EDFL
Hillside has been dealt a blow with young forward Bailey Ryan on the move. The Sharks have been busy during the off season, but Ryan is on the way. Having been Victorian Football League listed last season, clearance has been lodged for Ryan to join Essendon District Football League premier division club Essendon Doutta Stars.
Bowls
Bacchus Marsh suffered a rare loss in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 2, section 1 competition. Facing Werribee, Bacchus Marsh lost 77 (15)-61 (3). Matthew Young was the winning skip for Bacchus, while Justin Webster’s rink had a tie. Bacchus remains on top, but the Bees and Deer Park 2, have cut the gap to eight with one round remaining. In division 2, section 2, ladder leaders Melton had a 108 (17)-51 (1) win against Ivanhoe. Melton has a 69 point lead at the top of the table.
Western United
Aimee Medwin will give Western United a significant boost for the remainder of the A-League women season after re-joining the club. Medwin made an immediate impression in her nine appearances for Western United last season before her campaign was cruelly cut short by an ACL injury. The 24-year-old has remained in connection with the club throughout her rehabilitation program and is now ready to step back into her number five jersey alongside her teammates.
Matildas
Western United’s Chloe Logarzo is back in the Matildas squad for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan. It represents a return to Matildas’ camp for the first time since November 2022 and is just reward for Logarzo following the journey that she has been on the last 18 months. After a cruel spell of injuries saw her miss out on last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, Logarzo has returned to top form. Through 14 appearances this A-League women season, Western United’s co-captain has been one of the best players in the competition, scoring five goals and providing two assists.
