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FV

Keilor Wolves has looked to strengthen their squad with two key signings for the rest of the FV state league 4 west season. Chris Davies, who is a prolific goal scorer with a wealth of experience at the top levels of Victorian football, joins the club bringing firepower to the club. He has played at National Premier League level with the Preston Lions and Werribee City. Alexander Najdovski returns to his junior club, having most recently played with Lalor United. On Friday night, the Wolves lost to Melton Phoenix, 5-3. Davies was among the goal scorers for the Wolves.

NPL

Former Melbourne Victory defender Nick Ansell heads the mid-season signings for St Albans Saints in the National Premier League. Ansell, who played in a championship with Melbourne Victory, joins the club from Thai outfit Nakhon Ratchasima. Lachlan Weier, Nicolas Koek and Shaun Ruzvidzo are the other new signings for the Saints. On Saturday night, the Saints had a 2-0 win against the Port Melbourne Sharks. The Saints scored both goals in the second half. The Saints sit in 11th spot on 20 points.

NBL1

Keilor Thunder’s women continued their strong form with a good win against the Ringwood Hawks, while it was heartbreak for the men in the National Basketball League 1 South season. After trailing at half time, the Thunder won the second half 40-30 to come away with an 87-80 win. Issue Bourne top scored with 26 points, while pulling down nine rebounds. The Thunder men suffered a 97-96 loss to the Hawks after leading at the last break.

EDFL

Keilor got a hard fought win against Greenvale in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division season. While the Blues started better on the scoreboard, the Jets pushed them and got the margin back to a goal early in the last quarter. The Blues held their nerve late to win, 6.6 (42)-5.4 (34).

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