MPFNL Division 2: Edi-Asp wins again, Seaford breaks through and Pearcedale makes it five in a row

There were some big disposal getters as Nick Battle, Ryan Bastinac and Sam Mackinder racked them up in MPFNL Division 2.

Tyrone Vickery (Edi-Asp) and Daymon Hutchison (Bonbeach) compete on Saturday. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Former AFL Tiger and Hawk Tyrone Vickery booted three goals as Edithvale-Aspendale produced the comeback of the round in MPFNL Division 2 on Saturday.

The Eagles turned a quarter-time deficit of 23 points into a 26-point victory over Bonbeach, 10.14 (74) to 7.6 (48).

The 5-1 Eagles also found inspiration from Lewis Diggins, Ishak Bashir and the brilliant Kurt Lo Po as they outscored Bonbeach nine goals to two after quarter time.

Edi-Asp coach Kris Pendlebury said his side’s midfield sparked the turnaround.

“Diggins, Lo Po and Bashir turned the momentum for us in the second quarter,” he said.

Pendlebury also praised forward Michael Meehan, who worked well alongside Vickery.

Max Walker takes a mark for Edi-Asp.

Edi-Asp’s Nick Carlon is tackled by Beau Bailey (Bonbeach). Pictures: Valeriu Campan

For Bonbeach, Jackson Casey tried hard along with Jack Bailey, Owen Everts, Beau Bailey and Daymon Hutchison.

Devon Meadows captain Nick Battle capped a best-on-ground display with 38 disposals and a goal as the Panthers beat Somerville by 44 points, 13.15 (93) to 7.7 (49). Brendan Hermann was also influential with 27 touches and ruckman Riley Simmons, Riley McDonald and Kai Davies impressed.

Battle’s stats included 30 kicks and seven tackles.

Devon Meadows star Paddy Ryder didn’t play for the second match in a row, with coach Ryan Hendy saying he had tightness in his legs.

“It’s nothing serious,” he said.

“He could have played last week and this week to be honest, but no point risking anything this early in the year.”

Edi-Asp coach Kris Pendlebury. Picture: Valeriu Campan

For Somerville, Oliver Heavey, Lachlan Haskett and Joel Vincent were in the best and Nick Mason and Mitch Mantell both had 30 possessions.

Karingal made it two wins on the bounce when it scored a come-from-behind 16-point win over Rye, 11.10 (76) to 9.6 (60).

The Bulls trailed by 29 points at quarter time before clicking into gear, with youngsters Harry Van Raay, Oscar Hanson and Teddy Banks leading the way.

Karingal ruckman Agape Patolo had 25 disposals, with 20 of them contested. Oscar Whitty was also good for the Bulls while Andrew Dean kicked three goals against his former side. For Rye, skipper Campbell Robbins had 32 touches and Zach Byrns 33.

Chelsea maintained its unbeaten run with a 36-point win over Crib Point, with Baxter Knight, Nick Stamatis, Todd Gardiner, Jack Francis and Jack Wallace in the best players.

Seaford coach Rohan Bleeker. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Sam Mackinder had 37 disposals as Seaford recorded its first win of the season, beating Hastings 16.21 (117) to 9.8 (62).

Archie Hough, Damien Rayson and athletic Angus Giddings-Constable were also in everything for the Tigers. For Hastings, Joshua Berenger and Colin McVeigh were among the best.

Pearcedale dug deep to beat Tyabb 11.17 (83) to 8.14 (62), making it five wins in a row. Ryan Bastinac had 38 touches and Tom Schneider 33, while Luke Daniel took seven marks and kicked three goals and Brett Eddy slotted five goals.

James Freeman kicked four goals for the Yabbies, who counted James Hammond, Will Hose and Chris Harris among their best.