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DOLPHINS BEAT THE BULLANTS
After 6 weeks the Dolphins were back on the winners list after a 13 point win over the Northern Bullants at Frankston today.
After a very tight first 20 minutes the Dolphins slammed on 4 late goals in the time on period to lead by 25 points at the first change.
Frankston came out firing in the second quarter kicking the first 4 goals to lead by 47 points when the Bullants fought back kicking 5 of the last 6 goals to trail by 23 points at half time.
The Dolphins continued to dominate in the 3rd quarter but couldn't put in on the scoreboard eventually kicking 3.5 to the Bullants 1.2 to lead by 39 points at the final change.
Despite the Bullants kicking 6 goals to 2 in the last quarter Frankston held on for a well deserved 13 point victory.
Paul Rebeschini and Ricky Morris were outstanding for the Dolphins today as they help shut down the Bullants midfield. The play over the day to big "Normie" Clarke running goal late in the 1st quarter.
The only disappointment was the report of Ricky Morris for misconduct in the last quarter.
Frankston will be looking to continue its good form in a big clash against the Coburg Tigers at the Coburg City Oval next Sunday at 2pm.
FRANKSTON 7.2 12.5 15.11 17.13(115)
NORTHERN BULLANTS 3.1 8.6 9.8 15.12(102)
Goals: Morris 4, Berry 3, Dore, Dickson 2, Eames, Oliver, Burns, Clarke, Marigliani, Winterton
Best Players: Rebeschini, Morris, Winterton, Roberts, Conroy, Clarke
RESERVES
Frankston made it 2 wins in a row with a 73 point win over the Northern Bullants today.
10 goal to 1 3rd quarter proved the difference after the DOlphins lead by just 16 points at half time.
James Magner, Trent Shinners and Luke Clark were among the Dolphins best.
Currently in 5th position with a 5-3 record and a great percentage of 138.8 the Dolphins will be looking forward to their game against Coburg Tigers at Coburg next Sunday at 11:10am.
FRANKSTON 4.3 6.9 16.12 19.14(128)
NORTHERN BULLANTS 2.2 4.4 5.6 7.13(55)
Goals: Whelan 6, Clark 5, Barker, Barnes 2, Barry, Magner, Shinners, Lloyd
Best Players: Magner, Shinners, Clark, Kirkwood, Bosward, Degenhardt