EDFL
Gisborne returned to the winners list in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 competition. Facing the Sunbury Lions, the Bulldogs jumped out of the blocks with three goals to none in the first quarter, with only a point scored in the second quarter. The Bulldogs kicked two goals in the third quarter to seal the result and in the end winning 6.5 (41)-1.3 (9). Charlotte Noonan kicked five goals for the Bulldogs. In division 2, the Sunbury Kangaroos lost to Moonee Valley 2, 7.11 (53)-0.1 (1).
NRL Vic
The Sunbury Tigers had a big win against the Werribee Bears in the NRL Vic Storm Premiership first grade competition on Saturday. The Tigers scored in the eighth minute and had eight tries before the Bears got on the scoreboard. The Tigers eventually won 64-12. The Tigers sit third on the ladder with four wins from six games. The Tigers this week face the Altona Roosters.
RDFL
Kyneton remains undefeated in the Riddell District Football League women’s competition. Facing Macedon which had put together a couple of good performances, the Tigers were way too strong, winning 11.11 (77)-0.0 (0). It was a similar score line between Woodend-Hesket and Romsey, with the Hawks winning 11.11 (77)-0.2 (2). Melton beat Mount Alexander in the other match.
AFL
Gisborne’s Rye Penny is among 12 footballers invited to undergo medical testing ahead of the AFL mid-season draft. Penny, who was overlooked last season after missing most of the year through injury, has had a strong season so far for the Calder Cannons and has been part of the AFL young gun series. The AFL mid-season draft is on My 31.
