Big V
The Sunbury Jets cemented their first position in the top of the table clash in the Big V men’s state championship division. Facing second placed Wyndham on Saturday night. It was an up and down game, with Wyndham leading by one point at the last break. A 28-19 last quarter for the Jets, sealed a 96-88 win. Ish Sanders top scored with 26 points. The Jets sit 17-1, with Wyndham now sitting 13-4. The Jets face the Bulleen Boomers on Saturday night in round 16.
Bendigo FL
Gisborne continued on its merry way in the Bendigo Football League, with a big win against Castlemaine on Saturday. The Bulldogs took control early and were able to build the lead throughout the 21.11 (137)-3.2 (20) win. Harry Thomas kicked seven goals, while Sebastien Bell-Bartels was named best on ground. The Bulldogs remain one game clear at the top of the table. Kyneton suffered a second straight loss, losing to Strathfieldsaye, 12.11 (83)-9.12 (66). The Tigers sit fourth.
Bendigo NL
Gisborne cemented its spot in the top three in the Bendigo Netball League with a solid win against Castlemaine. With a number of key players returning, the Bulldogs were able to come away with a 49-37 win on the road. The Bulldogs sit third with nine wins. Meanwhile Kyneton had a 54-43 win against Strathfieldsaye. The win moves Kyneton up to sixth, with four wins.
Riddell NL
Riddell upset Diggers Rest in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. In one of their best performances of the season, the Bombers won 43-34. Shelby Holter shot 25 goals for the Bombers, while Amy Starzer was the pick of the shooters for the Burras with 21 goals. The win keeps the Bombers in touch with the top five, now six points outside a finals spot. Diggers Rest sits fourth. Macedon, Wallan and Melton Centrals were the other winners.
