EDFL
A new Essendon District Football League division 2 fixture has been released following the withdrawal of Jacana from the competition. There is no longer a bye for teams, but they will play 16 matches over 18 rounds with two split rounds. The Sunbury Kangaroos will start their season against Burnside Heights, while East Sunbury makes their return to senior competition against the Northern Saints.
RDFL
Two more Melton premiership players are seeking to move to Diggers Rest for the Riddell District Football League season. Clearances have been put in for Jaycob and Lachlan Hickey to join the Burras. Jaycob was named in the best eight times last season, while Lachlan kicked 19 goals. The Burras had previously announced that Mark Orr, who was also at the Bloods last season, would be joining the club. Jake Brown and Josh Flower are among the other new signings for the Burras.
Ballarat CA
Darley has slipped from top spot in the Ballarat Cricket Association after losing to Wendouree in the top of the table battle. The Lions had made 169 on day one of the match in a disappointing batting performance. For a while it looked like it would be enough with Wendouree in trouble at 8-110. The ninth wicket partnership managed to put on an unbeaten 60 to get their side across the line, finishing 8-170. Madushanka Ekanayaka took five wickets for the Lions. The Lions now sit in second spot.
GDCA
Diggers Rest Bulla got a vital win in the run home in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup. Having made 286 on day one, the Burras were able to bowl Rupertswood out for 105. The Burras were 2-204 in their second innings with Indika Massalage scoring 113. Meanwhile Bacchus Marsh lost to Gisborne. Defending 9-218, it went down to the wire with the Dragons all out for 226.
