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EDFL

The Sunbury Kangaroos chances of staying in Essendon District Football League division 1 took a massive hit on Saturday. Facing Moonee Valley in a clash of the bottom two sides, the undisciplined and inaccurate Kangaroos were made to pay, losing 17.14 (116)-8.18 (66). The win means the Kangaroos sit bottom with three rounds remaining, a game and percentage behind Craigieburn. Rupertswood continued to keep the pressure on the top four, with a 17.7 (109)-14.6 (90) win against Craigieburn. The Sharks sit fifth, percentage outside the top four.

Bendigo FL

Gisborne and Kyneton both had big wins in the Bendigo Football League on Saturday. The top of the table Bulldogs beat Strathfieldsaye, 17.14 (116)-8.10 (58). Pat McKenna kicked eight goals for the Bulldogs, Braidon Blake was named best on ground. Kyneton had a 19.24 (138)-11.9 (75) win against Kangaroo Flat. Rhys Magin kicked nine goals for the Tigers in a best on ground performance. This Saturday, Gisborne faces South Bendigo, while Kyneton travels to Golden Square.

Bendigo NL

Gisborne came out firing in the Bendigo Netball League on Saturday. Strathfieldsaye proved no match for the Bulldogs, who came away with a 61-14 win. The Bulldogs sit third on the ladder. Kyneton had a tough day against Kangaroo Flat, losing 64-29. The Tigers remain in sixth spot. This Saturday, Gisborne faces South Bendigo, while Kyneton travels to Golden Square.

RDNL

Lancefield almost caused a massive upset against Wallan in the Riddell District Netball League. The Tigers led for much of the day including by five goals at three quarter time. The Magpies found something extra in the last quarter to win, 36-35. Chloe Meulenmeesters shot 32 goals for the Magpies. Ladder leaders Macedon beat Riddell, 52-35, Melton Centrals upset the Western Rams, 41-36, while Diggers Rest beat Romsey, 75-21.

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