One of Melton’s biggest sports rivalries will be renewed this Saturday night when the Bloods and the Panthers square off in a Ballarat Football League blockbuster.
Melton and Melton South haven’t been at the top end of the BFL ladder for some time but that hasn’t stopped their clashes from delivering some great games.
Last year, the pair played out a thrilling draw in round one. A year earlier, a last-second Melton goal snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in another classic.
As they try to climb back up the ladder, the Bloods have strengthened their squad in the off-season under head coach Brad Murphy, signing ruckman Mark Maric from the Essendon District Football League.
Also joining the club is former VFL player Jack Walker.
The Panthers have welcomed to the club brothers Benjamin and Mark Sortino, as well as Blake Henderson.
Melton South will be coached by Mark Pedersen, who is in his second year at the club.
Saturday’s game will be at Melton’s McPherson Park from 7pm.
