‘Big Bas’ boots eleven

PEARCEDALE bounced back to the Nepean League winners’ list with a 77-point drubbing of Tyabb.
Big-marking former Hampton Park full-forward Kerem Baskaya starred with 11 goals, while his brother Kain booted three in a real family affair.
Three other former Redbacks in Steve Watson, Craig Lombard and Jack Besley were among Pearcedale’s best players.
Sorrento put down the challenge by neighbours Rye in authoritative fashion, winning in a canter by 73 points, led by veteran forward Guy Stringer with five majors.
Frankston had a regulation 46-point result over Somerville with Mathew Doyle named best afield, while Crib Point downed lowly Red Hill by 25 points with Shane Murdoch awarded best-on-ground honours.
In MPNFL Peninsula League results, Langwarrin snatched a one-point win over Bonbeach in a game that finished in almost total darkness after a late Anzac Day start.
The Kangaroos shovelled through a behind to hit the front and then defended for two plays before the siren signalled their first ever victory in Peninsula League.
Frankston YCW brought last week’s high fliers Karingal back to earth with a thud, scoring a solid 16-point win in a hard-fought contest.
Seaford was in cruise control during its easy 43-point win over a star-studded, but disappointing, Chelsea.
The final game on Sunday saw Mt Eliza take the honours over Mornington with a 21-point result.