NAB League
Western Jets star Jovan Petric has helped Vic Metro claim the NAB AFL under-18 championship title. Petric was part of the team that beat the Allies in the final on Friday, with the Victorians winning, 16.10 (106)-14.6 (90). Petric kicked a goal in the win. Will Ashcroft, who could go number one in the AFL draft, won the Larke Medal as the best player of the championships.
A-League
Three attacking players have joined Western United’s inaugural A-League Women’s side. Stacey Papadopoulos, Raquel Deralas and Harriet Withers have all been key players for Calder United in recent years, and have contributed to National Premier League Women’s trebles in 2019 and 2022. Papadopoulos and Withers have signed full contracts, while Deralas has signed a scholarship contract.
NAB League
A knee injury didn’t derail former Western Jets gun Montana Ham for long as she received an AFLW rising star nomination in just her second game. Ham along with Carlton’s Keeley Skeeper were the round four nominees for the award which recognises the best young talent in the competition. Ham, who grew up in Hillside and played with Keilor recently, had a team-high 20 disposals, four marks, and five tackles in the Sydney Swans’ round four loss to Port Adelaide. Swans coach Scott Gowans said the 18-year-old “showed the way” for the Sydney Swans in her return from injury in round one.
NPL
Altona Magic has turned to a familiar face to lead in next year’s National Premier League season. The club announced it had appointed John Markovski as coach for next season. Markovski has previously coached the club on three occasions. On the club’s social media post it said Markovski was thrilled to be returning to the club and was committed to developing the solid base the squad has.
