Men’s A Grade

The Men’s A Grade saw Fremantle C.B.C battle it out against Ocean Ridge, with the finals only a couple rounds away, the fight is on.
Fremantle started strong, opening the quarter with a quick goal and a behind to take early momentum. Ocean Ridge responded with a behind, but Fremantle pushed further ahead with their 2^nd goal. Ocean Ridge then worked their way into the game, registering 3 consecutive behinds. Fremantle continued their pressure, adding a 3^rd goal, before Ocean Ridge finally broke through with their 1^st goal in the final minute of the quarter.

Fremantle opened the 2^nd quarter with a quick behind, but Ocean Ridge came out focused, slotting their 2^nd goal to build momentum. Fremantle quickly responded with a goal and another behind to steady their lead. Ocean Ridge kept pressing, converting a free kick into a goal and adding 2 more behinds. Fremantle answered back with their 5^th goal, while Ocean Ridge added a 7^th behind. Fremantle closed out the quarter on a strong note, registering another behind and finishing with their 6^th goal to maintain control heading into halftime.
Fremantle kicked off the second half with a goal, but Ocean Ridge responded quickly with one of their own, then followed up with their 5^th goal to keep the pressure on. A brief lull in scoring was broken by a behind from Ocean Ridge, which Fremantle matched shortly after. Despite heavy rain soaking the ground, both sides continued to push. Ocean Ridge regained momentum with another goal before Fremantle secured one of their own. Ocean Ridge closed out the quarter with a final behind, setting up an exciting finish.

Fremantle opened the final quarter with a goal, extending their narrow lead. After a quiet period, they added a behind to keep the scoreboard ticking. Ocean Ridge hit back with their 7^th goal, but Fremantle responded with their 10^th, followed by another behind. Ocean Ridge finished strong, adding a final goal and behind in the closing minutes, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Fremantle held on to claim a hard-fought 9-point victory.
Fremantle is looking like a strong contender for the finals, while Ocean Ridge sits just on the cusp, if they can build on their momentum and carry it into the next 3 rounds, they will have a high chance securing themselves a spot in the finals.

Final Score

Fremantle C.B.C: 67 (10.7)

Ocean Ridge: 58 (8.10)

Women’s A Grade

Round 15 in the Women’s A Grade sees the front-runners at University battle it out against Melville.
Wet and muddy conditions made for a tough start, as both Melville and University struggled to find footing and rhythm early in the game. With momentum hard to come by, it wasn’t until the final 5 minutes of the 1^st quarter that University broke through, slotting 2 back-to-back goals to gain the upper hand.

Melville responded well in the 2^nd quarter, opening with a goal to get on the scoreboard, followed by the 1^st behind of the match. Despite the improved effort, University maintained a narrow lead, heading into halftime up by 5 points
Melville started the 2^nd half with intent, opening the 3^rd quarter with 2 quick behinds. After a scrappy contest through the middle of the term, University managed their 1^st behind of the half but couldn’t build on it.

Melville struck early in the final quarter with a crucial goal to take the lead, followed by another behind. As heavy rain set in, conditions worsened, making it tough for both sides to build momentum. While University struggled to regain control, Melville pushed through the weather, adding another behind and sealing the game with a late goal to claim a 10-point victory.
University have all but guaranteed their spot in the finals, while Melville’s stellar performance puts them in the running to also join. It will be crucial for the women from Melville to carry this momentum to the last round to ensure their place in the finals.

Final Score

Melville: 23 (3.5)

University: 13 (2.1)

Women’s B Grade

In the women’s B Grade, Hamersley Carine faced off against Swan Athletic in round 15.
After a slow start to the match, Carine found their rhythm with a behind and a quick goal to get on the board. Swan Athletic responded with a goal of their own, but Carine quickly answered with a 2^nd. Swan added their 1^st behind, but Carine pressed on with 2 back-to-back goals to close out the opening quarter strong.

Carine carried their momentum into the 2^nd quarter, opening with another quick goal. Swan Athletic managed a behind before Carine struck again with their 5^th goal. Swan found some late-quarter spark with a goal in the final minutes, but Carine finished the half with a behind and took a 24-point lead into the main break.
The 3^rd quarter proved challenging for both sides, with momentum hard to come by in slippery conditions. Carine managed to add 2 behinds, while Swan Athletic couldn't convert any scoring opportunities.

Carine remained in control in the final quarter, opening with a quick goal to extend their lead. They followed it up with 2 consecutive behinds, maintaining pressure as Swan Athletic continued to struggle to find form. A final behind from Carine sealed the match, as they claimed a comfortable 35-point victory.
Hamersley Carine’s win puts them 2^nd on the ladder and a strong contender to keep an eye on in the upcoming finals.

Final Score

Hamersley Carine: 49 (7.7)

Swan Athletic: 14 (2.2)