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EDFL

Keilor had a big day out against East Keilor in the Essendon District Football League premier division. In the battle between top and bottom, the big gap between the sides was on show with the Blues winning, 36.31 (247)-2.2 (14). Cody Brand kicked 10 goals for the Blues, with Kane Barbuto, Kyle O’Connor and Nick O’Kearney among the best. In other results, Deer Park lost to Strathmore, 20.13 (133)-7.5 (47).

FV

Brimbank Stallions, Westgate, Sydenham Park and Keilor Park were all on the winners list in the FV state league 1 north-west competition on the weekend. Sydenham Park claimed a 3-0 win against Clifton Hill, Brimbank Stallions had a 2-1 win against Yarraville, Keilor Park beat Banyule City 3-1, while Westgate beat Westvale Olympic, 2-0. Western Suburbs had to settle for a draw with Corio.

Western FL

Caroline Springs continued on its winning ways in the Western Football League women’s competition, this time beating the Suns. The Lakers led 41-0 at half time and were able to keep the momentum going to win, 12.9 (81)-1.0 (6). Akima Manoah, Larina Abary and Taylah Lea were named their best. The Lakers are the only undefeated side at the interleague break. After the break, the Lakers face Werribee Centrals in a grand final rematch.

NPL

Green Gully had a big win against Avondale on Friday night in the National Premier League competition. The Cavaliers led 3-1 at half time before finishing it off in the second half to seal a 5-2 win. Aamir Abdallah scored a hat-trick. In other matches, Melbourne Knights lost to Altona Magic, 4-0 on Saturday night, while St Albans Saints lost to Hume City, 3-2. In the Victorian Premier League 1 competition, North Sunshine Eagles beat Langwarrin, 2-1 after a second half blitz.

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