WRFL
Glen Orden won’t field senior or reserves side’s in the Western Region Football League division 2 competition this year. The league announced on Tuesday that the division two club had withdrawn both sides. “The club tried their hardest to enter a senior and reserves side for the upcoming season, but have now informed the league of their decision to go into recess for 2023,” a league statement said. “The WRFL will continue to support Glen Orden through this process and their recovery to re-join the competition next season.” More at www.starweekly.com.au.
WRFL
Todd Lawrie is set to return to the Western Region Football League this season. A clearance has been put in for Lawrie to join Braybrook, having played with Talbot last year. Lawrie previously played for Tarneit and the Suns, winning two division 3 league best and fairest awards and four club best and fairest awards.
NPL
It was a tough day for Altona Magic against Avondale in the National Premier League on Saturday. After a draw in round one, the Magic were keen to get their first win on the board. Both teams missed chances in the first half, before Avondale started to convert. Three second half goals was enough to seal victory, 3-0.
Australia Cup
With the rest of the state league teams entering the third round of the Victorian stage of the Australia Cup, things are starting to heat up. Yarraville’s first match of the knockout competition is against Knox City, while Altona East Phoenix will play Brandon Park. Altona North will play Hampton East Brighton and Altona City will play Melbourne SRBIJA. Williamstown will face the Peninsula Strikers. Meanwhile, the first two rounds of the women’s Nike F.C Cup were also drawn. Barnstoneworth United will play Mentone and Yarraville will play Gisborne.
