RDFL
Diggers Rest remains undefeated in the Riddell District Football League. The Burras faced Romsey on Saturday in an important game for both teams. The Redbacks jumped out of the blocks and led by 21 points at the first break. The Burras reduced the margin in the second quarter before taking the lead in the third quarter despite poor goal kicking. The Burras were able to hold on, winning 10.15 (75)-11.3 (69). Macedon, Woodend-Hesket and Riddell were the other winners.
RDNL
The Western Rams fell just short of knocking off ladder leaders Macedon in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Rams trailed at the opening two breaks, before reducing the margin to one goal at the final break. It wasn’t to be for the Rams, with the Cats winning 42-39. Malia Seumanutafa shot 33 goals for the Rams. Meanwhile, Diggers Rest suffered another loss, this time to Romsey. The Redbacks led 20-6 at quarter time and didn’t look back, winning 54-28. Leona Hristovska shot 22 goals for the Burras. The Rams sit in sixth spot and the Burras in eighth.
NPL
Caroline Spring George Cross’ strong form continued on Friday night in the National Premier League 3 competition. Facing Box Hill United, the Georgies opened the scoring in the second minute, before Box Hill hit back later in the first half. The Georgies scored a second in the dying minutes to seal the 2-1 win. The Georgies sit in fourth spot with seven wins.
A-League
Western United head coach Mark Torcaso has been named the A-League women’s coach of the year.
In his first season as a professional head coach, Torcaso defied expectations with his young side.
Torcaso led the side to a grand final berth in what was also their first season in the women’s competition. Although the side did not come out victorious, Torcaso said he couldn’t be happier with his group.
