Big V
Two Hume City Broncos players have been named finalists for the Big V men’s championship all-star five and most valuable player awards. Corey Fiddes and Toryce Manassa were named among the 12 finalists for the awards. Craigieburn’s Courtney Strait was named as a finalist for division 1 awards, while Whittlesea Pacers Pat Green and Gabe Evans have been nominated for the division 2 awards.
NFL
Inaugural Whittlesea women’s coach Jarrod Kindell has stood down as coach of the Northern Football League side. Kindell started coaching the side back in 2019,with the club saying the program wouldn’t exist without him. “Jarrod led the team to a preliminary final in 2022 and has played a key role in developing women playing skills across all ages,” the club said. “Jarrod will not be lost to us as he will play an integral role in the newly formed women’s football department.”
FV
Uni Hill Eagles are one step closer to claiming the FV state league 3 north-west title. A 1-0 win against Point Cook on Saturday, has the Eagles sitting four points clear with two rounds remaining. Craigieburn City is now in second spot, after a 2-1 win against the Heidelberg Eagles in the battle between second and third. The Eagles face Sunbury United this Saturday, while Craigieburn City faces the Western Eagles.
AFL
Many of the most promising under-17 boys footballers from Victoria, New South Wales, ACT and Queensland were in action on Sunday in the under-17 futures matches at Avalon Airport Oval. The teams consisted of players who are eligible to be drafted next year. Among those in the teams were Calder Cannons’ Harry O’Farrell, Noah Scott, Jayden Nguyen, Damon Hollow and Nash King, along with Northern Knights Lucas McInerney, Liam Farrar and Zak Johnson.
