Around the grounds Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay

Randy Shanklin

Big V

Altona Gators have had a late coaching change ahead of the Big V women’s division 1 season. The Gators announced last week that the club and Cameron Wilkosz made mutually parted ways so that Wilkosz could focus on his career. The Gators made the grand final series under Wilkosz last season, with the side doing enough to earn promotion. Coaching director and former youth league coach Rnady Shanklin will now coach the side.

Baseball

Williamstown Wolves are through to the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 men’s grand final. The Wolves faced Doncaster in a best-of-three grand final series, winning the first two games to take the series. They won game one 16-10, before sealing the series with a 3-1 win. The Wolves will face Newport Rams in the grand final series.

NPL

Altona Magic came away with one point against Moreland City in the National Premier League on Saturday. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time, before Jonas Markovski’s third goal of the season gave the Magic the lead in the 60th minute. A penalty in the 82nd gave Moreland the chance to level the scores, which it did. Neither side could find a winner, with the final result a 1-1 draw. The Magic has one win and two draws from the first four rounds.

Australia Cup

The draw for the fourth round of the Australia Cup has been released. This round includes National Premier League sides for the first time this competition. Altona Magic will play Caroline Springs George Cross, Williamstown will play North Sunshine Eagles, Yarraville will host Epping City and Altona City will travel to fae the North Geelong Warriors. Matches are scheduled for March 29.