Sports related news from across the Mornington Peninsula & Frankston.
After years of frustration and broken promises, Somerville’s long-awaited Recreation Reserve Master Plan Draft is open foe feedback — with locals, clubs and past players welcoming the Shire’s move to upgrade one of the town’s most overworked community hubs.
Somerville Football Netball Club has awarded Life Memberships to long-time contributors Phil Graf and Andy Palmer for their outstanding service and dedication — writes the Somerville Swooper.
Somerville Cricket Club has continued its dominant start to the MPCA season, backing up its Round 1 win with a commanding victory over Mt Eliza. Nick Mann led the way with an unbeaten 87 as the Eagles claimed the Phil Graf/Doug Neal Cup in front of a strong home crowd
Somerville Cricket Club has honoured the late Mel Adolphus with a new Round 1 award recognising one of the club’s best players. The award celebrates Adolphus’s five decades of dedication and the enduring impact he and his wife Sandy had on the Somerville community.
Somerville Cricket Club has kicked off the 2025–26 MPCA season in style, securing a dominant win over Long Island at The Nest, with standout performances from Nick Mann, Kiefer Peries and captain Chris Brittain.
Somerville Tennis Club has officially opened new lights on courts 4–6, funded by a $100,000 State Government grant. The upgrade means all six courts are now available for night matches.
Centenary Park Golf Course will be managed by Peninsula Leisure, a wholly Council-owned organisation, from July 2026, with Frankston City Council assuring a smooth transition and ongoing community access.
Pearcedale Football Club stormed home in the second half to defeat Somerville 13-5-83 to 9-7-61 in the MPFNL First Semi Final at Baxter Park. Read the match report, best players, and results by the Somerville Swooper.
Somerville pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat Chelsea by eight points in the MPNFL Division 2 Elimination Final. The Eagles now face Pearcedale in the semi-finals as momentum builds in their push for a premiership.
Somerville rider Noah Hart competed at the UCI BMX World Championships in Denmark, an event showcasing the best riders globally.
