Cricket
Action in the Victorian Turf, Victorian Sub-District and Gisborne District cricket association men’s competitions were again called off. All three competitions had finally hoped to get play underway on Saturday, but heavy rain on Friday night and Saturday morning meant there was no choice to call off play. It’s the fourth straight week for the VTCA and VSDCA that play has been called off and the third straight week for the GDCA.
A-League Women’s
Former World Cup champion Jessica McDonald is headed to the A-League Women’s competition after signing with Western United. The American will join Western United for three months as a guest signing and is set to play nine games in United’s inaugural season. The 34-year-old arrives with world-class pedigree, being part of the United States 2019 World Cup winning side. It is McDonald’s second stint in Australia, having played for Melbourne Victory nine years ago. Meanwhile, United’s men’s side had a 1-1 draw with Macarthur on Friday night,
Gridiron
The Melton Wolves suffered a close loss in the Gridiron Victoria men’s competition on Saturday. The Wolves lost to the Western Crusaders second side, 20-18. The Wolves sit 1-3 after four rounds. There is a competition wide bye this weekend due to the Melbourne Cup weekeend.
GDCA
The Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s season got underway on Sunday. The local derby between Bacchus Marsh and Darley was among the run one matches. It was the Lions who got the bragging rights, winning by six wickets. Needing 79, they hit the winning runs with five overs to spare. Kilmore and Aintree’s match was washed out, while the two Lancefield teams faced each other. Bacchus Marsh faces Macedon this week, while Aintree faces Lancefield Yellow and Darley played Lancefield Black.
