Ballarat NL
Darley fell short in the Ballarat Netball League grand final match on Saturday. Facing the Sunbury Lions, the Devils were missing a couple of players from their best line up. The Lions jumped out to an early lead and were able to build on that in the second half to come away with a 60-39 win. In other matches, Bacchus Marsh drew with Redan, 36-all. It’s the closest the Cobras have gotten to a win in a number of years. Meanwhile, Melton lost to Lake Wendouree, 56-53.
Western FL
Caroline Springs had another big win in the Western Football League women’s competition on Saturday. Facing Wyndhamvale, Caroline Springs won 19.23 (137)-0.0 (0). Jacinta Kondis kicked another bag of goals with five, while Nikki Perrett kicked four goals. In the men’s division 1 competition, Caroline Springs lost to Hoppers Crossing, 19.10 (124)-11.13 (79). In division 2, the Western Rams got their first win of the season, beating Tarneit, 25.10 (160)-6.10 (46).
RDNL
Melton Centrals got bragging rights against Melton South in the Riddell District Netball League. Playing each other for the first time, Centrals led throughout on the way to a 63-45 win. Diggers Rest proved no match for Romsey, losing 54-36. Leona Hristovska shot 26 goals for the Burras. Riddell beat Wallan in the other match on Saturday.
VPL
Caroline Springs was unable to keep the momentum going as it fell short against Melbourne City on Saturday night in a high scoring affair in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition. Melbourne City led 3-0 at half time before the second half become a goal scoring affair. Both sides scored three goals in the second half, with the first half lead enough to give Melbourne City a 6-3 win. Riki Hosoai scored twice for the Georgies after coming off the bench.
