Hockey
Altona midfielder Matthew Guest will represent Canada at a Commonwealth Games for a second time later this month. Guest is a seasoned campaigner at international level, having been capped 74 times. His selection comes hot on the heels of a strong showing at the Champions Challenge tournament. Meanwhile, Chris Coleman netted twice in Altona’s 3-2 win over Hawthorn to
keep his side in the men’s premier
league top four.
VFL
Footscray remains undefeated since the first week of May and sits on top of the VFL ladder. The Bulldogs made it seven straight victories with a 52-point thrashing of Geelong at Simonds Stadium on Sunday. Brett Goodes was best on ground. Key forward Liam Jones booted three goals and tough nut Clay Smith made a successful return from an AC joint injury.
Lacrosse
Reigning premier Footscray has conceded more ground to local rival Williamstown in the race for the Lacrosse Victoria men’s state league minor premiership. The second-placed Bulldogs suffered a shock 7-6 loss to Camberwell, while at the same time ladder leader Williamstown was taking care of business in a 12-9 win over Surrey Park.
Soccer
Yarraville finished with 10 men but
held on for a 1-0 win over Corio in Football Federation Victoria’s State League 2 north-west at McIvor Reserve on Saturday. Darcey den Ouden scored the game’s only goal in the first half to ensure the Glory kept hold of fifth spot
in the league.
