MORNINGTON won its first game of the season on Saturday, holding on in a thrilling last quarter to beat Pines.
The Doggies were without their captain Chris Paxino and Byron Holt for the match but played four solid quarters of footy to win the match 15.18(108) to 15.12(102).
Jason Matthews was outstanding for the Dogs, as was Stingray Ben Wells, who booted three goals in the win.
The Dogs set up the victory at the kennel with eight goals to three in the second quarter and, despite being outscored in the second half, were good enough to hang on to win.
Langwarrin came from more than six goals down in the second quarter to get up and beat Edithvale-Aspendale by two points.
The Eagles, who had a chance to grab a draw on the siren three weeks ago, were involved in a draw two weeks ago and, on Saturday, had a ping for goal with 30 seconds left on the clock. The shot was touched on the line and the Kangas recorded a superb victory, 13.9 (87) to 12.13 (85).
Tim Mannix was the best player on the ground, booting six goals for the Eagles, while 16-year-old Dylan Shiel didn't look out of place with the big boys.
Chelsea caused the upset of the round, beating the previously undefeated Frankston YCW by 10 points
12.11 (83) to 9.19 (73). Nigel Carmody and Ryan Stewart were outstanding for the Gulls, who have had a tough time in the past month. It was a solid four-quarter effort from 22 players.
Karingal continued its march, smashing Bonbeach to the tune of 12 goals, 24.5 (149) to 11.11 (77).
Dan Noble booted seven, Brendan Lade six and Cal Dixon five and Michael Burke tore the game up in a dominant performance after quarter-time.
Mt Eliza took a stranglehold on third place on the Peninsula League ladder with a four-goal win over Seaford 17.9 (111) to 13.11 (88).
The Tigers hit the front in the opening minute of the last quarter but the Redlegs kicked the last five of the game to record a comfortable victory.
Beau Murray booted four and Grant Masterson three for the winners while Lyle House had more than 25 possessions and was best on ground.