Here’s a quick look at some of the other sports making news in Melton and Moorabool this week.
BFL
Melton fell just short of causing a major upset against Lake Wendouree in the Ballarat Football League on Saturday. The undefeated Lakers went into the match favourites and at half-time looked to have the game in control. The Bloods then turned a 26-point deficit into a one-point lead at three-quarter time before running out of wind to lose 10.19 (79)-12.3 (75). Bacchus Marsh and Darley had good wins against Sebastopol and East Point, while Melton South lost to Ballarat.
EDFL
Hillside claimed a vital win against Oak Park at the weekend. After trailing at quarter-time, the Sharks hit the lead in the second quarter then extended it to win 17.9 (111)-11.9 (75). It means the Sharks overtake Oak Park and move back into the top four. Keilor Park returned to the winners’ list in division 2, thrashing Burnside Heights. The Devils won 22.17 (149) – 3.8 (26).
WRFL
Caroline Springs returned to the winners’ list in Western Region Football League’s division 2, defeating Albanvale on Saturday. A 34-1 first quarter set up the win: 24.14 (158) – 6.3 (39). Matthew Sutton kicked four goals for the Lakers, with Stefan Caterino named best on ground. The Lakers retain third place on the ladder.
CHFL
Springbank won a thriller against Gordon in the Central Highlands Football League. Both sides entered the match with a 9-1 record, and the action lived up to expectations. Gordon started strongly, but Springbank hit back in the second half, eventually winning 10.12 (72)-9.11 (65). Three teams, Springbank, Buninyong and Hepburn, are now equal on top, while three sides sit a game behind.
Netball
It was another tough weekend for Melton, Melton South, Bacchus Marsh and Darley in the Ballarat Netball League. Filling the bottom four spots on the ladder, all four teams suffered losses at the weekend, to Lake Wendoureee, Ballarat, Sebastopol and East Point respectively.
