Hockey
Melton’s Hockey Victoria Men’s Vic League 3 season came to an end on Saturday. Facing RMIT in a preliminary final, the Mustangs weren’t able to match it, losing 5-2. RMIT now plays Frankston in the grand final. The Mustangs pennant E men’s side also lost on Saturday, losing to Essendon 4-0. The Mustangs also had three junior sides in finals, with the under-16 mixed district north-west side having a big 8-0 win.
Ballarat FL
It was heartbreak for Darley in the Ballarat Football League on Saturday. The Devils and Ballarat traded the lead throughout their semi final on Sunday. Ballarat hit the front in the 27th minute to hit the front by three points. The Devils would get two further points, but couldn’t get the vital goal to regain the lead. Ballarat holding on to win, 16.9 (105)-16.8 (104). Ballarat now faces Sebastopol for a spot in the grand final.
NAB League
Western Jets’ Logan Morris will be among the best under-17 players from across the country that will play at the MCG on AFL grand final day. The Werribee Districts product was last week named as one of 48 players selected to play in the NAB AFL Futures match. Squad members will come together for a training camp ahead of the match, before being split into two teams. Meanwhile, the Western Jets season came to an end on Sunday with an elimination final loss to the Dandenong Stingrays.
A-League
Western United’s A-League Women’s squad continues to take shape with Francesca Iermano signing with the club. This is Iermano’s first full contract having made her A-League debut for Melbourne Victory last season, making three appearances. Iermano said she is delighted to join the green and black and continue to develop her game in the A-League.
