Big V
Hume City Broncos have announced Cedric Anderson Jnr as their new import for the Big V men’s championship season. Anderson arrived in January and describes himself as a “dogged defender.” “We’re excited to get him out on court with the group,” coach Simon Gray said. “A highly respected and well-travelled player with outstanding credentials, CJ is sure to make a strong impact for Hume City this season. Meanwhile the Broncos have announced that Ricardo Time has re-signed for the season.
Tennis
Bundoora’s Ava Beck lost in the opening round of the Australian Open junior tournament. Having received a wildcard into the tournament, Beck lost to Japanese number 10 seed Kanon Sawashiro, 6-3, 6-0. Hume Tennis and Community Centre’s Jin Woodman was knocked out in the quarter finals of the quad singles for a second straight year.
Basketball
Ezi Magbegor has been named in the Australian Opals squad for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying tournament in Türkiye from 11-17 March. Magbegor, who grew up in Craigieburn, is part of a full strength Opals squad. Basketball Australia said the roster for Istanbul features strength across all position groups, further bolstered with the availability of stars from the WNBL as well as international WNBA and EuroLeague competitions.
Dockerty Cup
The draw for the opening two rounds of the Dockerty Cup-Australia Cup have been revealed. Round one includes teams from Football Victoria state league 4, 5, 6, and 7 along with some regional and metropolitan clubs. There are 114 teams in round one with 18 clubs awarded byes. Matches in round include, Barwon against Doreen United, Meadow Park at home to Strathdale, and ETA Buffalo Club of Victoria against Greenvale. Roxburgh Park United has a bye. Uni Hill Eagles, Bundoora United, Whittlesea Ranges, Craigieburn City, Mill Park, Epping City and Dallas City all enter the competition in the second round.
