Cricket
Both the Victorian Turf and Victorian Sub-District cricket associations will have a delayed start to the season. With heavy rain in recent weeks leaving many grounds in poor condition, both competitions have already made the call on not playing this weekend. The VTCA which had a one-day match scheduled, has moved that game to December 8. The VSDCA originally had a two-day match to start the season, with that match now a one-dayer.
NAB League
Western Jets star Jovan Petric has helped Vic Metro claim the NAB AFL under-18 championship title. Petric was part of the team that beat the Allies in the final on Friday, with the Victorians winning, 16.10 (106)-14.6 (90). Petric kicked a goal in the win. Will Ashcroft, who could go number one in the AFL draft, won the Larke Medal as the best player of the championships. Ashcroft also won the Vic Metro player of the championships.
A-League
Three attacking players have joined Western United’s inaugural A-League Women’s side. Stacey Papadopoulos, Raquel Deralas and Harriet Withers have all been key players for Calder United in recent years, and have contributed to National Premier League Women’s trebles in 2019 and 2022. Papadopoulos and Withers have signed full contracts, while Deralas has signed a scholarship contract.
NPL
Werribee City has announced appointment of Domenic Barba as coach for next year’s National Premier League 2 season. Barba brings more than 15 years experience, having recently coached Banyule SC in FV state league 1 and Geelong in NPL 2. The club they’re hoping that Barba will bring much needed stability to the club and playing group. The Bees only narrowly avoided playing in a relegation play off this season having changed coaches mid-season.
