GDCA
Gisborne and District Cricket Association secretary Rob McIntyre is stepping down as secretary at the upcoming annual general meeting. McIntyre has been the association president or secretary for 16 years and has also filled the competitions manager role more recently. The association announced that McIntyre was standing to focus on treatment for cancer. “It is fair to say he has had a significant impact on cricket at association, regional and state levels for many years,” the association said. “His is a position that will be a very difficult one to fill.”
Ballarat NL
Melton South and Darley both had big wins on Saturday in the Ballarat Netball League, while Melton fell just short and Bacchus Marsh had a big loss. Melton South accounted for Ballarat, 61-42, while Darley beat Sebastopol, 50-40. Melton fell just short against Lake Wendouree, 48-45 and Bacchus Marsh lost to North Ballarat, 91-22. Darley and Melton South remain the top two teams.
WFL
Caroline Springs bounced back in a big way against Point Cook Centrals in the Western Football League division 1 competition. After trailing at quarter time, the Lakers kicked nine second quarter goals to none to lead by 41 points at half time. After the Sharks kicked the only goal of the third quarter, the Lakers ran away with it in the last, winning 15.13 (103)-5.4 (34). In division 2, the Western Rams lost 18.10 (118)-12.6 (78).
WFL
Caroline Springs had a day out against North Sunshine in the Western Football League women’s competition. It was a strong four quarter performance with the Lakers winning, 29.11 (185)-0.0 (0). Angeline Petaia was named the Lakers best with Jacinta Kondis kicking 11 goals. The Lakers sit in third spot after eight rounds with a 5-2 record.
