Kinglake was defeated by Lalor Warriors 2nd XI in the Northern Metro Manion Shield (F-Grade) Round 7 competition, in the resumption of the 2018-19 season for the new year.

Lalor Warriors 2nd XI 1/130 def Kinglake 9/121 (cc) at Lalor Reserve. Rivergum 4th XI
8/158 (cc) tied with Preston YCW District 3rd XI 158 at Sycamore Reserve. Rivergum 4th XI had the bye.

Cricket on Australia day (Jan. 26) sees the first day of two-day matches between Reservoir Mayston 2nd XI and Kinglake at the J.C. Donath Reserve, and Rivergum 4th XI v Lalor Warriors 2nd XI at Sycamore Reserve. Preston YCW District 3rd XI has the bye.