A-League
Western United stars Hillary Beall and Hannah Keane have been recognised for their outstanding seasons with selection in the Austraffic PFA A-League Women team of the season. Keane was recognised after being the league’s dominant striker this season, winning the Golden Boot with 13 goals for the campaign. At the other end, Beall emerged as one of the competition’s leading goalkeepers in her first year as a professional number one and was noted for her performances. Both players expressed their pride in being selected but heaped praise on their teammates for their overall contribution to a successful season.
VTCA
St Albans gun Geeth Alwis is on the move from the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Alwis, who is a six time club champion and a competition best and fairest winner, has signed with Westmeadows for next season. He captained St Albans this eason and was again one of the best players in the competition. More at www.starweekly.com.au.
Nike F.C Cup
Calder United will face Clifton Hill in the next round of the Nike F.C Cup. The defending champions will be at home in round five, as the final 16 teams fight for a spot in the final eight. There’s seven National Premier League Women’s sides left in the competition, headlined by Calder. Meanwhile Calder United was in action on Saturday against Heidelberg United in the NPLW, after deadline.
VAFA
The Victorian Amateur Football Association has announced its men’s and women’s interleague coaches. Greg Hutchison will lead the men’s side, having coached Old Brighton for eight years including to a premiership in 2017 and an A-grade grand final last season. Western Bulldogs’ AFLW premiership coach Paul Groves will coach the women’s side.
