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Councillor suspended By Matt Crossman A Hume councillor plans to appeal a one-month suspension handed down last week after a probe into a heated meeting last year about Sunbury’s separation from Hume. As reported by Star Weekly online, Sunbury-based councillor Jack Medcraft will be barred from all council meetings, briefings and events until the suspension, which started on Sunday, is complete. Fellow Sunbury councillor Jack Ogilvie was reprimanded. Last week’s Municipal Association of

Victoria (MAV) hearing, which followed an independent inquiry held earlier this year, followed complaints made after a meeting at Broadmeadows Town Hall last September. It was alleged Cr Medcraft tussled with a Broadmeadows Progress Association supporter over a sign and yelled at a number of people. Cr Ogilvie was accused of intimidating behaviour during the brief confrontation that ensued. Cr Medcraft said he would appeal the 30-day ban at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. He said the Sunbury councillors had not been

given a fair hearing. Cr Medcraft, who stood as an independent candidate at last November’s state election, claimed the initial investigation was politically motivated. He said those present for the latest hearing were not required to give evidence under oath. ‘‘I’ll be challenging the judgement and the sentence,’’ Cr Medcraft said. ‘‘The [MAV] panel was given the same report as the previous inquiry which cleared everybody.’’ Cr Medcraft described the two-person panel as ‘‘a kangaroo court’’. ‘‘None of the witnesses were questioned as part of the hearing,’’ he said.

‘‘I feel we’ve been shafted here.’’ Hume council’s city governance and information director, Daryl Whitford, would confirm only that a report from a recently completed conduct panel would be tabled at Monday night’s council meeting, after Star Weekly went to press. ‘‘All parties have been notified of the outcome,’’ he said.

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Youth job cuts slammed By Matt Crossman The federal government has been accused of cutting employment services to little more than a job-matching scheme amid fears many unemployed youth in Melbourne’s north and north-west will be left with fewer options after June 30. Three tailored jobs programs and at least 12 full-time staff are likely to be axed from Youth Projects’ Sunbury, Craigieburn and Glenroy centres after the not-for-profit agency missed out on a national employment services tender. Youth Projects has been providing health, employment and training services to young people facing disadvantage, unemployment, homelessness, alcohol and other drug issues for close to 20 years.

Chief executive Melanie Raymond said the government’s choice to ‘‘favour’’ profit-driven providers meant programs to transition youth into jobs and training would cease. ‘‘It’s a massive blow to young people in the north,’’ Ms Raymond said. As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, Victoria ended 2014 with the highest yearly average youth unemployment rate since the 1990s, at 14.6 per cent. On Melbourne’s north-western fringe, including Sunbury, this figure was slightly higher at 14.8 per cent. Employment Minister Eric Abetz said the three-year, $5 billion program would slash red tape and eliminate ‘‘training for training’s sake’’. He said the new system would provide clearer incentives to ensure employment service providers focused on preparing jobseekers

to meet the needs of local employers, helping them find and keep a job. But Ms Raymond said global job service providers had been handed huge portfolios at the expense of not-for-profit organisations. ‘‘The government seems to have a preference for large-scale, international providers that specialise in cost-cutting, but it’s local organisations like Youth Projects that have done the best work,’’ she said. ‘‘If you are profit driven, you focus on the clients who are easier to place.’’ Ms Raymond said successful programs for early school leavers, including a kitchen academy and trades training, faced an uncertain future. A new coffee social enterprise that has already helped seven long-term unemployed youth find jobs could also be axed.

Second Chance is first door to open Hume council’s first animal shelter will open this weekend. A $50,000 grant from the former state government enabled Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) founder Marisa Debattista to build the Adrian Road shelter at Campbellfield. The new shelter can hold 10 rescued dogs and 30 rescued cats, and will enable Ms Debattista to expand SCAR’s network of volunteers. It took Hume council about seven months to negotiate the necessary bureaucratic loopholes before issuing SCAR a planning permit. Ms Debattista, 30, said the shelter, the first in Hume, was a dream come true. “We didn’t think this would be possible,” she said. “It’s a life or death difference for cats and dogs that have been abandoned.” The veterinary nurse started the charity from her Westmeadows home in 2009. Using social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, she built up a dedicated network of volunteers and foster carers, who provide shelter for animals until they are found permanent homes. Since SCAR’s inception, more than 7000 animals have been rescued and 400 cats and dogs are living with about 150 volunteers. Upper house MP Craig Ondarchie congratulated Ms Debattista and her team of volunteers for “bringing this incredible project to fruition”. “Pets have such a positive effect on those around them … the shelter affords pets the opportunity to live in dignity in an equally loving environment,” he said. The shelter opens on Sunday at 1/30-34 Adrian Road, Campbellfield. More details are at www.secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au. Lexi Cottee MP Craig Ondarchie, Marisa Debattista, Hugo the dog, operations manager Paula Cameron and volunteer Michelle Castellucci. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Disgruntled Beveridge residents last week grilled state and federal government ministers about poor mobile phone coverage and inadequate internet services. Victorian Senator Scott Ryan and Paul Fletcher, the parliamentary secretary to the communications minister, came to town last Wednesday so residents could air concerns about mobile phone black spots. The forum was called in response to the Better Beveridge Group’s petition, to be tabled in Parliament within the next sitting period by Senator Ryan, which calls for adequate and reliable internet services and the elimination of notorious mobile black spots. Better Beveridge Group secretary Ian Rankin said the petition was started last year to push the government and Telstra for service upgrades. “I think we’ve finally hit the right buttons,” he said. About 34 people attended the invitation-only forum. Some questions raised touched on specific issues, such as Telstra’s practice of putting residents on waiting lists for ADSL ports and the notorious mobile black spot at University Hill in Bundoora. Mr Fletcher has portfolio responsibility for the federal government’s mobile phone black spot program and is on a national tour spruiking its benefits and eligibility requirements. The $100 million program will invest in telecommunications infrastructure to improve coverage of high-quality mobile voice and wireless broadband services. Communities wanting funding will only be eligible if they are small, along major transport routes and prone to experiencing natural disasters. Asked whether Beveridge ticked the right boxes, Mr Fletcher said he “couldn’t prejudge the results”. “We’ll have to wait and see how the competitive process plays out,” he said. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell labelled the forum a “waste of time and energy”. “The parliamentary secretary has been travelling to every corner of the country raising expectations that every man and his dog will get a new mobile tower, despite the fact that the program will fund only 250 to 300 towers,” Mr Mitchell said. He said he first alerted the federal government to the area’s poor mobile coverage two years ago.

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The state government has released the interim report of its ambulance performance and policy consultative committee, set up to hear first-hand from paramedics and make recommendations to improve Ambulance Victoria’s service performance and culture. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green will host a forum in Doreen about the proposed reforms at Laurimar Community Activity Centre, 110 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen, on Wednesday, April 22, 7.30-9pm.

Haydn Gregson (front) and fellow Craigieburn Plaza business owners are calling on Australia Post to keep the post office open. (Shawn Smits)

Signed, sealed to deliver By Lexi Cottee Craigieburn Plaza traders are appealing to the federal government for Australia Post not to abandon the town’s old shopping centre, citing fears the post office’s closure would detrimentally affect businesses and the elderly. Craigieburn Cake Kitchen owner Haydn Gregson has started a petition asking the federal government to reconsider closing the plaza’s post office or establish a franchise or scaled-down store. So far, about 1400 fellow shopkeepers and Craigieburn residents have signed the

petition, which will be submitted to the House of Representatives standing committee on petitions this week. The post office is due to relocate from the plaza to Craigieburn Central, 3.5 kilometres away, in June. An Australia Post spokeswoman said the relocation was in response to the shift of retailers and customer foot-traffic to the new shopping centre. “Like other retailers in Craigieburn Plaza, Australia Post has experienced a decline in customer numbers since Craigieburn Central opened,” she said. Mr Gregson, whose cake shop opened with Craigieburn Plaza in the 1990s, said he

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Thefts from cars and stolen number plates are ongoing problems in Hume. Craigieburn and Sunbury Bunnings, along with Victoria Police, will run a free SAFEPL8 Day on April 18 so that one-way anti-theft registration screws can be fitted to vehicles, 10am-2pm.

respected Australia Post’s commercial decision to move but added, “they’ve cut us off at the knees” by shifting BPAY and banking services to Craigieburn Central. He said elderly shoppers would be forced to travel farther to access mail services and fewer people would be inclined to shop at Craigieburn Plaza. Federal McEwen MP Rob Mitchell said Australia Post had promised to consult plaza businesses about further developments. Red and gold street post boxes are expected to remain at the plaza, with all postal staff being moved across to Craigieburn Central.

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Hands off census, councils warn By Lexi Cottee An alliance of Australian councils in urban growth areas has called on the federal government not to scrap the five-yearly census. The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) of councils said outer suburbs would be further disadvantaged if the federal government cancelled the national census. South Australia’s NGAA chairman Glenn Docherty, who is also mayor of Playford, said outer growth suburbs housed more than four million people and were growing at double

the national rate. “We rely on the census, the most important evidence base we have to plan services and infrastructure for our rapidly expanding communities,” he said. “The long-term ramifications of less reliable data will come at a massive cost and communities will pay the price.” Earlier this year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirmed it was considering overhauling the census. ABS statistician David Kalisch said while the bureau was committed to a census, “the census in its current form only provides a snapshot

of Australia on one day every five years, and it takes some time for key information to be released after census night.” There was speculation in February about the future of the census, which is an increasingly costly exercise. The most recent census of 2011 cost $440 million and involved about 43,000 temporary field and collection staff. Parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer, also confirmed the federal governed was considering reforming the ABS. Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh said Labor had flagged concerns about the

impact of losing accurate data on regional and remote communities, as well as challenges in accurately mapping service needs to support vulnerable communities. Whittlesea council officer Brad Wynter supported the NGAA’s call to keep the census as it is. “Planning decisions for community facilities, infrastructure and service programs all rely on census data for accurate and timely decision-making about local areas,” Mr Wynter said. “This is particularly pertinent for a growth area like Whittlesea, which is undergoing rapid change.”

Trooping the colours Ms Tedjosiswoyo is a self-taught quilter who picked up the hobby about 30 years ago as a creative outlet. More than 100 quilts have been chosen for assembling into the large mosaic that will be the exhibition’s centrepiece. Event organiser Judy Newman says exhibition visitors will be in awe of the way artists have chosen to depict powerful and emotive subjects. “As we unpacked the quilts and read the statements about the work, we were reaching for the tissues,” Ms Newman said. “So many people have created tributes to family members they never knew, to women who received the ‘terrible letter’ on more than one occasion, to family members they farewelled and never saw again.” The convention is open from 10am to 4.30pm, April 16-19, at the Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens. More details are at www.aqc.com.au. Lexi Cottee

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Joy Tedjosiswoyo felt compelled to enter a quilting exhibition to honour the sacrifice of the soldiers and medical personal who fought and worked in wars abroad. The 55-year-old nurse decided to create a quilt featuring images of medical personnel, statues of Sir Edward (‘Weary’) Dunlop, a nurse with a wounded soldier and Simpson and his donkey. Her quilt has been chosen to feature in a giant mosaic at this weekend’s Australian Quilt Convention at the Royal Exhibition Building. The exhibition commemorates Australia’s fallen soldiers at Gallipoli. Ms Tedjosiswoyo said she wanted to be involved in celebrations marking the centenary of Australia’s involvement in World War I. “I chose to display images of medical personnel who served in the war to save lives, to remind the public of the sincerity and dedication of these heroes,” she said.

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Busy day at Play Central A tired set of play equipment in South Morang has been replaced, with its playground turned into a vibrant space for children and families. Whittlesea council ripped out the old play set in Brolga Park in South Morang, not far from the Riverside Community Activity Centre, and put in its place colourful new slides, swing sets, a fireman’s pole and spring rockers. The new playground opened four weeks ahead of schedule, just in time for the April school holidays, and Tyler, 7, Emmerson, 3, and Jai Davies, 9, of South Morang, were among the first to try it out. There are now picnic settings, new trees, garden beds and an open play area perfect for kick-to-kick. Lexi Cottee

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A man believed to be under the influence of the drug ice, broke into a house on Yea-Whittlesea Road, Whittlesea on April 3. Police say he stole a computer hard drive and left the premises in a blue Toyota Corolla. He then drove to another house in Mill Park, smashed a window to get inside and stole another hard drive. Police have located the man and the stolen goods. Banyule detectives are continuing to investigate the crimes.

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When Daniel Buccheri posted a video of the “best man” speech he made at his older brother’s recent wedding, he didn’t expect it to create headlines in Britain just days later. The Mernda musician’s heartfelt “speech” was in fact a song performed live on a keyboard that he snuck into the venue at the last minute. The budding singer-songwriter began writing his speech just days before the wedding. But what he delivered both pulled on the heartstrings and had wedding guests in rapturous laughter. His medley was a parody of six songs – Sam Smith’s Stay With Me, Ignition by R. Kelly, Hey Soul Sister by Train and other hits – that he worked up into the love story of his brother Aiden and new wife Sarah. “And although you met on the internet, I know this love is true; it’s enough to let the dogs on your expensive rug, and not kick them outside,” he sang. “Then you were gone with a special girl. I thought you were dead, never saw you again.” Days later, Buccheri’s YouTube video had been watched hundreds of thousands of times and by the end of last week he had been interviewed on Channel 10 and Channel 7’s Sunrise program and been featured in The Age and even the UK’s Huffington Post. “It’s a bit crazy, I’m still trying to catch up with what’s going on,” he told Star Weekly Weekly. The 25-year-old coaches at a singing

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Self-described “Christian-libertarianenvironmentalist-capitalist-lunatic” American farmer Joel Salatin has gained the sort of notoriety in agriculture circles Kim Kardashian has in popular culture. Time magazine has hailed the Virginian “beyond organic” farmer as the potential saviour of American food. The perennially smiling, cowboy hat-wearing farmer, who featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Food, Inc., will be in Whittlesea this week to talk farming skills, how to make the most of your land and sustainability. At the Whittlesea Showgrounds administration building on Sunday, he will discuss positive aspects of farming and its potential to generate revenue. Whittlesea council agribusiness officer Annemaree Docking, who was a guest at one of Mr Salatin’s master classes earlier this year, labelled the alternative farmer “a visionary”. “He’s passionate about farming – ‘beyond organic’ methods, succession planning, marketing, business development and team building,” she said. On Sunday, Mr Salatin will address fears of not having enough knowledge, labour or money; how to acquire land; developing a market and a business; and the fear of being optimistic. The talk is on April 19 from 5.30-9pm. Admission is $30. To book call 9217 2593.

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Ever thought about fostering children needing to live away from their families due to neglect, abuse or family crisis? Find out if it’s for you at an information night in Preston tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 to 8.30pm. Phone Anglicare Broadmeadows for an information kit and venue details. ■ Kay, 9301 5200

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The next Mernda Residents Association meeting will be on Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm, at the Jindi Family and Community Centre, 48 Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda. Have your say about the present and future of Mernda town centre, Mernda rail, Mernda P-12, Mernda South Primary School, Mayfield Park, pedestrian and bike paths, postal services and the Plenty River. ■ http://on.fb.me/1Cy0ayc

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Join in National Youth Week activities in Hume and Whittlesea until April 19. At The Edge, Plenty Valley, there will be a post-it note display, where young people can fill out post-it notes answering the question: ‘What makes you happy?’ And there will be a photo booth, light painting workshops and DIY craft. ■ 9404 8800

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Calling singers, dancers, bands, duos, trios, comedians and poets … a talent showcase with industry judges and guest performers is coming to Whittlesea in May and June, with great prizes and the chance to get your act staged. Email your name, age and a brief description of your act to whittlesea@ fasttracktalent.com.au or phone 1300 327 801. The council is also calling on young people interested in planning, promoting and being part of the backstage crew to help stage the show. ■ 9404 8800

Hume Volunteer Expo

Hume Volunteer Expo will feature more than 50 organisations and 200 volunteer opportunities on April 29, 11am-4pm, at Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. Exhibitors will include community groups, local government, charities and environment organisations. Meet current volunteers and talk to them about their experiences. ■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/volunteering

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More of La Dolce for Sophia A boyhood dream will come true for Mill Park comedian James Liotta (pictured) when he brushes shoulders with screen siren Sophia Loren this weekend. The Melbourne-based Aussie-Italian has been asked to compere a gala fundraiser this Saturday at Crown Palladium as part of the La Dolce Italia Festival. Ms Loren will be the guest of honour of gala organisers, the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, a national charity that protects children from violence and bullying. Mr Liotta said he feels honoured to be meeting the former glamour queen of the silver screen. “I’ve had quite a few offers from friends to accompany me as my date,” he added. Ms Loren, now 80, was last in Australia in 2007. Book online at www.ladolceitalia.com.au/event-registration. Lexi Cottee 10025350-01-a14Apr©MMP

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How often does a property such as this hit the market?...not very often and as soon as it does it usually sells really quickly. We are so excited about presenting this one to the welcoming market because we know there are purchasers just waiting for just such a property. About a thirty minute, scenic drive from Kilmore, this pretty acreage property of approximately 16.19 hectares (39 acres approx) is exceptional value. Renovate, extend (STCA), embrace a 'tree change' and make your dream a reality. Come on call us asap to secure this hidden gem, be the first to inspect, you know if you're the first, you will be moving in. 1 3

Proudly sited on its corner block, this modern interpretation of a worker cottage affords lots of great living space. Entry via the front entrance or double garage direct to the kitchen. Master bedroom suite flows to the right of entry and formal lounge to the left. The inviting kitchen, meals and family living occupy the central portion of this home and open to the north facing porch/ alfresco. There are three additional bedrooms all with built in robes to the rear with a convenient family bathroom very close. A level well fenced block is sure to impress.

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‘DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN’ APPROXIMATELY 4.9 ACRES

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Lightly treed and gently sloping this beautiful allotment offers a lifestyle choice. With breathtaking views to the surrounding hills in an area of like sized allotments you can build your dream home with room to spare for all the extras including a pony or two. Only minutes from Kilmore central and all amenities, including shopping and cafes, as well as easy access to Kilmore and St Patricks primary schools, Assumption College and The Kilmore International School. Home to Kilmore hospital, Aged Care facilities, Kilmore Leisure Centre and the Kilmore Golf Club this locale really wants for nothing. Commute time to Melbourne via Northern Highway/Hume Freeway approximately one hour or sit back and relax and let V-line do the work in a little under.

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LOT 5

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LOT 7

4.6 acres approx. — $328,000

$329,500

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SPORT Sporting sets the scene for finals push Sporting Whittlesea has started the soccer season as well as any team could wish – three wins from as many matches. The club is looking to climb the FFV state league 2 north-west ladder this year after fighting for survival in 2014. Speaking before his side’s 3-1 win over Westvale on Saturday, Sporting Whittlesea coach Kevin Theuma said everything was going to plan early on. The best aspect of entering this season was the ability to retain most of last year’s squad, the coach said. “We got the commitment from most of the guys and then it was about strengthening the squad with the specifics we needed. “The second half of last season we were one of the better teams and we want to build on that.

“I think we’re in for a really good season.” The recruiting coup has been Bosin Gorcevski, who crossed from National Premier League 1 side Avondale Heights. Theuma said the club had had a tough pre-season after its shortened pre-season last year. “We wanted to get ourselves physically ready for the season ahead. “We had plenty of games in pre-season. It showed everyone has improved a little bit and we have a better squad than last year. “A lot of teams have recruited well and it’s still too early to form a judgment on all of them. “We’re looking at the top four and anything can happen from there. If we’re in the mix mid-season we will reassess what we want to achieve.

“We’re capable of pushing a lot of teams; we just need some luck.” Hume United remains without a win in state league 2 north-west after losing to Moreland United 3-2 on Saturday. In state league 3 north-west, Upfield scored its second win of the season defeating La Trobe University 3-0 on Saturday. Lalor United won its first game – a convincing 4-0 win over Brunswick Zebras. In state league 4 north, Bundoora United and Plenty Valley Lions were among the winners, beating Northern Falcons and Epping City respectively. Mill Park won 4-0 against Old Ivanhoe Grammarians in state league 5 north. Tara Murray

Lalor’s Nick Mafilovski and Mernda’s Travis McCrea take the aerial route. (Shawn Smits)

Bloods’ sweet revenge By Tara Murray Last time Lalor stepped on to the field in the Northern Football League, it lost to Mernda in the division 2 finals. On Saturday, the two met again, this time for the season’s opening round … and it was a very different result, the Bloods winning 17.13 (115) to 10.7 (67). Bloods president Rodney Lowry said it was just the start the club had hoped for. The first quarter and first half of the game split evenly before the Bloods kicked away in the second half, booting 10 goals to Mernda’s five. “[The loss in last year’s final] was a bit of a driver for the win,” Lowry said. “We wanted to make a statement in the opening round. “Once we got the game plan going, we were in a good position.

“It was a positive day all-around for the club.” Todd Hughes kicked five goals for the Bloods and was among its best players, while Spencer Christopher was voted best on ground. For the Demons, Adrian Stefanlie kicked three goals and Andrew O’Reilly was named their best. Lowry said it was an even effort from all players that secured the win. “The recruits and a couple of boys from the under-19s, who have stepped up and will go a long way, have settled in really well,” he said. “It was a great performance across the board.” The Bloods, who are one of the league’s lower-profile clubs, had a turnover of 18 players in the off-season. Harley Ryan and Shane Jacobs, both named among the best on Saturday, are two of the more experienced players to come to the club.

“The reserves have been struggling for a while and adding more players to the club will help them make an impact as well,” Lowry said, adding that making finals again was the club’s aim. “It’s such a tight division and you won’t know until round three where everyone sits. We’re happy with the first week and now we’ll take it week by week.” Joining Lalor atop the division 2 ladder are Thomastown and Whittlesea. The Bears’ clash with Panton Hill went down to the wire, the Bears scraping home 10.12 (72) to 10.8 (68). The Eagles led from start to finish against Diamond Creek, winning 13.10 (88) to 8.8 (56). In division 1, Bundoora lost to Heidelberg 14.18 (102) to 10.15 (75), while Epping and South Morang won in division 3.

Broncos snag another close one in Big V There’s no half measures with Hume City Broncos. They’re involved in either one-sided matches or thrillers in Big V men’s state championship basketball. On Saturday night, the Broncos got across the line against Diamond Valley in a 66-65 thriller. No more than two points separated the teams at any of the breaks and scores were level going into the final quarter. The Broncos hit one less field goal than Diamond Valley in the final quarter but were fouled on several shots, sending them to the free throw line. Despite missing half those freebies in the final quarter and shooting at 43 per cent from the line for the game, the Broncos’ five successful shots in the last term secured the victory. Jamal Brown top scored with 21 points and had eight rebounds. The Broncos have three wins from five games. Joining them on the winning list were the Whittlesea Pacers, who downed Melbourne Tigers for their first win of the season. Having lost the only match the previous weekend, the Pacers started the better of the two sides to have a three-point lead at quarter-time. The margin was one at half-time and the two sides went goal for goal in the next quarter. Still leading by one point after three quarters, the Pacers outscored the Tigers 23-14 in the last to win 76-66. Michael Petridis top scored for the Pacers with 20 points, while Jermaine Williams chipped in with 18. In state championship women, the Broncos defeated Southern Peninsula 75-52. The Broncos started slow and found themselves trailing at quarter time by three points. They started to find their range in the second term as the Sharks struggled to hit their shots in a 13-point turnaround. A dominant Broncos final quarter pushed the margin out after an even third term. Colleen Planeta, who was named her division’s player of the month, top scored for the Boncos with 23 points with Viven Saad taking a game-high 17 rebounds. In men’s division 2, Craigieburn lost to Coburg 80-65. Scores were level at three-quarter time before Coburg shot 25-10 in the final quarter to secure the win. Tara Murray

Thunder struck by Roosters Northern Thunder lost the opening round of the Victorian Rugby League season to the Altona Roosters. The Roosters were too good in first and second division, defeating the Thunder 30-10 and 70-6 respectively. Meanwhile, Mernda will field teams in the junior competition for the first time this year. 13 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 14, 2015

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Triple treat for Ranges

South chases second title

By Tara Murray

South Morang netball club is determined to make it two premierships in as many years in the Northern Netball League. The Lions second team won the division 3 premiership last year and this year will step up to compete in division 2. The club’s Megan Quinn said the side had been forced to recruit hard after losing key players Jane Higgs and Karlie Burns. Burns, the team’s No.1 goal scorer, has moved to Townsville while Higgs has left due to her VNL [Victorian Netball League] commitments. “Our 2s team last year was in division 3 and won the grand final in a close match against North Heidelberg,” Quinn said. “That team will be our 1s this year. “Our new recruits, Caitlyn Alifraco and Simone Stewart, are excited to join our squad and come with a broad amount of experience.” Quinn said the club had expanded to a more committed squad this year and had three teams. The other teams will compete in division six and nine. “We have welcomed into our squad a couple of [football] player’s mums, sisters, girlfriends and even one of our youth football girls,” she said. “Our focus this season is to have three teams full of committed players and to drive for a successful season with all three teams reaching finals.”

Whittlesea Ranges scored their second win of the National Premier League 1 season in a gritty come from behind 3-1 win against the Eastern Lions at Epping. The Lions, who entered the game on top of the NPL 1 east ladder, got the first strike on the board in the 28th minute and took that lead to half-time. After the break, the Ranges (eighth on the NPL 1 west ladder), evened the scores in the 60th minute through Atila Ofil. Mario Piranis gave them the lead in the 71st minute. Matthew Kundevski put the icing on the cake in the first minute of injury time when he scored the Ranges’ third goal after a cross from Daniel Peluso. The Ranges have two wins and two draws after seven rounds. In the NPL, Hume City lost to Bentleigh Green 1-0. After four wins in a row, Hume City drew with Werribee City last week but found it tough going against Bentleigh. City created opportunities in the first half, earning six corners, but was unable to convert. A couple of real opportunities to Calvin Mbarga and Nick Hegarty didn’t go City’s way. Bentleigh went to the break in front thanks to a penalty. After the break, City had the better of play early in the half but again wasn’t able to convert. City remains sixth on the ladder.

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Whittlesea Ranges, including Stefan Baricevic, gave the Eastern Lion’ their first loss of the season. (Damian Visentini)

SCOREBOARD Q FOOTBALL TTAC CUP

GEELONG 3.0 3.4 4.6 8.9 (57) GIPPSLAND 2.3 3.4 4.11 7.14 (56) Goals: Geelong: Wagener 2 Remmos 2 Farrell McLachlan Kershaw Connors. Gippsland: Stockdale 2 McKay 2 De Bruin Olsson Papley. Best: Geelong: Remmos Sheahan Doedee Darcy Donne Connors. Gippsland: Grech Ainsworth Dessent Buykx-Smith Ferreira Costigan. At QEO, Bendigo. NORTH BALLARA BALLARAT 1.4 5.8 9.10 13.13 (91) MURRA MURRAY 1.1 3.3 8.9 10.13 (73) Goals: North Ballarat: Frank 4 Hausler 2 Lee T Templeton Johnston Symons Meek Wellings Taurau. T Murray: Simpkin 2 Minogue 2 Waite Tiziani Marshall Canfield eld Middleton T Tattersall. Best: North Ballarat: Byrne Berry Cleary Meek Symons T Templeton. Murray: Tiziani Canfield Simpkin Brodie Garthwaite Battista. At QEO, Bendigo DANDENONG 5.4 6.7 11.10 15.15 (105) BENDIGO 0.4 4.5 6.5 8.8 (56) Goals: Dandenong: Battle 5 Warke 4 Myatt 2 Dalmau Freeman Roscoe Williams. Bendigo: Ryan 4 Simmons Harvey White T Trait. Best: Dandenong: Battle Warke White Mutimer Rice Myatt. Bendigo: Tardrew T Burke Hore Simmons White. At QEO, Bendigo

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DIV 1 NORTHCOTE PARK 3.3 8.3 14.6 17.9 (111) WEST PRESTON L. 2.0 4.4 4.6 7.11 (53) Goals: Northcote Park: T Lockyer 5 A Close 4 P Considine J Mitchell L Svarc J Mills L Thorp N Carter W Schultz K Colman. West Preston Lakeside: A Dobby 2 D Rodan A Valeri A Willitts J Ramaekers L Lirosi. Best: Northcote Park: L Svarc O McEwan L Thorp P Considine A Close T Lockyer. West Preston Lakeside: A Dobby B Sanderson L Lirosi D Rodan A Gilligan T Lang. HEIDELBERG 3.4 8.9 11.17 14.18 (102) BUNDOORA 2.3 6.6 7.8 10.15 (75) Goals: Heidelberg: W Knight 4 J Kennedy 4 C Gaylard 2 D Archer 2 C Lewis M Brunelli. Bundoora: G Moorcroft 3 L Simpson J Grabowski J Philpott M Dennis A Carmusciano J Hood R Dyson. Best: Heidelberg: J Gribben K Andrew B Cosgriff W Knight D Archer C Gaylard. Bundoora: M Dennis A Papaluca L Simpson G Moorcroft R Dyson T Keating. MACLEOD 7.12 14.17 17.25 24.31 (175) NOH HEIDELBERG 0.2 2.4 4.6 10.8 (68) Goals: Macleod: S Doherty 6 N Lynch L 5 R Salvador 3 H Seivers 2 M Bottomley 2 A Doherty 2 J Kidd J Andrew L Hobbs P Martin. North Heidelberg: S Harvey 5 K Green L Bentley L Gilbert S Andrews M Mahony. Best: Macleod: L Hobbs S Doherty J Kidd H Seivers J White R Salvador. North Heidelberg: S Harvey M Mahony J Brown L T Taggart L Villanti G Assi. LOWER PLENTY 1.4 4.7 6.11 12.15 (87) MONTMORENCY 3.3 4.11 7.17 9.19 (73) Goals: Lower Plenty: C Bromley 2 D Barden 2 M Duckworth 2 N Mackay 2 A Doumtsis D Morris D Ronalds W Barden. Montmorency: J Brooker 3 B Fennell 2 D Keenan M Dillon J Donaldson L Collins. Best: Lower Plenty: T Keys D Barden J Smith M Vasilevski C Elmore C Bromley. Montmorency: X Cahill S McCallum J McLellan J Donaldson P Fitzgerald. DIV 2 LALOR 3.2 7.10 13.12 17.13 (115) MERNDA 2.1 5.1 6.4 10.7 (67) Goals: Lalor: T Hughes 5 J King 4 N Mafilovski 2 S Christopher 2 J Kelly S Dowell S Jacobs T Murphy. Mernda: A Stefanile 3 A O’Reilly 2 T McEwan 2 A Smith J Wallace A Douglas. 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 14, 2015

Best: Lalor: S Christopher T Hughes S Jacobs B Curtiss R Tsipiras T H Ryan. Mernda: A O’Reilly T McIntosh T McCrea A Smith B Kairouz L Gray. THOMASTOWN 0.4 4.7 7.10 10.12 (72) PANTON HILL 2.3 5.5 8.6 10.8 (68) Goals: Thomastown: D Folino 2 J Rizzolio 2 J Terzioski T 2 R Mercuri D Wall C Leo D Janevski. Panton Hill: B Finnin 4 B O’Connor 3 T Scarce 2 T Forster. Best: Thomastown: A Lesar D Folino A Lozanovski J Abela D Janevski J Vaccaro. Panton Hill: M Anderson N Hendry T Blake T Scarce R Graham B Kreymborg. FITZROY ST STARS 3.4 7.10 9.12 17.13 (115) HURSTBRIDGE 2.2 3.5 6.8 12.10 (82) Goals: Fitzroy Stars: D Whyman 7 D Francis 3 P Hood 2 J McCauley 2 J Hayes 2 L Proctor. Hurstbridge: T Simpson 2 C Burton 2 A Burns 2 M Ryan J Dale M Burton J Furlong T Grimes J Tilley. Best: Fitzroy Stars: C Edwards D Whyman P Hood M Maynard J Burns K Morgan. Hurstbridge: B Shaw T Grimes J Kreuzer M Farrelly T Simpson J Tilley. WHITTLESEA 3.4 7.7 11.9 13.10 (88) DIAMOND CREEK 2.2 5.4 5.5 8.8 (56) Goals: Whittlesea: B Russell 4 M Atta 2 M Dornauf 2 M Dyson 2 C Horman J Daniel B Briffa. Diamond Creek: A Gray 2 R Stephens 2 C Moloney J Smith T Chivers J Wuelfert. Best: Whittlesea: B Russell A Fairchild M Dornauf D Saddington N Stefanile N Andrews. Diamond Creek: B Deed T Knight C Moloney S Buchanan J Prosser J Smith. DIV 3 BANYULE 5.5 9.12 14.18 19.24 (138) HEIDELBERG WEST 2.0 8.1 10.2 11.3 (69) Goals: Banyule: M Italia 4 C Ross 4 A Bottomley 2 R Dennis 2 D McDonald 2 L Giles 2 N Christou K Shepard-Mueller B Hay. Heidelberg West: D Bailey 2 T Amor 2 J Smith Thompson K Ewart J Grimshaw M Reinke A Nelson J McColl L Pender. Best: Banyule: R Hay L Giles R Williams A Bottomley L French A Brown. Heidelberg West: B Moore A Demeo D Bailey T Amor B Hill M Reinke. EPPING 5.0 11.3 15.5 17.6 (108) ST MARY’S 4.2 7.5 10.9 15.12 (102) Goals: Epping: C Chilcott 5 C Brown 3 J Dunmore 3 D Moore 2 M Henwood P Dempsey L Harry J Cullen. St Mary’s: L O’Donnell 5 J Ind 4 D Dober 3 L Potter 2 J Wolczko. Best: Epping: C Chilcott S Wood K Kiernan L Judd D Moore T Hughes. St Mary’s: A Belvedere M Guldon L Potter J Ind L O’Donnell. SOUTH MORANG 6.2 9.6 11.6 12.15 (87) RESERVOIR 1.1 2.5 5.7 7.7 (49) Goals: South Morang: P Harrison 6 D Berryman 2 B Brown M Trim T L Shelton D Watson. Reservoir: L Sullivan 2 B Meroli K Beaumont K Clayton A Flavel B Ryan. Best: South Morang: D Berryman B Howlett J Potter H Whybrow M Hicks P Harrison. Reservoir: M Crump M Mannix G Ochoa A Meroli J Dal Santo J Darby. NORTHERN: DIV 1: Res: Northcote Park 11.7 bt West Preston Lakeside 9.3, Heidelberg 26.14 bt Bundoora 3.4, Lower Plenty 14.15 bt Montmorency 6.12, Macleod 14.17 bt North Heidelberg 9.8. U19: Bundoora 27.23 bt Heidelberg 2.4, Lower Plenty 13.11 bt Montmorency 11.14, Northcote Park 14.11 bt West Preston Lakeside 10.13, Macleod 27.20 bt North Heidelberg 4.3. DIV 2: Res: Lalor 20.7 bt Mernda 7.6, Thomastown 25.9 bt Panton Hill 2.3, Hurstbridge 22.13 bt Fitzroy Stars 3.4, Whittlesea 16.14 bt Diamond Creek 11.8. U19: Whittlesea 17.17 bt Diamond Creek 8.2, Mernda 11.10 bt Lalor 9.14, St Mary’s 9.11 bt Epping 7.14, Banyule 11.10 bt Hurstbridge 11.8. DIV 3: Res: Banyule 16.13 bt Heidelberg West 9.8, St Mary’s 6.5 bt Epping 5.6, South Morang 24.9 bt Reservoir 4.3. GEELONG AND DISTRICT: Inverleigh 16.17 bt Werribee Centrals 11.7, Belmont Lions 20.16 bt East Geelong 8.6, Bell Post Hill 20.15 bt Thomson 9.9, North Geelong 30.18 bt Corio 7.4, Bannockburn 12.17 bt Geelong West 9.9.

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SENIOR PREMIER DIVISION STRA STRATHMORE 3.4 3.9 6.12 7.14 56 KEILOR 3.0 5.2 8.3 10.6 66 STRA STRATHMORE Goal Kickers: M. Little 3, A. Grima 2, L. Pignolet , A. Iacobucci Best Players: , N. Ingleton , M. Sikora , A. Arrowsmith , G. Campbell , A. Grima , D. May KEILOR Goal Kickers: D. Gourdis 2, N. Schroder 2, A. Browne 2, R. Prismall , N. Davidson , D. Joyce , K. Barbuto Best Players: , R. Bathie , J. Wallin , A. Crawford , J. Papalia , K. Barbuto , A. Browne A AVONDALE HGTS 2.3 6.5 8.8 11.10 76 PASCOE ASCOE V VALE 10.3 12.9 19.11 25.13 163 AVONDALE HEIGHTS A Goal Kickers: C. Nastasi 2, P. Rose 2, D. Galea 2, N. Byrne , B. Davies , L. Cartelli , R. Miles , M. Cravino Best Players: , B. Davies , T. Jones , L. Owen , J. Morris , R. Miles , D. DeBritt PASCOE ASCOE V VALE Goal Kickers: B. Warren 6, J. Polizzi 6, M. Ross 3, G. Urquhart 3, V. Randello , D. Harris , B. Ross , M. Turner urner , S. Austin , S. Caruso , D. T Tydell Best Players: , B. Ross , M. Ross , G. Urquhart , S. Caruso , V. Randello ABERFELDIE 2.2 5.8 9.9 16.13 109 GREENV GREENVALE 4.2 8.5 13.7 15.10 100 ABERFELDIE Goal Kickers: K. Reimers 4, A. Kefford 4, L. Oswald 3, B. Vassal 2, Z. Hislop 2, V. Carboni Best Players: , M. Lynch L , J. Laurie , K. Reimers , A. Kefford , L. Davis , D. Thompson GREENV GREENVALE Goal Kickers: J. Gazzo 5, T. Hill 2, J. Thompson 2, F. Deluca , N. Lower , S. Brewer , D. Micevski , D. Sardo , N. Maric Best Players: , J. Gazzo , D. Sardo , S. Brewer , D. Campisano , F F. Deluca , J. Thompson WEST COBURG 4.5 12.12 15.16 20.19 139 NORTHERN SAINTS 1.0 1.3 3.5 3.9 27 WEST COBURG Goal Kickers: B. Drummond 4, O. Saad 3, S. Elmi 2, O. Abdallah 2, J. Gloury 2, M. Abdulwahed 2, F. Akkari , B. Hopkins , F F. Akkari , J. Martini , J. Layley Best Players: , O. Abdallah , F. Akkari , B. Drummond , J. Gloury , M. Lilino , O. Saad NORTHERN SAINTS NA AIRPORT WEST 7.3 8.5 12.7 14.10 94 KEILOR 3.5 10.11 18.14 24.20 164 AIRPORT WEST Goal Kickers: C. Rogers 3, T. Barbero 3, A. Aloi 2, M. Scherian 2, A. Penaluna 2, S. Malual , S. Rizzo Best Players: , T. Barbero , T. Barbero , A. Aloi , T. Rogers , J. Brown KEILOR Goal Kickers: J. Linton 4, D. Gourdis 3, A. Browne 3, J. Kennedy 3, N. Davidson 2, D. Joyce 2, R. Prismall 2, R. Bathie , L. Burke , K. Barbuto , R. Alexander , D. Isbister Best Players: , M. James , K. Barbuto , N. Kovac , N. Davidson , J. Linton , J. Kennedy MARIBYRNONG PK 3.1 11.8 12.12 15.18 108 STRA STRATHMORE 6.5 9.6 15.6 19.8 122 MARIBYRNONG PARK Goal Kickers: N. Black 6, R. Castello 3, C. Lee 2, D. Kennedy , D. Schibeci , B. Jones , R. Ball Best Players: , N. Black , R. Castello , C. Lee , B. Hollow , J. Martiniello , M. White STRA STRATHMORE Goal Kickers: A. Grima 4, A. Winter 3, A. Iacobucci 3, D. Sinnott 2, S. Potter , D. Mitchell , C. Wilson , M. Leathers , J. Corigliano , D. May , L. Pignolet , X. Allison Best Players: , G. Campbell , A. Iacobucci , S. Leech , D. Mitchell , D. Sinnott , M. Sikora

VAFA AMA AMATEURS PREMIER RD 1

BEAUMARIS 3.3 OLD CAREY GRAM. 1.3

4.9 4.7

UNI BLUES DE LA SALLE

7.9 12.15 15.18 (108) 5.6 7.6 11.8 (74)

2.5 3.6

OLD TRINITY GRAM 3.3 ST BERNARDS 1.5

5.4 5.12

6.14 10.16 8.9 11.10

6.5 12.8 9.14 10.15

(76) (76)

(80) (75)

OLD XA XAVERIANS COLLEGIANS

6.2 1.4

7.3 6.8

14.6 17.11 (113) 7.13 9.16 (70)

OLD SCOTCH UNI BLACKS

7.5 1.2

10.7 2.4

10.9 15.10 (100) 7.7 11.10 (76)

PREMIER B: Caulfield Grammarians 10.3 d Parkdale Vultures 4.10; Old Brighton Grammarians 16.17 d Fitzroy 5.6; Hampton Rovers Afc 21.17 d Mazenod Oc 11.8; Old Melburnians 14.17 d Ajax 8.10; St Kevins Ob 12.15 d St Bedes/Mentone Tigers Afc 12.11 PREMIER C: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 13.11 d Monash Blues 5.9; Oakleigh Afc 22.15 d Old Camberwell Grammarians 10.6; Old Haileyburians 17.13 d Therry Penola Ob 8.14; Peninsula Ob 16.14 d Pegs Football Club 5.3; Marcellin Oc 33.8 d Williamstown Cyms 12.10 DIV 1: Kew Afc 15.14 d Old Geelong 10.11; Nobs/St Pats 13.6 d Prahran Assumption Afc 11.12; Ormond Afc 19.13 d Whitefriars Oc 13.8; St Mary’s Salesian 28.11 d Y Yarra Valley Ob 13.8 DIV 2: Elsternwick Afc 22.15 d Monash Gryphons 12.12; St Johns Oc 17.18 d Mhsob 11.9; Old Paradians 14.15 d Northern Blues 14.8; Ivanhoe Afc 17.15 d Richmond Central Afc 6.5; Eltham Collegians Afc 22.12 d South Melbourne Districts 9.10 DIV 3: Eley Park Sharks 14.8 d La Trobe T University Afc 12.13; Emmaus St Leos Oc Afc 23.16 d Albert Park Afc 7.7; Swinburne University Afc 16.11 d Glen Eira Afc 13.10; Power House Afc 5.8; West Brunswick Afc 14.10 d Hawthorn Afc 7.8 DIV 4: Box Hill North Afc 21.19 d Mt Lilydale Oc 13.8; Point Cook Afc 10.13 d Manningham Cobras Afc 10.9; Masala Football Club 14.14 d Chadstone Afc 10.12; North Brunswick Afc 16.15 d South Mornington 3.6; PREMIER RESERVE: Rd 1: Beaumaris 15.12 bt Old Carey Grammarians 6.6, University Blues 9.11 bt De La Salle 7.11, Old Trinity T Grammarians 15.13 bt St Bernards 9.9, Collegians 11.12 bt Old Xaverians 10.3, University Blacks 12.13 bt Old Scotch 9.10. PREMIER THIRDS: Rd 1: Old Scotch 11.10 bt University Blacks 4.3, St Kevins Ob 13.11 bt Beaumaris 4.4, University Blues 19.19 bt De La Salle Oc 3.4, Old Xaverians 24.23 bt Collegians 1.1, Old Melburnians 15.12 bt St Bernards 9.12. PREMIER B RESERVE: Rd 1: Parkdale Vultures 14.11 bt Caulfield Grammarians 11.5, Old Brighton Grammarians 6.9 bt Fitzroy 6.8, Mazenod Oc 11.12 bt Hampton Rovers AFC 6.10, Old Melburnians 15.10 bt Ajax 5.9, St Kevins OB 24.16 bt St Bedes/ Mentone Tigers AFC 9.8. PREMIER B THIRDS: Rd 1: Old Carey 11.11 bt Fitzroy 11.10, Old Xaverians 26.10 bt Old T Trinity 4.6. PREMIER C RESERVE: Rd 1: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 10.10 bt Monash Blues 5.13, Old Camberwell Grammarians 8.21 bt Oakleigh 9.10, Therry Penola OB 19.13 bt Old Haileyburians 9.3, Pegs 14.7 bt Peninsula OB 10.5, Marcellin Oc 14.11 bt Williamstown Cyms 9.13. PREMIER C THIRDS: Rd 1: Monash Blues 19.15 bt Hampton Rovers 2.6, PEGS 18.16 bt Parkdale Vultures 5.7, St Mary’s Salesian 13.9 bt Old Ivanhoe 13.5, Marcellin 16.11 bt Williamstown Cyms 10.9. DIV 1 RESERVE: Rd 1: Kew 19.17 bt Old Geelong 9.6, Bulleen Templestowe T 11.12 bt Old Mentonians 8.7, Ormond 17.11 bt Whitefriars Oc 3.6, St Mary’s Salesian 22.9 bt Y Yarra Valley OB 11.9. DIV 2 RESERVE: Rd 1: Mhsob 14.21 bt St Johns Oc 4.5, Old Paradians 14.7 bt Northern Blues 12.14, Ivanhoe 16.10 bt Richmond Central 11.9.

DIV 3 RESERVE: La Trobe T University 20.14 bt Eley Park Sharks 7.5, Emmaus St Leos 10.16 bt Albert Park 6.7, Swinburne University 18.8 bt Glen Eira 2.12, Uhs-Vu 13.11 bt Power House 6.16, West Brunswick 15.19 bt Hawthorn 4.2. DIV 4 RESERVE: Box Hill North 24.18 bt Mt Lilydale 9.4, Point Cook 9.8 bt Manningham Cobras 8.7, Cantebury 27.10 bt Parkside 0.2. U19 SEC 2: Parkdale Vultures 21.11 bt Caulfield Grammarians 3.6, St Bedes/Mentone Tigers 16.6 bt Collegians 4.5, Whitefriars 16.15 bt Old Brighton 4.3, Mazenod 15.8 bt Marcellin 3.8 bt Fitzroy 11.13 bt Old Ivanhoe Grammarians 10.15. U19 PREMIER: De La Salle 11.22 bt Old Melburnians 5.8, St Bernards 19.20 bt Old Scotch 7.12, Old Xaverians 10.18 bt Beaumaris 10.13, Old Trinity T 13.11 bt University Blacks 6.11. U19 SEC 3: Williamstown Cyms 14.7 bt Old Camberwell Grammarians 6.3, Old Geelong 21.13 bt Ormond 7.6, Hampton Rovers 18.10 bt St Bernards 8.6. U19 SEC 4: Therry Penola OB 9.12 bt Old Haileyburians 9.11, Parkdale Vultures 21.13 bt Melbourne High School Old Boys 8.7, Northern Blues 18.15 bt Monash Blues 5.8, Beaumaris 22.10 bt Oakleigh 5.14, Peninsula Ob 24.20 bt Point Cook 4.2, St Kevins Ob 14.13 bt De La Salle Oc 11.6. VAFA COLTS: COL Uhs-Vu/Flemington 10.9 bt Williamstown Cyms 8.6, Mazenod 19.27 bt Old Paradians 3.4, Ivanhoe 28.20 bt University Blues 9.10. CLUB XVIII: Old Xaverians 11.15 bt Richmond Central 6.7, Hawthorn 25.24 bt Prahran Assumption 2.2, T Ivanhoe Afc Won By Forfeit Old Geelong La Trobe University Afc 21.17 bt North Old Boys/St Patricks College 4.7, Kew 19.18 bt Uhs-Vu Afc 4.7, Albert Park 14.13 bt West Brunswick 9.9, St Francis Xavier Oc 16.22 bt Westbourne Grammarians 5.3.

Q BASEBALL MELBOURNE WINTER LEAGUE: A: Greens 4 bt GMBC 3, Nth Balwyn 8 bt Heath 4, Knox 7 bt For Hill 2. A-Res: GMBC 8 bt Greens 0, Nth Balwyn 14 bt Heath 7, Knox 12 bt For Hill 5. B: Donc 9 bt Lat Uni 5, NC Rebels 9 bt Dia Ck 4, West 11 bt Mon Uni 4, Wav 4 bt Melb Uni 1. B-Res: Donc 15 bt Lat Uni 0, N C Rebels 15 bt Dia Ck 10, Melb Uni 12 bt Wav 1. C: Foots 8 bt M Majors 0, Stk 7 bt Nth Balwyn 5, GMBC 7 bt Pan Hill 6, Wh Hill 6 bt Bund 2. C-Res: Foots 16 bt M Majors 6, Stk 8 bt Nth Balwyn 4, GMBC 8 bt Pan Hill 6. A3: Wats 17 bt For Hill 5, Knox 10 bt Wav 4, Melb Uni 7 bt Heath 2, Ring 10 bt GMBC 5, Resch 21 bt Greens 4. A4: For Hill 17 bt Wats 3, Knox 9 bt Wav 0, Heath 13 bt Melb Uni 8, Ring 25 bt GMBC 4, Greens 6 bt Resch 1. D: Nth Balwyn 9 bt Ring 8, Mon Uni 5 bt For Hill 4, Upwey 10 bt NC Rebels 5. DR: Ring 17 bt Nth Bal 0, Nth Lions 15 bt Mon Uni 2, Upwey 14 bt NC Rebels 0, G Iris 12 bt Heath 2. EL: Donc 11 bt M Majors 4, For Hill 15 bt Nth Balwyn 2, Croy 19 bt Knox 6, West 3 bt Lat Uni 2. EE: Melb Uni 14 bt Donc 3, Nth Balwyn 14 bt For Hill 6, Wats 12 bt Foots 5, Knox 11 bt Croy 3, Resch/ Dia Ck 17 bt Lat Uni 8. U17 Combined: Nth Balwyn S 13 bt Chelt 1, Dingley 11 bt Nth Balwyn H 0. U17 RD: Heath 7 bt Ring 0, Knox 10 bt Croy 4, Nth Balwyn 10 bt Dingley 4. U17 DV: Wats 21 bt Dia Ck 2, GMBC/Donc 16 bt GMBC E 3, Greens 20 bt Ess 5.

Q RUGBY RUGB UNION VRU: Dewar Shield: Melbourne Uni 58 bt Moorabbin 20, Footscray 24 bt Power House 10, Harlequin 50 bt Southern Districts 27, Box Hill 32 bt Melbourne 31. P2: Melbourne University 78 bt Moorabbin 7, Footscray 26 bt Power House 23, Harlequinn28 bt Southern Districts 19, Melbourne 38 bt Box Hill 32. P3: Moorabbin 23 bt Melbourne Uni 13, Power House 34 bt Footscray 0, Harlequin 15 bt Southern Districts 3, Melbourne 40 bt Box Hill 8. P4: Harlequin 5 bt Southern Districts 0, Colts Harlequin 31 bt Melbourne Uni 15. A Grade: Wyndham City 18 bt Kiwi Hawthorn 15, Shepparton 28 bt Northern 0, Geelong 12 bt Eltham 11, Maroondah 57 bt Melton 10. B Grade: Cerberus 61 bt Ballarat 19, Bendigo 43 Eltham 5. Women: Moorabbin 25 bt Uni Panthers 0, Power House 32 bt HQ/Souths 10.

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Eagles show potential By Tara Murray While it may have been a mixed start to the Big V women’s division 1 season for the Craigieburn Eagles, overall individual performances have been all positive. The new-look Eagles split the opening four games to sit sixth on the ladder going into the Easter break. At the weekend, the Eagles then split their matches against Hawthorn and Geelong. The first match of the weekend double saw the Eagles win by 16 points against the Magic, before suffering a massive 77-41 loss to Geelong on Sunday. Against Hawthorn, the Eagles led from the start with a 27-16 point first quarter setting up the win. Giulia Dinunzio top-scored for the Eagles with 21 points, while Melissa Rofe had 17. In the second game, Geelong came out firing in the first quarter and the Eagles lost every quarter by at least eight points. Carli Norman top scored with 10 points. Coach Rod Sweeney said it was always going to take time to settle in again after significant changes to the side in the offseason. “From last year’s team, we have lost 72 per cent of our shooting capacity who’ve moved on to other clubs or are taking a year off. “Everyone has new roles and they have been getting frustrated things aren’t happening fast enough. [But] They have taken them on in a positive way.” Sweeney said a young and inexperienced side means there are plenty of opportunities for players to step up. “In the youth girls’ side and women’s side, we have 35-36 players,” he said. “Should anyone decide they are not committed to the cause, there are other people who can step up. “We have not gone through the recruiting process as we are very mindful that there are lots of talented youth in Craigieburn and they need to be given the opportunity. “The end goal is for the opportunity to come through the senior team, but the youth side is very important,” Sweeney said. He said Tahlia Prestia and Zoe Albon had been impressive in the early part of the season. “Tahlia has come straight out of youth league and has stepped right into the senior team. “Zoe is a Craigieburn kid who has been in America for the last few years and she has come back to Australia,” he said. “She has stepped straight back into the senior side and shown she can handle the role.” Sweeney said the return of Eliza Stylianou had also been important, with the captain providing much-needed experience. Despite a focus on development, Sweeney said the side was still aiming for the finals. “The development is the main criteria but we want to develop the side to play finals, as they are linked achievements.”

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Head-wind heroics do it for Magpies Roxburgh Park’s strong third-quarter defensive effort was instrumental in the Magpies victory against Keilor Park in Essendon District Football League division 2. The Magpies fired early in the second and fourth quarters when they were kicking with the wind, but it was the third quarter that proved to be the difference between the sides. Magpies coach Paul Derrick said that was when his side made the most of its chances. While the Magpies kicked only two goals for the quarter, playing into the wind, they restricted Keilor Park to one. “When we played good we played attacking footy and pushed hard,” Derrick said. “We got out to a bit of a lead in the second quarter before they kicked four goals in five minutes. We shouldn’t have stopped running. “We played a lot better in the third quarter and that set up the win.” Derrick said Matt Walker, Harley Short and Jamie Grant put in full-game performances while others were good in patches. After making the grand final last season, the Magpies have stuck with a similar line-up this season. “We got a couple of players back to the club to make it about four or five players coming into the side,” Derrick said. “Matthew Mickleson [division 2 leading goal kicker last season] will miss due to having a knee reconstruction – he is someone who is hard to replace. “Nathan Mander, who only played one game last season, is back, while Tim Blacker missed the finals and will provide a target up forward.” Derrick said the experience of last year would benefit his side. “Last year, we went in with an average of 10 games played each and now everyone has 25 to 30 games under their belts,” he said. “We were runners-up, the reserves played in the preliminary final and the under-18.5s were runners up. “If we focus on playing our football we are good enough to get back to where we were last season.” Also in division 2 matches, Jacana was smashed by Hadfield. The Hawks got the jump on the Jaguars in the opening quarter by kicking six goals to one and extended the lead in every quarter to win 24.16 (160) to 8.11 (59).

Craigieburn’s Tahlia Prestia has stepped up from youth league into the women’s competition.

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Greenvale stretched by seven-goal final quarter For three quarters it looked like Greenvale would knock off Aberfeldie in the Essendon District Football League premier division’s opening round. The Jets led by 12 points at quarter-time and had extended that to 22 points going into the final change. Despite kicking 2.3 in the final term, the Jets were over-run by Aberfeldie, which kicked seven goals for a 16.13 (109) to 15.10 (100) win at Clifton Park. Jets coach Shannon Grant, in his first match in charge, said he always expected Aberfeldie to come at them. “In the end, we played well for three

quarters and I’m pretty proud of that,” Grant said. “They got hold of us in the last quarter and that’s when their better players stood up. “We stopped working both ways and allowed their forwards too many opportunities. “It’s a good lesson for the boys to learn – that they have to make sure they are playing the game out.” Grant said experienced players such as Joseph Gazzo, Stephen Brewer, Daniel Campisano and Fabian Deluca were among the side’s best. “It was good to have players from all three

areas of the ground in the best,” he said. “We will regroup next week and be a much better side.” Grant, a former VFL coach, said he hadn’t added too many new players to the team that finished fifth last year. Nick Lower, Nicholas Maric, Addam Maric and Fabian Deluca, who have all had AFL or VFL experience, have joined. “We have a decent amount of young kids coming through as well,” Grant said. “It’s a good experience for them to have the likes of Lower, [Addam] Maric and Deluca in the squad. “We have a lot of depth and it will be

instrumental for us going forward.” Grant said he’s enjoyed the move to the Jets. “The players have really connected with what I want to do and they are prepared to put in the hard yards,” he said. “We are pretty confident of making finals and they are hungry for success.” In division 1, Craigieburn got the points in a thriller against Glenroy winning 14.9 (93) to 13.14 (92), while Westmeadows won a close one by beating Taylors Lakes 14.14 (98) to 13.9 (87). Tullamarine had the bye. Tara Murray 15 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 14, 2015

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