VTCA
Sydenham-Hillside has signed Scotland fast bowler Adrian Neill for the upcoming Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The club in its announcement said Neill has a number of international appearances under his belt and has recently been involved in World Cup qualifiers, falling just short of a World Cup bid. “At a very imposing 6ft 9 we look forward to seeing Adrian in action at Hillside wearing the Storm colours,” the club said.
VSDCA
Melton has added some batting strength to its line up for the Victorian Sub-District Association season. Brenton Cook, an experienced, powerful opening batter, joins the club from Victorian Turf Cricket Association club St Albans. He made nearly 2000 runs in five seasons at the Saints and is also a former captain and coach at the club.
RDFL
Melton locked up second spot on the Riddell District Football League women’s ladder. The Bloods faced Mount Alexander in the final round of the season, coming away with a 5.4 (34)-3.3 (21) win. Melina Ciaverella was named the Bloods best. The Bloods face Kyneton in a semi final this Saturday with a grand final spot on the line. Woodend-Hesket will host Macedon in the other semi final with the winner to face the loser of Kyneton and Melton in the preliminary final.
RDNL
Melton Centrals and Wallan played out a thriller in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. Aiming to push back into the top six, Centrals came from eight goals down at three quarter time to draw the match, 39-39. Colleen Lavea was named Centrals best. Centrals sit in seventh spot, percentage outside the top six. Western Rams remain in sixth, after a loss to Woodend-Hesket, while Diggers Rest lost to Macedon.
