EDFL
Hillside wasn’t able to hold on against Roxburgh Park in the opening round of the Essendon District Football League division 1 season. The Sharks led at every break, but the Magpies kicked six final quarter goals to win 15.3 (93)-13. (86). The Sharks have a bye, with their next match on Good Friday against the Sunbury Kangaroos. In division 2, Burnside Heights lost to Oak Park, 8.14 (62)-8.4 (52). In the women’s competition, Hillside and Burnside Heights both suffered losses
FV
It was a bad day out for Melton Phoenix in the FV state league 5 competition on Saturday against Barwon. Neither team scored in the first half before Barwon tore the game open with three goals in nine minutes. Barwon went on to win 4-1. In state 4 west, Spring Hills lost to Gisborne 2-0, while Westside Strikers lost to Keilor Wolves, 4-1.
RDNL
Melton Centrals started the Riddell District Netball League in fine form with a big win against the Western Rams. The Centrals took the win 53-35. In other results, Wallan beat Romsey 45-30 and Woodend-Hesket beat Lancefield.
Hockey
Melton suffered a first up loss to Melbourne High School Old Boys in the Hockey Victoria women’s Vic League 2 competition. The Mustangs suffered a 2-1 loss first up. The Mustangs men’s side had a bye to start the Vic League 3 season.
Big V
Melton Thoroughbreds remain without a win in the Big V men’s division 2 season. On Sunday, the Thoroughbreds faced Sherbrooke Suns. It was a fairly even first half, before the Suns ran away with the game in the second half, winning 85-61. Panashe Dzimati top scored with 16 points.
