Melton has missed out on the division 1 bowls finals after falling to a final round loss to second-placed Fitzroy Victoria on Saturday.
Melton took the fight up to the finalists, rarely falling more than a couple of bowls behind, but the class of the visitors eventually shone through as Melton went down 3-76 to 15-86.
The loss means Melton finishes the season in seventh place, with seven wins, nine losses and two draws.
