Ballarat FL
Melton premiership coach Troy Scoble has signed on for another Ballarat Football League season. Scoble led the side to a premiership in his first season in charge. The club said in its announcement that even with the ultimate success in his first year as coach, Scoble is looking forward to further develop the list. “We thank Scobes for his commitment and whilst still celebrating our GF win last Saturday we also look forward to what 2025 brings,” the club said.
CBL
Bacchus Marsh Lions have re-signed two of its key players for the upcoming Country Basketball League men’s north-west season. Zak Martinez and Anthony Bowyer return. Marinze is a Bacchus Marsh junior and has been playing in the Big V competition. Bowyer has also been part of the Lions program for a number of years and played Big V. The CBL north-west season starts on Saturday with both Bacchus Marsh teams having the bye. The Melton Thoroughbreds kick off their season against the Mildura Heat on the road.
FV
Spring Hills topped off its Victorian Premier League season in the best way. Having won the league and claimed promotion, Spring Hills then beat Keilor Park in the VPLW grand final, 2-1, to take that title as well. Saki Nagai and Tiffany Najdovski were the goalscorers for Spring Hills in the final against the Eagles. Spring Hills will play in the National Premier League women’s competition next season.
VSDCA
The Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season is set to get underway on Saturday. This season it will be a south-west competition. Melton will start its season in a one-dayer at home against Caulfield. This season there will be a combination of one and two-day matches and a T20 match will be held the Saturday before the Christmas break starts.
