MELTON welcomed Sunbury Lions’ recruits to the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday with a taste of how tough it will be to become a contended.
The Bloods won 40-29 in a victory that will temper pre-season expectations of the Lions.
Bacchus Marsh was guided to victory by 32 Susan Dalmau goals in a 50-34 win against Melton South.
Darley’s spearhead Elyce Carlyle also started the season in high-scoring form as she netted 29 times in Darley’s 42-21 win against Sebastopol.
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In Riddell District Netball League, Melton Centrals easily accounted for Rockbank, 72-10.
Around the courts, Riddell beat Diggers Rest 70-33, Macedon beat Woodend Hesket 68-23, and Sunbury Kangaroos beat Rupertswood 50-19.