VTCA
Sydenham-Hillside got its first win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition, beating Sunshine on Tuesday night. The Crows batted first and made 123 as they were bowled out with seven balls remaining. Cameron Harding took 4-16 for the Storm. All the Storm top order made contributions as it made 4-124. Meanwhile, Burnside Springs United piled on the runs against West Newport. Burnside made 4-190 from its overs with West Newport bowled out for 100 in reply.
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Bacchus Marsh made it two from two in the Ballarat Cricket Association T20 cup, beating Napoleon Sebastopol. The Dragons were bowled out for just 59. Jacob Pawlowicz took three wickets for the Bulls. The Bulls had no troubles getting the runs, finishing 2-62 off 11.1 overs. Darley remains without a win after losing to Ballarat Redan. Ballarat Redan made 4-199 from its overs with the Lions making 8-68 in reply.
EDFL
Hillside has signed a former AFLW player for next year’s Essendon District Football League women’s premier division season. Abbey McDonald joins the club, having played AFLW and in the Victorian Football League women’s competition with Geelong. She played for Essendon in the VFLW last season. McDonald is no stranger to the EDFL having played with the Sunbury Kangaroos and Sunbury Lions, along with Aberfeldie.
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Caleb Burquest is the latest signing for Melton for the Ballarat Football League season. The Bloods said that Burquest was a highly talented young footballer who has put together a couple of impressive years with the Calder Cannons program and in the Victorian Amatuer Football Association with St Bernards. “His skill, work ethic, and passion for the game make him an exciting addition to our program,” the club said. “What makes this even more special is we love a family connection at the Bloods … His family has deep roots here.”
