Ballarat FL
One of Bacchus Marsh’s favourite sons is returning home for the Ballarat Football League season. Hamish Coulton has spent the last five years living in Perth and London and is returning next year to pull on the red, yellow and black once again. During his time in Perth he played for North Beach Tigers in the premier division and represented the Perth Football League in its interleague side. “Hamish was a decorated Bacchus Marsh junior and also represented the Western Jets and Vic country in talent pathway programs. In 2016 he solidified himself in Bacchus Marsh history being a member of the 2016 premiership side along with current players Tyson Shea and Simon Lafranchi, whilst also winning the BFNL rookie of the year in the same season,” the Cobras said on social media.
Western FL
Caroline Springs has announced the return of another former junior player for next year’s Western Football League division 1 season. Jesse Cavanagh returns to the club after spending the past couple of seasons with Albion. The Lakers said Cavanagh would apply his craft in their forward line and bring some hardness around the contest.
FV
Melton Phoenix has announced Sergio Lundei as its men’s coach for next year’s FV state league season. Lundei brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the Phoenix, having previously won two premierships with Truganina Hornets, where he also served as club president, and most recently built a brand-new senior team at Newport in 2025 and taking out the FV state league 5 west premiership and winning the finals.
Cricket
Most cricket on Saturday and Sunday was called off due to heavy rain. The Victorian Turf, Victorian Sub-District and North West Metropolitan cricket associations all called off play early on Saturday morning with heavy rain having fallen and expected to continue throughout the rest of the day. The VTCA and NWMCA also called off Sunday matches.
