GDCA
Darley’s Kim Bessell claimed the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s women’s best and fairest award on Wednesday. Bessell, who made 349 runs throughout the season, finished on 21 votes, 12 votes clear of Lancefield’s Brooke Jeffrey with Bacchus Marsh’s Sarah Bamford a further three votes back.
GDCA
Bacchus Marsh star James Lidgett was named in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup team of the year. Lidgett, who made 487 runs at an average of 81, was named in the team alongside Diggers Rest Bulla’s Milinda Sepala and Gayan Welikalage. Gisborne’s Jarryd Vernon claimed his first Sullivan Medal as the best player in the McIntyre Cup, finishing on 20 votes, seven clear of Dragons teammate Mick Allen.
NPL
Caroline Springs George Cross produced its best performance of the National Premier League 3 season so far to knock off the North Sunshine Eagles. The Eagles entered the match undefeated and took an early lead courtesy of a penalty. The Georgies scored two before half time to take the lead, before getting a third to take control of the game. The Eagles scored one late, but it wasn’t enough with the Georgies winning 3-2. The Georgies now have two wins from their first three matches.
A-League
A final round win wasn’t enough for Western United to clinch the premier’s plate in the A-League Women’s competition. United finished the regular season with 2-1 win against the Western Sydney Wanderers thanks to a double from Hannah Keane. United finished the regular season in second spot, with an equal competition high 13 wins. United faces Sydney FC in the first week of finals for a spot in the grand final.
