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Big V

The Sunbury Jets have announced their first re-signings for next year’s Big V state championship season. On the women’s side, Emily Ellis, who returned to her junior club last season, will return next year along with Nicole Cameron who crossed to the Jets this year. Import Ida Andersson is also returning after a successful first season with the clu. On the men’s side Nathan Marshall, Trevor Clayton and Max Barkeley have recommitted as the side hopes to go one better and claim the title next year.

Ballarat NL

The Sunbury Lions have added Georgia Hellyer to its Ballarat Netball League squad for next season. Hellyer, who plays in the midcourt, has previously played for Rupertswood in the Riddell District Netball League and fellow BNL side Darley. She’s also part of the Victorian Netball League side the Ariels. Her sister Ava is also joining the Lions.

VTCA

Sunbury is through to the next round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition with bowling a ball on Tuesday night. The Roar was set to play the Melton South Royals for a spot in the next round, but the Royals forfeited handing the Roar a win and a spot in the next round.

Bowls

Club Sunbury suffered a second straight loss in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 1, section 1. Club Sunbury had a disappointing day against Craigieburn, losing 82 (18)-59 (0). Club Sunbury remains in second spot, but Craigieburn is now just nine points behind them. Meanwhile, Club Sunbury Extreme committed in the Ultimate Bowls Championship last week. The championship was broken into three events, with Extreme making the finals of the third event. Marc Bullows, Carla Krizanic, Kevin Kerkow and Nick Cahill represented Club Sunbury across the week.

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