Around the grounds in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong

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VAFA

Williamstown CYMS put another win on the board in the Victorian Amateur Football Association premier B women’s competition on Saturday. The CYs kicked the only three goals of the opening quarter to open up a 13 point lead. Both teams struggled to score in the second half with the CYs holding on to win, 3.2 (21)-0.7 (7). Camryn Tyrrell and Kiara Palmar were the CYs best. The CYs face Westbourne in the final round.

Western FL

Parkside Spurs kept their hopes of a Western Football League women’s top four spot alive on Saturday. The Spurs had a strong 9.12 (66)-3.1 (19) win against West Footscray, their 10th win of the season. Entering the final round the Spurs sit in fourth spot, but are only percentage off second and a game off first spot. The Spurs face ladder leaders Werribee Centrals in the final round. Laverton got its second win of the season, beating North Sunshine.

A-League

Besian Kutleshi has become the youngest player to sign a professional contract at Western United after inking a three-year scholarship contract with the A-League men’s club.

The 15-year-old will arrive at Ironbark Fields after playing an important role in the Joeys’ recent success at the ASEAN under-16 Boys Championships, featuring in every match and converting in the penalty shootout in the final. Born and bred in the west, Kutleshi played his junior football at North Sunshine Eagles before moving to Melbourne City in the 2022 season.

Coates Talent League

The Western Jets had a tough day against the Eastern Ranges in the Coates Talent League boys competition on Saturday. The Ranges were able to build on an early lead and come away with an 18.14 (122)-10.8 (68). Ayden McCarroll kicked four goals for the Jets and was named their best. Finnegan Davis and Jack Gerardi were the other standouts for the Jets. The Jets sit in 10th spot with five wins for the season. The Jets face the Murray Bushrangers on Sunday in the second last round.