EDFL
Taylors Lakes has added some more pace to its line for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Korey Flavel-Wood joins the Lions from Westmeadows where he has played in the past two division 2 grand finals. He was named in the EDFL division 2 team of the year in 2024 before an injury interrupted 2025 season. “Korey brings youth, speed, elite skills and goalkicking to our forward line and midfield,” the Lions said.
FV
Westgate Sindjelic has announced a coaching change for next year’s FV state league 1 north-west season. The club took to social media to announce that it has mutually parted ways with senior head coach Anthony Barbieri and assistant senior coach Matthew Sanders alongside Paul Tona. “We would like to thank them all for their incredible hard work, dedication and commitment they have shown our great club since joining,” the club said.
NWMCA
It was a tough start to the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association George Luscombe Shield season of Kealba-Green Gully on Saturday. Facing the Chargers, the Cougars had a big chase on their hands as the Chargers made 4-300 from 32 overs. Dr Alamgir took two wickets for the Cougars. The Cougars then finished 6-121 in reply. The Cougars are set to face Tarneit Central in a one-dayer this Saturday in round two.
Cricket
Both the opening days play of the Victorian Turf and Victorian Sub-District cricket associations were played off. The VTCA made the call on Tuesday and the VSDCA the following day with too many grounds not ready for the start of action. The VTCA said its one-day games would be postponed, while the VSDCA’s opening rounds now become one-dayers which are set to get underway this weekend.
