Chelsea emerge as surprise packets of Peninsula league after banking second straight win

CHELSEA has won two games in a row for the first time in four and a half years, presenting coach Brett Dunne with a nice problem.

Peninsula league - Chelsea v Langwarrin. Langwarrin's #12 Nick Tuddenham and #49 Adam Eggleston contest a boundary ball with Chelsea's #9 Ben Finemore. Picture: Jason Sammon Saturday 23 April 2016

CHELSEA coach Brett Dunne is facing a nice problem: to make sure his young side keeps a lid on things after a fast start to the season.

The resurgent Seagulls made it back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly five years with a 45-point victory over Langwarrin on Saturday.

Against the odds, Dunne has Chelsea (2-1) sitting in the upper rungs of the ladder.

“They are really enjoying their footy, so that‘s good,’’ he said.

Dunne said his men must stay focussed, but also enjoy their success.

“Yeah I guess so. It’s hard to say. There are plenty of times in footy when people want to tell you how bad things are going, so if we are going ok we have to acknowledge that,’’ he said.

“The good thing was that we were able to put that Pines game behind us and concentrate on Langwarrin.

“We will find out how well we are really going when we play Mt Eliza this week.’’

A rollicking seven-goal second quarter by Chelsea put it 43 points up at half-time. Langy fought back in the third but the Seagulls had all the answers.

Chelsea co-captain Todd Gardiner won the Anzac medal for best-on-ground after a sizzling display in the midfield.

Can’t hear you now...Chelsea's Curtis Bywater reacts after booting a goal against his former side, Langwarrin, on Saturday. Picture: Jason Sammon.

Curtis Bywater, against his former side, booted four goals, as did Matt Baxter, while full back Grant Trew impressed and youngsters Corey Peele and Ciaran Doherty gave their all in the ruck.

Langwarrin remained winless, but Dunne said the Kangaroos showed good signs.

Seaford also made it successive wins, beating Bonbeach by 11 points in a tight contest.

New coach Ben Murphy has the Tigers playing good footy, with Dean Williamson, Kieran Shaw, Jackson Mockett and Trae Tohiariki playing starring roles in the win.

It was Bonbeach’s third straight narrow loss and coach Steve Hughes admits his side (which faces Frankston YCW and Mt Eliza in the next two games) is being tested.

“We’ve just got to improve,’’ Hughes said.

“We are really capable, absolutely, but when you are 0-3 and you are confronted with last year’s premiers and the minor premiers in the next two rounds you’ve got to get your skates on. It’s a good challenge for the boys.’’

Chelsea coach Brett Dunne addresses his players at three-quarter time. Picture: Jason Sammon.

On Sunday, Edi-Asp suffered its first defeat of the season, going down to Pines by 15 points, 11.13 (79) to 9.10 (64).

The Eagles were always chasing tail after the Pythons bounced out to a 22-point lead at quarter-time. Pines recruit Tim Bongetti capped a best-on-ground display with two goals and skipper Beau Hendry was outstanding. Edi-Asp’s best was Brendan Neville, against his former side.