Bendigo FL
Kyneton’s round six match against Castlemaine is officially abandoned in the Bendigo Football League. The match didn’t go ahead on game day following the death of a Castlemaine player in the under-18s match. The league said the two teams would share the points. Meanwhile, in round seven, Kyneton won another thriller on Saturday, beating Eaglehawk, 12.5 (77)-10.16 (76). Gisborne lost to Sandhurst, 9.9 (63)-5.16 (46).
FV
It was a tough day for Gisborne in the FV state league 4 west competition on Saturday. Facing Bell park, the Sky Blues lost 5-0. After 11 rounds the Sky Blues sit bottom with just one point.
RDFL
Diggers Rest remains undefeated in the Riddell District Football League. The Burras faced Romsey on Saturday in an important game for both teams. The Redbacks jumped out of the blocks and led by 21 points at the first break. The Burras reduced the margin in the second quarter before taking the lead in the third quarter despite poor goal kicking. The Burras were able to hold on, winning 10.15 (75)-11.3 (69). Macedon, Woodend-Hesket and Riddell were the other winners against the Western Rams, Wallan and Lancefield respectively. There is a competition wide bye this week for the King’s Birthday weekend.
NRL Vic
The Sunbury Tigers had a tough trip to face the Waverley Panthers in the NRL Vic Storm premiership first grade competition on Saturday. Both teams scored early tries, with the Storm having four tries to three at the main break. After the break it was all the Falcons, as they scored four second half tries to win, 38-24. The Tigers sit third on the ladder.