EDFL
The Essendon District Football League has announced the first of two of its women’s team of year for 2025. In the division 1 women’s competition, Westmeadows Gemma Wright, Ruby Smith and Emma Kassis-Baker were named in the team alongside Tullamarine’s Charlotte Jackson, Tricia Devine and Laura D’Amore.
EDFL
Westmeadows coach Ash Flavel has been named the Essendon District Football League men’s division 2 coach of the year. Flavel was selected by the other coaches as coach of the year, with Tigers players Jordan Kosteas, Aaron Evans and Ryan Capron also named in the team. Capron was named captain of the team of the year. Named in the division 1 men’s team of the year includes Roxburgh Park’s Jack Elliott and Craigieburn’s Hayden Polley, Jai Robinson and Harry Albon.
Coates Talent League
It’s season over for the Calder Cannons in the Coates Talent League boys competition. After being the lucky loser in the wildcard round, the Cannons faced the Eastern Ranges in the first week of finals. After getting the jump early in the game, the Rangers were able to come away with a comfortable 16.11 (107)-8.11 (59) win to make through to the semi finals. Nathaniel Jenkins and Ben Taylor kicked two goals each for the Cannons in the loss. Felix Kneipp, Cooper Duff-Tytler, and co-captains Jackson Barber and Hamish Bird were named the Cannons best.
Northern FL
Diamond Creek has been crowned the Northern Football League division 2 premiers. Diamond Creek faced Macleod in Saturday’s grand final and it was all one way traffic with Diamond Creek winning, 20.21 (141)-5.4 (34). The Creekers had 11 goal scorers led by Ewan Macpherson. Jacob Booth along with the Macpherson brothers, Darcy and Ewan were named the Creekers best. In division 1, Hurstbridge won through to face Heidelberg in this Saturday’s grand final.
