FV
Sunbury United had to settle for a draw in the FV state league 3 north-west competition on Friday night. Coming off a good win the week before, United faced a tough challenge against the Heidelberg Eagles. The Eagles hit the front in the 70th minute and looked on track for a win, before Jayden Mercieca found the back of the net in injury time, to help his side get a 1-1 result. United sits fourth on the table. In state league 4 west, Gisborne’s game with the Keilor Wolves was postponed due to pitch conditions.
Bendigo FL
Gisborne had a day out against Maryborough in the Bendigo Football League on Saturday. The top of the table Bulldogs, destroyed the Magpies 26.24 (180)-1.2 (8). Pat McKenna and Scott Walsh kicked five goals apiece in the win. Flynn Lakey was named their best. It was a tougher day for Kyneton, which lost to South Bendigo, 11.8 (74)-7.13 (55). The Tigers now sit fifth, just percentage ahead of Eaglehawk in the fight for the last finals spot.
Bendigo NL
Gisborne is keeping the pressure on the top two in the Bendigo Netball League. The Bulldogs on Saturday beat Maryborough, 59-23. The Bulldogs sit in third spot, two games behind the top two sides. Kyneton had a 50-44 loss to South Bendigo. The Tigers sit sixth, but are four games outside the top five.
Ballarat FL
It was quickly back down to earth for the Sunbury Lions in the Ballarat Football League. After their best win of the season the previous round, the Lions lost to Darley on Saturday, 6.12 (48)-4.12 (36). The Lions led at half time, but kicked just one goal for the second half. Tyson Lever was named their best. The Lions sit second bottom with just two wins.
