Briefs

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RDFL

Lancefield is seeking expressions of interest for coaches and players to form a women’s football side in the Riddell District Football League. The club tried to get a side up for this year, but didn’t have the numbers. The club said its seeking an experienced coach to lead the program, along with players of all abilities. Details: 0439 637 767 or lancefieldfnc@gmail.com.

BFNL

Three Gisborne stars were named in the Bendigo Football Netball League team of the year. Zoe Davies was named at goal defence, Claudia Mawson at goal attack and Kirby Elliott on the bench. In the football team of the year, the Bulldogs Flynn Lakey and Braidon Blake were named on the bench, while Kyneton’s Cameron Manuel was named at half forward and Harrison Huntley at full back.

Coates Talent League

Three Calder Cannons players have been named in the Coates Talent League team of the year. Jordan Croft was named centre half forward of the boys team of the year, while Chloe Baker-West was named on a wing and Kayley Kavanagh in the middle for the girls team of the year. Cannons’ Jade McLay finished third in the girls best and fairest, finishing on 14 votes, seven behind winner Sara Howley.

Bowls

Sunbury bowls star Carla Krizanic has been awarded Bowls Victoria life membership. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist was one of four new life members named last week. Matt Flapper, who has played for the Club Sunbury backed Melbourne Extreme, is also among the recipients. There have been only 52 members awarded life membership of Bowls Victoria in 143 years. The four new members will be formally presented with their memberships at the Bowls Victoria Annual General Meeting on October 26.