NSW
CVWCCC
Craigieburn’s Litara Va’auli claimed the Cricket Victorian Community Cricket Competition shield 3 bowling award. Va’auli finished the one-day competition with 17 wickets at an average of 13.12. Va’auli was also named in the team of the year, encompassing players from all three divisions.
EDFL
The Essendon District Football League netball competition will take a different format this season. EDFL netball in 2023 will now be a short season social competition being played across 10 weeks. It will commence on May 13 and run through to August 5, excluding school and public holidays. Any clubs or umpires interested in joining the competition, contact netball@essendondfl.com.au.
NPL
It was a disappointing night out for Hume City in the National Premier League on Saturday night. Facing Port Melbourne, Hume struggled to match it with Port Melbourne, losing 3-0. Hume sits in eighth spot with three wins and draws from its 12 matches. Hume this week faces Dandenong Thunder on Saturday night. Hume will also be in action midweek against Keilor Wolves in the Australia Cup.
FV
There was no joy for the Whittlesea-based teams in the FV state league 1 north-west competition on the weekend. Whittlesea United, which played midweek in the Australia Cup, lost to Yarraville on Friday night, 2-0. Whittlesea Ranges, who also played in the Australia Cup mid week, lost to Corio, lost 4-0. Upfield also suffered a loss on Saturday, losing to Brimbank Stallions, 3-0. In state league 2 north-west, Mill Park had a day out against Epping City, winning 5-0. The win was Mill Park’s second for the season. Meanwhile, Hume United beat Lalor United 2-1.
