Bowls
Bacchus Marsh suffered a big loss on Friday night as the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 1 competition resumed. Bacchus faced Club Sunbury underlights with Sunbury having no issues at all on the way to a 109 (17)-50 (1) win. Phil Minniti’s rink shared the points after finishing 17-shots each. Bacchus sits bottom after 10 rounds, with two wins. On Saturday in division 2, section 2, Melton defeated Moonee Ponds, 83 (16)-74 (2
Australian Open
Caroline Springs’ Elena Micic has fallen short of the Australian Open main draw for a second straight year. After receiving a wildcard into qualifying for the first grand slam of the year, Micic won her opening match in three sets. Her journey ended in the second round as she lost in straight sets.
GDCA
The Gisborne and District Cricket Association has announced its men’s representative sides. The women’s side will face off against other regions, with some of the best players from both competitions to step out and represent the association. It’s the second season the GDCA has had women’s representative cricket. Gisborne coach and reigning league best and fairest winner Brianna Woodburn will captain the women’s side. Bacchus Marsh’s Sarah Bamford has been named vice-captain and is one of three Bulls in the squad along with Kim Bessell and Sara Drew.
EDFL
Caroline Springs has announced its first new signing as it makes the move to the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division. Sharni Currie joins the Lakers having previously played against them at Point Cook Centrals and the Suns. She captained Point Cook Centrals to a premiership in 2022 while she finished third in the Suns best and fairest last year and represented the Western Football League.
