GDCA
Gisborne and District Cricket Association secretary Rob McIntyre is stepping down as secretary at the upcoming annual general meeting. McIntyre has been the association president or secretary for 16 years and has also filled the competitions manager role more recently. The association announced that McIntyre was standing to focus on treatment for cancer. “It is fair to say he has had a significant impact on cricket at association, regional and state levels for many years,” the association said. “His is a position that will be a very difficult one to fill.”
Bendigo FL
Gisborne continued its winning run, beating Strathfieldsaye on Saturday in the Bendigo Football League. Coming off a bye, the Bulldogs beat the Storm, 16.14 (110)-13.4 (82). Harry Luxmoore and Pat McKenna kicked three goals each for the Bulldogs with Jack Scanlon named their best. The Bulldogs move to second on the ladder.
Bendigo NL
Gisborne continued its winning ways in the Bendigo Netball League on Saturday. Fresh off a week off, the Bulldogs were able to account for Strathfieldsaye, winning 40-29. The Bulldogs sit in second spot, a game behind Kangaroo Flat, but having played on less game. The Bulldogs this Saturday face Castlemaine at Camp Reserve.
Ballarat NL
The Sunbury Lions had a day out against East Point in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. After getting back on the winners list the previous round, the Lions had no issues against the Kangaroos, winning 74-31. Rebecca Hicks shot 59 goals for the Lions, while Tara O’Grady shot 15. The Lions sit in third spot with a 5-1-1 record. There is no matches this weekend due to the King’s Birthday long weekend. The Lions are at home to Sebastopol the following weekend.
