A Grade Men’s

Fremantle C.B.C fought against North Beach in Round 11 for the A Grade Men’s, with only 8 rounds left of the season, the fight is on to make it into the finals.
North Beach opened the game with a quick behind, but Fremantle matched it soon after. A 2^nd behind from North Beach put them ahead briefly, before Fremantle took control with the 1^st goal of the game. 2 back-to-back behinds kept their momentum going, and minutes later, they added a 2^nd goal. North Beach closed the quarter with another behind, but Fremantle held the upper hand going into the 2^nd quarter.

North Beach kicked off the 2^nd quarter with a goal 5 minutes in, but Fremantle quickly responded with two back-to-back goals. By the 8-minute mark, they’d added a behind and soon after slotted their 5^th goal. Fremantle continued their streak, ending a strong quarter with 2 more behinds, the last coming right on the half-time siren.
Fremantle opened the 2^nd half with yet another goal, but it was North Beach who took over from there. In a strong 3-minute burst of energy, they slotted 3 consecutive goals to swing the momentum. After a 10-minute stalemate, North Beach struck again with a 4^th goal, then finished the quarter with a behind, ending an impressive surge that cut the margin to just 8-points.

North Beach opened the final quarter with a behind, before Fremantle answered with 2 of their own. North Beach kept the match alive with an early goal, but Fremantle quickly matched it and followed it up with their 8^th goal. North Beach pressed hard, securing 3 back-to-back behinds in under 2 minutes, but Fremantle sealed the deal with 1 last goal in the final 10 seconds to end a commanding performance.
Fremantle C.B.C now sits 2^nd on the ladder, while North Beach sits 3^rd. Both teams share the same point score as Kingsway who sits at the top of the ladder, all at 32 points with 8 wins and 3 losses so far.

Final Score

Fremantle C.B.C: 9.8 (62)

North Beach: 6.8 (44) 

A Grade Women’s

In Round 11, the two teams sitting 1^st and 2^nd on the A Grade Ladder, Wembley and University, face off for the top spot.
University got off to a strong start, opening the game with a goal and quickly adding 3 consecutive behinds. They finished the first quarter with another goal, taking early control of the match. Wembley, meanwhile, struggled to find their rhythm but didn’t waver. University added a behind to begin the 2^nd quarter, before Wembley responded with their 1^st goal of the game. After a brief stalemate, University closed out the 1^st half with another behind, taking an 11-point lead into the halftime break.

University picked up right where they left off, opening the 3^rd quarter with a goal. Wembley continued to fight for momentum, while University loaded on the pressure with 2 quick goals in just 2 minutes. They capped off a dominant quarter with their 6^th goal. The final quarter saw University maintain their intensity, opening with 3 back-to-back behinds before adding another goal. Wembley managed a late behind, but University finished the match with a 7^th goal, sealing a commanding 44-point victory.
Although Wembley seemed to struggle to find their rhythm during this match, they still sit at the top of the ladder. They will be desperate to regain their momentum if they wish to keep their top spot.

Final Score

University: 7.9 (51) 

Wembley: 1.1 (7) 

C3 Grade Men’s

Round 11 for the C3 Men’s, see Roleystone’s match up with the team currently sitting at the top of the ladder, Canning South Perth.
Roleystone opened the scoring with an early goal, but Canning South Perth quickly responded with a behind, a goal, and another behind to take the lead. Roleystone hit back with their 2^nd goal, only for Canning to answer with 2 back-to-back goals. Roleystone kept it close with a 3^rd goal, but 2 late behinds from Canning gave them a 4-point lead at quarter time.

Canning came out firing in the 2^nd quarter, slotting an early goal, followed shortly by another goal and a behind. Their momentum continued with 2 more back-to-back goals and 2 additional behinds, dominating the first half of the quarter. Roleystone, after a slow start, found their footing late with 2 consecutive goals to keep themselves in the game heading into halftime.
Roleystone opened the 3^rd quarter with a goal from a free kick, setting the tone early. Canning replied with 2 behinds, but Roleystone kept the pressure on with another 2  consecutive goals, narrowing the gap. Canning answered back with a behind and a crucial goal, followed by 2 more behinds. Roleystone ended the quarter with their 1^st behind of the game, keeping the game close heading into the final quarter.

Canning opened the final quarter with a behind, quickly matched by 1 from Roleystone. Canning then pulled further ahead with 2 goals, extending their lead. Roleystone secured another behind, but Canning answered with a goal from a free kick, given from an impressive mark. In a strong final 2 minutes, Canning sealed the game with 2 goals and a behind, bringing their tally to 13 goals to secure a 41-point win.
Following the round, Canning South Perth still sees themselves at the top of the ladder, while Roleystone sits further down at 7^th. With only 7 rounds left of the season, Roleystone will have to bring the energy and determination to every game in order to climb their way up.

Final Score

Canning South Perth: 13.14 (92) 

Roleystone: 8.3 (51)