Somerville Cricket Club Rises To The Top
Somerville Cricket Club consolidated top spot on the MPCA ladder with a Round 11 win over Long Island, making 182 before bowling the hosts out for 101.
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Sports related news from across the Mornington Peninsula & Frankston.
Frankston Dolphins Face Reported Police Inquiry, WorkSafe Monitoring
Frankston Dolphins Football Club is facing a reported police inquiry and WorkSafe Victoria monitoring, according to a Herald Sun report. STPL News sought comment from club treasurer and MPSC councillor Stephen Batty, who declined to comment.
Diamanda Sets Weight Record in Balnarring Cup Win
Diamanda has claimed this year’s Balnarring Cup, carrying a record 77 kilograms to a dominant hometown victory for Crib Point trainer Michael Binney at the Balnarring Picnic Races.
Somerville Superb in Double Header Derby
Somerville Cricket Club secured a season-defining weekend, defeating Balnarring and Seaford in an MPCA Round 9 and 10 double header to finish clear on top of the ladder.
Somerville Salutes Against Peninsula Old Boys
Somerville Cricket Club delivered a statement win in Round 8, defeating Old Peninsula in a hard-fought one-day contest led by Nick Mann’s steady 61 and Chris Brittain’s five-wicket haul.
Somerville Cricket and Somerville Football Netball Club United
Somerville Cricket Club and Somerville Football Netball Club united for a 20:20 contest honouring life member Rod Greenway, capped off by a record century from the women’s side and a community fundraising BBQ at Stumpy Gully Christmas Tree Farm.
Community Pressure Finally Moves Somerville Recreation Reserve Forward
After years of frustration and broken promises, Somerville’s long-awaited Recreation Reserve Master Plan Draft is open foe feedback — with locals, clubs and past players welcoming the Shire’s move to upgrade one of the town’s most overworked community hubs.
Phil Graf and Andy Palmer Awarded Life Memberships
Somerville Football Netball Club has awarded Life Memberships to long-time contributors Phil Graf and Andy Palmer for their outstanding service and dedication — writes the Somerville Swooper.
Peninsula Leisure to Take Over Centenary Park Golf Course Management
Centenary Park Golf Course will be managed by Peninsula Leisure, a wholly Council-owned organisation, from July 2026, with Frankston City Council assuring a smooth transition and ongoing community access.
Pearcedale Overwhelms Somerville
Pearcedale Football Club stormed home in the second half to defeat Somerville 13-5-83 to 9-7-61 in the MPFNL First Semi Final at Baxter Park. Read the match report, best players, and results by the Somerville Swooper.
