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RDFL

Diggers Rest has signed Nathan Aidonis for the Riddell District Football League season. Aidonis is described by the Burras as a tight checking defender who has been a consistent feature of a strong Caroline Springs unit in the Western Football League. James Waters also crosses from the WFL, where he played at North Footscray. Waters has the ability to play both ends of the ground. The Burras will kick off their season on April 5.

EDFL

The Sunbury Lions have announced the signing of Chloe Barrow-Greene for the Essendon District Football League women’s season. Barrow-Greene joins the Lions from Horsham, with the Lions saying she’s a versatile and dedicated team player who eager to learn and develop her skills. The Lions were runners-up in division 2 last season.

Big V

The Sunbury Jets have announced the signing of Tresai McCarver for the upcoming Big V women’s championship season. Coach Monique Stevens said she was excited by the singing of McCarver. “She brings high energy to both ends of the floor, using her speed and defensive intensity to be a disruptive force,” she said. “Offensively, she adds valuable depth with her scoring and playmaking ability.”

CHBD

Kyneton claimed premiership glory in the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Highlands division 1 competition on Sunday. Kyneton faced Romsey in the grand final and were able to claim all three rink wins on the way to a 67 (16)-46 (0) win. Gregory Podesta rink was the big winner, winning 26-15, while John O’Donnell’s rink won 22-17 and Anthony Mathison’s rink won 19-14. In the division 2 grand final, Woodend defeated Kyneton 2, while Kyneton 3 got the win over Mt Cottrell in division 3 both on Saturday.

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