Basketball
Craigieburn’s Ezi Magbegor has been selected in the Australian Opals squad for the FIBA qualifying tournament. Needing to have a good result to compete in the Olympics, the Opals have named a strong squad, featuring several players who are playing overseas including Magbegor, who is having a strong season in Europe. The tournament runs from February 8-11.
VSDCA
Plenty Valley suffered a first up loss in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition. After the first round was called off due to wet weather, the Bats faced St Bernard’s on Tuesday night. The Bats were bowled out for 94 in the 18th over, before the Snowdogs chased down the runs with five overs remaining, finishing 3-96. The rescheduled first round will be played on January 23.
NPL
Hume City has announced the signing of the talented Aamir Abdallah for the National Premier League season. Abdallah boasts a wealth of experience from his time with Heidelberg United along with stints at FCI Levadia, and Pärnu Vaprus in Estonia. Hume said Aamir brings an amazing set of skills that he showcases in midfield and has a knack for putting the ball in the back of the net.
Bowls
Deer Park claimed the points against Bundoora in the first game back in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division on Friday night. The teams split the rinks, but the Parkers came out on top 89 (14)-79 (4). Gary Kelly and Josh Corless were the winning skips for Bundoora. Bundoora sits in sixth spot, 23 points outside the top four after 10 rounds. Bundoora this week face MCC on Saturday.
