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WRFL

Caroline Springs continued on its winning streak in the Western Region Football League division 1 competition on Saturday. The Lakers overcame a slow start against Sunshine, to win 14.20 (104)-6.8 (44). Brian Lake was the star of the show with eight goals in a best on ground performance. In other results, Altona beat Hoppers Crossing, Werribee Districts was too strong for the Yarraville Seddon Eagles and Spotswood beat Point Cook.

RDNL

Macedon stamped itself as the premiership favourites in the Riddell District Netball League after beating Woodend-Hesket on Saturday. Two of the top sides this season, the Cats got home in a thriller, winning 35-32. The Cats sit atop the ladder, the only undefeated side. In other matches, the Western Rams beat Riddell, 55-50, Diggers Rest was too good for Lancefield, 62-42 and Melton Centrals beat Romsey, 52-39.

Ballarat NL

Darley gave Redan its first loss of the Ballarat Netball League season on Saturday. The Devils opened up a led in the first quarter and were able to extend it in every quarter, winning 62-43. The Devils sit third on the ladder. Melton South remains one of two undefeated teams, after beating Bacchus Marsh. It was a low scoring start, before the Panthers found their groove, winning 48-23. Rhys Carter Coleman shot 31 goals for the Panthers, while Holly Cootee shot 15 for the Cobras.

RDFL

The Mitchells’ put on a show for Diggers Rest in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday against Lancefield. Mitchell Day kicked 11 goals and Mitchell Jensen kicked 10 goals as the Burras beat the Tigers, 30.14 (194)-2.2 (14). The Burras sit second on the ladder. Meanwhile, the Western Rams lost to Riddell, 18.18 (126)-3.1 (19), and Melton Centrals lost to Romsey, 12.9 (811)-6.9 (45).

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