at half time. The third term was very even with Baysie holding a slender one-point advantage at the last change. A strong final term saw the Mustangs draw away to run out 25-point victors. Josh Amiet played his best game for the club with three goals and numerous possessions and strong tackles. Jett Hartman was again strong across half-back. He was well supported in defence by Shane Kennedy and Andrew Barker, who returned to us from Eastern Ranges. As usual, skipper Kane Noonan provided drive from the midfield. Sam Gebert was lively down forward, top scoring with four goals. Overall, it was a great team effort and just reward for all the hard work put in by the players and coaching staff.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 11 – 10 – 76 d Bayswater 8 – 3 – 51
Goals: Gebert 4, Amiet 3, Gilbee 3, Wright 1
Best Players: Amiet, Noonan, Hartman, Gilbee, Kennedy, Barker
