RDNL
Riddell won the top of the table clash with Macedon in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday. The Cats started the better of the two sides before the Bombers levelled the scores the next two quarters. A 10-6 final quarter sealed the win for the Bombers. In other results, Western Rams beat Wallan, Romsey came out on top against Romsey and Woodend-Hesket beat Lancefield.
Western United
Western United’s games record holder Connor Pain is on the move. United announced last week it had agreed to the transfer of Pain to join Saudi Arabian second tier club, Al-Orobah Football Club for the 2023-24 season. A foundation player, Pain went on to play 105 league matches for the club, the first player to reach 100 goals for the club.
WRFL
Caroline Springs fell short in a low scoring affair against Altona in the Western Region Football League division 1 on Saturday. Third against fourth, it was the third placed Vikings that came from behind at quarter time to win, 5.9 (39)-5.7 (37). Beau O’Connell was named the Lakers best. The Lakers remain in fourth spot, percentage ahead of Spotswood, which suffered a shock loss to the Yarraville Seddon Eagles. The Lakers division 1 women beat Parkside Spurs, 5.5 (35)-1.0 (6) and remain in third spot.
Ballarat NL
Darley remains undefeated after winning a close one with Sebastopol in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. The Devils were made to work hard for the 53-47 win, with Rebecca Hicks scoring 41 goals in the win. In other games, Melton lost to Lake Wendouree, Melton South fell short against Redan and Bacchus Marsh was beaten by Ballarat. Melton, Melton South and Bacchus Marsh all sit outside the top six.
