WRFL
Albion has announced a couple of key signings on the back of a Western Region Football League division 2 grand final loss. Joshua Bench is returning to the Cattery for the 2024 season. A reigning Altona division 1 back to back club best and fairest winner, via social media the club said Bench is going to be an electric addition to their midfield in 2024. He comes back to Albion with a great resume and career to date, including being a division 1 premiership player, a three time team of the year player and three time Williamstown development premiership player. Darcy McPherson has re-signed at the Cats. McPherson is the back-to-back best and fairest and the club and was third in the leagues best and fairest this season, as well as being named in the division 2 team of the year.
EDFL
Along with a new coach for Hillside’s Essendon District Football League women’s team, a flurry of player announcements have been made. Those signed to play in recent times include Emma Picone, Keilor best and fairest Brooke Kerrigan, Beejay Johnson and Chanel Caruso.
Basketball
Three Keilor Thunder women players have been selected for Victoria’s under 20 team, Zoe Shaw, Erin Green and Eric Brkovic were selected for the 2024 Victorian Under-20 State team for the National Championships which will be held at Ballarat in January and February of 2024. After trials over the past few weeks, all three were selected in the development under 20 Victorian Navy team. Via social media the club said: “A massive achievement and reward for effort put in over the past 12 months. Congratulations to Zoe, Erin and Eric, we can’t wait to see you representing Victoria and the Keilor Basketball Association on the national stage! Good luck!”
