MELTON is flying the flag for the eastern bloc in Ballarat Netball League as the Bloods’ unbeaten start to the season continued at the expense of Melton South at the weekend.
Brooke Thompson’s on-court influence was again telling as the Bloods beat the Panthers 51-23 to climb into second place on the ladder.
Sunbury Lions, off court altogether in A grade as recently as last season, celebrated a breakthrough win against Sebastopol.
The Lions’ 49-27 victory marks both a return to the court and competitiveness, led by Tui Aukusitino’s 36 goals.
RESULTS: Melton South 23 (Danielle Robertson 18) lt Melton 51 (Tegan Gardam 31, Brooke Gleeson 20); Bacchus Marsh 43 (Susan Dalmau 38) d Darley 42 (Madison Caulfield 32, Elyce Carlyle 10); Lake Wendouree 64 d Ballarat 23; Sunbury 49 d Sebastopol 27; East Point 59 d Redan 42
LADDER: Lake Wendouree 12, Melton 10, Redan 8 (174 per cent), Sunbury 8 (134), East Point 8 (114), North Ballarat City 8 (65),
Bacchus Marsh 6, Darley 4 (105), Melton South
4 (62), Ballarat 4 (53), Sebastopol 0
