It was another tough day for the Mooroolbark Mustangs last Saturday as they hosted the Boronia Hawks at the Heights Reserve in chilly conditions. The day got off to a positive start when the Senior Women travelled to Waverley Blues. These two teams played out a draw in their previous encounter in round one so it was expected to be another close game. However, the Mustang girls got away to a great start with a four goal to nil first quarter and went on to record a comfortable 50 point win.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 7 – 17 – 59 d Waverley Blues 1 – 3 – 9
Best Players: Ella Brown, Bella McMaster, Sarah Haberfield, Paris Hayman, Amielle Lech, Jordy Dovelaar
Back at the Heights the Reserves found it difficult to score against the strong Hawks combination, going down by 62 points. The boys battled hard all game and never gave up but in the end were no match for the opposition.
Final Scores: Boronia 13 – 9 – 87 d Mooroolbark 2 – 3 – 15
Goals: Kowalski 1, Spicer 1
Best Players: Storm, Batten, George, Stares, Kowalski, Toner
The Mustang Seniors came out full of running in the first term and constantly had the ball in their forward half. Unfortunately, as has happened on a number of occasions this season, inaccuracy in front of goal was to prove costly. As the game progressed the accuracy improved but not enough to prevent the Hawks from recording a 25 point win. A highlight for the Mustangs was the performance of first gamer, Christian TeBoekhorst, who played off half back and showed that he has a great future ahead of him. Skipper Kane Noonan gathered numerous possessions around the ground, as did Liam George who came back to us this week from Richmond VFL side. This week we travel to Norwood where hopefully we can get back on the winners list.
Final Scores: Boronia 12 – 9 – 81 d Mooroolbark 7 – 14 – 56
Goals: Gebert 2, Gilbee 2, Bates 2, Noonan 1
Best Players: Noonan, George, Keeling, Riley, TeBoekhorst, Downie
The day continued into night when the undefeated Mustangs Vets Men took on the also undefeated Scoresby side under lights. The boys got the jump on their opposition in the first term and never looked back, going on to record a 32 point victory. Michael Cardamone was once again amongst the goals, booting four majors while Scott Dimitriou chipped in with three. Brad Bell and Dean Leary were clear winners all game in what was a great team effort.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 10 – 10 – 70 d Scoresby 5 – 8 – 38
Goals: Cardamone 4, S. Dimitriou 3, Morse, Benson, Mollica 1 each
Best Players: Bell, Leary, Neumann, Cardamone, Noonan, Singer
