GDCA
Diggers Rest Bulla made it two from two in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield on Saturday. Facing the Sunbury Kangaroos, who also won in round one, the Burras made 8-190 from their overs. Jacob Grant top scored with 45. Nathan Hole took 3-26 for the Kangaroos. The Kangaroos were bowled out for 153 in reply. Kilmore, East Sunbury and Eastern Hill were the other winners.
Ballarat FL
Melton has received a boost with a former favourite son returning to the club where he grew up. The Ballarat Football League club on Sunday announced that Adam Kennedy would pull on the jumper next year. Kennedy, who played his junior football at the Bloods, was drafted to Greater Western Sydney where he played 153 AFL games. He will play in between his development coaching commitments in Sydney. “He adds experience, leadership, and passion to the club and Bloods community that helped shape him. Adam will continue to support our footy program, sharing his insights into leadership, game style, and high-performance culture – and yes, we will see him in the Bloods jumper again,” the club said.
VSDCA
Melton kicked off the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west season in perfect fashion on Saturday. Facing Werribee, the Lions were able to bowl the Tigers out for just 140 in the 44th over. James Robertson took four wickets for the Lions. After losing an early wicket, the Lions steadied and took their time. At 2-80 they were in control before losing three quick wickets. The Lions did enough to hit the winning runs in the second last over, finishing 7-142.
VTCA
Caroline Springs kicked off its Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield season with a win against Melton South Royals. The Royals made 9-158 which the Lakers reached one down, finishing 1-161.
