NPL
Hume City played out a 0-0 draw with Melbourne Knights on Saturday in the National Premier League. City had the best of the opportunities in the second half but were denied by Knights’ goal keeper Chris May. Meanwhile, the club announced during the week it has signed Theo Markelis and Paul Harvey. Markelis has been playing in Greece and previously played for Melbourne Victory. Harvey has been playing with Altona Magic. In NPL 1, Melbourne Victory’s winning start continued with a dominating display over Whittlesea Ranges. Scores were level at half-time before four second-half goals set up the 4-0 win for Victory.
VWFL
South Morang kicked off its season in the best possible way with a 66-point win against Hallam in the Victorian Women’s Football League division4. The Lions controlled the entire game, winning 11.12 (78)-2.0 (12). Madysen Duncan kicked four goals for the Lions. In west division, Jacana got its first win for the season against Kyneton. It was a whitewash for the Jaguars, coming home victors with 19.12 (126)-0.0 (0). Katy Hunter and Emily Angelidis kicked three goals each.
VRL
The Northern Thunder remain without a win after three rounds of the Victorian Rugby League first-grade season. On Saturday, Thunder played South Eastern Titans, going down 46-24. The club’s second side reversed the result, defeating the Titans 34-26. The weekend also marked the first time Mernda fielded teams in the rugby competition. They have three junior sides.
TAC Cup
The Geelong Falcons were too strong in the second half against the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup on Sunday. Scores were level at half-time at Preston City Oval, before the Falcons kicked seven goals to four in the second half to win 13.11 (89)-9.14 (68). Kieran Malone kicked three goals for the Knights, with captain Jade Gresham again best for the Knights. The Calder Cannons were also on the losing side, falling to the Murray Bushrangers. The Cannons were slow out of the blocks failing to score in the opening quarter. They were also held goalless in the third quarter in the 10.11 (71)-6.9 (45) loss. Shaun Stewart kicked two goals in his first match, while Nick O’Kearney was named in the best in the losing side.
