Around the ground in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges

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Woodend-Hesket made it two from two in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Hawks were too strong for Wallan, winning 45-25. Riddell opened its account against Romsey, winning 63-18, while Macedon is also undefeated after beating Lancefield 56-22. After a bye in round one, Diggers Rest started its season win a 58-37 win against Melton Centrals. Centrals coach Randy Pereira said they were beaten by a better, more experienced side in the end. There is no matches this weekend due to Easter.

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The Sunbury Lions first road trip to Ballarat was a tough one with the Lions losing to North Ballarat City City on Saturday. City had 13 more scoring shots than the Lions in the 13.15 (93)-10.5 (65) win. For the Lions, Leigh Brennan kicked four goals and Daniel Toman kicked three. The Lions women’s side got their first win of the season in the Essendon District Football League, beating Moonee Valley 2.

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Gisborne and Kyneton both started the season with big wins to start the Bendigo Football League season. The Bulldogs took the points against Sandhurst, 10.12 (72)-6.10 (46). Jack Scanlon kicked three goals in the win with Jack Reaper named their best. Kyneton accounted for Castlemaine, 18.15 (123)-7.6 (48). Guy Dickson, Ryan Pretty and Rhys Magin kicked four goals each. Dean Bartrop was named their best. Gisborne and Kyneton will face each other this Friday in a massive Good Friday clash.

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It was a tough start to the season for Gisborne and Kyneton in the Bendigo Netball League on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who are always one of the contenders, lost to Sandhurst, 66-33. Kyneton started its season with a 48-27 loss to Castlemaine.