Western FL
Yarraville Seddon and Parkside Spurs both had big wins in the Western Football League women’s competition on Saturday. The Spurs, who had a bye in round one, proved too strong for West Footscray, winning 17.16 (118)-0.0 (0). Stacy Rigon and Danielle Speranza kicked five goals apiece, with Ruby Mahony, Natalie Pearce and Jessica Byrnes named their best. Bo Crabtree and Emily Gillespie were named the Roosters best. After a loss in round one, the Eagles came away with a 22.10 (142)-1.0 (6) win against Point Cook Centrals. Phoebe McWilliams kicked nine goals in a best on ground performance.
VFL
The Victorian Football League claimed bragging rights against the South Australian National Football League winning both the women’s and men’s state of origin contests on the weekend. The action started on the Friday night, with the VFLW beating SANFLW, 9.9 (63)-.12 (36). Williamstown’s Sharnie Whiting was among the goal scorers. In the men’s match, the VFL won 18.6 (114)-15.13 (103). Williamstown’s Brodie McLaughlin kicked four goals.
FV
Yarraville Glory got its first win of the FV state league 1 north-west season on Friday night against the Western Suburbs. The Glory led 1-0 at half time and was able to double that advantage in the second half to come away with a 2-0 win. Luis Covarrubias and Hamish Anderson were the goal scorers for the Glory. The Glory now sit seventh on the ladder. In state league 2 north-west Altona East Phoenix beat the Whittlesea Ranges, 1-0, while Williamstown beat Strathmore, 3-1.
Big V
It was a big win for the Altona Gators in the Big V women’s division 1 competition on Saturday night. Facing the Camberwell Dragons, the Gators came away with a 73-40 win. Maya Ganzon top scored with 20 points for the Gators, who have now won their last two games.
