In a highly anticipated clash, traditional rivals Somerville and Pearcedale meet in the Round 10 MPNFL fixture at Somerville this Saturday.
Both teams are in winning form, with Somerville consecutively defeating the highly fancied Chelsea, Rye and Frankston Bombers, while Pearcedale caused a massive boilover in Round 9 by recording a sensational 33-point victory against Chelsea.
Currently sitting in third position on the premiership ladder, Somerville can consolidate its ladder position in the top four, while Pearcedale can challenge the top five if victorious.
In a hard-fought and courageous victory against Frankston on their turf, Somerville trailed by 10 points with only minutes left on the clock. Clutch goals from skipper Mason DeWit and Lochie Fewster iced the contest to secure a crucial win for the club.
Equally, Pearcedale completed one of their most impressive victories in recent times. With a number of key players absent through injury, the strong Chelsea line-up entered the contest as clear favourites. However, Pearcedale served it right up to Chelsea in front of a parochial home crowd and fully deserved their win.
Two outstanding coaches in Chris Gamble, Somerville, and Peter Bastinac, Pearcedale, are both uncompromising in their team expectations, so supporters from both clubs can expect a riveting and fiercely contested battle.
Prior Form: Round 4
Somerville 21.14.140 defeated Pearcedale 13.9.87
In the Round 4 contest, Pearcedale demolished Somerville in the first quarter to lead by 45 points. At half-time, their lead had been reduced to eight points.
The second half showed a complete reversal, with Somerville registering 13 goals to run out convincing winners despite the lacklustre first half.
Other Round 9 Results
Seaford 75 defeated Bonbeach 60
Rye 56 defeated Crib Point 52
Red Hill 92 defeated Hastings 50
Karingal 72 defeated Tyabb 36
MPNFL Division 2 Ladder After Round 9
Seaford 32
Chelsea 28
Somerville 28
Rye 28
Red Hill 24
Pearcedale 24
Frankston 16
Crib Point 16
Bonbeach 12
Karingal 8
Hastings 4
Tyabb 0
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