NPL
Mitch Cooper’s time at Hume City has come to an end. The National Premier League club announced last week that Cooper was departing the club. He joined Hume in 2019 and was an integral part of the Hume squad since. Meanwhile on Saturday night, Hume lost to the North Geelong Warriors, 2-1. Hume took the lead early, before the Warriors scored once in each half to seal the win. Hume sits 10th on the ladder with four wins from 18 games.
FV
Whittlesea United got an important win against Westgate on Friday night in the FV state league 1 north-west competition. Scores were locked at nil-all for most of the game before Osman Kose found the back of the net in the 77th minute. It would be enough for victory for Whittlesea. Whittlesea now sits third on the ladder having overtaken Westgate. Upfield had a 2-2 draw with Yarraville Glory, while Whittlesea Ranges had a 3-0 win against Strathmore.
EDFL
Despite falling short on field, Westmeadows had a special day in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division. The Tigers hosted their second pride round against Moonee Valley with matches between the premier division, division 2 and under-18.5 girls teams. In premier division, the Fog was too strong winning, 8.6 (54)-0.3 (3). Gemma Wright was named the Tigers best. In division 1, Greenvale remains undefeated while Tullamarine had a tough day against Gisborne.
Coates Talent
The Northern Knights got the points against the Calder Cannons on Friday night in the Coates Talent League girls competition. The Cannons kicked the only goal of the first quarter and led by seven points at the main break. Three goals to none in the third quarter turned the game in the Knights direction before they finished it off in the final quarter, winning 7.6 (48)-3.3 (21).
Teresia Koliavu was named the Knights best player, with Jade Mclay named the Cannons best.
