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CBL

The Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west and east-west conferences’ matches on the weekend were postponed. With flooding across much of Victoria and throughout the north-west and north-east, Basketball Victoria made the call for matches not to go ahead due to the uncertain travel conditions facing many teams. In round four which is scheduled for this weekend, the Kyneton Tigers are set to play the Bendigo Braves and the Macedon Ranges Rockies are set to play the Melton Thoroughbreds.

EDFL

The Sunbury Kangaroos have announced their first new signings for the Essendon District Football League division 2 season. The Kangaroos announced that Stephen, Michael, Lachlan and Jackson Treweek had joined the club. Stephen was part of Riddell’s premiership side this year, while Michael was an emergency for that side. Lachlan made his senior debut for Riddell this year, while Jackson played with the Sunbury Lions. The club has announced a number of re-signings including Mitch Kook, John Corso and Mitch Streiff.

RDFL

Riddell has announced some key signings for next year’s Riddell District Football League season as the side aims for back-to-back premierships. Premiership captain Josh Grabham is back, along with grand final best on ground Callum Williamson, Tommy Alkermade and Dylan Tarczon. All four played key roles for the Bombers in their grand final win against Diggers Rest.

RDNL

Woodend-Hesket has reappointed Meg Grbac as coach for next year’s Riddell District Netball League season. The star defender in her first season as coach led the side to their first finals appearance in A-grade as the side made it all the way through to the grand final. Grbac said she can’t wait to build on what they did this year. The side is holding netball trials for all four grades on November 10 and 17. Details:https://www.facebook.com/woodendhesketfnc.

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