The Mustangs hosted Park Orchards at the Heights Reserve on Saturday while their loyal sponsors enjoyed the annual Sponsors Lunch.
The Senior Women started the day with a trip to Berwick where they recorded a solid win. Our girls got the jump on their opponents with an 8-goal to zero first quarter and were never headed, with winners all over the ground. The final margin was 120 points. Ella Brown was on fire down forward, booting 5 goals, and was voted best player, but once again it was a great team effort.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 22 – 7 – 139 d Berwick 3 – 1 – 19
Best Players: Ella Brown, Sarah Haberfield, Jordy Forrest, Jordy Doevelaar, Ruby Haberfield, Tayja Maki
Goals: Brown 5, Smith-Anderson 3, McMaster 3, R. Haberfield 3, Carrucan 2, Maki 2, Falzon, Lech, Forrest, Doevelaar 1 each
Back at the Heights, the Mustang Reserves took on the undefeated Sharks and struggled against their stronger and more skilful opponents, going down by 105 points. To their credit ,the boys never gave up and will hopefully be back on the winners list in the coming weeks.
Final Score: Park Orchards 18 – 13 – 121 d Mooroolbark 2 – 4 – 16
Best Players: Collins, Stares, Bates, Fraser, Argus, Walker
Goals: Toleman 1, Collins 1
In perfect conditions, the Seniors came up against the strong Sharks team and found themselves with a 6-goal deficit at the first change and, ‘though never really looking a chance, never gave up the chase. The Mustangs welcomed Lachie Monteath back from Essendon VFL side and he added height and strength to the ruck division. Another ex VFL listed player in Jak Ryan was a live wire at ground level gathering many possessions and driving us forward. The defenders were up against it all game but battled their hearts out, ably led by Shane Kennedy. Unfortunately we couldn’t match it with the strong Sharks outfit, going down by 52 points. Hopefully the boys will bounce back against Bayswater next week.
Final Scores: Park Orchards 16 – 12 – 108 d Mooroolbark 8 – 8 – 56
Best Players: Ryan, Monteath, Kennedy, Keeling, Noonan, Gebert
Goals: Wright 3, Gebert 2, Peacock, Noonan, Ryan 1 each
