VAFA
Williamstown CYMS has appointed Matt Marsden as its women’s coach for next year Victorian Amatuer Football Assocation season. “With more than 12 years in women’s footy—including leading Geelong West Giants to the 2023 AFL Barwon division 2 women’s premiership and founding Girls Play Footy- Marsden brings proven program leadership and a strong player-development focus, with experiences at Port Melbourne (Victorian Football League) and Box Hill (VFLW),” the CYs said. “He’ll work closely with our new under-19 girls to build a fit, connected and fun program grounded in clear standards and selection integrity—part of a three-year plan to elevate women’s football at the CYs.”
VNL
City West Falcons Lani Fauonuku has been named as a training partner for the Melbourne Mavericks Super Netball reserves side for next year. The Mavericks squad made the grand final last season, with six players from that squad returning. Falcons midcourter Montana Holmes isn’t part of the squad this year. Fauonuku is one of six training partners.
WSCCCA
Altona Sports has its work cut out for it in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association A.E Lowe Shield competition. Facing West Point Titans, Sports was bowled out 154 on day one of the match with Brayden Svilar top scoring with 35 at the top of the order. The Titans finished day one at 4-62. Zachary Zammit and Matthew Lidyard have two wickets each for Altona Sports.
VTCA
Barkly St Uniting has already conceded first innings points in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield against East Coburg. The Dragons were bowled out for just 63 with 10 the highest score from any of the batters. East Coburg took control of the match and will resume at 4-247. In other matches, Laverton is 0-47 in reply to Footscray Angliss’ 163 and Seabrook is 2-24 in reply to Sunshine Heights’ 218.
