EDFL
The Sunbury Kangaroos have strengthened their defence ahead of the Essendon District Football League division 2 season. Will Direen joins the Kangaroos from Heathcote where he has played the past three seasons. He was named at full back in the Heathcote league this year. The Kangaroos have also announced the re-signings of Michael, Jackson and Lachlan Treweek. Stephen Treweek had already been announced as re-signing.
GDCA
Rupertswood has welcomed back Kevin Barker for the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup season. Barker, who is a hall of fame member at the club, returns to the club after stints at Diggers Rest Bulla, Airport West St Christophers and most recently Sunbury. Barker was part of Rupo’s 2004-25 A-grade premiership. Rupo has also announced the signing of Raees Alam. The pair join coach Matthew Twentyman as new players for this season which starts on Saturday.
EDFL
Sunbury Lions coach Matt Tremellen is moving on after receiving another opportunity. Tremellen, who has coached the Lions senior side the past two years, led the Lions to the Essendon Football League division 2 women’s grand final this year and was named coach of the team of the year. Tremellen has taken up a development role at the Calder Cannons for the next season. The Lions will advertise the role in the coming weeks.
EDFL
Rupertswood captain Daniel Kavanagh was a shock runner-up in the Essendon District Football League division 1 Hutchison Medal on Friday. Kavanagh, who won the reserves best and fairest in 2021, finished on 15 votes, two behind Hillside’s Josh Covelli. Kavanagh was not named in the team of the year by the coaches. In division 2, Sunbury Kangaroos’ Mitch Streiff finished in third spot, four votes behind Burnside Heights’ Jordan Hughes.
