MELTON & MOORABOOL
Home » Sport » Finals teams sets

Finals teams sets

Airport West St Christophers claimed the last finals spot in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division, while the other three finalists also enter finals on a winning note.

Heading into the final round, only Sunshine United was mathematically out of finals contention.

Airport West St Christophers entered the final round in fourth spot and a win would be enough to finish in fourth.

Facing Westmeadows, the Eagles were pushed all the way.

After making 8-195, the Eagles were able to bowled Westmeadows out for 184 with two balls remaining.

St Albans finished percentage outside the top four after beating Sunshine United.

The Saints made 6-189 before restricting the Tigers to 7-157.

Minor premiers Yarraville Club was too good for Craigieburn.

The Clubbers mad3 6-325 before the Eagles finished 9-262 in reply.

Deer Park, which had also locked in a top two spot heading into the final round, had a big win against Aberfeldie.

Abers was bowled out for 90, with the Lions reaching the total in just 11.3 overs with seven wickets in hand. Aaron Shellie took four wickets for the Lions.

After two straight losses, Sydenham-Hillside returned to the winners list against Keilor.

The Blues made 5-208 from their overs with Robert Clements top scoring with 73.

The Storm’s top three did most of the damage as they chased down the runs, as it finished 4-210 with more than two overs remaining.

Cam West top scored with 80.

In the first week of finals, Yarraville Club will host Airport West St Christophers, while Deer Park will play Sydenham-Hillside with grand final spots on the line in both matches.

Among the other teams to make finals in the other grades are, Caroline Springs (Roy Picone Shield), Melton South Royals (Evans-Clark Shield) and Burnside Springs United (Russell Pollock Shield).

Digital Editions


  • Shopping help for heart health

    Shopping help for heart health

    The Heart Foundation and the nutrition platform No Money No Time have launched a new partnership to help residents in the northern and western suburbs…

More News

  • AI imaginary friends no substitute for human connection

    AI imaginary friends no substitute for human connection

    Loneliness and social isolation are now recognised as major public health threats, prompting governments to explore technological solutions. Research from Monash University argues new AI ‘digital companions’ marketed as a…

  • EPA puts brands on notice over packaging waste

    EPA puts brands on notice over packaging waste

    Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has lost patience with companies that fail to show how they are reducing packaging waste, warning they risk significant penalties if they don’t comply with…

  • WorkSafe manual handling workshops

    WorkSafe manual handling workshops

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 183103 Hazardous manual handling is the biggest cause of workplace injuries in Victoria, according to WorkSafe. The state’s work safety regulator said it has…

  • F1 festival headed to Melbourne

    F1 festival headed to Melbourne

    A free Formula 1 Melbourne Fan Festival is coming to Federation Square. Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos announced the free festival will make it easier and cheaper…

  • Talent League fixture released

    Talent League fixture released

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 471376 The Talent League seasons will kick off in late March. The boys season will kick off on the weekend of 21 March and…

  • Killer’s kids vow to forgive, not forget mother’s death

    Killer’s kids vow to forgive, not forget mother’s death

    Lise Muliaga’s five young children had every reason to fall apart after her death. After all, it was their father Rimoni Muliaga, who took her life at their home in…

  • Council seeks answers on freeway upgrades

    Council seeks answers on freeway upgrades

    Melton council has called for urgent clarity and expanded works as part of the long-awaited Western Freeway upgrade, unanimously backing a call for answers at its 23 February meeting. Council…

  • Sharing the dignity

    Sharing the dignity

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 536354 Darley Neighbourhood House (DNH) is tackling period poverty as part of the Share the Dignity Campaign, and it has already made a huge…

  • Desk hours reduced again

    Desk hours reduced again

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 206998 Caroline Springs Police Station has again come under the spotlight after the station hours were reduced for the second time in a month.…

  • CFA recruits wanted

    CFA recruits wanted

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 536638 Caroline Springs Fire Brigade is on the lookout for new recruits. “Whether you’re interested in responding to emergency calls, helping behind the scenes,…