NPL
North Sunshine Eagles’ Redouane Sarakh claimed the National Premier League 3 best and fairest at the NPL awards night last week. Champions Caroline Springs George Cross dominated the other awards following its championship and promotion. Joshua Whiteley was named the players’ player, coach of the year was Eric Vassiliadis and Whiteley was also the tied golden boot winner, with 16 goals from 22 appearances.
EDFL
The Essendon District Football League division 2 team of the year is out and four Taylors Lakes’ players have been named in the best 22. Christopher Vulic was named on ball, Aaron Vendramini on the wing, Luke McCormack in full back and Jack Burns was named on the bench. The Lions were knocked out in the preliminary final.
VTCA
Sunshine YCW has announced a whole host of signings ahead of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 season. Wicket keeper-batsman Amitoj Kang has signed with the
club. Young gun Noah Smith is a hard hitting all-rounder who hails from Albury-Wodonga. Smith joined the club as an 18-year-old, with a bowling average of 14.72 and a high score of 93 in senior cricket.
AFLW
The AFL women’s combine will take place on Sunday, October 8 at Margaret Court Arena and AIA Centre. Three Western Jets players were invited. Midfielder- forward Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner from Sunshine Heights, midfielder Kiera Whiley from Hillside and midfielder-forward Tamara Henry from Darley. Calder Cannons talented forward Sarah Grunden from Keilor was also invited.
WRFL
The Western Region Football League has released its women’s team of the years. Caroline Springs Caitlin Pretty, Nikki Perrett and Chazlize Sindon were named in the division team, while in the division 2 team were North Sunshine’s Aalivah Tyea and Braybrook’s Jennifer Tang.
