VTCA
Grand United has announced the signing of Hamza Ali for the upcoming season. Ali will be an assistant coach at the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield side . A proven performer and respected leader, Ali captained Coburg in the Victorian Sub-District Association competition last season, after six strong years with Greenvale in Victorian Premier Cricket and time in the VTCA senior division. “Hamza’s not just a gun cricketer—he’s a top bloke who lives and breathes the values that make Grand United special,” Grand United said.
Basketball
Keilor Thunder’s Issie Bourne received another call up to the Australian Gangurrus squad. Having played earlier this season when they won bronze at the Asian Cup, Bourne was part of the team as the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series launches into its sixth season. The second series was held Marseille last week.
VTCA
Daniel Raniolo returns to Sunshine United for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Isaacs Howarth Shield season. Raniolo brings reliability and run-scoring ability to the top order, with more than 2800 runs in Victorian Premier Cricket, including a highest score of 131. Last season he also took 24 wickets in Premier Cricket second XI for Footscray. He is a first XI premiership player with Sunshine United and is returning to his home club. “I’m really happy to have signed back with Sunshine United. It feels great to return to a club where I’ve shared so many great memories, and I’m excited to be back with friends both on and off the field. Looking forward to what will hopefully be a successful season ahead,” he said.
A-League
Catherine Zimmerman has been named Western United’s women’s player of the season. The club hosted its awards night on Tuesday night, with Zimmerman claiming the award ahead of Isabel Dehakiz and Sasha Grove.
