Soccer
Fawkner Blues had a 2-1 win against Sunbury United in FFV state league 1 north-west on Saturday. In state league 2 north-west, Westvale thrashed Whittlesea 5-0, while Moreland United and Hume United played a 2-2 draw. In state league 3 north-west, Northern Roosters won 4-1 against Old Carey while Lalor United lost 3-2 to Brunswick Zebras. Bundoora United and Upfield drew 1-1 in state league 4 north west.
Darts
Junction Coosts were the big winners in the Northern Darts Association, with a 10-1 win against Reservoir Cannons in A-grade. Reservoir Bulls beat Cramers Legends 9-2, Reservoir Dogs won 8-3 against Broadmeadows Bandits and Westside Dockers beat The Shooters 7-4. In B-grade, the winners were Whittlesea Royals, Heidelberg West Hawks, Junction Grifters and Watsonia Saints.
VFL
Northern Blues recorded their second straight win with a hard-fought victory against Richmond Tigers at Punt Road on Saturday. After a dominant first half which saw the Blues have 18 scoring shots to eight, the Blues held on against a Tigers’ rush. Richmond couldn’t bridge the gap and lost 12.15 (87) to 11.14 (80). Blaine Johnson and Tyson Thomas kicked three for the Blues. The win moves the Blues to 10th on the ladder. They next take on Bendigo Gold on Sunday.
