Premier Cricket
Footscray duo Max Birthisel and Dylan Brasher are part of the Melbourne Stars Academy squad. The team is currently competing in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin. Brasher was part of the team last season, while it’s Birthisel’s first time. It forms a key part of Cricket Victoria’s new T20 high performance program with opportunities for the next generation of Stars players to work on their T20 skills.
VAFA
Williamstown CYMS completed the perfect home and away season in the Victorian Amateur Football Association premier B women’s competition. A five goal to one first quarter set up Saturday’s win against Westbourne, with the CYs claiming the points 12.5 (77)-3.6 (24). Sharnie Whiting was named the CYs best. The CYs will face Old Geelong for a spot in the grand final this weekend.
Western FL
Parkside Spurs will have to do it the hard way after missing out on the double chance in the Western Football League women’s competition. All teams in the top four had the chance to finish in the top two entering the final round. The Spurs faced Werribee Centrals on Saturday for its shot, but fell short, losing 7.7 (49)-5.3 (33). The Spurs finish the regular season in fourth and face the Suns in a knock out semi final this weekend.
NPL
Altona Magic’s small National Premier League finals hopes are over. The Magic needed to beat Hume City on Saturday night and hoped other results went its way. Hume proved too strong and came away with a 2-0 win. The Magic sit in ninth spot heading into the final round against Manningham United. In the Victorian Premier League 1 competition, Altona City had a 6-1 win against Brunswick Juventus on Friday night. Altona City sits in third spot heading into the final round.
