VTCA
The Victorian Turf Cricket Association fixture has been released ahead of the season kicking off this week. Sydenham-Hillside, which is playing in the senior division for the first time, will start its season against last season’s runners-up Deer Park. There will be three one-dayers and nine two-dayers this season across the senior divisions. In division 3, Caroline Springs starts its season against Williamstown Imperials, while Melton South Royals start their division 4 season against Moonee Valley. The division 5 fixture hasn’t been released.
A-League
Western United has confirmed that the club and Aleksandar Prijovic have reached an agreement to mutually part ways in order for the striker to pursue opportunities elsewhere. The 33-year-old made 44 appearances for the A-League club, scoring 17 goals. Western United football general manager Mal Impiombato thanked the Serbian for his contribution to the club. “We would like to thank Aleks for his time over his two seasons with us at Western United,” he said. “Aleks played an integral part in the club’s championship success in 2021-22 and we wish him every success with his next steps.”
VNL
Western Warriors have secured a Suncorp Super Netball coach as part of their coaching panel. The Warriors announced that Melbourne Vixens assistant coach and Vic Fury head coach Di Honey will be a coaching mentor at the club in its first season. The Warriors have already named Kim Bailey as head coach and Kim Borger as an assistant coach.
Bachar Houli
Six Western Jets players were amongst those participating when the Bachar Houli Senior Academy took on the Victorian Diversity All-Stars at Victoria Park on Thursday morning. The Victorian Diversity All-Stars team features Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and players from culturally diverse backgrounds who either feature on Coates Talent League lists or have been involved in talent pathways programs. Jets’ players Taaj Assafiri, Abdul Esokni and Hussien Kadour were a part of the academy team while Edwin Nyembo, Kobe Williams and Seth Fawcett played for the diversity all-stars.
