It was a winning start to life under Guy Barbuto for Sunshine in the Western Football League division 2.
The Kangaroos announced during the week that Barbuto would coach the side for the rest of the season, replacing Ben Chapman.
“After ongoing discussions spanning several weeks, Ben advised the club this [last] week that he would no longer be able to fulfil his obligations, and as such the club has accepted his resignation, effective immediately,” president Chris Gatt said.
“On behalf of the club, I would like to thank not only Ben, but wife Alision and their family for investing into the Sunshine Football Netball Club and making it a better environment for all involved.
“Moving forward, Guy Barbuto has accepted the interim coaching position for the remainder of the season, as we continue our path forward.”
Barbuto joined the club Kangaroos as an assistant coach earlier this year.
He was previously at Avondale Heights, having also been at the Calder Cannons and Keilor.
On Saturday, the Kangaroos bounced back from their second loss of the season, beating North Footscray.
It was a dominant display by the Kangaroos, who won, 17.26 (128)-5.7 (37).
Mathew Medcraft kicked six goals for the Kangaroos, while Nathan Carroll kicked five goals.
Carroll now has 98 goals for the season.
Stuart Purves was named the Kangaroos best alongside the two main goal kickers
Sunshine remains in second spot, percentage ahead of Wyndhamvale with two rounds remaining.
The Kangaroos face Tarneit this Saturday.
It was a big week for the Kangaroos, with the WFL announcing the Kangaroos would play in division 1 next year as part of a competition restructure.
Albion and Newport will also both be in the higher division.
In other results, Albanvale smashed North Sunshine, Sunshine Heights beat Tarneit and Braybrook was no match for Albion.
