EDFL
East Sunbury has announced that Brendan Fevola has signed on for two Essendon District Football League seasons. The former star AFL full forward had previously announced that he was joining the division 2 club for next year, but took to social media on Thursday and announced that he had committed for the 2026 season as well.
GDCA
Riddell has lured another premiership player back to the Gisborne and District Cricket Association club. Luke Castle is playing with the club full time this season, while Matt Darby has played one game for them. The club announced last week that Hayden Castle would also be returning, joining his brother. The Jensen Shield competition had a bye on the weekend due to the Melbourne Cup long weekend.
Ballarat FL
The Sunbury Lions have announced their first new signing for the Ballarat Football League season. Daniel Johnston joins the club from the Goulburn Valley Football League, where he kicked 60 goals. He was also part of Coburg’s Victorian Football League leadership group this season, playing two games. Johnston is a key forward.
VTCA
Sunbury avoided an outright loss in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield on Saturday. Having conceded first innings points on day one to West Newport, the Roar needed early wickets on day two. The Lions declared at 8-162, with Jason McGann and Brad Hunter taking three wickets each for the Roar. It was a shaky start for the Roar in its second innings, in trouble for 4-16. The middle order steadied and were able to bat out the day, finishing 7-143. Jordan Ballinger top scored with 65 not out off 107 balls. The Roar face Williamstown CYMS in round four in a two-dayer.
