Ballarat FL
Melton will face Sebastopol in the Ballarat Football League grand final. The Burras won through to the decider, beating Ballarat on Saturday. The Burras jumped out of the blocks and led by 19 points at quarter time and was able to increase the margin to 26 at the last break. Despite the Swans winning the final quarter, the Burras did enough to win, 9.14 (68)-9.5 (59). The Bloods reserves will face the Sunbury Lions, while North Ballarat will play Ballarat in the under-19s.
WRFL
Hoppers Crossing’s Ashlin Brown was named the Western Region Football League division one most valuable player, by the division 1 coaches. Coaches vote using a five, four, three, two, one voting system, voting for players who embody leadership, versatility, ability to play under pressure, skill and courage, respect for all umpires and overall value to their team. Brown polled 19 votes to finish six votes clear of Deer Park’s Bailey Morrish. Five coaches gave Brown votes.
A-League
Silver Bell Morris has put pen to paper on a scholarship contract with Western United for its inaugural A-League Women’s season.The 18-year-old, who was part of the AFF under-18 women’s championship team with the young Matildas team, played for FV Emerging in the National Premier League Women’s competition this year.
A-League
Western United star Ben Garuccio has locked in his future signing with the reigning A-League Men’s premiers until 2025. Garuccio, who was named United player of the season last year, starred in his first season in the green and black, named in the Professional Footballers Australia team of the season and named in the A-League All-stars. Garuccio said he had no hesitation to extend his stay in the west.
