Somerville v Pearcedale Blockbuster

Traditional rivals Somerville and Pearcedale meet in a highly anticipated Round 10 MPNFL clash, with both sides carrying winning form into a contest that could shape the Division 2 ladder.

Traditional rivals Somerville and Pearcedale meet in a highly anticipated Round 10 MPNFL clash, with both sides carrying winning form into a contest that could shape the Division 2 ladder.

Somerville overcame a 47-point first-quarter deficit to defeat traditional rivals Pearcedale in the Round 4 MPNFL Postcode Derby at Pearcedale.

Players and supporters from Somerville and Bonbeach Football Netball Clubs paused before play at Somerville Recreation Reserve for an ANZAC Day commemoration, including a guard of honour and the Ode of Remembrance.

Somerville defeated Frankston Bombers in a must-win clash, clinching a finals berth by just 1% in a dramatic MPNFL Division 2 finish. The Eagles sealed seven straight wins and toppled every top side, setting up a finals showdown with Chelsea.