By Geoff 'Joffa' Newstead
With the Senior Women having a bye, the focus was on the Mustangs Seniors and Reserves men’s teams as they took on Bayswater at Marie Wallace Oval. Once again, it was fine sunny weather as
the Reserves opened proceedings. Both teams were evenly matched throughout the game, with little separating them in the first three quarters, but the Bayswater boys kicked away in the final term to record a 16-point win in a low-scoring affair. Jonno Egan made his return after injury and showed he will be pushing for a return to senior level in coming weeks. Mason Sheedy gathered many possessions and was voted best for the Mustangs. Josh Logg and Christian TeBoekhorst also showed out.
Final Score: Bayswater 5 – 9 – 39 d Mooroolbark 2 – 11 – 23
Goals: TeBoekhorst, Collins
Best Players: Sheedy, Logg, Collins, A. Luttgens, TeBoekhorst, Egan
The Seniors were desperate to get their season back on track after suffering consecutive defeats and came out with all guns blazing with a 6 goals to 2 first term. The Mustangs kept the pressure on all game and came away with a 59-point victory. A little more accuracy in front of goal could have seen the margin even bigger. The Mustangs welcomed Liam George back from Richmond VFL and he showed his class with numerous possessions. Jett Hartman returned from injury and was unpassable across half back, taking mark after mark and repelling the opposition’s attacking moves. Josh Amiet and Matt Colliver played their best games for the club while Lachie Monteath dominated the ruck contests. Overall, it was a great team effort with every player playing their part. This week, Mooroolbark face a huge test as they host Beaconsfield at the Heights Reserve.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 12 – 20 – 92 d Bayswater 5 – 3 – 33
Goals: Peacock 2, Neal 2, Gebert, George, Monteath, Wright, Ryan, Symonds, Amiet, Colliver
Best Players: Hartman, Colliver, Amiet, Hamilton, Maki, Crossley.
