Ballarat FL
The Sunbury Lions finished their Ballarat Football League season on a high, beating Bacchus Marsh. The Lions dominated from the first whistle and were able to extend the lead throughout on the way to a 15.19 (109)-6.8 (44). Leigh Brennan kicked five goals for the Lions in the win. Jack Hannett and Jack Newitt were named the Lions best. The Lions finished the season in ninth with five wins.
Big V
The Sunbury Jets stars are among those nominated for the Big V awards. Ish Sanders, Gerald Blackshear and Maxwell Barkleley are nominated for the most valuable player and all-star five for the men’s state championship division. Trevor Clayton has been nominated for the defensive players of the year and John White coach of the year. In the women’s state championship, Ida Andersson and Maria Jespersen have been nominated for the most valuable player and all-star five, and Ben Draper coach of the year.
Bendigo FL
A final round win by Kyneton wasn’t enough for the side to play finals in Bendigo Football League. The Tigers came away with a 19.19 (133)-4.8 (32) against Maryborough, but with Sandhurst coming away with a 27.16 (178)-7.2 (44) the Tigers missed out on finals by percentage. Gisborne, which claimed the minor premiership, finished the regular season with a 17.15 (117)-5.7 (37) win against Eaglehawk. The Bulldogs have a bye in the first week of finals.
AFL combine
Calder Cannons duo Paul Pascu and Rye Penny have been selected to attend. Pascu is from Oak Park, while Penny is the latest young gun to come out of Gisborne. The state Combine lists are selected via club interest levels, with players requiring a nomination from at least two AFL clubs to be invited. The Melbourne combine will be held on October 9.
