RDFL
Diggers Rest has signed Nathan Aidonis for the Riddell District Football League season. Aidonis is described by the Burras as a tight checking defender who has been a consistent feature of a strong Caroline Springs unit in the Western Football League. James Waters also crosses from the WFL, where he played at North Footscray. Waters has the ability to play both ends of the ground.
Ballarat NL
Melton has announced the first signings for its Ballarat Netball League A-grade side for this season. Jess Bartlett continues her long association with the Bloods and will be part of the side. Bartlett is seen as a highly respected player, coach, teammate and mentor at the Bloods. Victorian Netball League player Lucia Fauonuku joins the club. Fauonuku plays for the City West Falcons and has also represented Tonga on multiple occasions.
GDCA
A final round win was enough to seal a finals spot for Aintree in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. Aintree finished with a one-dayer against Diggers Rest Bulla. Aintree made 156 before restricting the Burras to 7-129. Aintree finished fourth and will face Wallan in the first week of finals for a spot in the grand final. The Burras finished in sixth. Eynesbury, which finished bottom, had a bye in the final round.
A-League
It was contrasting results for Western United in the A-League competitions on the weekend. The women’s side travelled to Perth to take on Perth Glory and returned with no points as it lost 3-0. United remains in fourth spot, but has played more matches than every other side. On Saturday night, United had a 4-1 win against the Wellington Phoenix in a completely dominant performance. United now sits clear in second spot, five points behind leaders Auckland.
