In a captivating, high-stakes contest, Somerville edged out Pearcedale in the MPNFL Round 17 fixture to keep its finals aspirations alive, leading at every change 13.6.84 to 12.5.77.
Incredibly, Somerville has now won six consecutive games, including victories against top-five teams Devon Meadows, Chelsea and Pearcedale. However, such is the closeness of the competition, Somerville remains gridlocked in sixth position and will need to win against competition leader Frankston Bombers to secure a finals berth.
With riveting Round 18 contests to be played between top-four teams Crib Point v Chelsea and Pearcedale v Devon Meadows, percentage may determine the final five.
With Frankston Bombers and Pearcedale locked into the top two positions on the ladder, Round 18 shapes as a magnificent conclusion to the home-and-away season.
Traditional Derby & 3912 Postcode Cup
In the traditional derby and 3912 Postcode Cup, Somerville led at every break to record a courageous and fully deserved victory against the highly rated Pearcedale unit.
A team-first ethic, determination and a high level of fitness characterised a close but deserved win.
Somerville’s best players, as nominated by the club, included:
- Lightning-quick and elusive Kai Suparta
- Highly skilled Joel Vincent
- Troubleshooter Lachie Fewster
- Consistent Lachie Gill-Furness
- Hard-nut competitor Zane Martin
For Pearcedale, their best included:
- Cruiz West
- Callum Culton
- Luke Settineri
- Huw Jones
- Ryan Bastinac
Somerville v Frankston Bombers at The Nest this Saturday promises to be an absolute blockbuster.
Other Results – Round 17
- Bonbeach 83 d Karingal 39
- Chelsea 79 lost to Devon Meadows 89
- Crib Point 110 d Hastings 66
- Rye 137 d Tyabb 116
- Seaford 57 lost to Frankston Bombers 147
Round 18 Fixtures
- Bonbeach v Seaford
- Crib Point v Chelsea
- Karingal v Rye
- Pearcedale v Devon Meadows
- Somerville v Frankston Bombers
- Tyabb v Hastings
Senior Reserves Results
Somerville 11.8.74 d Pearcedale 5.8.38
Somerville best players: Grant Paxton, Travis Finn, Tom Bain, Luke Farrelly, Levi Dixon
Pearcedale 7.7.49 d Somerville 4.8.32
Somerville best players: Royce Lyne, Max Mantell, Wyatt Quinlan, Dean Resuggen, Tom Ridout
Club News
In other positive news, Somerville Football Netball Club has re-appointed current coach Chris Gamble for the 2026 season.
