A-League
Western United academy goalkeeper Mayan Mayan has been called up to the South Sudan squad for the upcoming under-20 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Mayen will join the squad in camp ahead of the tournament’s commencement on February 19. Western United academy director Anthony Frost said the call-up to a major youth international tournament was a significant milestone and one that would boost both Mayen and the academy in the future. Mayen’s call up comes after academy goalkeeper Michael Vonja was selected in the Joeys squad for the under-17 Antalya Youth Cup, taking place in Turkey in February.
EDFL
Taylors Lakes has announced the signing of Aaron Vendramini for this year’s Essendon District Football League division 2 season. Vendramini is no stranger to the EDFL having played with Westmeadows and Craigieburn, playing predominantly half-back and midfield as a senior footballer. The Lions said on social media that Vendramini has a good football brain and would add to the club’s culture and standards. He is the latest signing for new coach Steve Burns.
WRFL
Braybrook has lost a key target up forward with Matthew Turcinovich on the move for this year’s Western Region Football League season. Turcinovich, who kicked 50 goals for the Brookers in the club’s 2022 premiership side, has joined West Footscray. Matthew Grubb is also making the move from Braybrook to West Footscray.
NPL
Green Gully’s list is starting to take shape in the National Premier League. The Cavaliers have announced a number of re-signings in recent weeks. Josh Hope, Nahuel Bonada, Mitchell Graham, Matthew Crooks, Gianluca Iannucci and Liam Driscoll have all recommitted to the club as it aims to build on last season’s final appearance.
