‘Chewy’ Scanlon inspires Pines to stirring win over Seaford in Peninsula league tilt

PINES produced a big second half to halt Seaford’s six-game winning streak and consolidate top spot in Peninsula league on Saturday.

“Shorty” Walker celebrated his 400th game for Seaford with a near-best-on-ground display and a win in the Tigers’ reserves against Pines on Saturday. Picture: Mark Dadswell

PINES produced a big second half to halt Seaford’s six-game winning streak and consolidate top spot in Peninsula league on Saturday.

The top-of-the-table clash at Miles Reserve had a finals feel about it, with a big crowd and two quality, in-form sides battling for supremacy.

Seaford led by 10 points at half-time, but Pines made its winning move with a seven-goal third quarter.

Pythons onballer Paul “Chewy” Scanlon was instrumental in the second half, dominating centre clearances and stoppages.

“It was Chewy at the stoppages that got us going in the second half,’’ Pines coach Paddy Swayn said.

Pines spearhead Aaron Edwards was also pivotal, slotting 6.3, while Guy Hendry was moved on to Seaford forward Brayden Irving, who had been a factor, and kept him quiet.

Seaford coach Ben Murphy said his Tigers would learn from the loss.

“We don’t think our best players played to their capacity so we think we’ve got some upside to that performance,’’ he said.

“We definitely take some things out of it. We learnt a little bit more about them and a little bit more about us. It’s just good to be involved in a big game.’’

Seaford’s “Shorty’’ Walker was lively in his 400th game.

Mr Class: Seaford’s Joey Hallal played his 300th game for the club. Picture: Mark Dadswell

Mt Eliza (4-4) is clinging on to fifth spot after losing to Bonbeach by 27 points. It was the second year in a row Bonny has beaten Mt Eliza at Madsen Reserve. Jackson Sole was instrumental for the Sharks, along with Jackson Casey, Darcy James and Gary Carpenter. For Mt Eliza, Ben Landry again was a stand out.

Mornington thrashed Langwarrin by 63 points to snap a five-game losing streak. With Jai Haddock, Warwick Miller, Jake Smart and Broden Bird running rampant, the Bulldogs had 35 scoring shots Langy’s 12.

Frankston YCW dispatched Chelsea, 15.15 (105) to 7.7 (49), with Ryley Hodson capping a best-on-ground display with two goals. Matt La Fontaine and Kyle Hutchison also starred for the Stonecats.

Edi-Asp came from behind to beat Karingal by 51 points, 12.22 (94) to 6.7 (43), with Mark Mullins, Liam Harris and Brendan Neville continuing their slick form.

JEREMY “Shorty’’ Walker celebrated his 400th game for Seaford with a near-best-on-ground display and a win in the Tigers’ reserves. In the same game, Seaford stalwart Joey Hallal played his 300th game.