VFLW
Williamstown has announced the signing of Mia Zielinski for the Victorian Football League women’s season. A developing key forward, Zielinski joins the Seagulls after a strong stint with the Box Hill Hawks, playing 10 VFLW matches in 2025 (including three finals) and kicking eight goals across the season. She also impressed at community level, booting 27 goals in eight games during 2025 and earning six best player awards.
WFL
Spotswood has signed Lachie Devine for the Western Football League division 1 season. Devine joins the club from Murchison-Toolamba where he was one of the best in their two-point premiership win last year. Before that, Devine spent a lot of time playing senior footy for Mooroopna, including a stint at the Murray Bushrangers. He joins Sam Leith and Jackson Williams as new signings for the Woodsmen.
VFL
Two former Western Jets are among new signings for the Footscray Bulldogs’ Victorian Football League squad. Kane Sexton and Kobe Williams, who came through juniors at Newport Power, and Kobe Williams, who was a next generation academy member with the Bulldogs, were announced the new signings along with former AFL player Jack Billings. Premiership captain Dan Orgill leads a group of 13 returning Bulldogs, including the 2025 best and fairest Billy Crofts, Norm Goss medallist Cooper Craig-Peters and fellow flag-winners Will Lewis and Fred Valpied.
WFL
Braybrook has announced its first new signing for the Western Football League division 2 season. Joshua Cassar will play for the Brookers in 2026. “Cassar, 22, stands at 193cm and is a genuine utility who can impact the game at either end of the ground, while also providing valuable support in the ruck,” the Brookers said. “We look forward to seeing him make his mark this season.” Cassar joints the club from the Western Rams
