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Greenvale and Craigieburn residents with thriving gardens owe their fertile soil to a small but now eroded volcano. The summit of Aiken Hill has been transformed into a children’s playground, with developer Stockland last week unveiling its volcano-inspired tribute to the area’s geology. Craigieburn resident Max (pictured) was among those enjoying the aptly named Volcano Park, a drawcard of which is a lookout with sweeping views. Access to the park is via Brentwood Drive in Craigieburn. Alexandra Laskie

Bungle muddies the water By Alexandra Laskie An investigation is under way to determine how recycled water normally used for flushing toilets was connected to a Craigieburn secondary school’s drinking fountains. Routine maintenance at the school last week by Yarra Valley Water (YVW) detected that class-A recycled water had been connected to the school’s drinking water supply. YVW notified the school of the crossconnection last Tuesday and said it affected drinking fountains at the school’s years 5 to 12 campus. Asked whether YVW had accepted responsibility for the mix-up, spokeswoman

Mandy Hay said the water authority was still investigating. Pipes were cleaned out last Wednesday and connected to a water tank on Thursday. They were reconnected to the correct water mains last Friday. School principal Lino Pagano said students were provided with bottled water as soon as he was notified of the bungle. He said the state government was working with the school to ensure the school community was provided with regular updates and health information. YVW’s website states class-A recycled water is produced from water discharged from

residential showers, toilets, sinks and washing machines. “This water is treated to a standard specified for non-drinking use in domestic applications,” the website states. “It is produced according to strict guidelines developed by EPA Victoria and the Department of Health. It is odourless, colourless and looks like drinking water.” The water is suitable for washing clothes and watering lawns but not for drinking, cooking, food preparation, bathing, showering or filling pools. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning spokesman Sean Burton said one

call had been received from a member of the public concerned about the incident. They were not a parent at the school, he added. Mount Ridley College school council member and parent Mary-Anne Schmidt said she couldn’t fault the school’s response. “I’m on the parents and friends association and on the school council … I haven’t heard of anyone being sick.” The Craigieburn school is the second to be mistakenly connected to recycled water this year. In April, St Peters College’s Cranbourne East campus found drinking taps had been connected to recycled water from a sewage treatment plant for more than a year.

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Hume councillor Helen Patsikatheodorou will serve as mayor for the second time after polling the most votes for the job last week. The Meadow Valley ward councillor vowed to improve community health, help create jobs and improve safety in her 12-month mayoral tenure. “I have stated many times over the years that I’m passionate about people and that we need to improve our community’s health,” she said in her acceptance speech. “Others would say that economic development is more important. There is a fine balance between both. Those that know me would appreciate that in my mayoral term, my

focus will be on people, our community and particularly those who need our help the most.” Aitken ward councillor Chandra Bamunusinghe will be Cr Patsikatheodorou’s deputy. Two years ago, Cr Patsikatheodorou, a West Meadows resident, was told she had an invasive form of breast cancer. Early detection and a successful operation to remove the tumour allowed the community-minded councillor to return to work. But she has vowed to promote breast screening in Hume. In her acceptance speech, she promised to wear something pink every day to prompt the

men to remind women in their lives to have their breasts screened. “No women in Hume should die from breast cancer,” she said. Cr Patsikatheodorou last served as mayor in 2011. Councillors Ann Potter, Vic Dougall, Casey Nunn and Geoff Porter did not put their hands up for the job. Ms Patsikatheodorou is a member of the Labor Party and loves to read on her Kindle. She thanked her husband John and sons Nikolas, Dimitri and Stratos for their support. Alexandra Laskie

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Gun laws fast-tracked By Alexandra Laskie A fatal shooting at Thomastown last week has prompted the state government to fast-track tougher gun trafficking laws. The latest drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s north resulted in the death of 54-year-old Rachad Adra, who was shot while in bed with his wife and four-year-old son. Premier Daniel Andrews has announced new gun laws will be introduced by Christmas, among them a law increasing penalties and lowering the threshold for trafficking guns. “We will not settle for this sort of culture

taking hold in our state,” the Premier said last week. “We are going to crack down and make sure anybody who has an illegal firearm, traffics an illegal firearm or is involved in the manufacturing of a firearm feels the full force of the Victorian law.” Homicide detectives continue to investigate Mr Adra’s murder. His Darebin Drive house was peppered by bullets about 4am last Tuesday. He received fatal wounds to his chest and died hours later, while his youngest son Kareem was seriously injured and still recovering in the Royal Children’s Hospital late last week.

Inspector Mick Hughes said the man’s two eldest sons were known to police. Fairfax Media has reported the shooting is believed to be connected to mounting tensions in Melbourne’s criminal underworld. Inspector Hughes said it was unlikely Mr Adra was the intended target, but homicide detectives believe the shooting was not random. His son Mohamad posted a verse from the Koran on Facebook last Thursday. The verse, often recited when tragedy strikes, states: “We surely belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. May Allah forgive him and forgive us all. Salam alaikum [Peace be unto you].”

Hume and Whittlesea have the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in Melbourne’s north. A report by Women’s Health in the North (WHIN) reveals that the rate of 15 to 19-year-olds giving birth in the municipalities in 2011 was 10.1 per 1000 young people in Whittlesea and 10.3 in Hume. In the same age group, the Victorian average is 7.3 births for every 1000 young people. The not-for-profit group’s report looks at the current sexual and reproductive health data in its catchment, which includes Hume, Whittlesea, Darebin, Banyule, Moreland, Nillumbik and Yarra. The report reveals Whittlesea and Hume also trail behind the state average for cervical cancer immunisations for 15-year-old girls. The Victorian average is almost 74 per cent, while Whittlesea’s is 68.7 per cent and Hume’s 72.1 per cent. The data does, however, offer some positive news. Only about 11 per cent of sexually active female students in years 7, 9 and 11 do not use contraception in Whittlesea. In Yarra, 54.7 per cent of young women in these year levels do not use contraception. The state average is about 21 per cent. Report author Hayley Pritchard said young people heard messages about sex from many sources, including the internet, media, their peers and porn – “and it’s often incorrect”. WHIN will hold a forum, Continuing the Conversation: Beyond the Birds and the Bees, on November 4, 6.30-8.30pm, at Coburg High School for parents and professionals. RSVP: 9484 1666 Alexandra Laskie

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Houses to adjoin Bulla landfill By Alexandra Laskie Almost 130 hectares of land next to a Bulla quarry and landfill has been rezoned to allow housing developments to cater for urban growth. The Melbourne Planning Authority (MPA) has rezoned, from farming to urban growth, land immediately west and south of the Hi-Quality Quarry on Sunbury Road. In a document, the authority outlined why the rezoning was needed, stating the land had been temporarily zoned for farming purposes in 2010 to act as a buffer. It went on to state the

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quarry operations had since been scaled back. The authority determined “the subject land was no longer limited by the quarry operation and now suitable for urban development”. But Hi-Quality Quarry has applied to Hume council for a permit to increase its operating times to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except some public holidays.

The company has been contracted by Melbourne Airport to receive soil and other material from the airport’s taxiway and other construction work there, as well as from other major projects in the city. Melbourne Airport – six kilometres by road from the quarry – is building a new fourth terminal and transport hub, expanding its southern apron. A third runway is also in its plans. MPA chief executive Peter Seamer said while the Bulla site had been rezoned, urban development could not occur on it until a precinct structure plan (PSP) had been

approved. PSPs are master plans for new communities usually catering for between 10,000 and 30,000 people. “The Sunbury South PSP … will include controls to ensure that sensitive development cannot occur in the adjacent area until quarry operations have ceased,” Mr Seamer said. The Sunbury South PSP will be exhibited early next year. Hume’s director of city sustainability, Kelvin Walsh, said the council was aware of the rezoning. He said the council had not yet considered Hi-Quality Quarry’s permit application.

Gaps in fire planning After an unusually hot October and an early start to the bushfire season, residents are being urged to have properties readied now. Whittlesea council’s fire prevention officer, Dave Foster, said many people were not prepared for the coming fire-risk months with three-quarters of residents living next to vacant lots or parks not having a fire plan. “This is very concerning. Now is the best time to plan, not when a fire starts,” Mr Foster said. The council’s fire-hazard inspections are already under way for the year, and people who don’t address fire dangers on their properties face fines of up to $1544. Mr Foster said residents could prepare for the danger months ahead by keeping grass

on their properties short, clearing gutters and pruning trees away from buildings. In rural areas, the advice is to maintain a fire break around properties at least 20 metres wide. “Be proactive this season, not reactive,” Mr Foster said. “This season, we face the threat of fire in grassland not just on the urban fringe but also in those areas between the city and the fringe,” he added. Samantha Walker

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By Alexandra Laskie Butchers in the northern suburbs fear a downturn in sales following a UN health body’s announcement that red meat is “probably carcinogenic”. The owner of family-run Vinces Meat Supply, Damian Scarinci, says he’s sick of the meat industry being negatively targeted. “We take hits every day. If it’s not this its [beef] price increases,” the Lalor-based butcher said. “There are more important things people should be aware of. Who eats one kilogram of meat each day, or 10 frankfurts? They should pick on someone else.” Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared bacon, sausages and ham among the most carcinogenic substances, along with cigarettes, alcohol, asbestos and arsenic. The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified the consumption of red meat as “probably” carcinogenic to humans and linked frequent eating of red meat with colorectal, pancreatic and prostate cancers. Experts found that each 50-gram portion of processed meat eaten daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18 per cent. For red meat – such as beef, pork or lamb – the risk of cancer increases by 17 per cent for every 100-gram portion eaten daily. The IARC program’s head doctor, Kurt Straif, said the risk of developing bowel cancer remained small, but it increased according to the amount of meat consumed. “In view of the large number of people who consume processed meat, the global impact on cancer incidence is of public health importance,” he said. Master Cut Butcher owner Jordan Poli, who has worked in the meat industry for almost

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Three Whittlesea businesses have been disqualified from hiring apprentices following an investigation into the quality of their training. Representatives of the state government’s Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) have banned two food businesses in Bundoora and one in Mill Park after a recent investigation found they were not adequately supervising and training their commercial cookery apprentices. Training and Skills Minister Steve Herbert said the disqualifications followed an investigation of 76 employers and their treatment of 152 trainee employees. Businesses included takeaway food shops, fish and chip outlets, sushi and noodle bars and bakeries. The main problems the VRQA found were poor supervision, inappropriate work tasks, and apprentices not being released or paid to attend formal training. The VRQA’s investigation resulted in 93 training contracts between employers and apprentices being torn up, 29 voluntary cancellations and 45 employers banned from hiring apprentices. In September, the state government committed $30 million to conduct more onsite audits and increase contract compliance with training providers. Since July, training providers who have had their contracts terminated have been listed on the Department of Education and Training’s website. Alexandra Laskie

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Peace, joy at Yuroke More than 1000 people are expected to attend the Tibetan Buddhist Society’s two-day spring festival this weekend in pursuit of Zen. Finding happiness in a material world is the theme of this year’s event. Visitors can choose to sit in on eight talks on Buddhist philosophy and guided meditation sessions. Buddhist philosophy and meditation teacher Michael Joseph said meditation could help people cultivate lasting states of love, compassion and kindness. “Regular meditation and mindfulness help us recognise that we have the ability within us to develop enduring happiness,” he said.

The society’s Peaceful Land of Joy and Meditation Centre is awash with floral colours at the moment and is well worth the visit, if only to wander through its rose garden. A market place will be set up and craft activities offered to children. A ceremony for world peace, from noon Saturday, will be led by Buddhist monks and nuns inside the temple. The Tibetan Buddhist Society’s Peaceful Land of Joy Meditation Centre is at 1425 Mickleham Road, Yuroke. Entry is $5 or $10 for families. Proceeds support the temple and its gardens. Alexandra Laskie

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Council ‘yes’ to speed humps Four speed humps will be installed on a Doreen distributor road to deter hoon drivers and protect children at a childcare centre. A report prepared by Whittlesea council’s infrastructure department revealed that cars travel along Orchard Road at “higher than desirable speeds,” and that tyre skids and burnout marks are proof of hoon driving. At the start of the year, staff and parents involved with Butterflies Childcare and Early Learning Centre, at 2-4 Orchard Road, submitted a petition to the council to look into establishing a school speed zone and installing road ‘cushions’ outside the centre to slow drivers. The council’s report, tabled eight months later, was in favour of the petitioners’ request and councillors voted last week to fund the $30,000 cost of installing the speed humps. Childcare centre owner Sue Franklin said staff were pleased the council had decided to act on their concerns. She said there had been no “near misses” with children and cars on the road, but the centre wanted to be proactive. “We’re all concerned. It’s got a 50-kilometre sign up, but tradesmen do 60, 70 and 80km/h. They shouldn’t be speeding,” she said. The council will prepare a submission to VicRoads for a school speed zone in Orchard Road. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said he believed in reacting as soon as possible. Alexandra Laskie

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Sports fans of all ages will be able to try their hand at something new at a fun-filled sports carnival at Stockland’s Highlands community in Craigieburn. Local sports clubs will join an AFL mascot, face painters, jumping castles and roving entertainment at the sports carnival on Saturday, November 14, from 11am to 2.30pm. To learn more, visit the sales and information centre at 1 North Shore Drive, Craigieburn. ■ 13 LAND (13 5263) or www.stockland.com.au/highlands

Now in its 156th year, the Whittlesea Show has a proud history as a much-loved local event. Activities, exhibitions and competitions on offer include showjumping, cattle, sheep, horses, homecrafts, art, photography, alpacas, poultry, woodchopping, vintage machinery display, an animal nursery and loads of other free entertainment. November 7-8, 9am-5pm, at Whittlesea Showgrounds, corner Yea and McPhees roads, Whittlesea. ■ 9716 2835

Want to get growing but don’t know where to start? A workshop on Saturday, November 7, 1-3.30pm, will guide visitors through setting up a vegie garden and making healthy soil, and give tips on herbs and vegies for rookie gardeners. At The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows

Declutter for a greener life

Learn how to declutter your house, with eco-organiser Tanya Lewis. Room by room, learn to reduce, reuse and recycle. Thursday, November 12, 6-8pm, Sunbury library, 44 Macedon Street.

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To enter, visit www.winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, November 8, and will be drawn at 9am the next day at 214-220 Park Street, South Melbourne, 3205. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at www.winthisnow.com.au. Terms and conditions are available at www. winthisnow.com.au.

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Star Weekly has 14 copies of Smudge Eats: Melbourne, a brand new culinary pocket guide from Smudge Publishing, to give away. Available from mid-November, the bite-sized insiders’ guide to the city (valued at $15 each) includes information about espresso bars, standout dining destinations and stellar nightlife. www.smudgeeats.com. au

to save time, money and reduce food waste. Wednesday, November 18, 6-8pm, at The Age Library, Broadmeadows, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.

Keep number plates secure

Enjoy a snag and have local police and volunteers install one-way anti-theft screws to your number plate. Craigieburn Bunnings, November 7, 10am-2pm.

Language classes

Thomastown Neighbourhood House has

free English-as-second-lanuage classes for parents of preschool-aged children. The classes are at Thomastown library and include childcare and playgroup. Booking is essential. ■ email: manager@tnh.org.au

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The Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Green Street, Bulla, will hold an open day on Saturday, November 7, from 10.30am until 4pm. Entry is free. ■ Helen, 9205 2306

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Drive your business better with rental rewards An aspect of Lion Car Rentals that’s proving very popular is its rent-to-own offer. “After paying a very reasonable rent for two years, the vehicle’s ownership is transferred to the customer at no cost,” Chanaka says. “The car can be used as the customer’s own during the two-year period without any burden because regular maintenance is done by us. And vehicles can be used for a courier or childcare transport business, for example, with rental claimed as a tax deduction.” Other services include competitively-priced cleaning, polishing and detailing services for customers’ vehicles; airport drop-off and pick-up for travellers; and doorstep delivery and collection of rental vehicles. Short and long-term (extra discounts) rentals, and rent-to-buy deals for passenger and commercial vehicles are available, as are rentals of 12-seater passenger and up to three-tonne commercial

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Chris Oldfield has trialled with the Central Coast Mariners. (Michael Dodge and Getty Images)

When Hume City set its goals at the start of the season, it didn’t envisage just how well they would unfold. The team made the final four of the Dockerty Cup – a contest for the best team in Victoria outside the A-League – the final four of the NPL and then, to top it off, the final four of the FFA Cup. City coach Louie Acevski said the year had exceeded all expectations. “We had a plan at the start of the season and we’re ahead of that schedule,” he said. “It shows what we can do with the right attitude and application. The boys can cause upsets and they can still become better players.” The coach paid tribute to the players who had given up several weeks of their off-season to make it to the final four of the FFA Cup – and to everyone at the club. “It’s been a massive success from the back room staff to all the players and the supporters,” he said. “The president has put in a lot of hard work and there’s been a lot of hurdles. It’s been a

positive for the club and lots of positive media about where we’re going.” He said this season had only been the stepping stone to the next. “We want to win the NPL next season and try and win the Dockerty Cup. We want to make it to the FFA Cup semi-finals again, and this time beat an A-League side. “There are bigger and better things to come.” The success of City this year puts some players on the radar of A-league clubs. Acevski said the media exposure given to the players during the FFA Cup meant several may step up. Goalkeeper Chris Oldfield is at the head of this pack, having recently trialled with Central Coast Mariners. “Several A-League clubs will want to know more about him,” Acevski said. “It’ll only be a short time before he gets picked up by a club, in my eyes. Others will have some people look at them; some may need another year in NPL to get more consistency.” Tara Murray

Hume City’s Marcus Schroen and Victory’s Connor Pain turn on the semi-final intensity. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

City lights hardly dim By Tara Murray Hume City may have lost on the scoreboard in Wednesday night’s FFA Cup semi-final against Melbourne Victory, but it was a winner in every other way. City was the fairytale of this year’s cup – the only side outside the A-League to make the final four of the nationwide tournament. Last year, City was knocked out in the final stage of the Victorian qualifying rounds. City coach Louie Acevski knew his side’s dreams of a grand final berth would be difficult to turn to reality as it was up against the reigning A-League champion. City almost got off to the perfect start when it appeared that the hand of Victory’s Jason Geria hit a Theo Markelis cross. The referees didn’t see it the same way with no penalty awarded.

“The replays show the call should have been given our way, but we’re not making excuses,” Acevski said. “If you can get a goal in the first 10 minutes of the game it puts them on the back foot and puts the pressure on them.” Victory opened the scoring, with Besart Berisha converting a penalty late in the second half. For the first 30 minutes of that second half, City was able to match Victory’s intensity. City goalkeeper Chris Oldfield, named man of the match, repelled several Victory attacks and showed why he’s likely to be an attractive target for A-League sides. City’s lack of match fitness started to show in the dying minutes, with Victory scoring goals through Kosta Barbarouses and Geria for a 3-0 win. “We matched it with them for 75 minutes,”

Acevski said. “The last 15 minutes or so we deteriorated a little. “When you don’t play an official match for five weeks, it’s going to hurt “Looking at the score of 3-0, you’d think Victory dominated. But everyone who watched the match live and on television would have seen it very different.” Acevski said that while there had been many plaudits for his players, there was no bigger Hume City fan than himself. “I’m naturally not happy with the result, but I was definitely happy with the endeavour, motivation and attitude of them all,” he said. “I’m very proud of their effort. “The application, workrate and attitudes couldn’t be faulted and they were phenomenal in sticking to the game plan. It’s been a great experience for them.”

Cap rule set, and EDFL will wear it The player points cap at Essendon District Football League will be in line with its metropolitan neighbours next season. Last Tuesday, the EDFL announced clubs across its three divisions will have a points cap of 50 in 2016, in accordance with AFL Victoria’s decision. The cap is the first in a two-step program aimed at levelling out competitions and cutting spiralling costs. The player points system is broken into six categories, with each registered player’s points determined by their playing history and achievements. As well, all 2015-registered EDFL players who remain at their club next year will receive a one-off, two-point reduction for next season. EDFL general manager Marc Turri said the league had been in favour of a points cap for a number of years. “We have always been a supporter of introducing a player points system,” Turri said on the league’s website. “This dates back to August 2013 when the decision was made by the EDFL and our clubs to start investigating a player points system and the potential effects this may have on the EDFL and our clubs. “This was prior to the announcement by AFL Victoria of its decision to undertake a statewide program.” As previously reported by Star Weekly, the EDFL announced at its best and fairest awards night it was considering a 55-point player cap. Proclaiming its 50 point-cap, the league said on its website there had been discussions with AFL Victoria over the difficulties some teams would face coming under the limit. “In line with correspondence from AFL Victoria, the EDFL submitted our preferred points cap by the cut-off date of July 31, 2015,” the website said. “This was prior to any suggestion of a maximum 50-point cap being included in the policy. “Upon notification of the possible introduction of a [50-point] ceiling to the player points cap, the EDFL continued our consultation with the clubs, advising them of the potential 50-point cap, back in August. “The EDFL also continued to liaise with AFL Victoria, highlighting a number of intricacies of the EDFL competition, with a number of clubs operating at a level well above the proposed 50-point cap in 2015. “These discussions with AFL Victoria centred on the difficulties that a number of clubs would have in managing a 50-point cap – and the difficulties the EDFL would have in immediately implementing such a strict cap, with a transitional approach being the preferred option,” the website stated. Turri said that, despite these concerns, the league would implement the cap next season. “We look forward to working with our clubs and AFL Victoria on the successful implementation of the player points system,” Turri said. Tara Murray 17 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ NOVEMBER 3, 2015

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By Tara Murray Greenvale Kangaroos are looking forward to the challenge of batting against one of the best sides in Premier Cricket on Saturday. The Kangaroos are without a win after five rounds but will take confidence into day two of the match with ladder leaders Fitzroy Doncaster. Rain meant play on day one of the match was delayed, with players not getting onto the park until the scheduled second session. Once play got under way, Kangaroos captain Kyle Adams was quickly in the action, taking the wicket of counterpart Peter Dickson for 14. And when Aaron Smillie got the wicket of Nat Vardi, Fitzroy Doncaster was on the back foot at 2-24. A couple of middle and lower-order partnerships then steadied Fitzroy Doncaster’s innings and they were bowled out for 253. Kangaroos coach Stan Nell said he was happy with his side’s performance. “It was a good effort on our part to bowl the top-of-the-table team out in under 60 overs,’’ he said. “They had a couple of good partnerships and we thought they might get away from us, but we were able to get the breakthroughs. “All the bowlers chipped in, which is really pleasing.” All six bowlers got wickets, with Stephen Tsonas best with 3-40. The Kangaroos then had to face two nervous overs at the end of the day, which they negotiated successfully and will resume at 0-3. “[Saturday] will be a big day for us and if we can snag a win against the top side that would be good for us,” he said. “The boys just need to bat normally and I’m looking forward it.”

SCOREBOARD Q CRICKET PREMIER GRADE - RD 6 1sts: Ring 4-170 (King 80 Stray 60no) v St Kilda, Casey-SM v Foot Edge 8-196 (Green 75no Dredge 44 Hodgson 36 Lambden 3-26 Diston 3-23), Prah v Monash Tigers (no play), King Haw 4-44 v Melb Uni 185 (McNeil 43 Hutton 41 Taylor T 4-52 Miller 3-43), Green Kang 0-3 v Fitz Donc 253 (Blyth 55 Banthorpe 54 Stockdale 35 Alavi 31 Tsonas T 3-40), Carl v Geel (no play), Ess v Dand (no play), Ncte v Frank Pen (no play), Melb 5(dec)380 (Kent 96 Gotch 173 Harper 91) v Camb Mag. 2nds: Ring v St Kilda 6-144 (Holmes 63no), CaseySM v Foot Edge 3-109 (Clements 35no J Kight 32 T Tonkin 30), Prah v Monash Tigers (no play), King Haw v Melb Uni (no play), Green Kang 1-15 v Fitz Donc 215 (Grace 50 Tomkinson T 44 Rudd 32 Hussain 3-30 Waring 3-34), Carl v Geel (no play), Ess v Dand (no play), Ncte v Frank Pen 9-179 (Boland 45 Harford 37 Hamilton 4-58 Rogneda 3-25), Melb v Camb Mag (no play). 3rds: Ring 1-39 v St Kilda 116 (Gilbert 55no Wigney 6-26), Casey-SM 6-196 (Mills 77 Hameeteman 35 Hanger 33no) v Foot Edge, Prah v Monash Tigers (no play), King Haw v Melb Uni (no play), Green Kang v Fitz Donc 9-221 (Smith 108no Korkolis 37 Considine 51 Khan 3-22), Carl v Geel (no play), Ess v Dand (no play), Ncte v Frank Pen (no play), Melb v Camb Mag 4-232 (Marnie 124no McIntosh 45no Hudson 4-56). 4ths: Ring v St Kilda (no play), Casey-SM v Foot Edge (no play), Prah v Monash Tigers (no play), King Haw v Melb Uni (no play), Green Kang v Fitz Donc (no play), Carl v Geel (no play), Ess v Dand (no play), Ncte v Frank Pen 170 (Gibbs 51 King 4-38 Old 4-45), Melb v Camb Mag 4-343 (Burrill 151no Trapani 133 Thompson 3-89). Women 1sts: Dand v Melb (no play).

VSDCA NORTH EAST 1st XI: Balwyn 1-75 d Endeavour Hills 73, Box Hill 2-96 d Coburg 94, Preston 96 d Croydon 69, Ivanhoe 7-178 (Fort 78) d Noble Park 8-173 DeSilva 53), Mt Waverley 5-177 (Yates 59) d Roxburgh Park-Broadmeadows 9-168. 2nd XI: Mt Waverley 3-163 (Verstoep 61) d Roxburgh ParkBroadmeadows 8-152 (Joseph 54), Brunswick 4-128 d Plenty Valley 127, Preston 8-128 (Demiris 59 no) d Croydon 125, Balwyn 8-231 (Lowrie 73 no) d Endeavour Hills 140, Noble Park 187 d Ivanhoe 8-161. NORTH WEST 3rd XI: Altona 3-102 (Grubb 51) d Coburg 9-101, Preston 0-67 d Melton 63. 4th XI: Werribee 2-98 d Roxburgh-Broadmeadows 8-93, Plenty Valley 6-91 d Brunswick 89, Preston 143 d Melton 117, Hoppers Crossing 5-156 d Williamstown 9-108. SOUTHWEST 1st XI: Altona 2-115 (Maynard 68) d Brighton 114, Ormond 8-145 d Oakleigh 112, Sunshine 2-125 (Khan 83 d Moorabbin 9-125, Caulfield 8-126 d Melton 110. 2nd XI: Moorabbin 0-104 (Mudiyansenage 51 no) d Sunshine 100, Oakleigh 7-92 d Ormond 91, Williamstown 3-101 (O’Malley 55 no) d Hoppers Crossing 100, Elsternwick 6-146 (Small 70) d Werribee 143 (Hennessy 74). SOUTH EAST 3rd XI: Oakleigh 5-95 d Ormond 92, Croydon 7-154 d Caulfield 151 (Bartlem 77). 4th XI: Oakleigh 1-75 d Ormond 74, Croydon 3-146 (Deidun 50 no) d Caulfield 94, Mt Waverley 116 d Elsternwick 87, Malvern 6-234 (Elliot 100 Gianfreda 89) d Bayswater 138 (Harrison 65), Endeavour Hills 141 (Graham 56) d Balwyn 8-129. 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ NOVEMBER 3, 2015

The thought of being at the same soccer club as his family was too much for Michael Loche to refuse. Loche, who coached Plenty Valley Lions in 2015, has joined Craigieburn City for next season. He had originally planned to stay on to coach the Lions again next year. “My brother and his brother-in-law set up the Craigieburn club two years ago and are president and vice-president,” Loche said. “There’s been massive growth in the area and demand for a senior team. “When Paul [Dugo, club president] approached me I didn’t think they would get it going so quickly. “I’d have regretted not taking the role.” Loche will be in charge of Craigieburn’s first state league side . . . City played on Sundays in the metropolitan league this year. “We’re very ambitious and want to play in higher divisions and go through the ranks,” Loche said. At least four Plenty Valley Lions players are following Loche to Craigieburn. “It certainly gives a positive tick,” he said. “Taner Altanhan, my captain this year, is coming across and so is Osama Huweil. “Chris Nikolaidis, who’s Plenty Valley through and through, has decided to come across, as has Ahmad Bakri. “These signings are the tip of the iceberg of who we are going to sign.” Greenvale’s Kyle Adams celebrates dismissing Fitzroy Doncaster captain Peter Dickson.

Q BOWLS BOWLS VICTORIA - SA SATURDA TURDAY TURDAY METROPOLIT PENNANT METROPOLITAN Round 5 TTaylor Bowls Premier Division W L D Up Dn Pts Altona 4 1 - 132 70 Mentone 4 1 76 64 Melbourne 4 1 58 64 Essendon 3 2 32 54 Clayton 3 2 93 52 Yarra/Foots 3 2 21 48 Bundoora RSL 2 3 15 45 Mitcham 2 3 55 39 Brighton 0 5 - 187 8 MCC Kew Sports 0 5 - 143 4 Mitcham 16-83 d MCC Kew Sports 2-66 B Thomason 26 d S Collet 15, S Milstead 16 lost to G Ball 22, B Ward 17 d R Jansen 12, R Shaw 24 d P Koplewicz 17. Altona 4-83 lost to Mentone 14-85 B Peck 23 d D Jones 22, S Fordham 19 lost to B McCallum 25, B Foley 25 d D Rushton 17, M Rennex 16 lost to A Rowan 21. Clayton 14-85 d Eessendon 4-78 L Garlic-Adams 24 lost to N Wilson 26, D Benwell 15 d A Flapper 23,A Wilson 21 lost to P Loe 15, A Forsyth 25 lost to L Schraner 14. Melbourne 15-86 d Bundoora RSL 3-73 M McMahon 20 d A Galloway 16, S Mortimer 18 lost to B Spurr 23, B Martin 29 d D Di Florio 15, B Leighton 19 D J Corless 19. Brighton 4-87 lost to Y Yarraville/Foot 14-105 R Nowlan 23 lost to C Ball 33, M Butler 28 d N Murray 21, D Shaw 11 lost to W Roberts 32, P Williamson 25 d J Pearce 19. Division One – Section 1 W MCC 4 Burden Park 4 Coatesville 4 Mentone (2) 3 Burwood District 3 St Kilda 2 Cheltenham 2 Hampton Park 2 Edithvale 1 Brighton (2) 0

L 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5

D -

Up 106 91 3 100 21 30 30 -

Dn 23 17 341

Pts 66 66 61 56 53 41 38 36 29 4

Sec 1: Burwood District (1) 5-83 Coatesville (1) 13-84, Cheltenham (1) 17-84 Edithvale (1) 1-61, Burden Park (1) 16-76 MCC (1) 2-68, St Kilda (1) 18-115 Brighton (2) 0-47, Hampton Park (1) 3-70 Mentone (2) 15-74. Division One – Section 2 W L Fitzroy/Victoria 5 0 Mulgrave CC 4 1 Ringwood 4 1 Croydon 3 2 Melbourne (2) 3 2 Upwey/T Upwey/Tecoma 2 3 Glen Waverley 1 3 MCC (2) 1 4 Armadale 1 4 Heathmont 0 4

D -

Up 160 46 58 27 27 -

Dn 61 61 145 23 28

Sec 2: MCC (2) 0-53 Mulgrave CC (1) Ringwood (1) 16-86 Melbourne (2) 2-78, Victoria (1) 16-103 Glen Waverley (1) Armadale (1) 0-75 Upwey-Tecoma Upwey-T (1) Croydon (1) 18-72 Heathmont (1) 0-63.

Pts 77 68 66 52 52 38 26 22 21 10 18-87, Fitzroy 2-49, 18-87,

Division One – Section 3 W Glenroy 4 Altona Sports 4 Deer Park 3 Melton 3 Essendon (2) 2 Preston/Reservoir 3 Moonee Valley 2 Werribee 2 Moonee Ponds 1 Altona (2) 0

L 0 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5

D 1 1 -

Up 81 67 46 36 25 -

Dn 22 28 3 119 83

Pts 72 68 56 49 46 43 41 40 21 14

Sec 3: Melton (1) 18-97 Moonee Ponds (1) 0-53, Deer Park (1) 16-83 Werribee (1) 2-76, Altona Sports (1) 18-111 Preston-Reservoir (1) 0-73, Essendon (2) 9-0 Glenroy (1) 9-0, Moonee V Valley (1) 14-88 Altona (2) 4-71. Division One – Section 4 W Hurstbridge 4 Lilydale 4 Whittlesea 3 Bundoora RSL (2) 3 Kingsbury 3 Ivanhoe 3 Yarra Glen 2 Lalor 2 Eltham 1 Donvale 0

L 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5

D -

Up 9 48 46 74 44 52 -

Dn 28 79 86 80

Pts 61 60 60 56 51 50 39 35 26 12

Sec 4: Donvale (1) 1-71 Whittlesea (1) 17-83, Yarra Glen (1) 15-79 Ivanhoe (1) 3-70, Kingsbury (1) 2-65 Hurstbridge (1) 16-69, Eltham (1) 4-75 Lilydale (1) 14-78, Lalor (1) 2-64 Bundoora RSL (2) 16-102. Div 2-Sec 1: Hopp (1) 5-75 Keil (1) 13-78, Rosam (1) 4-71 Yarra/Foot (2) 14-82, Flem/Kens (1) 15-71 Rich Uni (1) 3-69, Will (1) 14-81 Melton (2) 4-66. Sec 2: Yarra/Foot (3) 14-81 Lal (2) 4-64, Moon Val (2) 2-73 Craig (1) 16-86, W Cob (1) 18-91 Buck Pk (1) 0-61, Glenr (2) 15-74 Fitz Vic (2) 3-67, Broad (1) 13-74 Sunb (1) 5-71. Sec 3: Green (1) 16-93 Heid Golf (1) 2-75, Rich Uni (2) 5-68 Elth (2) 1373, Rosan (1) 16-76 Montm (1) 2-63, Diam Ck (1) 16-91 Ivan (2) 2-61, Bund RSL (3) 4-62 Dare C (1) 14-83. Sec 4: Donv (2) 4-68 Black (1) 14-100, Moorool (1) 14-77 Croy (2) 4-74, Warb (1) 16-92 Fern Gul (1) 2-63, Montm (2) 2-76 Chirn Pk (1) 16-88, Bays (1) 18-110 Yarr Glen (2) 0-50. Sec 5: Heathm (2) 16-95 Mt Wav (1) 2-65, Heath Rec (1) 2-62 Ash (1) 16-83, Black (2) 4-74 Monb (1) 1475, Aub (1) 2-61 Mitch (2) 16-110, Verm Sth (1) 16-77 Ber (1) 2-65. Sec 6: Ber (2) 4-72 Cran (1) 14-80, Pak (1) 18-92 Clay (2) 0-67, Verm Sth (2) 2-67 Mt Wav (2) 16-74, Keys (1) 16-86 Nob Pk (1) 2-64, Fern Gul (2) 16-88 S Oak (1) 2-61. Sec 7: Alb Pk (1) 16-98 Caul Pk Alma (1) 2-77, Elst Pk (1) 2-62 Elst Clb (1) 16-93, Bent (1) 16-84 Mid Pk (1) 2-62, Hamp (1) 4-63 Beau (1) 14-76, Glen E-McK (1) 2-62 Melb (3) 16-96. Sec 8: Elst Clb (2) 14-89 Cran RSL (1) 4-79, Edith (2) 2-73 Mord (1) 16-81, Ment (3) 4-72 Pak (2) 14-89, Nar War (1) 16-77 Mulg CC (2) 2-60, Burd Pk (2) 1-58 Ber (3) 17-92. Div 3-Sec 1: Foots Pk (1) 4-66 Suns VRI (1) 14-71, W’bee (2) 2-70 Deer Pk (2) 16-78, Moon Pds (2) 5-63 New (1) 13-77, Strath (1) 16-97 Hopp (2) 2-59, Alt (3) 16-77 Suns C (1) 2-64. Sec 2: Sunb (2) 4-79 Ess (3) 14-81, W’bee (3) 14-83 Strath (2) 4-57, Keil (2) 16-76 Aber CBC (1) 2-75, Buck Pk (2) 14-77 W Cob (2) 4-75, Bruns (1) 18-119 Y Yarra/Foot (4) 0-43. Sec 3: Whitt (2) 2-64 MCC (3) 16-90, Lal (3) 4-63 Fair (1) 14-68, Epp RSL (1) 15-84 E Ivan (1) 3-66, Hurst (2) 14-72 Kings (2) 4-67, C of Heid (1) 16-90 MCC Kew Sports (2) 2-76. Sec 4: Rich Uni (3) 0-45 Moorool (2) 18-89, Grey (1) 14-72 Heals (1) 4-64, Bor (1) 6-75 Donc (1) 12-78, Toor (1) 18115 Burw Dist (2) 0-53, Lily (2) 15-75 Mitch (3) 3-74. Sec 5: N Bal (1) 16-83 Bor (2) 2-66, Donc (2)

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14-87 Camb Cent (1) 4-74, East Glf (1) 14-93 Box H RSL (1) 4-72, Mulg CC (3) 18-120 Burw Dist (3) 0-45, Ring (2) 18-105 Black (3) 0-70. Sec 6: Card Waters (1) 18-92 Dand Clb (1) 0-55, Ber (4) 2-56 Mulg CC (4) 16-70, Cran (2) 3-76 Oak (1) 15-77, Donc (3) 14-84 Wav Glf (1) 4-79, Glen Wav (2) 0-51 Clay (3) 18-95. Sec 7: Hamp Park (2) 16-85 Sand (1) 2-71, Cran (3) 4-67 Moorab (1) 14-80, Hamp RSL (1) 4-78 Arma (2) 14-87, Chad (1) 14-82 Carr (1) 4-76, Caul Pk Alma (2) 16-79 Chelt (2) 2-66. Sec 8: Hamp (2) 16-81 Murr Pk (1) 2-70, Arma (3) 2-71 Bent (2) 16-77, Bright (3) 16-86 Chelt (3) 2-62, Clay (4) 2-60 St Kil (2) 16-87, Coates (2) 2-74 SOC (1) 16-82. Div 4-Sec 1: Hopp (3) 2-53 Alt North (1) 16-81, City of Melb (1) 2-73 Alt (4) 16-88, Melton (3) 16-90 St. Albans (1) 2-59, Suns RSL (1) 9-0 W’bee (4) 9-0, Will (2) 5-79 Mari Pk (2) 13-80. Sec 2: Aber (1) 9-0 Glad Pk (1) 9-0, Glenr (3) 3-73 Moon Val (3) 15-74, Ess (4) 9-0 Dout Gal (1) 9-0, Craig (2) 16-98 Lal (4) 2-67, Pres-Res (2) 18-110 W’bee (5) 0-47. Sec 3: Ivan (3) 2-66 Green (2) 16-76, Y Val CC (1) 14-82 Moon Pds (3) 4-66, Rosan (2) 16-90 Montm (3) 2-53, Dare C (2) 5-72 Bund RSL (4) 13-74, Alph (1) 16-90 Diam Ck (2) 2-74. Sec 4: Ring (3) 15-91 Heath Rec (2) 3-61, Chirn Pk (2) 16-97 Temp T (1) 2-64, Montm (4) 14-84 Donv (3) 4-77, Moorool (3) 14-70 Bays (2) 4-63. Sec 5: Heathm (4) 1-66 Lily (3) 17-95, Up Tec T (2) 18-90 Moorool (4) 0-75, Chirn Pk (3) 14-70 Yarr Glen (3) 4-64, Monb (2) 16-84 Fern Gul (3) 2-66, Glen Wav (3) 2-51 Warb (2) 1699. Sec 6: St Kil (3) 16-96 Verm Sth (3) 2-73, S Oak (2) 14-83 Mulg CC (5) 4-70, Dand Clb (2) 16-88 Mid Pk (2) 2-56, Ash (2) 18-98 Mal (1) 0-64, Benn (1) 0-56 Hawth (1) 18-91. Sec 7: Murr (1) 16-74 Ber (5) 2-64, Beau (2) 16-78 Park (1) 2-58, Chelt (4) 14-72 Nar War (2) 4-68, Nob Pk (2) 4-71 Keys (2) 14-73. Sec 8: Edith (3) 14-84 Arma (4) 4-71, Mid Pk (3) 4-80 Elst Clb (3) 14-92, Hamp RSL (2) 2-72 Mord (2) 16-94, Chels (1) 18-103 MCC (5) 0-59, Blk Rk (1) 13-84 Beau (3) 5-72. Div 5-Sec 1: Lav (1) 9-0 Will (3) 9-0, Deer Pk (3) 14-82 Sunb (3) 4-76, Yarra/Foot (5) 18-113 Hopp (4) 0-44, Suns C (2) 0-52 Alt Sports (2) 18-93, Keil (3) 14-76 Buck Pk (3) 4-64. Sec 2: Aber CBC (2) 16-79 Strath (3) 2-71, Ess (5) 9-0 Prin Pk Carlton (1) 9-0, Broad (2) 0-53 Flem/Kens (2) 18-103, Sunb (4) 2-75 Glad Pk (2) 16-80. Sec 3: Whitt (3) 0-41 Bund RSL (5) 18-93, Kings (3) 14-79 Elth (3) 4-68, Heid Golf (2) 18-104 Pres-Res (3) 0-56, Thorn (1) 18-113 Green (3) 0-46, Keil (5) 3-77 C of Heid (2) 15-78. Sec 4: Verm Sth (4) 2-66 Ring (4) 16-71, Donv (4) 16-91 Heathm (5) 2-74, Mitch (4) 2-70 N Bal (2) 16-83, Fitz Vic (3) 16-85 E Ivan (2) 2-59, Black Nth (1) 16-85 Croy (3) 2-72. Sec 5: Mt Wav (3) 3-79 Ring (5) 15-89, Bays (3) 14-70 Lily (4) 4-69, Bor (3) 16-85 N Bal (3) 2-68, Heathm (6) 0-53 Heath Rec (3) 18-98. Sec 6: Nob Pk (3) 2-55 Chad (2) 16-94, Mulg CC (7) 18-103 Oak (2) 0-68, Mt Wav (4) 16-81 Pak (3) 2-57, Ber (6) 2-56 Burd Pk (3) 16-90, Wav av Glf (2) 16-83 Glen W Wav (4) 2-71. Sec 7: Ment (4) 18-93 Cran (4) 0-49, Sand (2) 0-57 Cran RSL (2) 18-98, Hamp (3) 2-75 Glen E-McK (2) 16-76, MCC Kew Sports (3) 18-15 Clay (5) 0-0, Benn (2) 17-98 Coates (3) 1-65. Sec 8: Alb Pk (2) 17-95 Aub (2) 1-46, Moorab (2) 16-86 Chelt (5) 2-65, St Kil (4) 18-84 High (1) 0-54, Rich Uni (4) 18-84 Elst Pk (2) 0-62. Div 6-Sec 1: Alt (5) 4-69 Hopp (5) 14-74, St. Albans (2) 14-86 Melton (4) 4-76, W’bee (6) 2-71 Port Melb (2) 16-97, Yarra/Foot (6) 18-85 Rosam (2) 0-57, Point Cook Village (1) 15-82 City of Melb (2) 3-67. Sec 2: Hopp (6) 16-76 Alt (6) 2-62, Bruns (2) 18-98 Buck Pk (4) 0-57, Aber CBC (3) 15-72 Glenr (4) 3-60, Strath (4) 3-68 Aber (2) 15-100, Moon Val (4) 18-110 W Cob (3) 0-48. Sec 3: Hurst (3) 18-104 Elth (4) 0-64, Diam Ck (3) 2-75 Donc (4) 16-86, Ivan (4) 16-78 Whitt (4) 2-67, Rosan (3) 15-84 Epp RSL (2) 3-81, Bund RSL (6) 2-70 Whitt (5) 16-78. Sec 4: Temp T (2) 18-92 Fitz Vic (4) 0-53, Black (4) 18-86 Grey (2) 0-55, Whitt (6) 16-103

Chirn Pk (4) 2-57, Alph (2) 14-69 Box H RSL (3) 4-64, Montm (5) 16-87 Donc (5) 2-61. Sec 5: Mulg CC (8) 18-147 Chirn Pk (5) 0-37, Heath Rec (4) 17-93 Montm (6) 1-56, Lily (5) 4-75 Moorool (5) 14-84, Yarr Glen (4) 0-0 East Glf (2) 18-15, Heals (2) 13-88 Croy (4) 5-84. Sec 6: Fern Gul (4) 14-93 Hamp Park (3) 4-69, Mulg CC (9) 14-78 Verm Sth (5) 4-73, Keys (3) 4-78 East Glf (3) 14-79, Nar War (3) 15-79 Will Lod (1) 3-67, Heath Rec (5) 3-78 Ring (6) 15-91. Sec 7: Arma (5) 18-108 Alb Pk (3) 0-48, Mal (2) 2-57 Ash (3) 16-96, Camb Cent (2) 16-111 Glen E-McK (3) 2-51, Aub (3) 0-0 Bent (3) 18-15, Ber (7) 4-64 MCC Kew Sports (4) 14-76. Sec 8: Elst Clb (4) 16-86 Ment (5) 2-62, Edith (4) 18-93 Arma (6) 0-58, Park (2) 18-95 Hamp (4) 0-56, Melb (4) 16-72 Caul Pk Alma (4) 2-64, Chels (2) 16-76 Mord (3) 2-66. Div 7-Sec 1: Melton (5) 18-15 Yarra/Foot (7) 0-0, Alt North (2) 4-77 Deer Pk (4) 14-86, Palm Lake (1) 16-99 Lav (2) 2-68, New (2) 2-74 Will (4) 16-78. Sec 2: Dout Gal (2) 18-15 Keil (6) 0-0, Moon Pds (4) 16-99 Moon Val (5) 2-63, Strath (5) 2-72 Foots Pk (2) 16-88, Buck Pk (5) 4-75 Deer Pk (5) 14-86. Sec 3: Prin Pk Carlton (2) 16-101 Kings (4) 2-59, Glad Pk (3) 18-15 City of Melb (3) 0-0, Pres-Res (4) 16-100 Broad (3) 2-70, Bruns (3) 18-15 Aber CBC (4) 0-0. Sec 4: Ivan (5) 16-90 Hurst (4) 2-63, Heid Golf (3) 16-107 Diam Ck (4) 2-58, Kings (5) 16-94 Green (4) 2-63, Lal (5) 16-86 Rosan (4) 2-75, Fair (2) 18-97 Thorn (2) 0-59. Sec 5: Chirn Pk (6) 0-0 Box H RSL (4) 18-15, Croy (5) 0-0 V Verm Sth (6) 1815, Monb (3) 14-80 Donv (5) 4-72, Yarry Junct (1) 18-93 N Bal (4) 0-63. Sec 6: Mulg CC (10) 16-96 Bor (4) 2-72, Wav Glf (3) 18-91 Burd Pk (4) 0-59, Up Tec T (3) 18-111 Fern Gul (5) 0-51, Pak (4) 16134 Mitch (5) 2-54. Sec 7: Toor T (2) 16-84 Mid Pk (4) 2-56, Murr Pk (2) 16-95 St Kil (5) 2-49, Hawth (2) 2-43 Bright Bch (1) 16-94, Ash (4) 16-91 Caul Pk Alma (5) 2-63. Sec 8: High (2) 0-46 Beau (4) 18127, Sand (3) 14-86 Arma (7) 4-77, Carr (2) 16-90 Moorab (3) 2-75. Sec 9: N Bal (5) 4-67 Bays (4) 1482, Green (5) 18-15 Donv (6) 0-0, Moorool (7) 0-0 Black Nth (2) 18-15. Sec 10: Coates (4) 6-73 Sand (4) 12-82, Keys (4) 18-87 Hamp RSL (3) 0-55, Bent (4) 16-95 Hamp (5) 2-63, Dand Clb (4) 15-75 Carr (3) 3-68. Div 8-Sec 1: Port Melb (3) 7-0 Flem/Kens (3) 7-0, City of Melb (4) 0-0 Palm Lake (2) 14-15, Glenr (5) 16-59 New (3) 0-29, Fitz Vic (5) 14-15 Alt Sports (3) 0-0, W Cob (4) 0-0 Mari Pk (4) 14-15. Sec 2: Ess (7) 14-15 Alb Pk (4) 0-0, New (4) 14-15 Cob More (1) 0-0, Flem/Kens (4) 14-15 Glenr (6) 0-0, Port Melb (4) 7-0 Fawk (2) 7-0, Craig (3) 0-24 Sunb (5) 14-70. Sec 3: Y Val CC (2) 14-45 Craig (4) 0-33, MCC Kew Sports (5) 14-15 Rosan (5) 0-0, Bund RSL (7) 14-74 Temp T (3) 0-27. Sec 4: MCC Kew Sports (6) 1-40 Benn (3) 13-46, Donc (8) 12-41 Black (5) 2-40, Glen Wav (5) 14-15 Fitz Vic (6) 0-0, Elth (5) 0-43 C of Heid (3) 14-46. Sec 5: Dand RSL Rec (1) 12-47 Card Waters (2) 2-33, Cran RSL (3) 14-15 Keys (5) 0-0, SOC (2) 7-0 Glen Wav (6) 7-0, Chad (3) 13-41 Warb (3) 1-40. Sec 6: Murr (2) 14-61 Card Waters (3) 0-25, Burw Dist (4) 14-76 Edith (5) 0-17, Warb (4) 0-0 Chad (4) 14-15, Cran RSL (4) 2-37 Nob Pk (4) 12-41. Sec 7: Beau (5) 14-51 Blk Rk (2) 0-36, Glen E-McK (4) 14-15 Alb Pk (5) 0-0, Murr (3) 0-0 Chels (3) 14-15, SOC (3) 14-57 Park (3) 0-31, Mid Pk (5) 0-0 St Kil (6) 14-15.

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Rug pulled out from Bats’ Premier Cricket dreams Plenty Valley Cricket Club’s dreams have been shattered with the news that the Premier Cricket competition won’t be expanding next season. Cricket Victoria had been looking at adding 19th and 20th teams to the state’s top competition next season, with the Bats, Werribee and Melton Lions the three contenders to fill those spots. But the three Sub-District clubs were told last week that, after consultation with existing teams, Cricket Victoria had decided it was not in a position to expand the competition just yet. It is believed Cricket Victoria has said that expanding the competition into growth areas such as Whittlesea, Melton and Wyndham would remain a key objective.

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It’s a kick in the guts. Lots of people put a lot of - Michael Sheedy time into it

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Bats coach Michael Sheedy said his club was surprised by the news, as were Werribee and Melton Lions. The Bats already have a women’s Premier Cricket team. “It’s a kick in the guts,” Sheedy said. “Lots of people put a lot of time and resources into trying to get the club into Premier Cricket. “Mike Ronchi [Cricket Victoria Premier Cricket strategy and development manager]

was really keen and went hard to support the push and got us thinking it was going to happen. “[But] the existing clubs have a say and there was an overwhelming response that they didn’t want more teams. “We’ve lost so many kids who have come through the program and then gone to Premier clubs. They have benefitted from our program.” Sheedy said that with one eye on the Premier Cricket dream, the club had suffered this season. “It has been a difficult 12 months and we have lost a lot of quality players who saw the writing on the wall and went back to play in Diamond Valley cricket as they didn’t want to play Premier Cricket,” he said.

Stars come out to play By Tara Murray A Victorian Turf Cricket Association one-day match between Brunswick and Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows is set to be a star-studded event. Normally, the one-day competition involves a lot of older cricketers a little past their prime, and young children coming into the game, but the match later this month between the Magpies and Falcons will field several sub-district and premier cricket stars. The brainchild of Magpies’ treasurer Brenton Allan, the match is now bigger than first imagined. It will be the first time the clubs have played each other in the VTCA, despite a long rivalry in sub-district cricket. “I guess I saw Roxburgh Park had put on a strong one-day side, which includes Jody Hutchinson and Heath Pritchard, and thought they were too strong for this competition,” Allan said. “I called Ben Wood [Falcons president] and said, if you put out the best team on the park possible, we would do the same with our team. “Ben recruited the best players from the [Subbies] west group, so we have gone a little further outside the area.” Allan said the Brunswick team would resemble a Brunswick all-stars 11, with several premier cricket stars returning for the match. “Most of the players have been in rep sides and multiple teams of the year. I had to pull out the big guns for the match,” he said. “Many have played for Brunswick and have strong family history with the club. The fathers of three or four of the players are life members.” Former Victorian player Louis Cameron will play for the Magpies, along with young guns Cameron Stevenson and Liam Molloy. Magpies’ first 11 captain David McKay will captain the club in the 36-over match. McKay’s brother, former Australian cricketer and current Victorian Bushranger, Clint McKay could also make an appearance. Falcons’ president Ben Wood said he jumped at the idea. “Brenton and I had a conversation at 2pm Friday; by 9pm that night I had eight or nine players wanting to play,” Wood said. “Brunswick challenged us and we want to make it a showcase. Credit to Anthony Gale and Brad Jones, they jumped on board in 10 minutes, and then everyone else wanted to play.” The two clubs are hoping that the match can be a regular fixture in future years. “I think it has got the hallmarks of something that could be done every year,” Allan said. “Most importantly, it’s about getting people down to what should be a really good match, and we are excited to get past players and their families back at the club. Wood added: “Hopefully, we can host the game next year. “This is about giving back to the game.” The game will be held at Gillon Oval on November 22 from noon.

Altona’s Aaron Maynard has put his hand up for the inaugural one-day competition. (Shawn Smits)

Who’s put their hands up so far … Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows Jody Hutchinson (captain) David Kirk (Melton CC) Brad Jones (Melton CC) Anthony Gale (Melton CC) Matthew Love (Yarraville CC) Aaron Maynard (Altona CC) Steve Goodwin (former RPBCC) Adam Yates (RPBCC) Mitchell Streiff (RPBCC)

Brunswick David McKay (Brunswick CC) Louis Cameron (Essendon CC) Cam Stevenson (Carlton CC) Leigh Brennan (Brunswick CC) Karl Malone (Brunswick CC) Gordon Pritchard (former Brunswick CC) Tim Knox (former Carlton CC, former BCC) Liam Molloy (Essendon CC) Dean Peter-Budge (former Carlton CC, BCC) Ryan Billinghurst (Sunbury United)

“It strengthened that competition but hurt us.” Sheedy said there had been a lot of support and backing for the Bats to make the step up into the state’s best competition. He said the decision could have long-term affects on cricket in the area. “A lot of kids might give up their Premier dreams as it’s too far to travel because there is no team in their area,” Sheedy said. Werribee Cricket Club said in a statement that it was “very disappointed the long drawn-out process has concluded this way” and it now needed to consider if Premier Cricket was still a strategic objective of the club. Tara Murray

Golden return as boys claim relay title The under-10 boys 4 x 100 metre relay team from Gladstone Park’s School of the Good Shepherd was last year excited to be part of the school’s return to the School Sports Victoria state track and field championships. When the boys took home bronze in the under-10 4 x 100 metre relay, they were very keen to come back again this year to claim gold. Their ages meant the boys were still eligible for the same under-10 event. Three of the boys, Hugo Garcia and twins Zyon and Dre Iosefo, were this year joined by Luka Vidovi, dominating the heats and final to take home gold. Zyon said last year’s effort was the more exciting as it was the boys’ first but they were really happy to win gold. “I was a bit nervous,” he said. “It’s good to win but I was more excited last year.” Luka was thrilled to be part of the team after missing out last year and nearly missing again this year after injury threatened his participation in the regional qualifying event. “It was close at the start and close at the end of the race,” Luka said. “For the heat I was nervous, but not so much in the final as we had beat everyone in the heats.” Carlos Egan, the fourth member of last year’s relay team, had his own success this year, winning the under-11 200 metres and triple jump. He was too old to be in the relay with the other boys this year. “It felt great to get the win,” Carlos said. “There were a lot of nerves and at the start the competition looked scary. “I got a lot of support from my mum and dad. Dad told me I had the fastest times after the heats.” Carlos will represent Victoria in the 200 metres and medley relay at the national championships in December. Joining the boys at the state titles was Ashliegh Ringisayi, who finished ninth in the under-11 girls 200 metres. Teacher David Kehagias said athletics success was having an affect on the children’s other sport pursuits. Luka is a keen soccer player and was in the third round of the state school trials and Zyon has made a Victorian touch rugby team. “All the boys know that they have to keep working hard on their athletics if they want success,” Kehagias said. “It really has helped their other sports.” Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ NOVEMBER 3, 2015

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