RDNL
Woodend-Hesket did just enough to come away with the win against Melton Centrals in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Hawks led narrowly at the three breaks, before a 12-8 goal final term sealed the 44-38 win. In other games, Romsey beat Western Rams, 59-55, Diggers Rest lost to Wallan, 55-39 and Macedon beat Lancefield, 70-32. Riddell, which had the bye, remains on top ahead of Macedon and the Hawks.
ANC
Riddell’s Ruby Shannon has been named in the Victorian Fury team for the Australian Netball Championships. Shannon, who is a key part of the Bombers midcourt, was named in the 12 player squad which is one 11 that will compete in the championships in late August. Gisborne’s Claudia Mawson has been named in the Fury team for a second straight year.
EDFL
The Sunbury Kangaroos took home The Local Cup after winning the local derby with East Sunbury in the Essendon District Football League division 2. The Kangaroos had no issues at all in the 19.13 (127)-6.7 (43) win. Rhys Magin kicked six goals for the winners, with Daniel Stubbs named their best. Shyo Smith was the standout for the Thunder. The Kangaroos are now a game outside the four, but have played one more game than fourth placed Coburg Districts.
