RDFL
Macedon has locked in Al Meldrum as coach for next year’s Riddell District Football League season. The Cats said the Meldrum name and Macedon football sharea proud history spanning many years. “With plenty of footy still to play in 2025, Al’s passion for success, attention to detail, and the relentless drive of his team mean there’s still everything to play for as we continue our hunt for ultimate success,’ the club said.
EDFL
A final round win wasn’t enough for Rupertswood to get the week off in the first week of finals in the Essendon District Football League division 2 competition. The Sharks finished the regular season with a 12.6 (78)-7.14 (56) win against ladder leaders Glenroy on Saturday. Aaron West and Lachlan Shore were named the Sharks best. With Keilor Park sneaking home against the Sunbury Kangaroos, it means the Sharks finished the regular season in fourth spot. They will now face Coburg Districts in an elimination final on Sunday.
RDNL
The Riddell District Netball League six is locked in, but not without some upset results in the final round on Saturday. The top five had secured their spots, with the final spot on the line to either go to Wallan or Melton Centrals. The Magpies upset win against the Gisborne Giants, 45-42, ensured it finished sixth. In other results, Romsey knocked off ladder leaders Woodend-Hesket, 53-40, in one of the shocks of the season. In the opening week of finals, Woodend-Hesket and Riddell will play a qualifying final, the Giants and Wallan, along with Lancefield and Macedon will play in elimination finals.
FV
Sunbury United is up to second on the FV state league 3 north-west ladder with a 2-0 win against Epping City on Saturday after Surf Coast lost in the top of the table clash.
