RDFNL
The Riddell District Football Netball League will kick off on April 6. The league announced its senior season dates for next year for the senior men’s and netball competitions. The season will run for 18 rounds with finals to start on the weekend of August 23. The grand final is scheduled for the weekend of September 13. The junior season will also kick off on April 6, with the women’s football dates to be released next year when teams are confirmed.
RDNL
Diggers Rest has announced co-coaches for next year’s Riddell District Netball League season. Anica Wilson and Rachel Reeves will share the role of coaching the A and B-grade sides. Wilson was A-grade coach this year, while Reeves was A-grade coach last year and part of the coaching panel this year. The Burras finished bottom this season. Netball tryouts are on November 7 and 14 from 6.30pm at Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve.
FV
Melton Phoenix has announced a new coach for next year’s FV state league 4 west season. The club announced that it and Darren Traynor had mutually parted ways after four years, which included a promotion and playing in a playoff game this year. The club then announced Vince Massara as its new coach. He comes to the Phoenix having been coach of Melbourne University the past three seasons.
EDFL
Burnside Heights has announced its first new signing for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 2 season. Zack Williams crosses to the club from Hillside and will reunite with former coach Cole Harvey. Williams is a speedy half forward. Williams played predominantly in the thirds competition this year. The club has also announced a number of re-signings in recent weeks led by skipper Jordan Hughes.
