WRFL
Glen Orden won’t field senior or reserves side’s in the Western Region Football League division 2 competition this year. The league announced on Tuesday that the division two club had withdrawn both sides. “The club tried their hardest to enter a senior and reserves side for the upcoming season, but have now informed the league of their decision to go into recess for 2023,” a league statement said. “The WRFL will continue to support Glen Orden through this process and their recovery to re-join the competition next season.” More at www.starweekly.com.au.
VNL
The Victorian Netball League is set to expand next year as part of changes to the competition.
Netball Victoria announced the new structure on Tuesday ahead of the next five-year licensing period for the competition, between 2024-2028. Up to 12 licenses will be offered, up from the current 10, including up to three outside of metropolitan Melbourne. The new-look VNL will also reduce from three to two divisions, championship and 23 and under aligning with all other state league competitions in Australia.
Australia Cup
Melton Phoenix will face Mornington in the third round of the knockout Australia Cup. The rest of the state league sides enter the competition in this round. The first two rounds of the women’s Nike F.C Cup were also drawn. Melton Phoenix has a bye in round one.
GDCA
Digger Rest Bulla is on top after day one against Bacchus Marsh in a battle for a Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup finals spot. The Burras won the toss and elected to bat. They were bowled out for 240 in the 77th over. Charith Perera top scored with 78. Jack Powell was the pick of the bowlers with four.
