NPL
Hume City will kick off its National Premier League season against Altona Magic next season. The match, which will be a home match for Hume City, is one of two matches on the opening night, 13 February. The Victorian Premier League men’s season will also kick off the same weekend. In VPL2, Whittlesea United will start its season against the Goulburn Valley Suns on 14 February. The VPLW season will kick off on 6 March with Bundoora United starting its season against Brunswick Juventus.
EDFL
After a stint at Hadfield, Rhys Gleisner is returning to Westmeadows in the Essendon District Football League. The Tigers said that Gleisner comes back ready to give their midfielders first use of the footy and play a key role in the development of the younger players coming through. “A proven performer and respected leader, Rhys is a dual best and fairest winner, twice runner-up, and has led from the front as both vice-captain and acting captain,”the Tigers said on social media.
AFLW
Former Calder Cannon Kayley Kavanagh has been delisted by West Coast. Kavanagh was selected by West Coast in the 2023 draft with pick 14. After suffering an ACL injury in her first pre-season, Kavanagh was sidelined for the entirety of the Eagles’ 2024 campaign. Following her rehabilitation, she made her debut in round two against Essendon this year and went on to play seven games. “We would like to sincerely thank Kayley for her contribution to our club over the past couple of years,” AFLW list manager Jordan Loxley said. “She showed tremendous resilience and work-ethic over the past two season and earned the deep respect of her teammates.
AFLW draft
The AFLW draft was set to be held on 15 December, with the next crop of footballing stars receiving their dreams.With the draft being held after deadline, go to www.starweekly.com.au for all the latest news.
