NFL
Whittlesea has welcomed back Matt Dornauf for this year’s Northern Football League division 1 season. Dornauf is a two-time premiership player at the Eagles and a past club senior best and fairest winner. “Matt has had a few years away from the Nest, playing at Echuca and Essendon VFL,” the club said on social media. “With a wealth of experience, Matt will be a great addition to our midfield in terms of skills and leadership. Welcome back Matt, we can’t wait to see you back in the blue and gold.”
VNL
The Victorian Netball League is set to expand next year as part of changes to the competition.
Netball Victoria announced the new structure on Tuesday ahead of the next five-year licensing period for the competition, between 2024-2028. Up to 12 licenses will be offered, up from the current 10, including up to three outside of metropolitan Melbourne. The new-look VNL will also reduce from three to two divisions, championship and 23 and under aligning with all other state league competitions in Australia.
NPL
Hume City made it a second straight draw to start the National Premier League season. Heidelberg United scored late in the first half to take the lead on Friday night. Dylan McGlade’s first goal for Hume levelled the scores in the second half. Neither team could find a winner, with a the final score 1-1.
VTCA
Westmeadows has already conceded first innings points in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Facing Deer Park, the Warriors were bowled out for just 70. The Lions finished day one at 6-73. Craigieburn made 181 against Druids in its match. Josh Eaton top scored with 79 not out. The Eagles need a win and other results to go their way to play finals.
