WRFL
A packed forward line leads the Western Region Football League division 3 team of the year. The team, which was announced last week, in the lead up to the grand final, contained players from all but one team. Minor premiers, the Suns, had the most players named in the team with six players. Star forward Dean Cachia, who has kicked 100 goals this season, was named at centre half forward and was also named coach of the team of the year for his role in leading the Suns. Fellow grand finalists Braybrook and Albanvale, which was knocked out in the preliminary final, have five players each named in the team of the year.
WRFL
Hoppers Crossing’s Ashlin Brown was named the Western Region Football League division one most valuable player, by the division 1 coaches. Coaches vote using a five, four, three, two, one voting system, voting for players who embody leadership, versatility, ability to play under pressure, skill and courage, respect for all umpires and overall value to their team. Brown polled 19 votes to finish six votes clear of Deer Park’s Bailey Morrish. Five coaches gave Brown votes.
A-League
Silver Bell Morris has put pen to paper on a scholarship contract with Western United for its inaugural A-League Women’s season.The 18-year-old, who was part of the AFF under-18 women’s championship team with the young Matildas team, played for FV Emerging in the National Premier League Women’s competition this year.
A-League
Western United star Ben Garuccio has locked in his future signing with the reigning A-League Men’s premiers until 2025. Garuccio, who was named United player of the season last year, starred in his first season in the green and black, named in the Professional Footballers Australia team of the season and named in the A-League All-stars. Garuccio said he had no hesitation to extend his stay in the west.
