Somerville Football Netball Club showed enormous resolve and character to overcome Bonbeach in Round 14 of the MPNFL at home.
With finals hopes on the line and a howling gale blowing toward the bowling club end, Bonbeach struck early with two quick goals. But Somerville rallied, kicking three impressive goals against the wind to trail by just one point at quarter time. They then stormed ahead to a 27-point lead at the main break.
Bonbeach clawed back slightly in the third, but with a 15-point lead and the wind in their favour, Somerville held strong to record a gritty 14-point victory.
Coach Chris Gamble’s game plan was executed to perfection in a complete team performance. The win sees Somerville jump into sixth position on the ladder—level on points with Devon Meadows and just one game behind Crib Point.
Best on Ground:
- Mitch Mantell – dominant in defence
- Lachie Haskett – led by example all day
- Tom Roberts – making a big impact since returning from injury
- Oliver Heavey – consistent week after week
- Ben Neilson – back to his best and solid in defence
Round 14 Results
Senior Reserves
Somerville 7.7.49 def Bonbeach 3.5.23
Best players: Levi Dixon, Luke Farrelly, Ostyn Saker, Max Smith, Sam Garner
Under 19s
Somerville 5.2.32 lost to Bonbeach 7.14.56
Best players: Max Mantell, Wyatt Quinlan, Jai Pesic, Brody Clark, Heath Brisbane
Other Round 14 Results:
Crib Point 120 def Tyabb 44
Devon Meadows 64 def Rye 35
Karingal 71 def Hastings 49 (first win of the season)
Pearcedale 33 lost to Frankston Bombers 108
Seaford 58 lost to Chelsea 99
Round 15 Fixtures:
Bonbeach v Frankston Bombers
Hastings v Rye
Karingal v Seaford
Pearcedale v Crib Point
Somerville v Chelsea
Tyabb v Devon Meadows
Netball Results – Somerville v Bonbeach
A Grade: Somerville 46 def Bonbeach 41
B Grade: Somerville 27 lost to Bonbeach 47
C Grade: Somerville 25 lost to Bonbeach 43
D Grade: Somerville 26 lost to Bonbeach 41
C Reserve: Somerville 24 lost to Bonbeach 36
