CHFL
A second appearance by former AFL player Campbell Brown wasn’t enough to help Ballan across the line in the Central Highlands Football League. Brown, who also played the season’s opening game for Ballan, wasn’t able to get on the scoreboard as Buninyong won 13.9 (87) to 11.5 (71). In other games, Bungaree defeated Daylesford by 34 points, 13.15 (93) to 8.11 (59), Gordon won a close game against Clunes 17.11 (113) – 15.15 (105), Dunnstown lost to Carngham Linton by 13 points and Springbank defeated Beaufort 16.13 (109) – 6.2 (38). … …
BFL
Darley Football Club will suspend a supporter who racially abused respected Aboriginal elder Ted Lovett at Darley Park on Saturday. The incident was one of two racial vilification incidents to occur across the region. Carngham Linton under-17 footballer, Zac McLeod, alleged he was racially vilified during a match against Dunnstown on Saturday. Full story at bit.ly/1iJXK6U
FFV
Melton Phoenix continues to struggle to win consecutive games, with a 3-1 loss to Melbourne City in the FFV state league 4 west competition. David Valenzuela was the goal scorer for the Phoenix.
Under 18 champs
Calder Cannons and Western Jets players stood out for Vic Metro in its 87-point win against Western Australia in the NAB AFL under-18 championships on Saturday. Cannons’ Paul Ahern had 23 possessions and two goals for the winners, while his teammate Damien Cavka had 22 possessions.
Hockey
Melton’s women’s hockey team had a strong win against PEGS HC in its Victorian League 2 clash on Saturday. The 5-3 win, the Mustangs’ fourth of the season, moves them to third on the ladder. The women’s reserves side lost to PEGS 2-0.
