Big V
Wyndham had no issues at all on Saturday night against the Camberwell Dragons in the Big V men’s state championship competition. Wyndham jumped out of the blocks in the first quarter to lead by 15 points and extended the margin to 21 at the main break. The dominance continued through the second half with Wyndham winning 112-73. Maurice Howard top scored with 31 points. Wyndham’s women’s side also had a good win, beating Sherbrooke, 99-80.
NPL
Werribee City had a day out against Pascoe Vale on Saturday in the National Premier League 2 competition. The Bees put out of their best performances to get a massive win. The Bees led 3-0 at half time, before continuing to put pressure on in the second half to win 5-1. The win was the Bees fifth for the season and they sit in ninth spot.
FV
The Truganina Hornets conceded an early lead in its loss to the Surf Coast in the FV state league 4 west. The Hornets hit the lead in the 12th minute, before a converted penalty by Surf Coast levelled the scores. Surf Coast scored twice in the second half to win 3-1. In state league 2 north-west, Hoppers Crossing lost to Altona East Phoenix, 2-0, while in state league 3 north-west Point Cook beat Williamstown.
A-League
International star Leo Lacroix and goalkeeper Jamie Young will depart Western United this off season. United announced changes to its squad with a number of players moving on after the club failed to make finals in the recently completed season. Neil Kilkenny, Ryan Scott, Ben Collins, Adisu Bayew, Ajak Deu, Tongo Doumbia and James Troisi are the others who are departing the club.
