Big V
The Sunbury Jets have signed Byron Gladden Junior and Cooper Kirkman for next year’s Big V men’s state championship season. Coach Nathan Heywood said that Gladden is a six-year pro who played most recently in Portugal and Ireland. “He is a versatile power forward with athletic ability to mix it with guards,” he said. Kirkman crosses from the Keilor Thunder where he was a key player off the bench.
GDCA
Riddell remains undefeated in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield. On Saturday, the Bombers faced Rupertswood. Rupo made 156 with the Bombers making the runs in less than 28 overs, finishing 4-159. In other matches, Melton South beat Wallan, Lancefield got the win against Harkness. After seven rounds the Bombers sit top with Lancefield, Harkness and Melton South making up the top four.
VTCA
Sunbury suffered an outright loss to Williamstown Imperials on the weekend in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield. Sunbury was bowled out for just 64 which the Imperials made with ease, finishing with 158 in reply. The Roar was sent back in made 100 in its second innings. The Imperials needed just eight runs for an outright win, which they got without losing a wicket. The Roar has just one win after six rounds.
GDCA
Gisborne continued its good form in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s competition, beating Lancefield black. The Tiger made 7-86 with the Dragons finishing 3-87 in reply. Elsewhere, Lancefield Yellow and Macedon has losses to Bacchus Marsh and Darley respectively. The Tigers made 8-135 in reply to Bacchus Marsh’s 4-166, while the Cats finished with 4-47 in reply to Darley’s 1-154. After eight rounds, Darley sits on top ahead of Bacchus Marsh and Gisborne.
