Bowls
Bacchus Marsh came away with just one point from its Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 4 match with Parkdale. Hoping to return to the winners list, Bacchus Marsh lost 89 (17)-70 (1). Bacchus Marsh sits ninth after three rounds, one of three teams without a win. In division 2, section 2, Melton defeated Brunswick 99 (18)-62 (0). Anthony Briggs’ rink was the pick on the day, winning 34-8. Melton sits second after three rounds.
WRFL
Ritchie Hinton has been appointed the Western Region Football League’s new chief executive. Originally a qualified lawyer in the United Kingdom, Hinton has spent the last 16 years working in the Victorian and wider Australian and international sports industries. “Ritchie has a passion for using sport as a tool for social cohesion and improving physical and mental health outcomes for its participants,” the league said in the announcement.
“Ritchie is a western suburbs local, having lived in the area since arriving from the UK and has been involved at a grassroots level with his local football and cricket clubs as a coach and parent volunteer.
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Brett Faulkhead is the new coach of Darley’s women’s football side. The Ballarat Football League grand finalists announced that the experienced Faulkhead would step into the role having previously been involved at Bacchus Marsh in a number of different roles. “I really enjoy the teaching side. If I can pass on things I have learnt and develop players with skills whilst at the same time bringing enjoyment to the team then I am satisfied that I have achieved that task,” he said.
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Matt Denham is hoping to reignite his football career at Darley. The Bacchus Marsh premiership player played just two games the last three seasons while at Melton due to injury. The Devils announced he had signed with them last week. He joins his partner Caitlin Bewley, along with brother-in-laws Brett and Jack Bewley at the club.
