Seaford comes from behind in the last quarter of its Peninsula Football League clash with Mt Eliza to curtail the Redlegs’ finals hopes

PENINSULA FOOTBALL LEAGUE WRAP: SEAFORD unleashed a turbo-charged last quarter to put a dagger through Mt Eliza’s finals aspirations with a 13-point win.

SEAFORD unleashed a turbo-charged last quarter on Saturday to put a dagger through Mt Eliza’s finals aspirations in Peninsula league.

The Tigers fired off 13 scoring shots in the last term to turn a 17-point deficit into a rousing 13-point victory, 9.17 (71) to 8.10 (58), at Madsen Reserve.

A victory would have lifted Mt Eliza back into the five, but it remained in sixth spot with one round remaining.

Seaford coach Ben Crowe said his side’s rampaging win was its best of the season.

“We always felt we were in the game,’’ he said.

“We seem to play really well on the big grounds. The boys take a fair bit more risk and take the game on more. It was a great win.’’

It was Seaford’s fourth win of the season. “When you’ve got no finals, it’s hard to keep the boys motivated and to come out and play the way they did was really good to see,’’ Crowe said.

Young Tiger Johnathan Haidon used his explosive pace to good effect while Matt Herbert, Josh Stokes and Aaron Walton, who booted two goals in a minute in the second term, were also influential.

Mornington coach Stuart Seager said his side’s 26-point win over Langwarrin was crucial as finals loom.on the eve of the finals.

Having lost two of their past three games, the Bulldogs needed to lift – and they did, leading throughout to win 9.14 (68) to 6.6 (42).

“It was a really pleasing win,’’ Seager said.

“For the first time in weeks we were able to play four quarters of good footy.

“It was just evident – our attack on the footy and the endeavour was there. That’s been lacking over the last few weeks.’’

With one round to go, Mornington, fourth, could still snatch the double chance.

“It was just crucial that we regain some form yesterday, and we managed to do that,’’ Seager said.

Seager praised the efforts of Warwick Miller and Paul Dadds in the backline, while midfielder Barry Smeeton played his best game for the season. Young Josh Halsall also impressed. Langwarrin remained in fifth spot. despite the loss.

In other results, Bonbeach thrashed Karingal by 140 points, with Ricky Ferraro (5 goals) and Calhan McQueen (4) starring.

Frankston YCW beat Chelsea by 70 points; and Edi-Asp returned to form with a 22-point win over Pines.