AFLW
Several locals have been invited to the AFLW national draft combine and state combines to be held in October Selection to attend the combines was based on nominations provided by AFLW clubs. Western Jets’ Alex McBride-Loane has been invited to the state combine. She is the only Jet invited to the two drafts so far.
Netball
Netball Victoria has reduced its under-19 and under-17 state squads to 25 players. Western Warriors’ Kiara Boyd and Eva Ryan, and City West Falcons’ Amalani Fauonuku have been named in the under-19 squad. The Falcons’ Emily Fitzgerald, Ella Leith, Altona’s Manon Muir, Layla Pretorius and Imogen Sexton, and Warriors’ Payton Simeki and Haleina Tanoi have been named in the under-17 squad.
NBL1
Keilor has announced the reappointment of its two National Basketball League 1 South coaches for next season. Kristi Harrower will coach the women’s side for a third season, with the side making the top four both seasons. Ash Arnott will continue coaching the men’s side for a second straight season. “Having built a strong foundation in his first season at the helm, we’re looking forward to building on this progress next year,” the club said of Arnott. Meanwhile, Keilor announced that Maddy Rocci had won its women’s best and fairest award.
A-League
Western United has lost star striker Jaiden Kucharski before he has even played a game at the club. Western announced that the club and player had mutually agreed to part ways. With consideration for the current FIFA registration ban, both parties have respectfully agreed to a termination. The club said while it’s disappointed with this outcome, it respects the player’s decision to pursue his career elsewhere. “Jaiden has been exceptional during his short tenure with the Club, and we wish him the best in his football future,” the club said.
