RDNL
There were plenty of thrillers in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. Melton Centrals beat Lancefield by one goal, while Riddell snuck home against the Western Rams, 40-36. Woodend-Hesket had a good win against Diggers Rest, while Romsey beat Wallan, 48-40. Riddell remains on top of the ladder ahead of Riddell which had the bye.
VSDCA
Melton has signed Josh Taylor for the upcoming Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. Taylor joins the Lions from Greenvale where he played as a spinning all-rounder the last two seasons in the first and second XIs. He has also played premier cricket in Queensland, played in the UK and played in the VSDCA with Oakleigh. Taylor is the third new signing for the Lions that are aiming to break back into finals.
Big V
Melton Thoroughbreds’ losing streak in the Big V men’s division 2 continued on Saturday night against the Sherbrooke Suns. The Suns took an early lead and were able to extend that to 12 points at the main break. The Thoroughbreds managed to half the margin heading into the final quarter, but weren’t able to get over the line, losing 90-81. Liam Allison top scored with 22 points. The Thoroughbreds remain bottom of the ladder. The Thoroughbreds this week face the Craigieburn Eagles.
NPL
Caroline Springs George Cross’ game with Nunawading City in the National Premier League 3 competition was postponed. The two teams were meant to play on Saturday at Nunawading, but the game was postponed due to poor ground conditions. The match will now be played on August 5 in the catch up round. The Georgies this Saturday host Geelong.
