Cricket
Premier cricket and Victorian Turf Cricket Association matches were called off at the weekend. Both competitions made the call on Friday with many grounds waterlogged by the wet weather. Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association first and second 11 matches went ahead, but most games in the north-west competition didn’t. Only the match between Kew and Balwyn in the north-west group was played. In other listed fixtures, all teams were awarded three points each.
VicSpirit
Plenty Valley’s Kirsty Lamb returned to cricket’s VicSpirit state side for the first time since 2013 at the weekend. Lamb, with 17 matches behind her for the Spirit, played in Saturday’s final round of the Women’s National Cricket League, taking 1-34 off her four overs. She wasn’t needed to bat as Victoria beat the Queensland Fire by 92 runs.
Darts
The Shooters took home the spoils in the Northern Darts Association’s A-grade competition. The Shooters were too strong for the Junction Coosts in the grand final, winning 6-2. In B-grade, Broadmeadows Bandits snuck home 6-5 against the Whittlesea Eagles. In C-grade, Doutta Jets defeated East Keilor Boozers 6-4 in the grand final.
NMCA
Rivergum maintained its 20-point advantage on top of the North Metro Cricket Association’s Jika Shield competition with victory against Keon Park on Saturday. After choosing to bat, Rivergum made 139. In response, Keon Park was bowled out for 100. Lalor Warriors also resumed their season with a win against Holy Trinity. Needing 168 for victory, the Warriors made the runs with two overs to spare.
TAC Cup
The Calder Cannons will hold a Hall of Fame function on January 31 to celebrate the club’s 20th season in the TAC Cup. The first inductees into the club’s ‘hall’ will be announced on the night. The club will also name its All Star team from the past 20 years. Tickets are available until January 19. More information is at meg.mcarthur@hotmail.com
VCMU
The North West Metropolitan Cricket Association remains undefeated in the under-18 Phil Arnold Shield and under-16 Jim Beitzel Shield after three rounds. Diamond Valley Cricket Association is fourth in the under-18 competition with two wins, while North Metro Cricket Association is winless.
