Around the grounds in Hume and Whittlesea

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DVCA

Bundoora Park will be aiming for its second premiership this season after making it through to the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money Shield grand final. The Thunderbolts did the damage with the bat in their preliminary final win against minor premiers Bundoora United. After being sent in, the Thunderbolts made 5-228 from their overs. After losing both openers cheaply, the Bulldogs continued to lose frequent wickets and would be bowled out for 126. In the Barclay Shield, Epping has again just fallen short of a grand final appearance, after losing to Heidelberg, while in the Mash Shield, Mill Park lost to Hurstbridge.

VTCA

The Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 grand final series is locked at 1-1 after the first weekend of matches. Roxburgh Park won the game one against the Williamstown Congs. The Congs made 7-140 before the Falcons made 5-143 in reply. The Congs snuck home in the second game. Having made 9-167, the Congs bowled the Falcons out for 160. Game three will be played on Saturday.

NPL

The season continues to get worse for Hume City in the National Premier League. Without a win after four rounds, Hume then suffered a 5-0 loss to South Melbourne on Saturday. The damage was done early, with South Melbourne scoring four first half goals. Hume sits bottom after five rounds. In the opening round of NPL3, Whittlesea Ranges had a 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory.

Soccer

Mill Park started the FV state league 2 north-west season in fine form, beating Western Suburbs 4-1. Mill Park led 2-0 at half time and were able to top off the performance in the second half with another two goals. Upfield had a 1-0 win against Moreland United, while Epping City suffered a 3-2 loss to Hoppers Crossing, while Lalor United lost 3-1 to Albion Rovers.