Ballarat FL
Darley has announced its leadership group for the Ballarat Football League season. Brett Bewley will continue on as captain, with Luther Baker named vice-captain and Billy Myers deputy vice captain. Will Johnson, Duncan Cadman and Zane Le Huray rounding out the leadership group.
Bowls
Bacchus Marsh finished on top despite a final round loss in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1. Bacchus Marsh faced Yarraville Footscray 3 in the final round and it was the Bulldogs that won, 77 (16)-69 (2). Despite this, Bacchus Marsh finished three points clear of Werribee on top of the ladder. The two sides will face off on Saturday in a semi final for a spot in the grand final. The loser will then play in the preliminary final on Sunday. In division 1, section 1, Melton finished its season with a 100 (!7)-64 (1) win against Aberfeldie CBC.
GDCA
Harkness had a good win against Rupertswood in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield on Saturday. Harkness made 8-218 from its over before restricting Rupertswood to 8-104. With other results, Harkness will finish third no matter the results in the final round, with Lancefield and Riddell locking in top two spots,
VSDCA
It was heartbreak for Melton on Sunday as it fell agonisingly short of its second win of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west season. Facing Moorabbin in a rain affected bottom of the table clash, the Lions were bowled out for 135 in the 53rd over. Jack Dickson top scored with 39. Moorabbin struggled with the bat as well and in the end needed 30 runs with one wicket in hand. It was able to do that, finishing 9-136. Melton faces Yarraville in the second last round starting Saturday.
