Mooroolbark Mustangs travelled to Norwood last Saturday for the first time in many years in fine, sunny conditions but the day started back at the Heights Reserve where the Senior Woman hosted Kilsyth. The girls got the jump on their opponents and were never headed, recording a 95 point win. Jordy Forrest got amongst the goals with three majors while Paris Hayman was voted best.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 13 – 17 – 95 d Kilsyth 0 – 0 – 0
Goals: Forrest 3, Brown 2, Hayman 2, Maki 2, McMaster, Vaughan, Carrucan, Gange 1 each
Best Players: Hayman, R. Haberfield, McMaster, Doevelaar, Brown, Lech
With an ever growing injury list the Reserves had to call on four players from the Vets to help make up the numbers. A big thanks to those who helped out. After a slow start the boys fought back late in the game but eventually went down by eight points. Josh Logg was the only multiple goal kicker with two majors and Billy Toleman picked up plenty of possessions and was given the nod as best player. Kynan Kowalski is improving with every game while Cooper Rouget, returning from a break, was also a standout.
Final Score: Norwood 5 – 7 – 37 d Mooroolbark 4 – 5 – 29
Goals: Logg 2, Argus, Storm 1 each
Best Players: Toleman, Kowalski, Rouget, Fraser, Lutgens, Storm
The Seniors jumped out of the gate with a seven goal to nil first quarter but took their foot off the accelerator for the next two quarters to allow Norwood to get back into the game. With a slim seven point lead at the last change the Mustangs needed to lift, and they did, booting four goals to one in the final term and going on to record a 26 point win. Skipper Kane Noonan had to shake off a close tag to make his usual contribution, while Marcus Hamilton defied his slight build to lay a number of strong tackles. Robbie Swan played his best game for the Mustangs in the ruck and Billy Batten was also dominant. Jackson Gilbee and Eathan Wright got amongst the goals with three each.
Final Score: Mooroolbark 11 – 9 – 75 d Norwood 8 – 1 – 49
Goals: Gilbee 3, Wright 3, Gebert 2, Bates, Noonan, Hartman 1 each
Best Players: Noonan, Hamilton, Downie, Batten, Egan, Swan
