VTCA
Sydenham-Hillside has announced another signing for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. Anthony Barton joins the club from Aberfeldie. Barton is a former Victorian under-19 captain and Footscray Premier Cricket premiership-winning opening batsman. The Storm said he brings a wealth of experience to an already strong batting order, The Storm was runners-up in its first season in senior division.
EDFL
Hillside star Josh Covelli has been named in the Essendon District Football League division 1 team of the year. Covelli, who finished with 98 goals in the regular season, was named at full forward. Despite the Sharks finishing third on the ladder, Covelli was the only player from his side named in the team.
FV
Melton Phoenix’s hopes of promotion are over. After finishing second in FV state league 4 west, the Phoenix faced Fawkner in the first of two possible promotion play off games. Fawkner, which finished second in state league 4 north, claimed a 3-2 win. Fawkner led 3-0 at half time before the Phoenix comeback fell just short as the Fawkner was down to nine men for part of the match. Fawkner progresses to the next round while the Phoenix’s season is over.
RDFL
Diggers Rest made it three premierships in a row in the Riddell District Football League reserves competition on Sunday. After a 3.4 to nothing first quarter, the Burras were able to set the tone all day. The margin was reduced to 14 points at half time before the Burras kicked six goals to one in the second half to win, 11.5 (71)-4.4 (28). Jordy Brown, Rocco Scuteri, Brad Sluggett and David Tyquin kicked two goals each for the Burras. Tom Evans was awarded the best on ground medal.
