EDFL
Jordan Madden has signed with Taylors Lakes for the Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Madden has been playing in Western Australia in the Goldfields League for Kalgoorlie the last few seasons. Previously he played for East Keilor. “Jordy comes to us as a highly talented midfielder-half back and will be a great addition to our team,” the Lions said on social media. The Lions kick off their season on April 5 against Roxburgh Park.
Soccer
Former Sydenham Park player Zach Lisolajski was part of a history making Young Socceroos squad which won the AFC under-20 Asian Cup. Lisolajski was part of the grand final team which won a penalty shoot out against Saudi Arabia. Scores were locked at 1-1 at the end of regular time and again at the end of extra time. Australia won 5-4 on penalties. Lisolajski currently plays for Perth Glory in the A-League Men’s competition after he signed with the club for two years in June.
A-League
Western United coaches Kat Smith and John Aloisi have been named as finalists in the A-League coaches of the month for January and February, Men’s skipper Ben Garuccio has been nominated for player of the month. The men’s side is up to second on the ladder and the women’s side is in fourth. United’s men’s side was in action on Saturday against Wellington Phoenix, and the women’s side in action on Friday night against Perth Glory, both after deadline.
VTCA
Sydenham-Hillside is seeking a coach for next season’s Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. The club is searching for a playing or non-playing coach who shares the club’s ambition for success and can lead its seven senior men’s teams across two competitions. Details: Ashtyn McIntyre, 0460 930 130 or ashtyn.mcintyre@gmail.com
