MPNFL 2018: Tyabb produces confidence-building victory over Chelsea thanks to Ethan Rahilly’s intervention

TYABB showed how far it’s come this season by stopping finals-bound Chelsea in its tracks on Saturday as its skipper Ethan Rahilly produced a match-saving intervention late.

Tyabb and Devon Meadows were both on the winners’ list on Saturday. Picture: Chris Eastman.

TYABB showed how far it’s come this season by stopping finals-bound Chelsea in its tracks on Saturday.

In a frantic finish, the Yabbies held on to win by three points, 12.16 (88) to 12.13 (85), at Bunguyan Reserve.

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“It was a huge,’’ Tyabb coach Aaron Pacey said.

“To finally get that scalp that we were after, it’s good reward for the boys to see they can actually can do it.’’

Tyabb surged 27 points ahead in the third quarter before Chelsea mounted a fightback.

In the dying moments, Chelsea’s Curtis Bywater looked like putting the Seagulls ahead but his handball close to goal was intercepted by Tyabb skipper Ethan Rahilly and the Yabbies ran the ball down the other end and scored a behind, sealing a gripping victory.

“It was heart in your mouth sort of stuff, it could have been game over like that,’’ Pacey said.

“I couldn’t watch, I was looking at the ground … I was feeling sick.’’

Liam Rogan performed strongly for Tyabb on Saturday. Picture: Chris Eastman.

Tyabb’s performance was fuelled by Aaron Turner, Paul Ransom and Jake Anderson (four goals), while Jack Doman slotted three goals.

It was a costly loss for Chelsea, which slipped to fourth spot.

A ruthless Dromana further dented Langwarrin’s finals hopes with a powerful 15.20 (110) to 3.4 (22) win at Lloyd Park.

The Tigers (13-1) remained two games clear on top of the ladder and a strong flag fancy.

Dromana coach Rikki Johnston said the win contained some of his side’s best footy of the season.

“Yeah, as far as sustaining it for four quarters I think that’s probably as close to where we want to be,’’ he said.

“That’s been a few weeks coming I think, the boys have been getting close. We’ve probably got our best side on the ground at the moment, barring one or two. It certainly shows.’’

Dromana trio Sam Guerts, Jack Gipp and Shaun Clarke poured on the pressure, giving the Tigers first use of the ball and the rest flowed from there.

Dromana trounced Langwarrin in a one-sided game on Saturday. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Clarke popped his shoulder in last two minutes and will miss a few weeks.

Langwarrin coach Blake McCormack said his side was outplayed but says the Kangaroos aren’t giving up on playing finals. They are in sixth spot, 10 points out.

“This week we’ve got Hastings which is a true eight-point game, really. We get a few back this week. We rested a few against Dromana who were just a bit proppy,’’ he said.

Karingal champion Michael Burke turned in a brilliant display as the Bulls dispatched Rye 15.14 (104) to 7.6 (48) to consolidate second spot.

“Michael Burke was outstanding,’’ Karingal coach Brett Dunne said. “He had a bit of an ordinary one the week before and his response was amazing.’’

Duncan Proud in the ruck was also superb for Karingal, and Buddha Hirst was back from injury.

Rye led by three points at quarter time but Karingal kicked 13 of the next 17 goals to clear out.

“Our ball movement was better than it has been for some time so we were happy,’’ Dunne said.

Rye’s best were Matt Hill and Adam Kirkwood but the Demons lost Jye Lloyd and Kyle Lynch to injury.

Hastings consolidated fifth spot with an eye-popping 17.11 (113) to 7.8 (50) win over Pearcedale. The Blues sprinted to a 29-point lead at halftime and then outscored the Dales 6.2 to 0.4 in the third term to ice the game.

Hastings coach Ricky Ferraro turned in a sizzling display, supported by Dylan Paarlberg, Dale Alanis and Jake Hewitt. Luke Hewitt and Paul Rogasch kicked four goals apiece.

Ben Hughes fired off seven goals and Red Hill’s youngsters starred as it thrashed bottom side Crib Point 16.13 (109) to 4.5 (29).

Teenager Simon Allsop made an impressive senior debut and, along with his brother Daniel, Dylan Hoare (three goals), Jake Mold and Aidan Marchesani, led the way in the win.

“It was more our younger brigade, they really stood up,’’ Red Hill coach Jamie Mollo said.

Michael Theodoridis slotted five goals to help Devon Meadows to a stirring win over Somerville, 11.13 (79) to 9.14 (68).

Devon Meadows produced a stirring win over Somerville on Saturday. Picture: Chris Eastman.

Mathew Fletcher was best-on-ground, while Liam Drew, Ash Adams and Jack Harmes impressed.

Meanwhile, Seaford remains in the relegation hot seat after losing to Rosebud by a point in the only Division 1 game on Saturday.

In a thrilling finish, the Buds prevailed 12.4 (76) to 11.9 (75) at Belvedere Reserve.

The sides drew back in round five and again waged a tense battle. Near the end, Seaford’s Matt McLennan had the chance to win the game but his shot on the run from 30m hit the post. Rosebud’s Keegan Downie proved the difference, kicking 6.2, including the Buds’ only goal in the last quarter. Sean Downie, Rhys Pierce and Fletcher Hustwaite were also in the Buds’ best.

Seaford is on the bottom of the ladder, with Rosebud sitting six points above it.

“It probably gives us a bit of breathing space,’’ Rosebud coach Adrian McBean said.