NPL
It was heartbreak for Werribee City in the National Premier League 2 on Saturday against Western United. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time and it was still the case deep in the second half. The Bees went a man down and United converted a penalty not long afterwards to take the lead. United held on for a 1-0 win. Werribee sits 11th with five points after six rounds, while United had four wins from its first six games.
VNL
The City West Falcons opened its account with a big win against the Peninsula Waves in the Victorian Netball League championship division. After a loss in round one in the grand final rematch, the Falcons were too strong for the Waves, winning 86-44. Jane Cook scored 48 goals, while Maddy Gray scored 21 and Uneeq Palavi scored 16 goals.
Coates Talent League
It was a tough start to the season for the Western Jets in the Coates Talent League Boys competition on Saturday. Facing the Sydney Swans Academy side, the Jets started well and were in front by five points at quarter time. The Swans hit the second quarter, before the Jets made the most of the wind in the third quarter to lead by 14 points at the last break. Seven final quarter goals gave the Swans a 13.16 (94)-10.7 (67) win. Daniel Snell and Lucas Impey were the Jets best.
WRFL
The Werribee Centrals have announced the re-signings of key players for this year’s Western Region Football League division season. Max Ryan, who played every single game, AJ Alabakis, who was named the club’s most improved and goal sneak Andrew Panayi have all signed on for last year’s runner-up.
