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EDFL

Keilor has dominated the Essendon District Football League men’s premier division team of the year. Brad Xavier, James Bailey, Nick O’Kearney, Corey Ellis, Cody Brand and Kane Barbuto are all named in the team, while Mick Guane has been named coach. Deer Park’s Billy Cannolo was named in the team as well. In the women’s team of the year, Hillside’s Hannah Ibrahim and Blaise Ferraro were named captain and coach of the team of the year respectively. The Sharks’ Caitlin Sargent, who was the leading goalkicker, and Annie Gray are also in the team, along with Keilor’s Kiera Leare.

EDFL

Lockie Rayner has re-signed with Taylors Lakes for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Rayner joined the Lions just week’s out from the EDFL division 2 season before playing a big role for the side in their premiership. He was named in the division 2 team of the year.

Coates Talent League

Western Jets duo Sierra Grieves and Lucas Impey have been named in the Coates Talent League teams of the year. Grieves was named in the middle of the ground in the girls team in the latest honour for her having claimed the Vic Metro most valuable player. Impey was named in the ruck in the boys team. It’s been a big year for Impey, who made his Victorian Football League debut and played VFL finals.

Western FL

Four Caroline Springs players have been named in the Western Football League women’s team of the year. Nyomi Stowers, Dijana Vasilevska, Jacinta Kondis and Caitilin Pretty were named in the team with the Lakers and Werribee Centrals having the most representatives. The Suns Mary Daw named captain and Werribee Centrals’ Jade De La Rue-Galgey named coach of the team.

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