VPL
The race for top two spots in the Victorian Premier League 1 competition will go down to the finals round. Caroline Springs George Cross claimed a 2-0 win Melbourne SRBIJA on Saturday to ensure it still had a chance of securing automatic promotion. The Georgies face Western United in the final round.
FV
Melton Phoenix’s hopes of promotion in the FV state league 4 west competition suffered another setback. Needing to win the rest of its matches and having results go its way, the Phoenix had to settle for a 4-4 draw on Saturday against Barwon. The Phoenix remains in fourth place, seven points behind ladder leaders Balmoral, which had a 1-1 draw with Westside Strikers.
Western FL
Caroline Springs completed the undefeated Western Football League women’s season without kicking a ball on Saturday. The Lakers were set to face Point Cook Centrals on Saturday in the final round, but the Sharks forfeited. The Lakers finished a game clear of Parkside Spurs at the top of the table. The two will face off for a spot in the grand final this Saturday. Werribee Centrals will face Yarraville Seddon in a knockout semi final. The Lakers men sit in third spot heading into the final round after a big win against Point Cook Centrals on Saturday. They face Newport in the final round.
Ballarat NL
Bacchus Marsh proved no match for the Sunbury Lions in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. The Cobras had the chance to test themselves against the best in competition, but struggled to match it from the start as they lost 86-33. Kimberley Phillips shot 18 goals for the Cobras. The Cobras remain in fifth spot. In other matches, Darley beat East Point, 42-28, while Melton beat Ballarat, 53-45.
