Western FL
Point Cook has announced the signing of tall forward Jalen Jaimangal for next year’s Western Football League division 1 season. Jaimangal is no stranger to the club having played 74 junior games and winning the WFL under-18.1 goalkicking award in 2023, In 2024, Jalen crossed to Tarneit and won its senior goalkicking as an 18-year-old before last season winning Hoppers Crossing’s reserves best and fairest. “Still only 20 years of age and standing at 194 centimetres, he will add another valuable dimension to our forward line in 2026. Jalen is excited to rejoin our young and emerging group,” the Bulldogs said.
Western FL
Jake Wood has signed for Wyndhamvale for next year’s Western Football League division 2 season. Wood joins the club from Port Melbourne where he was captain, premiership player and senior best and fairest winner. “We can’t wait to see Jake apply his craft, leadership, and experience to help guide our group in 2026,” the Falcons said on social media.
Western FL
Craig Plant is making the switch to the Suns for next year’s Western Football League division 2 season. Plant crosses from Deer Park having played for the Western Jets in the Coates Talent League and stints at Victorian Football League clubs Coburg and Werribee. “A hard-running half back-winger who loves fast transition from defence to attack, Craig will be a fantastic addition to our 2026 line-up,” the Suns said.
Western FL
Hoppers Crossing has announced the signing of 23-year-old Lochie Simpson for the 2026 Western Football League division 1 season. In 2025, Simpson debuted at Victorian Football League level with the Northern Bullants while also playing at Essendon District Football League club Maribyrnong Park “Standing at 206 centimetres and coming with high agility from his basketball background Lochie will compliment and add to our on-ball group.”
