Bombers win grand final rematch

Madi Brown was Riddell's best on Saturday. (Ljubica Vrankovic)

Riddell got some revenge on Woodend-Hesket in the grand final rematch in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday.

The Hawks claimed last year’s decider in extra time and on Saturday again there wasn’t much between the two sides.

The Hawks jumped out to an early five goal lead, which they managed to hold onto going into half time.

The Bombers started to make their move in the third quarter and were able to level the scores heading into the final quarter.

The final quarter was back and forth with the Bombers able to come away with a 39-37 win.

Meredith Ball shot 17 goals for the Bombers and was named amongst their best alongside Madison Brown and Fionnuala McKeagney-Stubbs.

For the Hawks, Charlee Duff-Tytler shot 19 goals, while Michelle Fletcher came up from B-grade and shot 18.

Laura Carland and Georgia Bowkett were named their best.

There were two matches played on Anzac Day including the first battle of the Tigers between Lancefield and Kyneton.

Scores were level at quarter time before Kyneton scored 15 goals to six in the second quarter to open up a nine goal lead at half time.

The margin increased by one goal in the third quarter.

Lancefield was able to win the last quarter by one goal to show some positive signs with Kyneton claiming the overall win 47-38.

Claire Oakley shot 33 goals for the Kyneton and was named its best alongside fellow shooter Molly McGrath.

Ella Stoward and Karlee Bruno were named Lancefield’s best. Brundell shot 18 goals for Lancefield.

Macedon also claimed an Anzac Day win, beating Diggers Rest in their annual Anzac Day clash.

Scores were level at quarter time with the Cats in front by two goals at half time.

The Burras hit the front in the third quarter and led by one goal heading into the final break.

The Cats finished off strongly with 14 goals to six in the final quarter to come away with a 42-35 win.

Eliza Petherick shot 25 goals for the Cats, while Chloe Williams shot 17. Playing coach Katie Clarke was named their best.

For the Burras, Leona Hristovska shot 23 goals and was named their best.

In the other match of the round, Melton Centrals pulled off an upset against Wallan.

Wallan entered the match undefeated but were pushed throughout by Centrals. Centrals were eight goals down at three quarter time, before winning 51-50.

Talasa Helen Aumua shot 30 goals for Centrals in their first win of the season.

After four rounds, Romsey sits on top ahead of Riddell and Wallan on the same amount of points, but having got four points for the bye on the weekend.