Ballarat FNL
Maddingley Park will host some Ballarat Football Netball League senior finals. The league had hoped to host finals at Darley Park, but after consultation with Moorabool council and the BFNL board a decision was made that Maddingley Park would be used as a final’s venue instead of Darley Park, due to facilities not being ready for use.
BFL
Darley destroyed the winless Melton South side in its round 16 clash of the Ballarat Football League season. The Devils won by 212 points in the clash, with the Panthers held goalless until the last quarter. The Devil’s Will Johnson and Billy Myers booted seven goals each. While captain Brent Bewley had three for himself and was again named amongst the best players. Bacchus Marsh also celebrated a big victory, beating Lake Wendouree by 92 points. The Cobras’ Isaac Nixon kicked six, while Melton had a bye.
RDFL
Top of the table Diggers Rest won its round 17 clash in the Riddell District Football League against Romsey. The Burras were 22 point victors cementing their spot at the top of the table. Macedon crushed the Western Rams by 133 points, with the Cats now sitting a game clear in fifth spot ahead of Romsey. Lancefield got its fourth win of the season, with the Tigers getting over the line by only one point, in the day’s biggest upset. Wallan won the other match against Woodend-Hesket.
FV
Melton Phoenix did its promotion hopes no harm with a big win in the FV state league 5 west competition on Friday night. Facing top side Balmoral, the Phoenix came away with a 2-1 win to keep in touch with the top two sides. The Phoenix are now four points behind Balmoral and three points behind West Point, which has played one extra match. There are two rounds left in the season.
