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East Sunbury caused an upset on Saturday to knock off Diggers Rest Bulla in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. The Burras made 8-194 from their overs with Nathan Crosland top scoring with 78 at the top of the order. Shiran Ekanayake Mudiyanselage and Jay Patel took three wickets each for the Thunder. The Thunder hit the runs with two overs remaining, finishing 5-195. Gurwinder Singh top scored with 55, while Nathan Dent finished 53 not out. The Thunder sits fourth on the ladder, Lancefield and the Sunbury Kangaroos both suffered losses elsewhere.
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Riddell, Malmsbury and Hanging Rock were among the winners in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shields seconds on Saturday. The Bombers, who are undefeated, were too strong for Gisborne as they made 6-217 before restricting the Dragons to 9-107. Malmsbury was too strong for Macedon, while Hanging Rock accounted for Sunbury United.
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Bendigo Football Netball League chair Carol McKinstry has lost her seat on the league’s board. The league on Monday hosted its annual general meeting held on 14 January where it confirmed its board of directors. McKinstry, Andy Walker and Sam McGee won’t continue on the new board. The league said the board brings together a strong mix of experience, governance expertise and community connection, and will play a critical role in guiding the league through the next phase of its strategic direction.
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Romsey’s Logan Collins was named in the under-17 team of the tournament at the recent under-17 national championships. Representing Vic Country, Collins finished with 10 wickets at an average of 15.2 including taking 4-23 and 3-40. Romsey Cricket Club on its social media said it was a fitting recognition of his discipline, economy and persistence.
