RDNL
Melton South has announced that Anna Edmonds will continue on as coach of the club’s netball program. The Panthers said that Edmonds was excited for the new era of the club as it moved to the Riddell District Netball League and she was looking forward to continuing to grow the program.
A-League
Ben Garuccio has added his name into another page of Western United’s history books, becoming the club’s third-ever A-League men’s captain. Already having had the experience of wearing the armband for part of last season, Garuccio’s permanent appointment reflects the widespread respect he garners from across the club. Garuccio will be supported by Tomoki Imai who will continue as vice-captain for the second straight season.
VSDCA
Melton suffered a first up loss against Caulfield in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west. Caulfield made 7-193 off its 45 overs with Brad Jones and James Robertson taking two wickets each for the Lions. The batter failed to fire for the Lions, who were bowled out for 103. Joshua Luca top scored with 25 before being run out. The Lions face Port Melbourne this week.
A-League
New Western United goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln has received her first Matildas call up. The 21-year-old was one of 23 players named in the squad by interim coach Tom Sermanni. Lincoln was one of two players to receive their first Matildas call up, along with midfielder Daniela Galic. “The young, uncapped players in Daniela and Chloe come high regarded thanks to their performances over the last twelve months, including helping the CommBank Young Matildas to their best Asian Cup performance in almost two decades,” Sermanni. United captain and former Australian representative Chloe Logarzo wasn’t among those included in the squad.
