Football
Five Western Jets featured in the 2025 Victorian Diversity All Stars matches, featuring emerging Indigenous and Multicultural footballers on Wednesday. The showcase matches for boys and girls provide opportunities for talented players, most of whom are not currently listed by a Coates Talent League under-18 team, to experience a talent pathways program and showcase their ability against talented peers. Kai Malou, Nartasha Elbayeh and Ella Royston were part of the girls Vic Metro side, while Maahi Patel and Isaac Gawne were part of the boys Vic Metro team.
VFLW
The Victorian Football League women’s clubs have released their playing lists for this season. Among those on lists is Keilor’s Matilda Connell, Eleanor Cornish, Maddison Albrecht, Olivia Woods, Laura Wright, Lauren Caruso, Eloise Ashley-Cooper, Kaitlyn O’Keefe and Kiera Leare. Caroline Springs Molly Eastman signed at Collingwood along with Hillside’s Caitlin Sargent. Hillside’s Jemima Woods has signed at Geelong, Caroline Springs’ Stephanie Asciak is at Footscray and Burnside Heights’ Krissy Trang has signed with Williamstown for her first VFLW contract.
EDFL
St Albans has received a boost after the signing of former AFL player Jacob Townsend for the Essendon District Football League season. A clearance for Townsend has been approved, with him last playing at Southport. Townsend, a Richmond premiership player, played at four AFL clubs playing 62 games and kicking 44 goals after making his debut in 2012.
Football
Good Friday football was the story of the day for several Brimbank clubs. In the Essendon District Football League, Keilor was to face Strathmore in premier division, St Albans was against Hillside in division 1 and Keilor Park was at home in division 2. In the Western Football League, Albion was set to face Parkside. For more on the results, head to www.starweekly.com.au
