FV
Yarraville Glory has announced the signing of Andy O’Bell as men’s coach for the FV state league 1 north-west season. O’Dell is an ex-professional footballer who played in the English Championship. He has been coaching in Melbourne for a number of years at clubs such as Richmond, Sunshine George Cross, Bentleigh Greens, Hume United, Altona City and Casey Comets, winning a number of titles along the way.
VTCA
Yarraville Club is closing in on victory in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Facing Craigieburn, the Clubbers bowled the Eagles out for 111 in the 49th over. Skipper Mitch Johnstone took 4-28 and was the pick of the bowlers. In reply, the Clubbers were 6-96 at stumps. Chinthaka Jayasinghe top scored with 40.
Baseball
Williamstown won a thriller against Malvern in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1sts nine competition. Williamstown scored four runs in the fourth innings to come away with a 4-3 win. Meanwhile, Newport suffered an 11-1 loss to Essendon. After four matches, Williamstown sits in fifth and Newport in ninth.
NWMCA
Williamstown CYMS and Yarraville Club both had big wins in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association western region women’s competition. The CYs faced Sydenham-Hillside combined with Burnside Springs. The Storm made 1-68 from its 20 overs. The CYs quickly made the runs, finishing 2-107 from just 11 overs. Emma Bradwell continued her good form, finishing 31 not out. The Clubber beat Gellibrand in their match. The Clubbers made 5-148 before restricting Gellibrand to 6-136.
VFL
Williamstown has lost a couple of key players from its Victorian Football League squad. Frankston has announced it has signed Corey Ellison, who finished third in the Seagulls best and fairest the season. Will Fordham has signed with the Wodonga Raiders after finishing his VFL career.
