EDFL
A goal less third quarter would prove costly for Greenvale in the opening round of the Essendon District Football League premier division. The Jets trailed by nine points at the main break, before a four goal to zero third quarter broke the game open. The Blues did enough in the last quarter to seal the 14.8 (92)-8.6 (54). Jacob Thompson kicked three in the loss. In division 1, Westmeadows, Roxburgh Park and Tullamarine had wins, while Craigieburn lost.
NPL
Hume City remains without a win in the National Premier League after losing to Melbourne Knights on Friday night. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time before the Knights put in a comprehensive second half to score a 3-0 win. Meanwhile in NPL 3, the Whittlesea Ranges played out a high scoring affair against Ballarat City, losing 4-3.
NAB League
The Calder Cannons finished their season with a win against the Northern Knights on Thursday night. Playing in a consultation final, the two sides fought it out to the end. The Cannons got on top in the middle of the game, before the Knights fought back late. It wasn’t enough with the Cannons winning 7.7 (49)-6.2 (38). Lara Churchill kicked three goals in the win. Amy Gaylor had 33 possessions for the Cannons.
Australia Cup
Whittlesea United kept its Australia Cup dream alive with a thrilling win against Williamstown on Tuesday night. Scores were locked at 1-1 at the end of regular time, after Williamstown led at half time. The teams still couldn’t be split at the end of extra time, with the match to be decided on penalties. Whittlesea would get the win 4-3. Hume City is finally on the winners list this year. The National Premier League side, which is without a win in that competition, needed extra time to beat Langwarrin on Tuesday night. Scores were locked at 1-1 at the end of full time. Mitch Cooper scored his and his side’s second early in extra time via a penalty. The sealer came through Koray Cekic. Epping City lost to Oakleigh Cannons, 4-0.
