FV
Altona East Phoenix head coach Terry Antoniadis has stepped down from his post after consecutive top four finishes in FV state league 2 north-west. Via social media the club said “we want to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you’ve had since arriving back at the club… Your guidance has transformed our club into a unit that consistently strives for excellence… Your legacy will forever be etched in the heart of our club both as a player and coach.”
AFLW
Former Williamstown star Ruby Tripodi made her AFLW debut on Sunday for the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos against St Kilda. A two-time best and fairest winner at the Seagulls was picked up by the Kangaroos in the AFLW draft earlier this year. Tripodi was one of Williamstown CYMS’s inaugural players.
The AFL women’s combine will take place on Sunday, October 8 at Margaret Court Arena and AIA Centre. Three Western Jets players were invited. Midfielder/ forward Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner from Sunshine Heights, midfielder Kiera Whiley from Hillside and midfielder/ forward Tamara Henry from Darley. Calder Cannons talented forward Sarah Grunden from Keilor was also invited.
NPL
The National Premier League awards night was hosted last week. Altona Magic’s Jonas Markovski took out the player’s player award, the golden boot award and the Bill Fleming media award after scoring 19 goals from his 25 appearances.
Western United
Western United’s signing blitz continues ahead of the women’s A-League season. Over the last week United has signed Philippines star midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki for her second season with the club, and young talents, full back/ winger Lucy Richards and goal keeper Natalie Picak have joined the squad.
