EDFL
Both the Sunbury Kangaroos and Rupertswood suffered losses in the Essendon District Football League division 1 on Saturday. The Kangaroos pushed Roxburgh Park for most of the match, before falling short 8.13 (61)-5.10 (40). West Coburg was able to kick away late to beat the Sharks, 11.14 (80)-8.7 (55). In the women’s division 1 competition, the Kangaroos beat Moonee Valley 2, while Sunbury Lions were well beaten by Strathmore. There is a competition wide bye this weekend.
RDFL
There were few surprises in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday. The higher placed team took the win in all four games. Diggers Rest was too strong for the Western Rams, winning 22.17 (149)-3.3 (21), while Wallan beat Macedon, 11.11 (77)-5.7 (37). Romsey had a solid win against Lancefield, 12.14 (86)-5.3 (33) and Riddell accounted for Melton Centrals, 15.11 (101)-3.5 (23).
RDNL
Wallan upset Macedon in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Magpies led at every break in the 38-25 win. Wallan’s Karina Martin was named the Magpies best. Ciara Stewart was named the best for the Cats, who were missing Chloe Wilson. Despite the loss, the Cats remain on top of the ladder. In other games, Riddell beat Melton Centrals, 65-41, while Romsey and Lancefield drew 39 apiece. Diggers Rest beat Western Rams, 69-37 in the other match.
Ballarat FL
The tough season for the Sunbury Lions continued on Saturday against Sebastopol in the Ballarat Football League. It was a low scoring affair up in Ballarat, with just five points separating the teams at the final break. The Burras would kick 1.6 in the final quarter to get the 5.11 (41)-3.7 (25) win. Tyson Lever was named the Lions best. The Lions sit second bottom after seven rounds with just one win.
