Monbulk returned to the nest for their Round 6 matches of Outer East Premier Division. Election day saw the ground bathed in sunshine as the Hawks and Bulldogs vied for a spot in the top five. The first quarter went to plan as the Hawks found avenues to goal and established a handy 21 point break at the first change. By half time they had missed a few gettable chances but still maintained a 17 point lead at the long break. In the second half Wandin found a way around Monbulk’s structures to boot nine goals to three and emerge with a 20 point victory. Wandin continued their good recent record against the Hawks by notching their 13th successive win against them since 2013. Monbulk now have the unusual record of winning all their away games and losing all their home encounters and, if nothing else, will hope that continues this week as they travel to Upwey as they find themselves a game out of the Five.
Monbulk 8.11.59 def by Wandin 12.7.79
Best: Jayden Joyce, Pat Barge, Joshua Spencer, Cameron Griffiths, Lochlan Beecroft, Thomas Taylor
Goals: Taylor Joyce 4, Ashley Beck 1, Lochlan Beecroft 1, Hayden Finlay 1, Max Thornton 1
The Monbulk Reserves were bolstered by five U19s due to that side having a bye this week. Coming into the game being winless, after several one-sided matches, the Hawks applied pressure all day and produced a result that will lift the side as they held on in a nail biter by three points.
Monbulk 6.6.42 def Wandin 5.9.39
Best: Matthew James, Mitchell Veit, Riley Finlay, Shane Van Seters, Ryan Gilbert, Lewis Oliver
Goals: Kieren Galloway 2, Tom Trezise 1, Matthew James 1, Dale Ross 1, Ryan Gilbert 1.
The Women’s team showed many glimpses of cohesive play and had a fair share of the ball but were often under duress in their defensive half.
Monbulk 0.0.0 def by Yarra Junction 6.6.42
Best: Yanessa Hancock-Wolfe, Maddison Dodd, Shania Turner, Simone Beattie, Isabella Andueza
