FV
Sunbury United started its FV state league 3 north-west season with a win against Diamond Valley United. Scores were level at 0-0 at half time, before United hit the lead in the second half. The goal would be enough for United to get a 1-0 win. In state league 4 west, Gisborne started its season with a 2-0 loss to Barnstoneworth United. Barnstoneworth opened the scoring in the 32nd minute before doubling the lead just after the break. The Sky Blues day was made worse when they went a man down in the dying minutes after Quinlan Borg received a red card.
Coates League
The Calder Cannons kick off their Coates Talent League boys season on Sunday. The Cannons will be at home facing the Gold Coast Suns in the second match of a double header at Highgate Reserve. The Cannons girls will start their season the following week.
VFLW
Gisborne’s Brad Bernacki has been named co-vice captain of Essendon’s Victorian Football League side for this season. Bernacki, who joined the club midway through last season, made an immediate impact both on and off field for the Bombers. Sunbury Lions forward Jake Sutton has also been named in the leadership group. The Bombers start their season on Sunday against Greater Western Sydney on Sunday. The Bombers women’s side also start their season this weekend.
EDFL
East Sunbury has named its leadership group ahead of its return to the Essendon District Football League. After withdrawing last season due to a lack of numbers, the Thunder will have both seniors and reserves sies this season. Ash Millane has been named captain of the senior side with Tom Galea and Connor Gills named co-vice captains.
