In men’s A grade, Rovers Gold defeated Magpies 4-3 after being down 3-0 at half-time. 

Rovers made a great comeback in the second half with Jeremy Huk, Aaron Huppatz and Kieren Deland leading the charge. 

Goal scorers: Rovers – Aaron Huppatz 2, Steve Redfern 2; Magpies – Tim Somers, Kurt Lovett and Thomas Woods.

Best and Fairest: Rovers – Jeremy Huk and Steve Redfern; Magpies – Kurt Lovett.

In the second A grade match, Vets defeated Marist 5-4 in another thriller showing how close the competition is shaping to be this year.

Matt Searl was a stand-out for the Vets men, directing his side around the field.

Goal-scorers: Vets – Graeme Tanswell 2, Jason Thomson 2 and Trent Thomson; Marist – Taylor Dolbell 2 and Justin Ward 2.

The first A grade women’s match was a grand final replay between Rovers Cubs and Cellar Crows.

Cubs were able to reverse the result this time, defeating Cellar Crows 3-2  in an entertaining match. 

Annie Hay was a stand-out in goals for Cellar Crows whilst Belinda Lewis and Mandy Westcott controlled the mid-field well for Cubs. 

Goal-scorers: Cubs – Wendy Huppatz, Mandy Westcott and Jane Mattiske; Cellar Crows – Cassie Hill and Annette Orr.

In the second A grade match, Magpies defeated Middleton 3-0. 

Magpies welcomed the return of Wendy Rix and Codie Wakefield to their ranks; both girls making an impact on the game.

Middleton were missing some key players for the match, but fought valiantly against Magpies.

Goal-scorers: Magpies – Nicole Knox, Cherie Johnstone and Janelle Thompson.

Best and Fairest: Magpies – Wendy Rix, Nicole Knox and Codie Wakefield; Middleton – Emily Dean and Tracie Noakes.

The B grade men’s competition also looks to be quite even with two very close results.

Magpies Black defeated Rovers Gorillas 2-1

Goal-scorers: Magpies – Mitchell Townsend 2; Rovers – Toby Nash.

Best and Fairest: Magpies – Dylan Wakefield, Rodney Coleman and Thomas Woods; Rovers – Carleton Magill, Jordan Clark and Daniel Gersbach.

Middleton and Magpies White played out a 0-0 draw.

Best and Fairest: Middleton – Corey Jones and John Welsh; Magpies – Harrison Byrnes, Geoff Rice, Cooper Byrnes and James McKenzie.

The B grade women’s competition has eight teams with many new-comers to the senior competition.

Middleton Eagles and Middleton Pink played out a close 2-2 draw with Holly Cooke having an outstanding game bagging six points.

Goal-scorers: Eagles – Joanne Besant 2; Pink – Tracey Bolan and Renae Herft.

Best and Fairest: Eagles – Holly Cooke; Pink – Tracey Bolan, Amanda Draper and Michaela Parker.

Middleton Maroon showed their experience over a young Magpies team, winning the match 3-0.

Goal-scorers: Middleton – Amanda Draper 2 and Cherie Simpson.

Best and Fairest: Middleton – Louise O’Leary, Cherie Simpson and Amanda Clutterbuck; Magpies – Illie Hewett, Brooke Kelly and Amy Tanswell.

Cellar Crows Black defeated a depleted Cellar Crows Aqua team 5-0. 

Goal-scorers: Black – Michelle Yeo 2, Toni Speakman 2 and Erika McNaughton.

Best and Fairest: Black – Michelle Yeo and Lyndal Matthews; Aqua – Emily Blackstock, Lucy Blackstock and Penny Sense.

Rovers and Marist had a very tight game with Rovers just gaining the victory with a 1-0 score-line.

Samie Afele was a stand-out performer bagging six points for the match. 

Goal-scorers: Rovers – Tammy Tanks.

Best and Fairest: Rovers – Sami Afele, Stacey Ross and Alyssa Miller; Marist – Sarah Job and Leanne Miles.