TAC Cup
Nick O’Kearney pressed his case to be part of Vic Metro’s next game with a best on ground performance in the Calder Cannons’ 18-point win against Gippsland in Morwell on Saturday. Missing six of its Metro squad members, the Cannons led by three or four goals for most of the game before winning 13.15 (93) to 11.9 (75). Jayden Foster was the dominant forward on the ground with five goals for the Cannons. The win cements the Cannons in second spot on the ladder. An undermanned Northern Knights played hard in their match against Dandenong Stingrays, but were unable to match the Stingrays, eventually losing 12.12 (84) to 7.5 (47).
Under 18 champs
Calder Cannons and Western Jets players stood out for Vic Metro in its 87-point win against Western Australia in the NAB AFL under-18 championships on Saturday. Cannons’ Paul Ahern had 23 possessions and two goals for the winners, while his teammate Damien Cavka had 22 possessions. Cannons’ gun Peter Wright also kicked a goal. Western Jets’ Corey Ellis got a lot of the ball early and had eight tackles, while Brenton Payne kicked two goals.
FFV
Hume United was unable to match it with Heidelberg Stars losing its FFV state league 2 north-west clash 3-0. Sporting Whittlesea walked away with one point after drawing with La Trobe University 2-2. In state league 3 north-west, Lalor defeated Williamstown 4-2, Brunswick Zebras and Whittlesea United drew and Northern Roosters defeated North City Wolves 4-2. In state league 4 north, Upfield won against Fawkner 2-1, Epping City defeated West Preston 2-0, while Bundoora United and Northern Falcons drew 0-0. In state league 5 north, Greenvale and Keon Park both won.
VWFL
Jacana’s tough start to the season continued in the Victorian Women’s Football League with a 75-point loss to Bayswater in division 3/4. The Kangaroos kept Jacana goalless for the match.
