Football
The Essendon District and Western football leagues will have a combined under-18.5 girls competition this season. Spotswood on its social media said there would be a combined competition with a premier division and division one grades. There will be eight teams in division 1. Last season, there were 11 under-18.5 EDFL girls teams and four under-18.5 WFL teams. The season kicks off on April 5.
Western FL
St Albans has revealed its leadership group for the upcoming Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Jake Galea steps up to captain the side this season, taking over from Jack Sims. Matthew Grundy has been named vice-captain Jayden Kretiuk, Zach McCasker Brandon Coletta make up the leadership group. Meanwhile, the Saints have announced the signing of former Fremantle player Tobe Watson for this season. Watson played 14 games for the Dockers before being delisted. Watson will play with the Saints when he’s not playing with Victorian Football League side Port Melbourne,
Western NL
The Western Netball League has revealed the draw and structure for this season. There will be seven divisions this season, which will kick off on March 28. Spotswood, Glen Orden, North Footscray, Sunshine, Caroline Springs and Werribee Districts will play in division 1. Glen Orden, Yarraville Seddon, Werribee Districts, Altona, Caroline Springs, Albanvale, Wyndhamvale, Braybrook, Spotswood and Point Cook Centrals are in division 2. The competition has more teams than ever, with 33 matches to be played in round one.
VTCA
St Albans is seeking a coach for the next Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. The club is seeking a coach with previous experience and a current level 2 Cricket Australia coaching certificate. It can be a playing or non-playing coach and will mentor junior coaches throughout the season. Applications to Jeff Montebello, 0412 099 719 or jjamonty1@yahoo.com.au