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Riddell continued its good form in the Riddell District Netball League, beating Romsey on Saturday. Scores were level at half time, before the Bombers shot away in the second half, winning 53-38. Madison Brown was named the Bombers best. Macedon and Woodend-Hesket also got wins, while Melton Centrals and Western Rams had a draw.

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The Sunbury Lions had a day out against Melton South in the Ballarat Football League on Saturday. The Lions jumped out of the blocks and continued on throughout on the way to a 36.20 (236)-5.2 (32) win. Cody Brand and Mitch Mclean kicked five goals each for the Lions, with Harrison Minton-Connell named best on ground. The Lions remain in fifth spot, but they are now a game clear of the two teams below them.

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The Sunbury Lions had a strong win against Melton South on Saturday in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. The Lions led by five goals at quarter time and were able to grow the lead throughout, winning 64-32. Amalani Fauonuku shot 42 goals for the Lions, while Tara O’Grady shot 17 as all nine players played half of game time. The Lions remain in fifth spot.

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Gisborne kept its small finals hopes alive with a big win against Eaglehawk on Saturday in the Bendigo Football League. The Bulldogs led by 14 points and were able to extend the lead throughout, 15.11 (101)-9.5 (59). Bradley Bernacki, who will play the rest of the season with the Bulldogs instead of playing Victorian Football League, kicked four goals in a best on ground performance. Kyneton had a 21.14 (140)-4.9 (33). The Bulldogs have moved above the Tigers into sixth spot. Both teams are 10 points outside the top five.