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A-League

Jaiden Kucharski will bring blistering attacking flair to Western United after signing a two-year deal with the A-League men’s club. The 23-year-old adds bona fide goal-scoring and creative prowess to the squad with seven goals and five assists for Sydney FC. Three of Kucharski’s league goals were match-winning strikes in the final 10 minutes of matches. Western United described him as equally adept at striking off either foot and that he has just about every kind of goal in his locker.

Coates Talent League

The Western Jets had a tough day out against Geelong Falcons in the Coatest Talent League boys competition on Saturday. Heading down to the Geelong, the Jets lost the game in the first half when they trailed62-15 at half time. The second half was a lot closer, but the Jets couldn’t bridge the gap as they lost 19.9 (123)-8.5 (53). The Jets sit 16th on the ladder.

Big V

Melton Thoroughbreds proved no match for the Collingwood All-Stars in the Big V men’s division 2 competition on Saturday night. The All-Stars were on from the start as they put up 37 points in the first quarter. They continued to build the lead throughout on the way to a 135-98 win. Liam Allison and Calvin Jazmin had 17 points for the Thoroughbreds. The Thoroughbreds sit in seventh spot.

Ballarat NL

Darley continued on its winning ways, while Bacchus Marsh and Melton fell short in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday. The Devils piled on the pressure against Ballarat to come away with a 66-15 win. Bacchus Marsh pushed North Ballarat before falling short 52-48 and Melton lost to Redan, 66-51. The Devils sit in second, Bacchus Marsh sixth and Melton in ninth spot.

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