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Injured roo left to suffer Wildlife Victoria has singled out Whittlesea council for being ill-equipped to deal with injured wildlife after a kangaroo was left suffering for hours before being euthanised last week. Wildlife Victoria received a call just before noon last Thursday from a Whittlesea council staff member who was spraying weedkiller in a reserve near Hunters Road in Mernda. The council worker had found a kangaroo with a broken leg and appealed to the organisation to come to the animal’s aid. Wildlife Victoria’s emergency response operator asked the caller whether Whittlesea council could send out a ranger to assist the kangaroo but was told that the council “didn’t have anyone to help” and “relies on Wildlife Victoria in these situations”. Wildlife Victoria spokeswoman Amy Amato, said the organisation tried for hours to track down a volunteer who could travel to Mernda and assist the animal but no one was available. It also contacted police but was told they weren’t equipped to deal with the situation. Whittlesea council was again told no one was available to attend to the kangaroo. It then sent a staff member from the local laws department who euthanised the injured animal. “We receive thousands of calls every year from members of the community who have called their local council for help with a wildlife issue and have been referred to us, a small charity relying on the help of volunteers,” Ms Amato said. She added these sorts of issues were becoming increasingly common in

Whittlesea because of rapid housing development in what was up until very recently a predominately rural area. “We are normally able to help and happy to do so, but the bigger picture is that we need financial assistance from all levels of government to continue providing this service,” Ms Amato said. Whittlesea local laws manager Wayne Bullock said the council’s five rangers were experts at dealing with domestic animals but were not trained to care for wildlife.

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“Wild animals become easily stressed and need to be treated by an expert such as a vet or wildlife carer,” he said. Ms Amato said Wildlife Victoria encountered fewer problems when dealing with hurt wildlife found in Nillumbik and Hume. Hume has five rangers who are all authorised to euthanise injured wildlife. Nillumbik council works more closely with Help for Wildlife rather than Wildlife Victoria, and has its rangers transport injured or orphaned wildlife to the organision’s base in Coldstream. Statistics from car insurer AAMI reveal the suburb of Whittlesea was the fifth worst in the state for collisions with animals last year. Wildlife Victoria urges the community to continue to report injured wildlife to its emergency response service on 1300 094 535.

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Leaping lizards, it’s Lizzie Friends of Merri Creek’s Yasmin Kesall donned Hume’s well-known Lizzie the Lizard costume on Sunday, to the delight of the children attending a family nature day at Craigieburn’s Cooper Street grasslands. ■ Story, page 8.

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Terror claims spark censure call By Matt Crossman An Islamic leader has condemned controversial remarks about terrorism made by a Hume councillor. As reported by Star Weekly Weekly, an investigation was launched after Cr Jack Medcraft referred to the municipality as the ‘‘terrorist training centre of Australia’’ on a closed social media group. Responding to an article about counter terrorism raids in Hume earlier this month, Cr Medcraft referred to a 2003 ban on ham and

pork being served at council functions in his Facebook post. ‘‘First it was ham sandwiches we were known for, now this garbage,’’ he said. ‘‘Watch out Sunbury, we could be next.’’ Islamic Council of Victoria secretary Kuranda Seyit said he was disappointed by the comments and trusted that council processes would lead to Cr Medcraft being censured. ‘‘It’s very concerning that an elected leader would echo the sentiments of a small minority of bigots,’’ Mr Seyit said. Council chief executive Domenic Isola

said a council investigation had already been conducted under the councillors’ code of conduct. He did not disclose details. Cr Medcraft has apologised for causing offence but said a serious discussion is still needed about terror links to Hume. ‘‘My comments were tongue in cheek; they weren’t meant with any malice,’’ he said. Cr Medcraft said a lot of people are ‘‘worried about what’s going on’’ and said he is sick of people looking at Hume for the wrong reasons. There have been several alleged terrorist links to Hume this year.

Jake Bilardi, of Craigieburn, and Suhan Rahman, of Roxburgh Park, were reportedly killed fighting overseas for Islamic State, while a 17-year-old was arrested in a counter-terrorism operation at Greenvale on May 8. A police spokeswoman said it was important that people recognise there are an extremely small number of people involved in terrorism-related activities. ‘‘They are not representative of, speak for or act on behalf of, any community, religious or ethnic group.’’ She said Victoria’s commitment to multiculturalism was a great strength.

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La Trobe University mathematics researcher Dr Philipp Bader (right) and his supervisor, Professor Reinout Quispel. (Supplied)

Study of motion multiplies success Philipp Bader didn’t set out to become a mathematician. He excelled at physics and mathematics during high school, so decided it was only natural to pursue these subjects at university. “I didn’t think about enjoying it,” he said. “It was easy; it just happened.” The German-born Northcote resident has been chosen to attend this year’s prestigious Heidelberg Laureate Forum, held just two hours from his hometown in Germany. Dr Bader is one of just four mathematics students and post doctoral researchers in Australia, and one of just 100 worldwide, to be handpicked for the August forum.

It is a chance for some of the world’s best up-and-coming minds to meet and learn from holders of the Abel Prize, Fields Medal, and ACM A.M. Turing award. Bader said he was surprised to be picked but thrilled to have the chance to exchange ideas and network with laureates from the mathematics and computer science fields. The laureates will mentor and exchange ideas with the researchers at lectures, workshops and informal social events. There will also be a “hot topic” discussion about the challenges of big data, a term that describes data with the potential to be mined for information. Dr Bader’s particular field of study is the

geometric integration of differential equations, or in layman’s terms, the study of motion. “I did a masters in mathematics and theoretical physics and I found a field between the two,” he said. The 30-year-old moved to Australia about six months ago to take up a research position at La Trobe University Bundoora under the supervision of Professor Reinout Quispel. Prior to this, he studied for five years in Spain. He has quickly fallen for Melbourne’s charm. “I expected it to be a bit warmer but, apart from that, the food is excellent.” Lexi Cottee

An impasse over parking at South Morang train station may be broken after Whittlesea council and Public Transport Victoria met last week to broker a short-term solution. The station’s 450 parking spaces fill up before 7am each day. Last year PTV arranged with Westfield, which owns vacant land opposite the station, to let train users park there until another carpark is built. But recent wet weather has turned the paddock into a mud bath, and commuters are fed up. PTV representatives last week agreed to “rectify the poor condition of the land as soon as possible,” the council said. The talks also revealed that PTV is close to finalising plans for a new temporary carpark. Plans include some additional permanent parking at South Morang station. A PTV spokesman said a temporary carpark would be put in near the corner of Civic Drive and McDonalds Road. He said PTV was also undertaking a wider survey of commuter parking at South Morang and Mernda to determine long term parking demand and requirements as part of the Mernda rail extension, including the South Morang precinct. Last year the Liberal state government promised to build a new 300-space carpark next to the station. The $3 million parking lot will be built from the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution fund. Once complete, the station will have 750 parking places. Lexi Cottee

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Eyes spy in more public places By Lexi Cottee A survey of Australian councils reveals an increasing number operate at least one CCTV system. The Australian Institute of Criminology conducted an online, voluntary survey of every council in the country last year to assess how closed circuit television systems are being used. More than 220 councils joined in, including Whittlesea council, which has a number of CCTV cameras connected for security purposes. The report found that councils are increasingly using CCTV systems as a crime

prevention measure, and they are becoming a common fixture in urban areas, in shopping centres, individual shops, banks, on public transport and in carparks. Fifty-seven per cent of all councils reported having a CCTV system in operation in 2014, while another 12 per cent said they didn’t have one but planned to install one in the future. Whittlesea council infrastructure manager Peter Ali said CCTV cameras are used for internal security purposes at the civic centre, at TRAC, community activity centres and at the Thomastown library. Most cameras were installed following vandalism or a break-in. He said the council did not, however, have

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any external cameras, such as in busy streets or carparks, and said “there are no plans to do otherwise at this point.” While Hume council did not participate in the survey, it has a significant number of CCTV systems in place at leisure centres, car parks and, most recently, in Sunbury’s CBD. The Sunbury system was installed with a state government grant and 20 cameras were switched on in April last year in a bid to

deter would-be offenders and solve crimes. Residents and businesses were recently asked for their feedback on the system. Last month, Star Weekly reported that police and businesses believe the cameras help pinpoint offences and boost perceptions of safety. Cameras are located at the Brook and Evans streets intersection, Brook Street newsagency, Evans Arcade, O’Shannassy Street and at the corner of Evans Street and Gap Road. Footage is monitored from Sunbury police station. Hume council’s Margarita Caddick said there are no plans to expand the council’s CCTV coverage.

Art classes off the wall Ms Phillips said the school had already received positive responses from passers-by. “One of my goals is to improve the community’s connection to the arts and I think this will help,” Ms Phillips said. “I also wanted the students to take ownership of their work.” The installation will be officially unveiled on Monday, June 1, from 4pm outside Laurimar Woolworths. Lexi Cottee

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Laurimar Primary School arts co-ordinator Gemma Phillips decided she would tackle tagging and graffiti head-on in the classroom. She taught 225 grade 5 and 6 pupils about the difference between street art and vandalism with theory-based art lessons, before allowing the kids’ creativity to run wild by creating their own art installation. Months of discussions with Whittlesea council and Doreen business owners eventually led to a home being found for the work. Woolworths recently gave the school the green light to mount the installation on one of the supermarket’s external walls. In the past week, hundreds of colourful tiles, hand-painted by the pupils, have been placed on the wall.

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Standing the test of time By Lexi Cottee Epping Primary School’s two original bluestone buildings are among more than 80 significant sites to be added to Whittlesea council’s heritage register. Principal Glenn Beattie, who has been at the school for 10 years, said the former headmaster’s house and original classroom had been built in the 1870s and are still in “tip top” condition. Even old slate roofs are in good nick, and the school is about to paint and repair external windows and fascias. “While it’s in no way linked, the Port Arthur penal colony was still in operation when these buildings were built, which gives you a good idea of their age,” Mr Beattie said. Whittlesea Post Office in Church Street, the Yan Yean Reservoir, Bundoora Primary School and Epping and Yan Yean cemeteries are among a list of structures due for protection through Whittlesea council’s amended planning scheme. The heritage overlay will cover 88 sites and buildings in the municipality that have significant historic value. It was approved last Tuesday by Planning Minister Richard Wynne, who visited an archaeological dig on the banks of the Plenty River at Mernda. Owners of heritage-listed properties must apply for planning permits before making changes, such as extending, demolishing or externally altering buildings and other structures. A permit is not required for routine maintenance and is rarely needed to make internal changes. Marjory Jeffrey’s 1853 Mernda property Rockbank has also been given heritage protection. The homestead has been in Ms Jeffrey’s family for more than 160 years and is

Epping Primary School principal Glenn Beattie with school captains Luke and Holly. (Joe Mastroianni)

ringed by about 600 towering River Red Gums. Ms Jeffrey said she is pleased the property is now heritage listed. “As a young country, we do not have a long history and it is important to preserve the little we have built up so far,” she said. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said it was important

the council recognises places of cultural and heritage significance while it experiences such rapid growth. “Our heritage gives us an understanding of where we have come from and conveys the stories of the city’s development and our unique, living landscapes,” Cr Kirkham said.

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Shared stories shape report Harrowing stories of abuse were aired in front of more than 150 people at a family violence forum last week. Broadmeadows MP Frank McGuire convened the forum to give people a chance to discuss the Royal Commission into Family Violence and how to deal with its presence closer to home. Mr McGuire said he was staggered to see so many people brave the cold, wet and wintery conditions last Wednesday night to attend the forum at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Broadmeadows. He said people had made a range of disclosures about their personal experiences and offered some constructive ideas about how problems could be tackled. These stories, and ideas raised, will be complied into a written submission and sent to the Royal Commission. “There was a really good idea about having ethics taught in primary schools, so young boys and girls would learn how to communicate better and avoid problems later in life,” Mr McGuire said. “Family violence isn’t just about physical violence, it can be financial or emotional control, or when recently immigrated men don’t let their wives learn English,” he said. “Family violence … is the leading cause of death, illness and disability in women under 45.” Submissions are due by May 29. Details: www.rcfv.com.au/Submissions. Lexi Cottee

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The Salvation Army’s Whittlesea branch has set an ambitious target for this year’s Red Shield Appeal. Captain Aaron Stobie said the Mill Park-based branch aims to collect $30,000 at Pacific Epping, Westfield Plenty Valley, South Morang Central, the Cooper and High street intersection and the Plenty Road and Centenary Drive intersection over the weekends of May 30-31 and June 6. “We’ve been thinking that there are more than 170,000 residents in Whittlesea so, if every resident donated $1 or 50 cents, we would be able to raise a significant amount of money to fund the vital work of the Salvos,” Mr Stobie said. A community day of family entertainment has been organised at the Mill Park base on May 31, 10.30am-3pm. Call 13 72 58 to volunteer or donate. Lexi Cottee

Work has begun on installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Bassetts and Bridge Inn roads in Mernda. The works will require temporary traffic changes including a reduction of the speed limit to 60km/h and 40km/h, lane closures between 9.30am-3.30pm and possible detours during school holidays. The council and its contractors will try to minimise inconvenience to road users but some traffic delays are unavoidable.

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Before the school bell signals the beginning and end of each school day, Marjorie Hunt has assumed her position at the children’s crossing in front of Bethal Primary School. She has gone through this routine five days a week since the crossing was first installed in 1985, making 2015 a milestone year for the Eldorado Crescent resident. Looking back on three decades as the school’s “lollypop lady,” Marjorie says she has enjoyed ensuring students get to and from school safely. “Years after the kids have left the school, I sometimes see them at the crossing again and they say ‘Hi Marj, I’m such and such’, and it comes back to you,” Marjorie says. “I love to think that they’ve gone in the right direction.” School principal Leanne Lewis said teachers marvel at Ms Hunt’s commitment and the rapport she develops with pupils. “She really travels the journey of primary school with a lot of these kids and the children make sure that Marjorie is invited to their grade 6 graduation.” School crossing supervisors are in great demand in Hume. For more information about the role, call Jessica at Hoban Recruitment on 9325 3200 or email Laverton@hoban.com.au.

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Parents and health workers will get help to ‘‘demystify’’ use of crystal methylamphetamine (ice) at a Sunbury session next week. The free event will include talks from a drug and alcohol treatment expert and education agency ReGen and two local health workers. A Sunbury Community Health spokeswoman said the session would give people a better understanding of ice, its short and long-term effects and treatment options, including detox services. She encouraged parents of teenagers and young adults to attend. ‘‘One of the things we’re really targeting is giving parents that information, so that they can know what to look for.’’ The spokeswoman said the information session was organised in response to increasing concerns about ice and its affects in the community. ‘‘We probably receive one or two new inquiries every week, from parents or from a user,’’ she said. In March, Sergeant John Letchford said ice was a ‘‘hideous’’ drug that was ruining local lives. He said its use was widespread and had a flow-on effect to assaults, burglaries and other crime. ‘‘We’re coming across it more and more,’’ Sergeant Letchford said. The session is on Wednesday, June 3, 12-28 Macedon Street, Sunbury, 6pm. Details: 9744 4455 or www. sunburychc.org.au Matt Crossman

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Call to expand dental trial By Lexi Cottee

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More than 370 homeless people were given free dental treatments as part of a pilot program co-ordinated by Northern Melbourne Medicare Local. Eight homeless services and 12 public dentists participated in the trial, which gave participants a credit-card sized Priority Access Card that entitled them to immediate dental care without the barrier of waiting lists and waiving any co-payments. Dianella at Craigieburn and Broadmeadows, along with Plenty Valley Community Health centres at South Morang and Mill Park, were among the dental services taking part in the second phase of the four-month trial, which ended on February 28. Dianella’s general manager of dental services Sachidanand Raju said 39 people, who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, were treated by the centres’ eight dentists. He said while Dianella has always given priority to homeless people requiring dental services, the trial ensured vital health benefits to local homeless people in urgent need. “The health needs, especially dental, of the homeless are specific and often urgent,” Dr Raju said. “Some of the major challenges with homelessness include regular contact and remembering appointments, but working with referral agencies assists overcome these issues.” He said another barrier for many homeless people is the fear they will need teeth extracted. Al, a 40-year-old homeless man and substance abuser, was too self-conscious to smile because of his decaying teeth. Al, who did not want his surname name used, was referred to the Priority Access Card trial and taken to his dentist by a nurse. After explaining that he didn’t want his teeth removed, the dentist offered to save some of Al’s teeth with fillings. A report on the dental trial recommended it be expanded across the state when new Primary Health Networks start on July 1.

Shrieks and squeals could be heard from the Cooper Street grasslands in Campbellfield on Sunday as a huge python snake was draped around children’s necks. About 90 people gathered for the Friends of Merri Creek’s Nature Day to spend time with the park’s resident kangaroos and meet lizards, snakes and butterflies. Friends of Merri Creek committee member Yasmin Kesall said children were particularly enamoured by the butterfly tent, where they could carry and closely inspect monarch butterflies on wand-like sticks. The Brunswick resident and ecologist said the group intends to host more such events to rally greater support for Merri Creek from communities in outer northern suburbs. “We’ve got a good support group in the south but we need more involvement in the northern region, towards Wallan,” she said. Friends of Merri Creek Committee www. friendsofmerricreek.org.au. YASMIN KESALL

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Craigieburn hails lights fantastic By Lexi Cottee Work to install traffic lights at one of Craigieburn’s most notoriously congested intersections has finally started. Tradesmen were on site last Tuesday to lay the foundations for new lights at the corner of Hanson and Craigieburn roads. To the delight of commuters, Craigieburn residents and nearby business owners, the project is starting on time after Yarra Valley Water completed upgrades to mains pipes near the intersection, a prerequisite to installation

of the traffic lights. There were concerns earlier this year that approvals from Hume council and VicRoads for the Yarra Valley Water works would delay work on the lights. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell and Hume mayor Adem Atmaca were on site last Tuesday to inspect the first stage of works and were thrilled the upgrade is under way. Mr Mitchell said the intersection was one of the biggest issues Craigieburn residents had raised with him over the past four years. “As someone who lived in Craigieburn for over 10 years, I know how this intersection has

been a constant pain for locals,” Mr Mitchell said. Mr Atmaca said Hume council had also campaigned for years to make the intersection safer. “It’s such a busy corner because many drivers pass through it as they commute from Craigieburn’s business and shopping precinct to the new residential areas in the north and west,” he said. The federal government has contributed $612,342 to the $790,000 project. Subject to weather conditions, works are due to be finished by August.

Federal McEwen MP Rob Mitchell and Adem Atmaca at the Craigieburn and Hanson roads intersection. (Supplied)

Police sort tool haul

First Constables Aaron Chuck and James Lovell inspect stolen power tools seized from a property at Keilor Downs. (Supplied)

A Meadow Heights man has been charged with stealing power tools valued at more than $30,000. Investigators from the Broadmeadows CIU conducted a search warrant on a Keilor Downs property on May 7, where they discovered hundreds of stolen power tools. Daniel Liddy, 26, was subsequently remanded in custody charged with numerous theft and driving offences. A 50-year-old Keilor Downs man is assisting detectives with their investigation. Hume crime prevention officer Leading Senior Constable Jacqui Newman said the tools are believed to be owned by tradesmen who have had their cars broken into at Tullamarine, Gladstone Park, Greenvale and Attwood. She said “tradie-type vehicles” had been targeted by thieves recently. Police are now trying to track the owners of hundreds of recovered tools.

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Leading Senior Constable Newman said too many tradesmen who reported their tools stolen were unable to provide police with serial numbers for each missing item. She advised tradies to keep a registry of serial numbers to speed up the recovery process if their tools were stolen. “And mark your property with a name or drivers licence,” she said. “Tradies, particularly, need to ensure that they are able to secure their tools and equipment if they leave them in their work vehicles.” People who have had tools stolen can view the tools that were recovered on Saturday at 10am at Broadmeadows Police Station. You must call the Vehicle Crime Reduction Team on 9302 8211 before attending and speak to First Constable Chuck or Sergeant Bliss. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. Lexi Cottee

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Sorry Day

Whittlesea Reconciliation Group members and councillors will head the annual Sorry Day Walk around the civic centre today from 10am until noon. The walk will pass the new Sorry Space created by Glenn Romanis, Brodie Hill and Aboriginal community members. The guided walk acknowledges the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from their families and communities, known as the Stolen Generations.

Tai Chi for all

Stray and feral cats are an ongoing problem in Victoria as they breed quickly, creating litters of unwanted kittens. Stray cats also hunt and kill wildlife. Residents are asked to help Whittlesea council solve the feral cat problem by not feeding strays or cats you don’t own – either take full ownership of the cat or contact the council to request a free cat-trap. It is advised cats are desexed from three months of age so they don’t breed. Register and microchip cats so they can be identified and returned if lost – the pound too often receives cats without collars or tags. And remember, adopt your next kitten or cat from recognised shelters, such as RPSCA Pets Place, Lost Dogs Home, Cat Protection Society or a pet/vet shop that’s associated with a shelter, such as Petbarn or Best Friends. ■ Whittlesea council’s 24-hour ranger contact: 9217 2170

Dianella Community Health runs weekly Tai Chi classes for people of all ages and abilities. Classes are held every Tuesday at 10.30am and 8.15pm, and on Thursdays at 10.30am, at Craigieburn Leisure Centre. Cost $4. There are classes for people with arthritis at Meadow Heights. ■ 9302 8888 or www.dianella.org.au

Tap the motivation app

From traditional swordsmanship to indoor soccer for ladies, from belly dancing to power walking, Whittlesea’s Team Up program has more than 100 sporting clubs and fitness activities listed and more than 28,000 people have already downloaded the TeamUp app. This free app can be downloaded to phones or computers to link people to physical activity clubs and classes nearby. You can even use it to find a walking buddy or running pal. ■ iTunes or www.teamup.com.au

(Shawn Smits)

Fight against ferals

Kicking goals for youth The YMCA’s Whittlesea branch will try to break a Guinness World Record next week. To coincide with the organisation’s birthday, at 5pm on June 6 local teens will line up at Hillside Reserve in South Morang and simultaneously have a shot at goal, along with thousands of other young people from 119 countries around the world, for Y-Week. The aim is to highlight the YMCA’s work to empower young people. In Whittlesea the YMCA offers work readiness and future leaders programs, among many others. YMCA youth advocate Jonathon Santamaria (pictured) said anyone can join in on the day, either to kick a goal, volunteer at the barbecue or just enjoy a snag. He said he hoped the event would give the YMCA a chance to speak out about the injustices young people face, such as unemployment, mental health and childhood obesity. Lexi Cottee

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Q FOOTBALL VFL - RD 6 ESSENDON 3.2 4.2 7.6 11.10 (76) NORTHERN BLUES 3.3 7.9 7.10 9.14 (68) Goals: Essendon: Langford 2 Mckernan 2 Giles 2 Hardingham Heavyside Polkinghorne Coghlan Laverde. Northern: Gowers 2 Johnson 2 Wilkinson Watson Ellard Wilson Walsh. Best: Essendon: Mckernan Gwilt O’Brien Tipungwuti Steinberg Giles. Northern: Graham Walsh Fields Johnson Ellard McGuinness. At Preston City Oval. PORT MELBOURNE 5.1 7.5 10.11 15.13 (103) GEELONG 2.7 7.13 8.16 13.20 (98) Goals: Port Melbourne: Sandilands 3 Lisle 3 Johnston 2 Scipione 2 Pinwill Pearson O’Sullivan Batsanis Wooffindin. Geelong: Sheringham 3 Walker 2 Hollmer 2 Rees Paliouras Cockatoo Jansen Luxford Dixon. Best: Port Melbourne: Batsanis Mascitti Tynan T Pinwill Osborne Johnston. Geelong: Maas Ruggles Kolodjashnij Luxford Gibbs Rees. At Simonds Stadium. CASEY 3.4 7.6 8.9 15.13 (103) RICHMOND 2.3 4.6 6.7 8.11 (59) Goals: Casey: Fritsch 3 Gawn 3 Moncrieff 2 Smith 2 Petropoulos White Morris Muir Rutherford. Richmond: Short 2 Aarts 2 McBean Cachia Gordon Lennon. Best: Casey: Gawn Michie T Terlich Neal-Bullen White Hutchins. Richmond: Cachia Thomas Dea Castagna Lennon Hampson. At Casey Fields.

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE - RD 6 CASEY 6.2 10.6 16.9 18.11 (119) NORTHERN 1.2 2.5 3.5 5.7 (37) Goals: Casey: Wyatt 4 Fisscher 4 Rennie 2 King 2 Waters 2 Anderson Hillard Hannon Lang. Northern: Walton 3 Murray Stevens. Best: Casey: Keilty Pattison Wilson Wyatt McDonald Walmsley. Northern: Soncin Johnston Cattapan Stevens Gleeson Armitage. At Preston City Oval.

NORTHERN FL DIV 1 BUNDOORA 5.3 9.4 13.5 17.11 (113) EL ELTHAM 5.0 9.0 14.6 15.10 (100) Goals: Bundoora: G Moorcroft 7 K Delbridge 2 A Papaluca 2 K Slater 2 L Byrne N McKeown J Grabowski J Lord. Eltham: J Kroussoratis 4 J Lorey 3 B Taglieri T 2 J Merkel L Glasgow H Burns D Cox A Woods C Caulfield. Best: Bundoora: G Moorcroft K Slater L Byrne A Papaluca B Marshall A Carmusciano. Eltham: Details Unavailable. WP LAKESIDE 3.4 7.8 9.11 12.16 (88) N HEIDELBERG 2.0 6.1 9.1 13.2 (80) Goals: West Preston Lakeside: L McVeigh 3 J Thorpe 3 A Willitts 2 D Rodan A Valeri J Ramaekers M Tobin. North Heidelberg: Details Unavailable. T Best: West Preston Lakeside: J Ramaekers J Thorpe A Valeri S Gannon S Hiho D Rodan. North Heidelberg: Details Unavailable. MACLEOD 6.0 8.2 10.2 11.4 (70) NORTHCOTE PARK 2.2 7.7 8.8 9.12 (66) Goals: Macleod: J Langford 3 S Doherty 2 N Lynch L 2 M Yarwood H Paynter M Sayers P Martin. Northcote Park: M Papas 3 L Svarc 2 G Sutton A Close T Lockyer B McLennan. Best: Macleod: L Schubert L Hobbs H Paynter J Andrew C Long J Langford. Northcote Park: J Violato H Singh M Papas A Close B McLennan A Di Matteo.

GREENSBOROUGH 4.3 11.6 13.9 18.15 (123) MONTMORENCY 2.3 3.5 4.7 5.7 (37) Goals: Greensborough: J Rogers 3 L McQuilken 2 T Stead 2 M Hooper 2 J Grubb 2 A Stellas 2 D Mc Linden J Riddle R Mullins J Ireland R Boyden. Montmorency: J Donaldson 2 C Daley D Keenan R Hore. Best: Greensborough: L McQuilken N Riddle M Fowler J Rogers B Ryan J Callaway. Montmorency: M Fitz-Gerald S McCallum A Chiocci J Donaldson. HEIDELBERG 3.4 7.6 10.9 11.11 (77) LOWER PLENTY 2.3 5.8 7.10 10.13 (73) Goals: Heidelberg: J Gribben 5 A Young Y 2 C Sargeant J Treloar L Hodgkin D Archer. Lower Plenty: M Duckworth 2 C Monger T Keys H Ayres D Morris D Di Stefano M Barden M Vasilevski D Barden. Best: Heidelberg: M Looby J Gribben C Cullinan N Miller D Archer B Cosgriff. Lower Plenty: D Morris M Duckworth C Monger A Doumtsis P Flynn M Vasilevski. DIV 2 THOMASTOWN 1.4 7.4 11.10 14.13 (97) DIAMOND CREEK 4.3 11.6 11.8 13.9 (87) Goals: Thomastown: M Ferraro 7 J Mercuri J Beare A Natoli J Rizzolio C Leo T Harrower E Saban. Diamond Creek: M Johnson 3 T Chapman 2 J Hodder 2 T Fallon J Norman L Campitelli M Green L Brannelly J Prosser. Best: Thomastown: A Fazzari M Ferraro J Abela J Mercuri M Dirkx A Lozanovski. Diamond Creek: B Deed T Barnes S Buchanan M Johnson B Adams T Chapman. LALOR 4.3 10.3 14.9 17.14 (116) FITZROY ST STARS 3.8 4.13 8.14 10.19 (79) Goals: Lalor: S Dowell 4 T Hughes 4 J King 2 B Curtiss 2 J Baddeley-Kelly M Roumanos B Gibson K Digney D Baksh. Fitzroy Stars: J Hayes 3 P Hood 3 L Proctor B Stafford D Francis J McCauley. Best: Lalor: J Kelly J Baddeley-Kelly J King H Ryan S Smith S Jacobs. Fitzroy Stars: P Hood C Edwards L Proctor A Isailovic D Walker A Norris. HURSTBRIDGE 6.4 11.7 15.19 18.23 (131) MERNDA 1.2 2.4 2.4 3.5 (23) Goals: Hurstbridge: C Burton 6 J Furlong 2 T Simpson 2 B Woodhouse 2 B Shaw 2 L East J Tilley M Thompson B Harvey. Mernda: J Stavrevski 2 D Fernandez. Best: Hurstbridge: B Harvey T Simpson J Dale R Reading J Furlong M Ryan. Mernda: J Stavrevski B Kairouz N Avenoso C Cawsey L Marum. WHITTLESEA 4.2 10.3 18.8 22.10 (142) PANTON HILL 2.1 4.2 8.2 11.6 (72) Goals: Whittlesea: A Fairchild 8 N Horman 4 M Dornauf 3 R Dyson 2 C Horman 2 J Daniel 2 M Atta. Panton Hill: N Lowther 3 B Finnin 3 J Rushton 2 D Haynes A Dines R Graham. Best: Whittlesea: A Fairchild N Horman C Horman M Dornauf J Ormerod J Dyson. Panton Hill: D Haynes A Dines J Rushton N Lowther A Jackson B Finnin. DIV 3 RESERVOIR 3.2 10.4 15.6 23.9 (147) EPPING 2.3 3.6 6.9 9.11 (65) Goals: Reservoir: A Flavel 7 T O’Meara 3 M Defelice 3 B Meroli 3 K Beaumont 3 B Ryan 2 K Reid G Ozusen. Epping: S Wood 3 T Emmins 2 D Moore L Judd C Brown C Chilcott. Best: Reservoir: A Flavel J Darby C Rooney M Mannix L Ryan M Defelice. Epping: J Dunmore S Wood L Aquilina D Moore T Emmins A Gibson.

MARIBYRNONG PK 1.4 9.12 12.16 17.22 (124) AVONDALE HTS A 4.5 5.7 10.11 15.14 (104) Goals: Maribyrnong Park: S Wyatt 4 T Lee 3 B Perry 3 C Lee 3 C Maher B Hollow D Schibeci B Romensky. Avondale Heights: D Galea 6 M Tanner T 3 C Nastasi 2 N Byrne L Cartelli L Vescio escio J T Taberner. Best: Maribyrnong Park: R Castello B Perry B Hollow N McLellan S Wyatt J Martiniello. Avondale Heights: D Galea L Cartelli M Cravino M Grossman B Davies C Nastasi.

ST MARY’S 3.3 8.6 14.8 15.9 (99) HEIDELBERG WEST 2.2 3.6 9.10 13.13 (91) Goals: St Mary’s: L Potter 5 D Dober 3 N Dean 2 M Patti 2 D Castagnini R Tate T J Bunker. Heidelberg West: C Brown 5 K Ewart 3 J Bonnaci 2 S James A Young D Bailey. Y Best: St Mary’s: J Dupont A Belvedere J Johnston M Patti N Gedge D Dober. Heidelberg West: B Moore D Bailey M Reeve J Bonnaci C Brown A Demeo. SOUTH MORANG 3.5 9.7 14.12 21.15 (141) BANYULE 1.2 3.2 4.2 7.4 (46) Goals: South Morang: W Pavitt 5 A D’Angelo 3 S Crump 2 D Watson 2 M Buckley 2 B Nesci 2 M Campbell P Harrison J Gebert M Trim J Potter. Banyule: R Byrne 3 L Giles 2 D McDonald A Brown. Best: South Morang: M Buckley A D’Angelo M Hicks B Nesci W Pavitt D Watson. Banyule: M Italia R Byrne A Brown L Giles B Hay.

WEST COBURG 1.2 2.3 6.7 11.11 (77) AIRPORT WEST 4.0 5.1 6.3 7.5 (47) Goals: West Coburg: A Fitaax 3 F Akkari 2 M Hammoud M Abdulwahed D Morrell B Hopkins O Saad A Sidhom. Best: West Coburg: S MacAodha O Saad A Fitaax T Baravi F Akkari B Hopkins.. Res: Keilor 10.8 bt Greenvale 8.6, Strathmore 38.18 bt Northern Saints 1.1, Aberfeldie 21.10 bt Pascoe Vale 6.7, Maribyrnong Park 13.11 bt Avondale Heights 12.6, West Coburg 13.9 bt Airport West 7.10. U-18.5: Greenvale 9.17 bt Keilor 8.6, Strathmore on fft, Aberfeldie 23.20 bt Pascoe Vale 5.4, Avondale Heights 12.8 bt Maribyrnong Park 10.14, West Coburg 19.8 bt Airport West 7.7.

Div 1 Res: Eltham 14.9 bt Bundoora 7.9, West Preston Lakeside 10.15 bt North Heidelberg 4.7, Northcote Park 12.5 bt Macleod 8.7, Greensborough 13.12 bt Montmorency 4.8, Heidelberg 16.10 bt Lower Plenty 10.11. U-19: Bundoora 13.11 bt Eltham 6.11, Macleod 9.8 bt Northcote Park 7.8, Montmorency 13.12 bt Greensborough 11.3, Lower Plenty 12.9 bt Heidelberg 6.10, West Preston Lakeside 37.12 bt North Heidelberg 5.1.

Div 1 Snr: East Keilor 11.8 bt Taylors T Lakes 6.16, Glenroy 13.16 bt Oak Park 7.12, Tullamarine 16.12 bt Hillside 9.10, Essendon Doutta Stars 9.15 Westmeadows 10.9. Res: Taylors T Lakes 12.9 bt East Keilor 10.12, Glenroy 18.11 bt Oak Park 5.13, Tullamarine 10.4 bt Hillside 8.8, Westmeadows 6.8 bt Essendon Doutta Stars 5.13. U-18.5: Oak Park 13.11 bt Glenroy 10.6, Essendon Doutta Stars 14.14 bt Westmeadows 10.6, Craigieburn 11.14 bt Hillside 10.9, Taylors T Lakes 21.13 bt East Keilor 3.7.

Div 2 Res: Mernda 9.6 bt Hurstbridge 7.13, Diamond Creek 19.12 bt Thomastown 9.13, Whittlesea 19.15 bt Panton Hill 3.9, Fitzroy Stars 11.4 bt Lalor 8.11. U-19: South Morang 15.10 bt Banyule 9.7, Whittlesea 20.24 bt Panton Hill 5.3, Hurstbridge 23.16 bt Mernda 1.5, St Mary’s bt Watsonia fft, Diamond Creek 11.14 bt Epping 8.11. Div 3 Res: Reservoir 14.8 bt Epping 7.10, St Mary’s V Heidelberg West St Mary’s 13.13 bt Heidelberg West 14.6, South Morang 13.10 bt Banyule 2.4.

Div 2: Moonee Valley 17.12 bt Jacana 12.6, Coburg Districts 30.18 bt Burnside Heights 5.4, Keilor Park 13.17 bt East Sunbury 8.12, Hadfield 18.7 bt Roxburgh Park 15.9. Res: Moonee Valley 14.12 bt Jacana 8.13, Keilor Park 12.12 bt East Sunbury 10.6, Roxburgh Park 13.12 bt Hadfield 11.11. U-18.5: Greenvale 12.10 bt Moonee Valley 11.11, Roxburgh Park 13.10 bt Hadfield 5.11. Thirds: Strathmore 8.15 bt Aberfeldie 4.4, Keilor 10.4 bt Craigieburn 6.5.

ESSENDON DISTRICT FL PREMIER GREENV GREENVALE 5.5 9.8 13.12 15.14 (104) KEILOR 2.1 5.3 6.3 9.5 (59) Goals: Greenvale: T Hill 6 A Maric 3 S Brewer 2 N Lower 2 A Salvatori F Deluca. Keilor: E Ogden 2 D Gourdis 2 M James J Kennedy D Isbister E Long R Prismall. Best: Greenvale: M Smith T Hill S Brewer D Burns A Maric I Muller. Keilor: E Ogden D Isbister J Papalia D Gourdis D Putt A Browne. STRA STRATHMORE 5.6 11.8 12.9 21.13 (139) NORTHERN SAINTS 1.4 6.6 14.9 18.10 (118) Goals: Strathmore: A Winter 4 M Knight 4 A Grima 3 S Leech 2 A Rae 2 G Campbell M Purcell J Corigliano B Butler S Tagliabue T S Whillas. Northern Saints: D Abdul-Wahed 4 M Taleb T 3 K Taleb T 3 B Abdulwahed 3 B Abou-Eid 2 L Chapman T Karakaltsas A AbdulWahed. Best: Strathmore: A Winter A Iacobucci X Allison S Tagliabue T M Knight D May. Northern Saints: K Sheehan B Abdulwahed A Abdul-Wahed D AbdulWahed ahed S Campanaro M T Taleb. ABERFELDIE 4.5 8.8 15.10 20.13 (133) PASCOE ASCOE V VALE 3.1 4.4 5.6 9.8 (62) Goals: Aberfeldie: J McNamara 5 K Reimers 4 Z Hislop 3 C Johns 2 C Sharp 2 T McConville B McLean V Carboni J Mighell. Pascoe Vale: B Warren 4 V Randello A Raji C Robbins G Urquhart P Veszpremi. Best: Aberfeldie: R Allan J McNamara J Laurie V Carboni A El Houli C Johns. Pascoe Vale: A Lewis D Harris J T Taylor N Kerlin B Warren G Urquhart.

VAFA PREMIER C OLD IV IVANHOE GR 5.4 7.7 11.10 16.15 (111) THERRY PENOLA 3.3 6.5 7.10 11.10 (76) Goals: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: W Murphy 5 C Groth 2 R Glavas 2 M Delmonte 2 O Parks 2 C Johnson B Thompson M Mitris. Therry Penola Ob: C Bannister 5 J Egglestone 2 L Reynolds H Rowe J Crotty M L Lyons. Best: Old Ivanhoe Grammarians: W Murphy D Bruno M Delmonte C Groth O Parks R Glavas. Therry Penola Ob: C Bannister J Costello J Crotty M Heard J Humphrey J White. DIV 2 IV IVANHOE 1.4 4.5 6.9 11.16 (82) OLD PARADIANS 1.2 3.6 6.8 8.8 (56) Goals: Old Paradians: M Bellizia 3 K O’Brien 2 A Tak T J Kappos D Boundy. Best: Old Paradians: A Asdagi M Bellizia D Huntley C Kandilakis M Boundy A T Tsapatsaris. HA HAWTHORN LA TROBE UNI Goals: Hawthorn Trobe Uni Afc: B T Ludeman.

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SPORT Maintain the pace: coach By Tara Murray When you are 10-1 and on top of the women’s Big V division 1 ladder, staying there is the top priority. Whittlesea Pacers coach Shannon Bodley said the loss a couple of weeks ago to the side he rates as the one to beat, Geelong, ensured the Pacers were not getting complacent. It was a result that reminded the Pacers of what they need to do to keep the pressure on the other sides. “I’m pretty happy with the start to the season,” Bodley said before the weekend’s game against Western Port, won 63-55 by the Pacers. “Geelong jumped us at the start. We out-scored them after quarter-time but it wasn’t enough. “It kept us on our toes … you do not take any game easily. It’s a very close competition.” Bodley said that defensively his side had

been poor at times and that it was an area that needed work. He said that in the first seven games of the season, the Pacers did not leak many points – but that level of performance had slipped in more recent times. “We need to close down the defence so they do not score as much,” he said. “Offensively, we have been better but still have some things to work on. We’ve scored 90 in more than four games at a high shooting percentage.” Import Kimertria Hayden remains the star for the Pacers. She is averaging 23.4 points a game but the key to the Pacers’ success has been sharing the ball around. “They are double-teaming her – she is a target,” Bodley said of the opposition tactics. “Kimertria is very team oriented. If they double-team her, she will pass it around.

“We have a good spread and it’s something we’ve worked with Kimertria on.” Bodley said Emmie O’Nial had started to find her feet after moving across from the Sunbury Jets, while Hayley Cooper was returning to form. As for the second half of the season, he believes the Pacers have now become the “hunted”. “We are treating every game like mini-finals to try and maintain that challenge and motivation,” he said. The Whittlesea men’s state championship side fell just short against Bulleen 70-65. Both sides struggled in the first half and were shooting at less than 29 per cent. The Pacers led 26-25 at the main break but continued to struggle. In the fourth quarter, the Pacers finally upped their scoring levels by making 26 points but it was too little too late.

Whittlesea has sporting chance Sporting Whittlesea sits two points clear on top of FFV state league 2 north-west after a 3-2 victory against Geelong on Saturday. Whittlesea started the season with three successive wins and now has a 7-1-1 record. Speaking before the weekend’s match, coach Kevin Theuma said the team had been dealing well with being the top side. “So far, so good,” he said. “We had a rough patch with injuries and went from a squad of 20 to 13 or 14 available players. “But everyone who came in did their jobs, which is one positive. “We now have 17 or 18 fit, which makes it more competitive for spots in the side. “The results have been good and we have beaten a few of the sides around us on the ladder. “It is different being the top side . . . people lift when they play you and want to beat you.” Theuma said there was still massive improvement left in his side. “We have been 1-0 down in all but one of our games this season,” he said. “We’re working on whether a different sort of warm-up may help. “The first five to 10 minutes we are flat and we can’t do that against some of the better teams.” Theuma said the next few weeks would sort out the ladder. “Geelong on paper is one of the better sides of the competition,’ he said. “Moreland [who Sporting Whittlesea plays this week] is second. “It would be good to get a bit of a gap on some of the teams. “The top four or five will separate from the rest of the pack and then we’ll fight it out between the top teams.” In the same division, Hume United got its second win of the season by beating Fitzroy City 3-1 and is now ninth. Hume will now meet Yarraville FC Seniors on Saturday. Tara Murray

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It was mixed results for Greensborough’s Victorian Premier League hockey teams on Saturday. The women’s team got its fourth win of the season, 2-1 against TEM, to be sixth on the ladder. The men’s side lost 3-2 against Southern United and are eighth. In premier league reserves, the women’s side lost 2-0 to Footscray.

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Nick O’Kearney was one of Vic Metro’s best in the opening round.

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Country trumps in young champs opener Calder Cannons’ Nick O’Kearney and Northern Knights’ Jade Gresham were among the best for Vic Metro in the opening round of the AFL under-18 championships. But Vic Metro suffered a heartbreaking loss against arch rival Vic Country, with a goal after the siren giving Country an 11.7 (73) - 10.8 (68) win. Metro had the early lead and led at quarter-time. Not much separated the two

teams all day and, in the end, Jy Simpkin marked the ball in the goal square just before the siren. His kick sealed the game for Country. Gresham, the only Knights’ player in the first match, kicked two goals and had 22 possessions. Fellow Knights’ players Matthew Perry, Brayden Fiorini, James El Moussalli and Tyrone Leonardis are still in the squad and could play in other matches.

O’Kearney was one of three Cannons to play in the opening match. He had 26 possessions, the second highest of any Metro player. Hisham Kerbatieh kicked a goal, while Mark Kovasevic was also part of the team. Matthew Stillman, Bruno Laguda, Callum Moore, Karl Brown, Jack James and Tom Wallis are all still in the mix to play for Vic Metro, having made the 50-man finals squad.

Bottom-of-the-table Northern Thunder remains without a win in Victorian Rugby League first grade after a 44-23 loss to Casey Warriors on Saturday. In second division, the Warriors beat the Thunder 22-12. Thunder is eighth on the ladder.

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Northern Blues lost a thriller to Essendon in the VFL on Saturday. The Blues looked in control of the game at half-time when they were 25 points up, but the Bombers hit back to trail by only six at three-quarter time. The Bombers overran the Blues in the last term to win 11.10 (76) - 9.14 (68). Nick Graham pushed his case for an AFL recall as he was best for the Blues. 17 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 26, 2015

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Bulls take game by the horns By Tara Murray Bundoora eventually emerged on top after a fierce battle against Eltham in the Northern Football League division 1 match on Saturday. Seven points was the largest margin at any of the three breaks before the Bulls kicked three goals to one in the last quarter to win 17.11 (113) - 15.10 (100). Bulls football manager Darryl Richards said it was one of the best games he’d ever seen in terms of the contest around the ball. “The pressure and the tackling was on all day from both sides,” Richards said. “From the forwards, to the midfielders and defenders there was no really dominant player on the field and everyone played their role.

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“When Eltham’s full forward kicks five goals they normally win; we restricted him to four.” Matthew Dennis and Kent Delbridge were - Darryl Richards also good for the Bulls. The next aim for the Bulls is to put two wins in a row together, which they haven’t achieved “It was a toss of the coin who would yet this season. “We said from the start of the season that win. It showed the competitiveness of the with a lot of new players it would take six to competition.” While there was no standout, veteran Gary eight weeks to get to know each other,” he said. “This result shows how far we have come.” Moorcroft was best afield with seven goals. The Bulls are seventh on the ladder, only a “He was the difference in the end,” Richards game behind third-placed Northcote Park. said. In division 2, Thomastown remains “All his goals were from chest marks or work on the ground and he didn’t take any hangers, undefeated after beating Diamond Creek 14.13 (97) - 13.9 (87). which is usual.

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Ranges head in the right direction Whittlesea Ranges’ push up the National Premier League 1 west ladder continued with a 1-0 win over Dandenong City on Saturday. The Ranges were dominant from the outset and should have had the game put away by half-time. Coach Vinko Buljubasic said the only disappointing thing about his team was not making the most of the opportunities. “We played really well and we deserved more goals,” he said. “Our finishing let us down and I was disappointed we didn’t take our opportunities. “I’m happy to get the three points though.” Buljubasic said the side would continue to work on finishing off the efforts up the field. “There is room to improve in our attacking third,” he said. “We need to make sure we have more concentration when we’re trying to finish off after the work of our midfielders and defence.” Confidence is high for the Ranges following a number of good results. “When you are winning, especially with young guys, they tend to think they are invincible,” Buljubasic said. “We need to keep them on their toes. “The next thing is trying to kill the game off earlier in the match and not let sides stay in the game.” The Ranges are now fourth on the NPL 1 west ladder. “It is a very tight league and we have to keep winning to keep pressure on the top two teams,” Buljubasic said. “We would have been closer if we hadn’t lost points for playing an ineligible player for eight minutes earlier in the season. “I’m happy with the progress of the side.” The Ranges signed Ilhan Altuntas from Hume City during the mid-season transfer window. Meanwhile, Hume City came from behind to win 2-1 at Port Melbourne in the NPL. Kamal Ibrahim opened the scoring in the 54th minute to give Port Melbourne the lead at JL Murphy Reserve. New recruits Theo Markelis and Paul Harvey then scored their first goals for the club to give City the win. Harvey set up Markelis for the first of City’s goal and with five minutes of normal time left he beat two defenders to find the corner and make it 2-1. The win sees City and Port Melbourne change positions on the ladder, with City now fifth with a 6-3-4 record. This week they play Avondale on Saturday afternoon. Tara Murray

Vinko Buljubasic says his side is continuing to improve. (Shawn Smits) 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 26, 2015

The Bears had to come from 26 points down at half-time after a slow start. Matthew Ferraro kicked seven goals for the Bears, while Anthony Fazzari was best on ground. Lalor defeated Fitzroy Stars 17.14 (116) - 10.19 (79) to cement its spot in the top four, while Whittlesea beat Panton Hill 22.10 (142) - 11.6 (72). Mernda’s miserable start to the season continued when it was smashed 18.23 (131) - 3.5 (23) by Hurstbridge. In division 3, South Morang continued its winning ways with a 21.15( 141) - 7.4 (46) victory over Banyule. Epping was disappointing against Reservoir, losing 23.9 (147) - 9.11 (65).

Eagles soar for club milestones The Craigieburn Eagles men’s side revelled in a triple celebration in Big V basketball division 2 on Saturday night. In the 38-point win over Maccabi, two of the club’s longest-serving players celebrated significant milestones. Kane McNamara, who has played all his Big V basketball with the Eagles, played his 200th senior game. Averaging 8.7 points and 4.9 rebounds a game throughout his career, McNamara has been with the club 10 years after playing his junior basketball at Broadmeadows. McNamara was the Eagles most valuable player in its division 2 grand final victory in 2012. Blake Dickinson played his 150th game for the club on Saturday night. He has played 135 senior games and 15 youth league games for the Eagles. Dickinson was also part of the 2012 premiership side. The ladder-topping Eagles put in a dominant display against Maccabi. They shot at 65 per cent in the first quarter – including four of five three-point shots – for a 34-21 lead at the first break. That set the tone for the night, with the Eagles finishing with a shooting percentage of 51.9 per cent and an extremely high 48 per cent from beyond the arc. Eric Miraflores top-scored with 26 points. The Eagles women’s side returned to the winners’ list in division 1 with victory over Werribee. Only one point separated the sides at half-time but the Eagles came out firing in the third quarter to take a 16-point lead into the final term. The Eagles struggled to find the basket in the final quarter but were able to hold for a 68-61 win. Giulia Dinunzio top-scored with 14 points, while Carli Norman had 13 points. In state championships men, Hume City Broncos defeated Werribee 84-73. The Broncos won the game in the first half and led 50-31 at the main break. Jamal Brown dominated at both ends with 25 points and 16 rebounds. The Lady Broncos defeated McKinnon 65-53. Colleen Planeta top-scored with 20 points and had 11 boards after playing 40 minutes. Tara Murray

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Tigers match it with favourites By Tara Murray Before the Essendon District Football League division 1 season, Westmeadows fancied itself as being in the same company as early favorites Craigieburn and Essendon Doutta Stars. On Saturday, the Tigers finally got a chance to see where they sit going up against Doutta Stars, the first time they had faced one of the top two sides. Westmeadows went into the game with 3-2 record after having a bye in the previous round. Saturday’s game ended in a 9.15 (69) - 10.9 (69) draw. Tigers coach Dave Connell said both teams were left to rue poor first-half kicking.

“At half-time we were down by 20 points,” he said. “There was the danger they could have had a larger lead if they had kicked straight. “The first half was very messy with the ball for us. “If we tidied it up we knew we were still in the game. They were kicking goals from our turnovers.” Connell said the kicking issues were addressed at half-time. “We were panicking a bit,” he said. “We spoke about being more composed and looking after the ball.” Scores were level at three-quarter time. “We kicked the first goal of the last quarter

and we were never down on the scoreboard after that,” Connell said. “The two sides went goal for goal after that. We couldn’t get two in a row. “We were up and had a set shot that missed, and then had a guy in the goal square alone … the Doutta Stars player just got his foot to the ball.” Tamer Abdallah was best on ground for the Tigers. Matt Sammut played his best game for the Tigers since coming across from Riddell in the off-season. Connell said the defensive work of Nicholas Avery and Julian Ross in the second half – they restricted Doutta Star Shylo Smith to six

possessions after he was dominant in the first half – was a key. Connell said the side had been disappointed with its situation going into the bye. “We saw ourselves in the same bracket as Doutta Stars and Craigieburn,” he said. “We were sitting 3-2 without playing either side so we are a bit behind the eight-ball. “It was an important game for us [against Doutta Stars].” In a boost for the club, Connell has signed a deal to coach for a further three years. “When I signed last year the club had five coaches in five years and I’d been at three clubs over four years,” he said. “Both parties wanted stability.”

Upset win a turning point for Lalor

Tom Hill, who kicked six goals for Greenvale, takes a strong mark. (Damian Visentini)

Hill bags six in Jets return to form Greenvale returned to the winners’ list by thumping Keilor in the Essendon District Football League Premier Division on Saturday. The 15.14 (104) - 9.5 (59) result was a dominant display by the Jets, whose two losses this season have come against the top two sides. The Jets led by 22 points at the first break, with Tom Hill kicking four goals in the opening quarter. Hill, who went off on a stretcher in the loss to Pascoe Vale the week before, ended up with six for the game. The Jets extended the lead to 51 points by three-quarter time, before the Blues got a minor win by outscoring them in the final quarter when the game was effectively over.

Matthew Smith was best on ground for the Jets, who remain third on the ladder. Tullamarine came from behind in division 1 to beat Hillside 16.12 (108) - 9.10 (64). The Demons were 27 points down at half-time after being scoreless in the second quarter. But from then on they kicked 13 goals to two to run out easy winners. Ryan Pretty was again the target down forward with five goals, while Russell Laurie was best afield in his 300th game for the club. The Demons are third on the ladder with four wins and two losses. In division 2, Roxburgh Park faded in the last quarter to lose to Hadfield.

The Magpies led at each of the breaks against the unbeaten Hawks but kicked only one in the last quarter to lose 18.7 (115) - 15.9 (99). Jacana suffered its second straight loss, 17.12 (114) - 12.6 (78) against Moonee Valley. The Jaguars made a slow start and trailed by 22 points at the first break. They hit the front by half-time but were left to rue kicking only one goal in the third quarter as Moonee Valley regained the lead. The Magpies sit fourth on the ladder and Jaguars fifth after the weekend’s results. For more pictures from the Greenvale-Keilor match, go to www.northern.starweekly.com.au Tara Murray

Lalor United survived 30 minutes with only 10 men to cause an upset against Williamstown in FFV state league 3 north-west on Saturday. Scores were level at half-time, with United wasting a couple of opportunities to open up the scoring in the first half. Lupce Koceski scored the only goal of the match, his second of the season, in the second half to earn United all three points. With a player sent off, United was left a man down but battled on to win its third game for the season. United’s Emil Atansov said the win was a turning point for the club as it aims to climb higher than its sixth place on the ladder. Last season they finished fifth. “We have a lot of new players and they have taken time to gel,” Atansov said. “Half the squad is new to the club. They knew each other outside the club but had never played together. “It was a very good win, especially as Williamstown were second on the ladder.” He said the club wasn’t looking to add any more players during the transfer period. United has taken points in its past four games and now has a 3-4-2 record. But it doesn’t get any easier for United, facing top-of-the-table Upfield this weekend. “If we can beat them it will push us up the ladder,” Atansov said. “We are only six points behind them. “We have the squad which can take us to the next division, which needs a top-two finish at the end of the season.” Upfield went down 3-2 against Darebin United last weekend and has now lost two out of the past three matches. Whittlesea United remains in touch with the contenders with a 2-1 win over Altona City and now sits eighth on the ladder. In state league 4 north, Bundoora United sits two points behind West Preston in second place after a 2-0 win against Meadow Park. Greenvale United lost 1-0 to Strathmore, while the Northern Falcons drew 2-2 with Newmarket Phoenix. Plenty Valley Lions played Fawkner on Monday night, after Star Weekly went to press. For more pictures of Lalor United’s win, visit www.northern.starweekly. com.au Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ MAY 26, 2015

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