A-League
Western United has confirmed that the club and Aleksandar Prijovic have reached an agreement to mutually part ways in order for the striker to pursue opportunities elsewhere. The 33-year-old made 44 appearances for the A-League club, scoring 17 goals. Western United football general manager Mal Impiombato thanked the Serbian for his contribution to the club. “We would like to thank Aleks for his time over his two seasons with us at Western United,” he said. “Aleks played an integral part in the club’s championship success in 2021-22 and we wish him every success with his next steps.”
A-League
Socceroos star Nikita Rukavytsya will add proven firepower to Western United’s attack in the A-League Men’s competition after signing a one-year deal with the club. Rukavytsya has collected 23 Socceroos caps spanning three different decades from his debut in 2009 to his latest appearance in 2021. Rukavytsya said he was looking forward to returning to Australia and helping the side challenge at the top of the league. “I’m excited for this season,” he said. “It’s a relatively fresh club but it already tasted success a few years ago and I’m looking forward to having a successful season.”
AFL
Altona and Maribyrnong College product Emerson Jeka has been informed he will not receive a contract from Hawthorn for the 2024 season. Jeka joined the Hawks with Pick 9 in the 2019 rookie draft, going on to make seven appearances in the past two years. Hawthorn national recruiting and list manager Mark McKenzie thanked Jeka for his contribution to the club across recent seasons. Jeka was delisted with two others. “All three have been great teammates and showed a high level of professionalism during their time in the brown and gold,” McKenzie said.
“We understand these sorts of decisions happen every year, and on behalf of everyone at the club we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”
