Big V
Rising Wyndham star Dyani Ananiev has been recognsied as the Big V championship women’s youth player of the year. Ananiev, in her first year at the club, was a key for Wyndham as it claimed the minor premiership and the championship. She was earlier named in the all-star five team for the championship division, while was nominated by the most valuable player award.
WRFL
A packed forward line leads the Western Region Football League division 3 team of the year. The team, which was announced last week, in the lead up to the grand final, contained players from all but one team. Minor premiers, the Suns, had the most players named in the team with six players. Star forward Dean Cachia, who has kicked 100 goals this season, was named at centre half forward, while Adam Scarpino, Zach Thornton, Blake Jago, Michael Ryan and Josh Foster were also named in the team. Cachia was also named coach of the team of the year for his role in leading the Suns.
WRFL
Hoppers Crossing’s Ashlin Brown was named the Western Region Football League division one most valuable player, by the division 1 coaches. Coaches vote using a five, four, three, two, one voting system, voting for players who embody leadership, versatility, ability to play under pressure, skill and courage, respect for all umpires and overall value to their team. Brown polled 19 votes to finish six votes clear of Deer Park’s Bailey Morrish. Five coaches gave Brown votes.
A-League
Silver Bell Morris has put pen to paper on a scholarship contract with Western United for its inaugural A-League Women’s season. The 18-year-old, who was part of the AFF under-18 women’s championship team with the young Matildas team, played for FV Emerging in the National Premier League Women’s competition this year.
