OAKLEIGH Chargers have remained undefeated in the Coates Talent League Girls competition with a hard-fought come-from-behind win against Dandenong Stingrays in Frankston on Saturday night. The Charges are still the team to beat with three late goals being the difference in an eight-point win, as we recap Round 10 of the league.

Oakleigh Chargers just do not know how to lose. No matter the momentum or obstacle they have to overcome, they just find a way to get the job done. First it was against Eastern Ranges in the grand final rematch, and on Saturday evening, it was a sterling comeback against Dandenong Stingrays in a chilly Frankston to remain undefeated.

Both sides traded blows throughout the first term with the Chargers having the breeze and taking a three-point lead into the opening change. However with the wind behind their backs. the Stingrays hit back last in the second quarter booting two goals in the final four minutes – to Evi Irving and Kiara Triep to go from a two-point deficit to a 10-point lead at half-time.

Phenomenal goalkicker Bailee Martin quickly put her side back on top through the third term with back-to-back majors, only for Triep to slot a set shot after the siren for the Stingrays to again regain the lead heading into the final term. It was just four points the margin, though when Sophie White converted in the 11th minute, the score read 41-31 and even for a side such as Oakleigh, in those conditions it would be a challenge.

Martin made it look like a breeze despite kicking into it, and in the blink of an eye, the tables had turned and the bottom-age gun had booted five and Oakleigh was in front with a few minutes to play. Both sides had their chances as the umpires let the play go on despite some frustration from the home fans. Despite the Stingrays’ best efforts, the Chargers got free and Bown – with the last kick of the game – iced the match with a goal to make it an eight-point final margin.

Martin finished with another five goals to her name from 16 touches, five marks, four tackles and four inside 50s, while Chloe Bown (28 disposals, five marks, five tackles, six clearances and 11 inside 50s) was best on ground across the four quarters. Fellow midfielders Isabella Mazzei (21 disposals, eight tackles, six clearances and three inside 50s) and Zoe Curry (20 disposals, three marks, six tackles, four clearances and five inside 50s) were also very good in the win.

For the Stingrays, Lillian Snow played a massive role between midfield and attack, having seven clearances and laying 11 tackles from 20 disposals, while Matilda Argus (20 disposals, four marks, seven tackles, three clearances, six inside 50s and three rebound 50s), Alice Cunnington (15 disposals, two marks, eight tackles, three clearances and three inside 50s) were prominent too. In defence, Mizuki Brothwell (19 disposals, five marks, five tackles, three clearances and six rebound 50s) and Ruby Geurts (15 disposals, six rebound 50s) worked hard all game.

Dandenong Stingrays play on Sunday at Deakin Reserve in Shepparton against Murray Bushrangers despite both teams missing some quality players due to the national championships. Oakleigh Chargers will wait a further week before taking on Western Jets at Avalon Airport Oval in Werribee from 11am on Saturday, June 28.

DANDENONG STINGRAYS 2.1 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.5 (41)
OAKLEIGH CHARGERS 2.4 | 2.4 | 4.5 | 7.7 (49)

GOALS:
Dandenong: K. Triep 2, N. Brothwell, E. Irving, M. Reimers, S. White
Oakleigh: B. Martin 5, S. Bown, S. Johnson

RMC BEST:
Dandenong: L. Snow, A. Cunnington, R. Geurts, M. Argus, M. Brothwell
Oakleigh: C. Bown, B. Martin, I. Mazzei, Z. Curry, M. Phillips

NORTHERN TERRITORY 1.3 | 3.5 | 5.11 | 7.17 (59)
CALDER CANNONS 1.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 (26)

IN A NUTSHELL

Northern Territory picked up its first Coates Talent League Girls win of the campaign in the Thunder’s third and final game, keeping Calder Cannons scoreless in the second half to come from behind and get up by 33 points.

KEY PLAYERS

Northern Territory

Peggy Rock – 31 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 4 clearances, 5 inside 50s
Taelah Smith – 25 disposals, 3 marks, 4. tackles, 2 clearances, 2 inside 50s
Marika Carlton – 18 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 8 inside 50s, 2 goals

Calder Cannons

Shauna McElligott – 13 disposals, 3 marks, 9 tackles, 3 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 2 goals
Madison Spring-Brown – 18 disposals, 7 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Taylah Gilcrist – 16 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 2 rebound 50s

NEXT ROUND

Northern Territory have finished their Coates Talent League Girls season.
Calder Cannons vs. Sandringham Dragons | Sat Jun 28, 11:00am @ Avalon Airport Oval

GIPPSLAND POWER 3.1 | 4.2 | 7.4 | 8.5 (53)
WESTERN JETS 2.2 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 6.9 (45)

IN A NUTSHELL

Gippsland Power survived a scare from Western Jets to pick up a nail-biting eight-point win in Morwell despite the Jets having 44 inside 50s to 28 in the match.

KEY PLAYERS

Gippsland Power

Rebecca Fitzpatrick – 21 disposals, 2 marks, 2 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 gola
Ash Perkins – 22 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s
Kiera Gibbs – 21 disposals, 3 marks, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 4 rebound 50s

Western Jets

Tayla Olivieri – 29 disposals, 6 tackles, 11 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s
Charlie O’Connor Moreira – 27 disposals, 5 marks, 7 tackles, 3 clearances, 9 inside50s
Addison West – 18 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 6 inside 50s

NEXT ROUND

Gippsland Power vs. Eastern Ranges | Sun Jul 6, 12:40pm @ La Trobe University, Bundoora
Western Jets vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Sun Jul 6, 9:30am @ Mildura Sporting Precinct

SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.10 | 5.12 (42)
NORTHERN KNIGHTS 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.4 (16)

IN A NUTSHELL

Sandringham Dragons overcame inaccuracy during the third term where they kicked six straight behinds to put away Northern Knights and win by 26 points with a dominant clearance differential (37-19) despite getting smashed in the hitouts (10-62).

KEY PLAYERS

Sandringham Dragons

Maya Duane – 21 disposals, 8 marks, 5 tackles, 6 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 3 goals, 3 behinds
Macy Watkins – 18 disposals, 9 tackles, 9 clearances, 2 inside 50s
Grace McIntyre – 22 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 3 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 behinds

Northern Knights

Scarlett Johnson – 24 disposals, 10 marks, 3 tackles, 4 clearances, 9 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Katelyn Busuttil – 18 disposals, 2 marks, 7 tackles, 4 inside 50s
Isobella Hishongwa-Gibb – 13 disposals, 7 marks, 5 tackles, 33 hitouts, 3 inside 50s

NEXT ROUND

Sandringham Dragons vs. Tasmania Devils | Sun Jun 22, 1:10pm @ Girdlestone Park, Devonport
Northern Knights vs. Geelong Falcons | Sat Jul 5, 11:00am @ Genis Steel Oval, Preston

GWV REBELS 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 (12)
MURRAY BUSHRANGERS 3.1 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 8.10 (58)

IN A NUTSHELL

Murray Bushrangers dominated the disposal (296-212) and inside 50 counts (48-21) to win via weight of numbers against Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels at La Trobe University in Bundoora.

KEY PLAYERS

GWV Rebels

Jovie Skewes-Clinton – 27 disposals, 7 marks, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 7 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Maggie Johnstone – 20 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 5 clearances, 4 inside 50s
Milly Shortal – 18 disposals, 14 tackles, 8 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s

Murray Bushrangers

Ellie Hall – 41 disposals, 6 marks, 11 tackles, 5 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 2 goals, 2 behinds
Nikhita Spiteri – 26 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal, 2 behinds
Rain Dodd – 25 disposals, 2. marks, 2 clearances, 5 inside 50s

NEXT ROUND

GWV Rebels vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Sun Jul 6 @ 1:30pm @ Shepley Oval, Dandenong
Murray Bushrangers vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Sun Jun 22, 2:30pm @ Deakin Reserve, Shepparton

EASTERN RANGES 0.3 | 1.4 | 5.5 | 6.7 (43)
GEELONG FALCONS 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3.4 (22)

IN A NUTSHELL

Eastern Ranges overcame a slow start to boot four goals in the third term and essentially win the game against a plucky Geelong Falcons to keep in touch with the unbeaten Chargers in season 2025.

KEY PLAYERS

Eastern Ranges

Brylee Anderson – 27 disposals, 6 marks, 5 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Emily Rankin – 24 disposals, 7 tackles, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Asher Fearn-Wannan – 22 disposals, 6 marks, 8 inside 50s, 1 goal

Geelong Falcons

Stella Huxtable – 32 disposals, 2 marks, 13 tackles, 6 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal
Meg Lappin – 15 disposals, 2 marks, 3 rebound 50s
Ally Lappin – 15 disposals, 7 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s

NEXT ROUND

Eastern Ranges vs. Tasmania Devils | Sun Jun 29, 12:00pm @ North Hobart Oval
Geelong Falcons vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Sun Jun 29, 11:30am @ Western Oval, North Geelong