Football
Five Western Jets featured in the 2025 Victorian Diversity All Stars matches, featuring emerging Indigenous and Multicultural footballers on Wednesday. The showcase matches for boys and girls provide opportunities for talented players, most of whom are not currently listed by a Coates Talent League under-18 team, to experience a talent pathways program and showcase their ability against talented peers. Kai Malou, Nartasha Elbayeh and Ella Royston were part of the girls Vic Metro side, while Maahi Patel and Isaac Gawne were part of the boys Vic Metro team.
VFLW
The Victorian Football League women’s squads have been released with several locals among them. Bacchus Marsh’s Mia Fuller has signed with Carlton, while Elise Cook is signed with Geelong.
Caroline Springs’ Molly Eastman signed at Collingwood along with Hillside’s Caitlin Sargent and Darley’s Tamara Henry. Hillside’s Jemima Woods with Geelong, Darley’s Trinity Skenderis at Footscray along with Caroline Springs Stephanie Asciak . Burnside Heights’ Krissy Trang with Williamstown.
EDFL
The Essendon District Football League has issued a statement following two incidents involving players and spectators in round two matches.“These incidents were both on and off the playing surface and are extremely disappointing,” the league said. “The EDFL continues to detest anti-social behaviour and will remain steadfast in doing everything we can to stamp out anything that brings the game into disrepute. The safety of players, officials, and spectators is vital when attending games in the EDFL and behaviour … is completely unacceptable.”
Australia Cup
Caroline Springs George Cross’s Australia Cup campaign has come to an end. The Georgies faced the Bentleigh Greens on Tuesday night with scores locked at 2-2 at the end of regular time. The Greens found a goal in extra time to seal a 3-2 win and knock the Georgies out.
