Football Victoria
The fixtures for the top flight Football Victoria competitions have been revealed. The National Premier League men’s season will start on February 6 with the women’s season to state on March 14. Melbourne Knights will kick off the men’s season against Heidelberg United. The first round of the women’s competition will include Springs Hills making its NPLW debut against the Preston Lions The Victorian Premier League and VPL2 men’s seasons will begin on the weekend of February 9 and conclude on the weekend of August 24. In 2025, the VPLW season will kick-off on the weekend of March 26 and conclude with the seniors grand final on September 14.
Western FL
Klyde Milroy has joined Hoppers Crossing for next year’s Western Football League season. Originally coming from Queensland, Milroy has played the last few seasons at Yarraville-Seddon. The Warriors said he was another player to beef up their o nball mid rotations. “Klyde’s hard edge of contested footy and high pressure will certainly complement the team,” the club said.
Bowls
Point Cook claimed the points against Palm Lake in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 4, section 1 competition. Many matches were washed out on Saturday, but Point Cook and Palm Lake played out a thriller, with Point Cook winning 79 (14)-71 (4). Brian Turner and Barry Watson were the winning skips for Point Cook. The win moves Point Cook to fifth spot, seven points outside the top four. Hoppers match with Altona 4 was washed out. It was the same for Werribee in division 2, section 1.
Basketball
Wyndham Basketball Association has signed a memorandum of understanding to officially incorporate the Wyndham All Abilities Basketball Club into the association. The MOU also marks the establishment of an inclusion and welfare officer for the association.
