A-League
Western United has announced the signing of Angus Thurgate for the next three A-League Men’s seasons. The talented young midfielder arrives from Newcastle Jets where he has spent the last six seasons, debuting as a 17-year-old in 2018. Thurgate said he was buzzing to start a new challenge with Western United and was looking forward to creating some history.
WRFL
Caroline Springs suffered an upset loss to Spotswood in the Western Region Football League division 1 competition on Saturday. The Woodsmen took an early lead and were able to blow the margin out to 33 points at the main break and 35 at the last break. The Lakers finally got going in the final quarter, kicking seven goals, but it wasn’t enough as they fell short, 10.11 (71)-10.4 (64). Brian Lake kicked three goals for the Lakers. The Lakers women’s side also lost to Spotswood, 5.13 (43)-1.2 (8).
RDFL
Diggers Rest had no issues against the Western Rams in the Riddell District Football League on Saturday. The Burras never had any issues and were able to build the lead throughout on the way to an 19.18 (132)-1.4 (10) win. Mitchell Day kicked eight goals for the Burras in a best on ground performance. Brandon Watts was the Rams best. Meanwhile, Melton Centrals lost to Macedon 11.12 (78)-10.7 (67). Dylan Jobson kicked four goals for Centrals with Jake Armistead named their best.
NPL
Caroline Springs George Cross had a day out against Ballarat City in the National Premier League 3 on Saturday. The Georgies hit the lead in the 13th minute and led by that goal at half time. Ballarat went a man down in the 53th minute and the Georgies made the most of it. They piled on six goals after that point to come away with a 7-0 win. The Georgies now sit sixth on the ladder.