Paralympics
Williamstown’s Nathan Nathan Prllissier is headed to the Paralympic Games. Nathan Prllissier has been named in his first Paralympic team as part of Australia’s table tennis team. The 12-player team is Australia’s largest since 1968 and the second largest ever to represent the nation in the Paralympic Games foundation sport.
VPL
Altona City continues to keep the pressure on the top sides in the Victorian Premier League 2 competition. On Friday night, Altona City faced Pascoe Vale and came away with a 2-1 win after leading 2-0 at half time. Gurman Sangha scored both goals for Altona City. After 18 rounds, Altona City sits in third spot, two points off top.
A-League
Daniel Penha will depart Western United after one of the great individual seasons in the A-League men’s club’s history, with the Brazilian opting to play closer to home due to family reasons. The 25-year-old played the 2023-24 season on loan at Western United from Atletico Mineiro, recording seven goals and three assists in 22 appearances. Conversations had been ongoing throughout the off-season to extend Penha’s stay, however due to personal reasons he has made the difficult decision to remain closer to Brazil. Penha said the joy he has had in representing the green and black will remain with him forever.
Big V
Altona Gators bounced back on Saturday night with a hard fought win against the Coburg Giants in the Big V men’s division 1 competition. The Gators jumped out of the blocks and led by 16 points at quarter time. The Giants would slowly reduce the lead throughout the game, but the Gators did enough to win, 98-92. Matthew Roseby top scored with 24 points for the Gators. The Gators sit in fifth spot.
