Northern FL
Epping has announced coaches as it prepares to field a women’s side in the Northern Football League for the first time next season. The Pingers announced on social media that Sarah Scheggia would be their inaugural coach with Travis Holmberg to be their assistant coach.
“Sarah Scheggia has played football for 10 years and over 150 games,” the club said on social media. “Travis is a very talented and smart footballer. Usually playing as a key forward or just as comfortable playing in the ruck. “Travis made his senior debut at 18. He joined Epping in 2022 until injury has stopped him. Details: womensfooty@eppingfc.com.au
VSDCA
Plenty Valley’s Henry Cullen has been recognised for a strong Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. Cullen was named in the team of the year as the wicketkeeper following a season where he made 691 runs and taking 18 catches and making five stumpings. Cullen also finished in the top 12 of theVal Holten award for the best players after leading the count after eight rounds.
VSDCA
Plenty Valley has appointed Scott McNaughton as its male program head coach for the next Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. McNaughton is a level 3 high performance accredited coach with Cricket Australia and has an extensive coaching record which includes coaching abroad, where he was responsible for Japan’s international men’s and women’s teams. In Australia, he has coached at Victorian Premier Cricket level both in Tasmania and Victoria. James Plunkett has been named chairman of selectors and Daniel Heatley assistant coach.
Big V
Whittlesea Pacers continued on their winning ways in the Big V men’s division 2 competition on Saturday night against the Mornington Breakers. The Pacers jumped out of the blocks to lead by 12 points at the first break. The margin would increase to 16 at the main break. The second half was more even, with the Pacers winning 109-98.
