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Sacred Heart Primary School students Ava, Ava, Angelina, Olive, Lenny, Sadie and Batoul dressed up for Harmony Day.

Sacred Heart Primary School in Newport celebrated diversity and inclusion this week as a part of Harmony Day. On Monday 21, pupils featured in a parade dressed in traditional clothing or flag colours, and watched a traditional Chinese dragon performance as part of the national celebration of Harmony Week, which runs until Sunday 27. Teacher and learning leader Cathy Palmer said there has been a big focus on community at the school this term, and that Harmony Week was a great way to celebrate diversity and the different cultures that exist within their school community. “We have so much to share with each other within our school and Newport,” she said. “We celebrate it each year and normally each previous year was celebrated with a big multicultural lunch, but you know, COVID put a bit of a stop to that. “So we’re sort of amping it up, I suppose, with some really big treats such as incursions and performances and … just celebrating, being together after a rocky two years.” Molly Magennis

Social housing support By Molly Magennis Seaholme single mother Kate De Marco is throwing her support behind a Hobsons Bay council plan for a social housing project in Laverton. As reported by Star Weekly, the council is advocating for state government funding for a housing project in Epsom Street in a bid to help low-to-moderate income earners to stay in the municipality. The proposed development would be a mix of quality low to medium rise dwellings, with a maximum of four storeys, with occupants

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subject to rent capped at a proportion of their earnings, usually 25-30 per cent. Ms De Marco, who was named Hobsons Bay’s 2022 Citizen of the Year for her work establishing a community pantry during the pandemic, said the Laverton project could be the first step in addressing the municipality’s affordable housing issues. “I think the Laverton project is one of what should be many in our community,” she said. “Why can’t Hobsons Bay be a leader? “Why can’t local communities run by local councils be the people that create that change?” Having been a social worker for 20 years, Ms

De Marco is all too familiar with the stresses that many vulnerable community members face every day. She also has firsthand experience of rental stress. Ms De Marco, who describes herself as someone on a low to moderate income, is no stranger to the rental process, having rented 47 properties since she was 18 years old. She said renting wasn’t much of a problem until she became a single parent about nine years ago. After struggling to find a suitable rental for her and her son, Ms De Marco moved into a property in Seaholme in 2017.

Despite the property not being suitable in terms of size and affordability, it was the only option she had at the time. “I found something that was way too big for us, but there was nothing else that was suitable,” she said. “I asked for a seven year lease, now I know they don’t do seven year leases, but I was like we want to stay for seven years because my child’s at school, I don’t want to move him….I need to build a sense of community and neighbourhood around our family.” ■

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Crime decreases in Maribyrnong By Molly Magennis The number of criminal incidents recorded in Maribyrnong decreased in 2021, recent data from the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed. In the year to December 2021, the total number of incidents in the municipality reduced by 4.5 per cent, down by 329 offences. Footscray police Senior Sergeant Amanda Bowden said the decrease wasn’t surprising considering the amount of work police had put in over the last year, particularly in regards to repeat offenders. “We’ve got our criminal investigation unit and also our vehicle crime response

team who worked really hard on the [repeat offenders] and have been doing some great work in detecting, arresting and processing those people. So that’s, that’s been having a really positive impact on our crime as well,” she said. “Considering we’re coming out of COVID and into an environment where people are moving around it really shows me that we’re doing some good work and we’re and we’re in the right direction.” Theft from a motor vehicle was the number one offence, increasing to 1582 from 1399 in the previous year, a 13 per cent jump. According to the data, this offence has

remained the number one issue in the area since 2012. Sergeant Bowden said this can be attributed to the fact that there’s been an increase in movement since COVID restrictions have eased. “There’s obviously an element of there’s more cars out unsupervised and so we’re seeing that statewide as a trend.” Of top five suburbs with the most criminal offences (Footscray, Braybrook, Maribyrnong, West Footscray and Maidstone) West Footscray was the only one which saw a jump with 110 additional offences recorded. Local police are aware of this spike in the

Cherry Lake pollution spill warning Locals have been advised to avoid contact with the water at Cherry Lake and Cherry Creek in Altona due to a significant pollution incident. Melbourne Water and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) were made aware of the incident on March 8 and began undertaking clean-up and investigations. The EPA has since said that 12,000 to 13,000 litres of detergent had contaminated the water after a small fire at a nearby business on March 6.Booms were initially installed to minimise pollution spread, however a number of dead fish were spotted in the days following the incident. Residents have been warned to avoid contact with water in the creek and the lake south of Kororoit Creek Road out to the bay as a precaution, as the detergent can cause skin irritation. Warning signs have been put in place around the creek and lake, and efforts to remove the contaminant will continue. EPA state agency commander Steve Lansdell said the number of fish deaths are expected to reach the thousands. “We also want to make sure people or their pets don’t pick up or consume any fish taken from the area, as they will be decomposing. EPA believes it is better to err on the side of caution if your pet has eaten some fish and you have any concerns please speak to your vet.” Local residents have voiced their concerns over the issue, with photos of dead fish being shared across social media platforms. “Yet another major spill of something nasty from industry. It’s disgusting,” one Twitter user said. “The west desperately needs risk assessments around waterways/drainage systems. These incidents keep happening and there is increasing concentration of hazardous industry/housing along waterways. It shouldn’t be possible for chemicals to leak in such large quantities.” Hobsons Bay council has responded to the incident, saying the business responsible should be subject to harsh penalties. “When all of the details of this incident are known, and if laws have been breached, we hope that any conviction or punishment matches the severity of what has occurred within our environment,” he said. “The message needs to be very loud and very clear.”

area, Sergeant Bowden said. “There’s been a bit of a spike in certain types of particularly property crime, and it’s something that [we’re] actively tasked to as well … so yes, we’re aware of it.” Sergeant Bowden said the main message police want to get out to the public is to call police as soon as they witness something suspicious. “We need everybody’s eyes and ears.” Hobsons Bay had a slight increase in recorded offences, going up by 1.7 per cent from 4489 to 4567. Williamstown was the number one suburb with the most criminal offences (899).

Celebrating diversity Hobsons Bay council will be celebrating multiculturalism across the city with a range of activities and events for Cultural Diversity Week. Cultural Diversity Week runs until Sunday, March 27. This year’s theme is ‘Connecting Through Culture’, and will be celebrated through a number of different events in Hobsons Bay such as a barbeque, an intercultural walk and talk and an exhibition. Mayor Peter Hemphill said the program was an opportunity to reconnect through culture and explore Hobsons Bay’s iconic cultural architecture. “Hobsons Bay has a culturally rich diverse community, with residents coming from 140 different countries, speaking over 100 different languages and celebrating more than 90 different faiths,” he said. “Cultural Diversity Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate this diversity together. There is something for everyone including library events, a traditional coffee ceremony, barbecue at Joan Kirner House and an art exhibition exploring the themes of cultural diversity and harmony.” Cultural Diversity Week is Victoria’s biggest annual multicultural celebration and this years event coincides with the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ CulturalDiversityWeek Molly Magennis

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Ms De Marco said she ended up renting out a few of the rooms just to help cover the costs of the property. In July, 2020, Ms De Marco was told that the landlord wanted the property back, and that she had to move out by November. “They wanted me to move and I’m like, ‘oh my god we are in like the hardest lockdown world’s ever seen. I can’t view a property except online’,” she said. “I cannot tell you … the stress that it put me

under like, unbelievable amount of stress.” Thankfully Ms De Marco was able to move into a different property in Seaholme. Ms De Marco said she was a big advocate for social housing. She believes increasing council rates in suburbs like Williamstown and Alton are contributing to housing affordability issues. “The council is also just as liable for the inability for people to live affordably because they could do something about it, it’s not like I haven’t had this conversation with them as well.”

Last week, mayor Peter Hemphill acknowledged that rental prices In Hobsons Bay have risen substantially over the past decade. “ … Many residents have been priced out of the rental market and compelled to move away from their schools, workplaces and support networks,” he said.

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I recently enjoyed a tour of the three community centres in our city, where I was warmly welcomed by the local coordinators, who were eager to share details of their many and varied programs, and the community groups they support. The three community centres – in Braybrook, Maribyrnong, and Maidstone – are central to cultural activities in their particular communities, and provide something for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Each centre has its own special personality but are all welcoming and vibrant, provide much needed support for our vulnerable residents, spaces for learning, and programs for people to meet, learn, and have fun! Their walls are adorned with fabulous street art and photographic projects, along with the work of course participants. Programming has evolved over time to meet the needs of each local community. Today’s visitors can access information on sustainable parenting or self-defence for seniors, build skills by cooking with the CWA or join a creative writing class. Volunteering is encouraged with workshops often led by local experts. Our community centre network also includes a number of Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres (in West Footscray, Yarraville, Braybrook/Maidstone, and Footscray) which are run by not for profit groups, providing a safe space for connecting with others and accessing a wide range of community and health and wellbeing services.

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Combined, the community centres and neighbourhood houses offer a selection of courses including art and craft, dance and music, lifestyle and sustainability, health and wellbeing, and kids and family. These centres aim to be “responsive, inclusive, relevant, and accessible”, and that has certainly been my experience. Why not drop in one day to experience all of this for yourself. You might get a nice surprise!

A new Home Library Service will be introduced by the end of the month in Hobsons Bay, as a result of increased demand on the service due to the pandemic. Hobsons Bay council made the announcement on March 15 via its Facebook page. The new service will result in several changes to the way Hobsons Bay libraries delivers the program such as allowing community members a maximum of 15 titles each month, delivery days being subject to change and a decrease in the number of contact hours between home library users and selectors. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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NAPLAN results defy pandemic By Molly Magennis New data has revealed 125 Victorian schools, including one in Altona North, have recorded better-than-expected NAPLAN results despite students experiencing constant disruptions during the pandemic. Because NAPLAN was cancelled in 2020, the new data from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) compared last year’s results to each school’s average score two years ago, also taking into account the level of community

socio-educational advantage. Altona North Primary school was among those with the most improved results in 2021. The school‘s year 5 pupils’ reading and grammar results notably improved when compared to their last NAPLAN results in 2019. In 2021, the school scored an average result of 520 in the grammar category, compared to 486 in 2019. The 2021 score puts it above average when compared to all Australian students. Principal Robyn Gregson described the

school as multicultural, with pupils from about 18 different nationalities attending. “We’re a small school for the city. A lot of people call us the country school in the middle of the city,” she said. In terms of the school’s improved NAPLAN results, Ms Gregson said the school had been on “a journey” the past few years, and have been analysing the data to determine exactly where its pupils were at. “We’ve brought in consultants over time for literacy and writing and numeracy….and the teachers are all working together as a whole

as a whole school, starting from prep right through,” she said. “It’s been a conscious effort over a few years that we’ve really worked on, and then over the last two years, with COVID Of course, we’ve made sure that we’ve had our extension teacher online and our tutor online as well as our welfare [and] well being person.” The school made an effort to ensure the work was still engaging even though pupils were stuck behind a screen by organising packs with hard copies of the work. “The teachers would be online, driving the

Free meals for students Victoria University (VU) will continue its partnership with SecondBite, providing free frozen meals for students to take home. SecondBite is a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside restaurants, supermarkets and other food suppliers to salvage excess fresh food to distribute to people in need. VU first collaborated with SecondBite in July 2021, and since then a team of staff and student volunteers have handed out thousands of the meal packs to students who were struggling during the pandemic. The service will continue to run this year twice a week from an outdoor pop-up tent at VU’s Footscray Nicholson Campus, where registered students can choose up to five delicious meals each week. On Wednesday March 16, VU Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Radoll joined the volunteers to distribute the meals and meet VU students.

Professor Shoemaker said the program was a fantastic initiative that helps to provide practical support for students. “Not only is it making a difference to their lives, but it also recognises the University’s commitment to protecting the country by helping us recover healthy food that can often go to waste,” he said. Luciano Freire is an international student from Brazil who is currently studying a Master of Secondary Education at VU. He said the service was very important to students like him who are on a tight student budget. “I go weekly and I calculate I am saving about $50 a week. I always enjoy the variety of food and I like meeting other students, including students like myself from other countries.” The pop-up tent is open on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm and Thursdays 3-5pm. Molly Magennis

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Bulldogs AFLW player Katie Lynch and Mayor Anthony Tran with the first rolls of turf being laid. (Supplied)

excellent new facilities.” “We’re excited to have access to a high-quality training oval for our men’s and women’s teams, which is close to VU Whitten Oval and has

historical significance to our people.” The redevelopment works are nearing completion with the oval due to be returned to the community sometime in May.

Hobsons Bay council has welcomed Labor’s pledge to install a community battery if successful at the upcoming federal election. Labor’s Climate Change and Energy spokesperson Chris Bowen and Gellibrand MP Tim Watts recently announced the initiative, which would cut electricity bills for local households by allowing them to feed solar power into the shared battery during the day and draw from it at night. Council said this project is a top priority in the Hobsons Bay Advocacy Strategy 2021-2022 and that the implementation of the battery could enable the benefits of the city’s Virtual Energy Network (VEN) to be shared across more sites in the community. “The addition of a battery will enhance the investment we have already made into developing a Virtual Energy Network, which will eventually incorporate over 4MW of renewable energy across more than 50 council owned buildings, the largest local government installation in Victoria,” mayor Peter Hemphill said. “We have the technology available to accommodate a community battery and are engaging with the community to identify the most commercially viable options for facilitating low cost renewable energy for household and business use. “The battery will also allow council to provide power to more electric vehicle charging stations.” Molly Magennis

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The Skinner Reserve redevelopment project is nearing completion, with the first rolls of turf laid on the upgraded oval last week. The $3 million upgrade will see more than 19,500 square metres of Couch Grass laid at the Braybrook reserve, allowing for more sporting competition and training as well as ongoing general community use. The Western Bulldogs Football Club are new tenants at the reserve, and are funding half the costs of the redevelopment works to support their training and activities as well as broad community use. Four new lighting towers with energy efficient LED light fittings will be erected around the perimeter for use at night to ensure safety and accessibility. A new 506-metre two-lane running track is also being built around the perimeter which can be used all year round thanks to its synthetic turf. Additional upgrades include new coaches’ boxes, boundary fencing, AFL goal posts, goal safety netting, spectator seating and an electronic scoreboard. Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran said it had been a pleasure to witness the oval transform over the last few months and was grateful to be part of the rolling out of the new turf. “Open space is such a valued asset of our community, as is community sport, and this upgrade, including the addition of high-class turf, will ensure the needs of the local community and our growing population can be met now and into the future.” Western Bulldogs Football Club chief executive Ameet Bains said the laying of the new tough is a “tangible sign that we will soon be able to take advantage of these

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Should the pop-up park stay? By Molly Magennis Maribyrnong council is seeking community feedback on whether a pop-up park in Yarraville should remain a permanent fixture. The pop-up park was established on the south end of Ballarat Street during COVID-19, as a way to help restaurants and cafes manage the challenges of social distancing. The council is now undertaking community engagement to ascertain the level of support to make the Yarraville parklet a permanent outdoor space. While the pop-up space has been generally well received so far by both traders and customers, it’s continuation would mean the loss of eight car parking spaces. If a permanent pop-up park is supported, a portion will remain dedicated recreation space, similar to the pop up park outside the Sun Theatre on the northern end of the street. Traders who might want to expand their business to continue outdoor dining would need to pay a rental for the area they use,

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with the associated fees to be outlined in an Outdoor Dining and Trading Policy and

guideline that is currently being developed. While the Victorian government has

provided $120,000 for a refresh of the Ballarat Street parklet, council would still need to provide additional funds to support the it’s permanent retention. Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran said while he knows the community and traders have enjoyed the space, council is keen to gauge the communities “appetite” to retain the parklet, particularly if it will mean the loss of parking spaces and an increase in cars parking in residential streets. “Council is also conscious of the need to ensure any costs to support continued outdoor dining are appropriately apportioned, recognising our responsibility to ensure fair use of public space and an even playing field for all businesses,” he said. “There will be separate conversations with our community around this once the draft Policy and guidelines are developed to gauge whether our community feels we have got the balance right.” Residents should provide their feedback by March 22 via: https://www.yourcityyourvoice. com.au/ballaratst

Long weekend road blitz nabs speeding drivers A series of offences, including 11 unlicensed drivers and 12 unregistered vehicles, were detected in Hobsons Bay over the Labour Day long weekend, as part of a major road safety blitz. Operation ARID saw police across the state ramp up their enforcement, which in turn saw 37 offences detected in Hobsons Bay and six detected in Maribyrnong. Apart from a number of unlicensed drivers and

unregistered vehicles, three drunk drivers, five disqualified drivers, one seatbelt offence and one mobile phone offence were among those detected in Hobsons Bay over the course of the four day operation. Maribyrnong on the other hand recorded two drunk drivers, one unlicensed driver and two motorists disobeying signs and signals among the six detected offences. According to Victoria Police, five people

have been killed on Victoria’s roads this month, bringing the total number of lives lost this year to 55, an increase of seven at the same time last year. Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said overall it was pleasing to see the majority of motorists do the right thing over the long weekend. “However, it’s completely unacceptable that so many motorists are continuing to take risks

on our roads,” he said. “Our increased focus on road safety across March has only begun and the community should be assured they’ll continue to see police out enforcing during this high-risk period.” “We plead with all road users to make good choices – one bad decision is all it takes to cause a tragedy.” Molly Magennis

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A Braybrook College graduate has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to Melbourne University designed to help students succeed during their higher education studies. Esther Lian was awarded a Hansen Scholarship, which is given to talented students who are experiencing financial difficulties which may make it difficult to access further study. The gifted young student was born in Myanmar, arriving in Australia in 2014 with her family as refugees. Ms Lian said she was proud of her achievement and said it will be something she looks back on in the future with pride. “I feel like I actually achieved something great. It makes me feel good about myself,” she said. Arriving in Australia at just 12 years old, Ms Lian said while she did know a little bit of English, it was very overwhelming. “When I arrived here, everyone talked so fast, and most people were born here so I was so lost. “It was a bit overwhelming to the point that I talked to [my] teacher about it and [they] said, if you want you can repeat like year six in the next year. “I decided to do that so that I can build up my English to actually build my confidence because I was very quiet and when the teacher asked questions, even though I knew the answer, I didn’t want to say it because I might get the pronunciation wrong.” Ms Lian is currently studying a bachelor of biomedicine at Melbourne University. She said she’s curious about learning more about the human body and how things evolve. “I’m hoping to get into health related

I would like to support Jan Xi’s call for a curfew on Melbourne airport. I live in Newport and although under the flight path I am one of the least affected by the current and proposed third runway, I am often woken by the heavy aircraft that come in at 3am. My heart breaks however for those in Braybook and Footscray who are so much closer to the airport, families with little children and babies, people whose health and well-being are going to be so seriously threatened by the noise, and the pollution of this third runway. I am also angered by the members of Parliament, both state and federal who are doing nothing to protect the people of the west, the people whose interests they are supposed to represent. I have written to both and received nothing but dismissive replies. Who will speak up and insist on a curfew? Esther received the certificate for her Hansen Scholarship from University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Duncan Maskell and patron of the Hansen Scholarship program Jane Hansen. (Drew

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courses. Right now in my mind, I’m thinking of speech pathology, but I’m not sure.” Going to university has always been a big goal for Ms Lian, particularly coming from a country like Myanmar, where military control has made it hard for students to further their education. “Back in our country, as you know, in Myanmar right now, my cousins, they can’t

go to uni anymore because of the corrupt government and the military,” Ms Lian said. “And so education is something that we value a lot. “[My mum] always motivates us and says ... always work hard and realise your potential. “[That’s] something I want to actually show her that, yes, I can do it.”

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Falcons provide a helping hand By Tara Murray The City West Falcons and Collingwood Super Netball team headed to Shepparton on Sunday to help some of the next generation of netballers. The two clubs joined forces to head to Rumbalara Netball Club to run a fun day of clinics and netball skills. Rumbalara is a strong Aboriginal-led club. Shepparton and Nathalia netball clubs also attended the day. Falcons coach Marg Lind the day had been a successful one and plenty of fun for everyone involved. She said they wanted to create some

excitement around the sport and keep children involved or get them started in the first place. “We’re working in partnership with Collingwood to help provide some experiences to those in Rumbalara,” she said. “We spoke with the parents, the coaches and the players. We took some of our rep kids from Altona with us too. “We’re a multicultural club and it’s part of our identity. We want to show the rural kids the opportunities you can have in Melbourne.” Magpies coach Nicole Richardson, players Maggie Lind and Shimona Nelson, and Falcons player and Collingwood training partner Zoe Davies all attended the day.

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Giving cricket and life a crack South Sudanese-born cricketer Akon Mawien has been through a lot in his life. His incredible resilience has helped him get through many challenges, including a stint in jail, and forge a new life for himself in Australia as he tells Max Hatzoglou.

orn in a small village in Tonj, South Sudan, Akon Mawien was just two years old when he suffered a life threatening injury after a table collapsed on him, splitting his head open. Mawien had to flee his home to receive medical treatment, 1130 km away in Kenya. At the time, no one in his immediate family would have thought they would not see him for another 16 years. There’s a story to tell here. Luckily, with the right medical help, Mawien recovered from the accident. With Mawien in Kenya were his uncle, aunt and cousins who lived in the refugee camp and looked after him while the rest of his family were back in the village in South Sudan working on the farm. After Mawien fully recovered, his parents agreed to let him stay in the refugee camp in Kenya with his cousins as the potential opportunities, including resettlement in Australia, were too good to turn down.

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- Akon Mawien In 2002, after two and a half years in the camp, the extended family was granted asylum by Australia. It would be 16 years before Mawien was reunited with his immediate family, when he and his cousin, Ringo, travelled back to the family village in South Sudan. For the first time Mawien was able to hear about the accident which injured his head from his parents. “I was able to go back, meet my mum, meet my dad and they told me the story of exactly what happened,” Mawien said. Mawien was also able to see remains of his skull that his mum had kept. “It is pretty weird to see pieces of my own skull,” Mawien admitted. “It goes to show that it was a pretty serious incident for it to break chunks out of my skull.” Mawien took it as a lucky charm however as it brought about a life changing opportunity for him through his move to Kenya and, ultimately, Australia. “I was able to survive it and I was able to come to Australia just because of an incident like that and it has come out better on the other side.” Since moving to Australia, Mawien has lived the majority of his life in Brimbank. Unfortunately living in Australia meant contact with his parents would be limited as communication with his family’s village is almost non-existent. The only way Mawien has been able to keep in touch with his family is through his older sister, Akuach, who lives in Juba, 544km south-west of the family’s home village. Living away from his parents with his aunt and five cousins in Australia, Mawien said he commonly thought about his mum and dad and what life would be like having them around. “I wish I grew up with my own mum and my dad, and had that privilege,” he said. “Those sorts of questions always come to my mind.” Mawien, like many refugees in Australia, appreciated and benefitted from the support he was given since arriving in the country. “The best thing about making friends in Australia was they could be there for you as a support and I had that,” he said. Determined to embrace Australian life, Mawien joined his local cricket club, Sunshine Heights, which started his incredible cricketing journey that now sees him playing and living in Adelaide. “I had those experiences that I wouldn’t have

Main: Akon Mawien as a junior cricketer at Sunshine Heights Cricket Club. (Star Weekly) Top right: Mawien celebrating his first wicket for Melbourne University Cricket Club on debut. (Arj Giese) Centre right: Mawien receiving his Brimbank Athlete of the Year award in 2014. Bottom right: Akon Mawien with cousin Ringo Mawien in South Sudan in 2018. (Pictures: Supplied)

gotten if I went to a community that didn’t embrace me,” he said. Mawien along with other primary school friends, including South Sudanese kids, were able to join Sunshine Heights thanks to the help of teacher Matthew Shawcross, who invited the kids to his club for a bat and bowl. This led to amazing experiences for Mawien and his friends, including cricket trips overseas to Greece and Sri Lanka. The club also offered a strong network of support. With a talent for fast bowling, Mawien quickly progressed through the ranks, winning the Brimbank Athlete of the Year award in 2014. Mawien then represented the western region as a fast bowler and was close to making the under 17 Victorian state team before injuries hindered him from playing. Mawien suffered multiple injuries that kept him out of the game for long periods. “It was a very stressful period for me being away from a sport you enjoy,” he said. “You’re not able to play because it hurts when you’re playing so it is hard to accept sometimes that you have to take time away from the game to rest up. “At a young age like that, it’s hard to keep yourself away from sport, you always just want to be in the action so it was a hard period.“ A series of injuries meant Mawien could not play cricket or work in his construction job, leaving him unemployed, short on money and lacking the support network that comes with belonging to a sporting club. Suddenly, Mawien found himself mixing with the wrong crowd, which led to criminal activity involving two robberies in 2016. Determined to get back on the right track, Mawien learnt from his mistakes and has bounced back, becoming a stronger person despite the adversity through his love of cricket. “Reflecting on it, I just see a young kid that thought he knew what he was doing, that didn’t reach out to his friends and coaches and just let them know that he needs some help,” Mawien said. “At that stage you think you know

everything, you think you’ve got it sorted out.“ His biggest lesson was to seek help from others and to speak up in difficult times. “Lean on your coaches, lean on your family, it’s better off to get it off your chest because things build up.” Mawien avoided a jail sentence in 2019 as the judge deemed his actions to be out of character. He faced a month in custody after the incident and a challenging year of strict bail conditions, signing in with police three times a week and having a 7pm curfew. “It was really difficult but I knew I had to accept the consequences of my actions which is something that you don’t really think about when you’re that young, but I knew I had to accept it. “I knew it was my fault and got myself into that position so for those two years, it was really hard.” Mawien remembers a key moment that sparked a change. “I remember being in my cell and I just told myself ‘this is not a place that I want to be in, I’ve got people that have sacrificed too much for me to just throw away my life like this’, so I made a promise to myself that when I got out, I was going to do the right things.” A trip back home to the village in South Sudan to meet his mum and dad after 16 years was a step to getting back on the right path. Helping Mawien’s recovery was also his comeback to Sunshine Heights Cricket Club, where he was able to reconnect with the game he loved. In his first season back, Mawien’s talents shone through as he snared 25 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls. Towards the end of the season, a former Heights teammate invited him to a session with Victorian Premier Cricket club Melbourne University. “The uni boys were really good. The coach at the time, Antony Keely, was really welcoming and they got around me and it was easy to make a decision to play there the following season,” Mawien said. Bowling right arm fast, Mawien made the

move and debuted in the first XI in his maiden game for the club. Mawien scored the winning runs for Uni and was stoked to play after overcoming so many hurdles. “It was an unreal experience to be honest,” he said. “It was nerve racking. I was really nervous, but it reassured me and told me, ‘look at the end of the day you can really give this a good crack’. “Two years ago, from not even playing cricket to debuting in the ones, it gave me hope that things were still in reach and if I keep working hard, who knows where things could end up.” Mawien has since moved to Adelaide where he has been invited to train with the South Australian Redbacks team on multiple occasions and represents his premier club, Prospect District Cricket Club. He has also been mentoring fellow fast bowlers. Mawien was also grateful for the opportunity to train with the South Australian state team for a few weeks. “That was a great experience, having coaches like Jason Gillespie and Luke Butterworth give you feedback and tips is awesome,” he said. “And even the batsmen themselves. It is always encouraging to be able to talk to guys at the next level and know that you’re not too far away from them. “It was a really enjoyable experience.” Reflecting on his journey, Mawien is proud of the resilience he has shown. “I feel like I’m a really resilient person and made the most of the second chance that I was given.” Mawien’s dream is to begin a professional cricket career in the next few years. “Hopefully you can see me running around on the cricket field professionally in the next few years whether that’s big bash, shield cricket or overseas. “I will keep working on my construction career in the meantime but for now, I’m trying to give cricket a good crack and see how far I can take it.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Garden Club The Hobsons Bay Garden Club are looking for new members. All new members who are keen gardeners and looking to make new friendships are welcome to join. Meeting’s consist of listening to a guest speaker, taking part in trading table and most importantly enjoying afternoon tea while doing so. The group meet on the third Monday of the month at Youth Hall, corner of Civic Parade and Sugar Gum Drive, at 1pm. ■ Kay on 0411793534.

Women’s Choir Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. They meet every Wednesday in term time from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music. Come along for a free try out. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Computers for beginners Williamstown Community and Education Centre is now taking enrolments for classes to help those with limited computer skills. Classes are run daily at both Joan Kirner House, Williamstown, and North Altona Library. ■ Lynne or Tahlia, 9397 6168

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Walking group Altona Meadows and Newport residents are invited to take part in a Heart Foundation walking group that meets on Wednesdays and Fridays. The group walks for 60 minutes, and is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or https:// www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au

Altona North combined probus The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 0414 481 442

Rotary club Williamstown Craft Market Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. From 10am-4pm. ■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-CraftMarket

Conversation Cafe The Conversation Cafe is back on at Footscray and Braybrook libraries. The Cafe gives people the chance to meet new people and practice English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. ■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ library/Events/Conversation-Cafe

Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely two-hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place. ■ John, 0418 377 336

Musicians welcome Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join its community band. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary

Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. Visitors welcome. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com

Mouth organ band The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190

Friendship Group Altona Day View (Voice Interest and Education of Women) Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. The club is always open to new members, and anyone interested is encouraged to get in touch today and see what it’s all about. ■ Janet 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176.

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Melton South Knit & Natter All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Zonta club meets Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? The game is a tile-based game that is derived from China where it was developed in the 19th century. U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

Melton Men’s Probus Club The Melton Men’s Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ 9746 0271

Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857

Melton Cycling Club Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at Melton Country Club at 10am. New members welcome. ■ 0425 705 150

Melton Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and

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Melton Friendship Group Are you single, over 55 and a resident living in or near Melton? Looking for some new friends? Then the Melton Friendship Group is the right group for you! The group meets fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

French and Italian for over 50s Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills. ■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

Community singing group If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from 60’s and 70’s. They meet Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

Learn how to pamper Discover how to give relaxing beauty treatments in Melton South Community Centre’s deluxe facials workshop.On Saturday, March 26, 10am-1pm. Tickets are $60 or $55 for concession holders. ■ 9747 8576

Pie workshop Ever wanted to learn how to make the perfect pie? Melton South Community Centre is hosting a savoury pie masterclass on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, 9am- noon. Participants can learn the art of making the perfect meat-filled or meat-free for friends and family. ■ 9747 8576

Keilor probus The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business following the lockdowns. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members welcome. ■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801.

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PUZZLES No. 073

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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The Jacobin Club is associated with which historical revolution?

Who directed the 2022 Disney film Turning Red?

In which country is Krakatoa located?

In what year did Krakatoa famously last erupt, destroying 70 per cent of the island?

Which of these sports was not introduced at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: 3x3 basketball, freestyle BMX, 5x5 Rugby?

Which political party has ruled Singapore since becoming independent in 1959?

What is the literal English translation of the term 'de jure'?

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The Matterhorn (pictured) straddles the border of which two countries?

10 Hepburn romanisation refers to the commonly-used translation method of which language into the Latin alphabet? ANSWERS: 1. French Revolution 2. Indonesia 3. 1883 4. People's Action Party 5. Mary II and William III 6. Italy and Switzerland 7. Domee Shi 8. 5x5 Rugby 9. 'By law' 10. Japanese

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A pocket rocket from Audi By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring It’s taken a long time, but Australia has finally caught up with the Audi SQ2 pocket rocket sports utility vehicle. With a worldwide shift to SUVs, after some years on sale in Europe, Audi has taken the opportunity to launch a refreshed version of the performance compact Down Under. Audis with an ‘S’ prefix in the model designation are generally accepted to have something special and the SQ2 is no exception. How does zero to a hundred kays in 4.9 seconds sound? It’s all down to a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine, mated with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and the maker’s famed quattro all-wheel drive. Plus, sport suspension and progressive steering to ensure performance is up to sporting scratch for a compact SUV. And what’s the price of this driving experience, as I did over an all-too-brief week with the super-SUV. It’s $64,400 when you take in on-road costs.

Styling Up front the SQ2 eschews modern-day sports utility vehicle matt black radiator grille for a highly decorative pattern of shiny metallic swirls and straight lines, flanked by Matrix LED headlamps, dynamic indicators and large geometric air intakes. Side on, the car maintains SUV status quo with square proportions from bonnet to boot, the only concession to crossover coupe styling being a shallow dip of the roof approaching the C-pillar. Nothing can compare with the bling of the front, except maybe the red brake calipers lurking behind five double-spoke V-style 19-inch alloy wheels and double twin chrome exhaust tips poking from under the rear bumper.

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by heated sport seats in Nappa leather with ‘S’ embossed black upholstery. The ‘S’ logo is repeated on the three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifts and multifunction buttons. The 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit with S-specific display has a configurable information display, while an 8.3-inch dash-mounted screen features MMI navigation plus, smartphone interface for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB digital radio and Audi Drive Select info.

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Safety The SQ2 features the Audi Pre-Sense basic system, with adaptive cruise control with stop/ go, active lane assist and side assist (blind spot alert). Also included are Pre-Sense City, with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection. Also, on hand is Parking System Plus, front and rear, with rear view camera and park assist.

Driving Infotainment Occupants can be entertained via a Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system, featuring 14 hi-fi speakers outputting a total of 705 Watts. Wireless phone charging is a convenient fixture.

Engines / transmissions Four cylinders in line add up to 1.984 litres developing maximum power of 221 kW between 5300 and 6500 rpm and peak torque of 400 Nm from 2000 to 5200 revs on Premium unleaded petrol. Power is put to ground through a seven-speed S tronic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.

At the heart of the SQ2 performance is the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, capable of delivering peak power of 221 kW at 5300 rpm, and 400 Nm of torque between 2000 and 5200 revs. The test vehicle, taking on conditions ranging from crawling through heavy city traffic to motorway cruising and lung-busting acceleration on country twists and turns, performed up to par. The engine growled menacingly only when pushed. Long-term fuel consumption worked out at around 10 litres per 100 kilometres compared with the maker’s combined claim of 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres. Hmm. Audi Drive Select gave the driver a chance to

match the car with his moods at the flick of a switch on the dashboard and its connection to a centre-console knob. Efficient mode dumbed down acceleration, while softening the ride to almost soporific standards. Comfort and Automatic dialled up power, plus stiffer ride and handling, while Dynamic sharpened the lot enough for a teeth-rattling ride on even slightly sub-par road surfaces. Individual mode defied deeper investigation due to the absence of a track with a clear run. A head-up display was missing and noted. Leg room in the rear was cramped with a tall driver in front. But the boxy exterior made for ample head room in the cabin. Boot space is on the slim side (355 litres, with the floor at its lowest) but there’s added convenience loading and unloading with a power tailgate, whose opening can be programmed for height.

Summary Which motoring enthusiast would not be tempted by Audi’s devilish little compact SQ2? The 60K-plus price tag may be a stumbling block for some, but you do get a lot of kit for the price. And Audi has finally come to the party with a five-year warranty.

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The Falcons get off to a slow start A slow start proved costly for the City West Falcons in the opening round of the Victorian Netball League Championship division. The Falcons trailed by as much as seven early on, before working their way into the game in the second half. The Blaze though was able to do enough to secure the 64-60 win. It was the Falcons first loss since the 2019 season. Falcons coach Marg Lind said the team struggled early on with a few nerves as they tried new combinations. “We lost after giving them a pretty good start,” she said. “Maggie [Lind] is a big loss in terms of leadership. It will take a few weeks to find our voice. “There were a number of players playing in different positions that didn’t settle early enough.” The Falcons weren’t helped when Lucia

Fauonuku, who has stepped up into the championship division side, did her ankle in the first three minutes of the game. It meant the Falcons mid court combinations were thrown out, with their defenders needing to help fill the void. Lind said they made too many errors, which were always going to hurt against a side like Blaze. She said goal shooter Jane Cook was solid in the performance while Montana Holmes had a good second half. Uneeq Palavi played her first game back with the Falcons, with Lind saying she will take some time to adjust to playing goal attack. Lind said they will take some positives out of the result and the second half performance. “Reshuffling the deck was not ideal in the first round,” she said. “It was a bit frenetic, the girls just needed to

settle down and trust the line up. “We had a very high scoring game, so the attacking end showed it had the ability there, but we had to keep shifting the defensive end.” The Falcons division 1 side had a similar result to the championship division, a poor start and spending the rest of the game chasing. The under-19s came away with the win after a tight contest early on. It doesn’t get any easier for the Falcons who face the Geelong Cougars this week. “It’s a tough draw for us,” Lind said. “It’s not a great time for us trying to settle a new line up. “We can’t rebuild in two weeks. We expected to be there, but we didn’t expect it to happen overnight.” Jane Cook had a solid game.

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NPL Altona Magic had a hard night out against Oakleigh Cannons on Saturday night in the National Premier League. The Cannons scored three times in the opening half to break the game open. Neither side would score in the second half, with the Cannons winning 3-0. The Magic sit 11th after five rounds. This week they face Heidelberg United.

By Peter Howe Playing football wasn’t always the first love of Western Jets NAB League Girls captain Charlotte Baskaran. Growing up, athletics was her sport of choice. So why does a junior state athletics champion with an under-11 Victorian 400 metres record decide to switch sports? “I loved athletics, especially the training but it was an individual sport,” she said. “I wanted to be in a team that experienced the highs and lows together. I loved the other girls’ company. Baskaran switched her running shoes and state titles for the football jumper in 2016, as the Essendon District Football League decided to establish a women’s competition for the 2017 season. Baskaran by her own admission took to the game seamlessly, playing with Aberfeldie’s junior teams. Her endurance from her athletics background made her a standout among her teammates early on. “I was selected in the EDFL interleague team that was keenly watched by NAB League talent scouts,” she said. “By virtue of living in Caroline Springs I was tied to the Western Jets. “In my first year with them I was too young to play so I could only train. It was a frustrating introduction, but I learned so much.” Baskaran is now one of the top prospects heading into this year’s AFLW draft. In seven games, she has averaged 29 possessions and is part of Vic Metro squad and the AFL Academy. Baskaran puts that down to hours and hours of practice. “I do love a tackle,” she said. “Out of season I typically run to put kilometres into my legs, and I hit the gym in an organised program by the strength and conditioning staff at Maribyrnong Sports Academy three times a week. “I also participate in three footy based sessions a week which include kicking and ground ball skills. “In-season at the Jets is focused on game style, skills, and team structure with mids, forwards and backs for two sessions per week plus game day. “Recovery is also critical. I am lucky to have a pool at home which allows me to combine pool work into my recovery.” Baskaran says she plays a similar game to Richmond star Monique Conti. The 17-year-old is quick to praise her coaches and mentors at Aberfeldie, the Western Jets and at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy. Baskaran was full of praise for MSA and Western Jets coach, Robbie Chancellor, who she said had taken her game to a new level. The year 12 student would love to enter the sports science field after secondary college, while being drafted later this year would be a dream come true.

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Soccer Altona City had to share the points in the opening round of the FV state league 1 north-west season. Altona City hit the front just before half time, before Clifton Hill hit back after the break to level the scores. Neither team could find a winner, with the final score 1-1. Yarraville had a tough 5-1 loss to Caroline Springs George Cross. Scores had been level at 1-1 at half time.

NAB League The Western Jets winning run in the NAB League Girl’s competition has continued with the Jets having a big win against the Greater Western Victoria Rebels on Saturday. Taking to the field with a different looking side with six players involved in Vic Metro, the Jets all round strength was on show. The Jets came away with the win, 8.8 (56)-2.2 (14). Kristie-Lee Western-Turned kicked three goals, while Sierra Greives and Lou-Lou Field had 20 possessions each.

Baseball Newport Rams are through to the Baseball Victoria summer league women’s division 2 grand final. The Rams beat Doncaster 12-2 in their semi final on Saturday. They will face Footscray in the grand final, after Footscray beat Essendon 7-5. The Rams’ men’s side was knocked out of the division 2 competition. The Rams faced Moorabbin in a best of three semi final series. Moorabbin won the first game 8-4 and then sealed a grand final spot with a 6-4 win in game two. Charlotte Baskaran.

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Williamstown Congs keep their season alive It was grand final heartbreak for Newport-Digman and Gellibrand in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association, but Williamstown Congs kept their season alive. All three teams played the first two games of the best-of-three grand final series on the weekend, with the division 2 and division 4 premierships among those decided after the first two games. In division 2, Newport Digman lost to Sydenham-Hillside. In game one, the Bulls were bowled out for 145 on the final ball of the innings. Tyler Johnston top scored with 44. The Storm finished 2-148. Andrew Tee and Shannon Evans were the wicket takers. The Gorillas were restricted to 9-132 from their overs Matthew Shiell and James Muirhead top scored with 28 apiece. The Storm didn’t lose a wicket, as they made 0-133 in 33.2 overs to seal the win and premiership. In division 4, Gellibrand was stunned by

Caroline Springs. In game one, the Falcons made 6-195 with contributions throughout the batting order. At 5-80 the Falcons were in control, but Gellibrand was able to respond. Gellibrand fell just short, restricted to 8-192. Jacob McDonald top scored with 76. In game two, Gellibrand batted first and made 9-182 after being sent in. James Ryan top scored with 74 at the top of the order. The Falcons got early wickets, before McDonald got away from them late to push up the total. The Falcons started well before losing clumps of wickets and were in trouble heading into the final overs of the game. They were able to find a way to make 8-184 with three balls remaining to seal the premiership. In division 5, Williamstown Congs will be aiming for premiership joy on Saturday against Roxburgh Park. In game one, the Congs made 7-140 from their 40 overs.

Jason Green top scored with 30. Roxburgh Park made the runs with 10 balls remaining. The Falcons finished 5-143. Abdul Bari Khan Khalil top scored with 34. Gurjit Singh and Antarpreet Singh Bajwa took two wickets each. In game two, the Congs made 9-167 from their 40 overs. Karandeep Singh top scored with 44. The game went down to the wire, with the Falcons falling just short, bowled out for 160 with three balls remaining. Karandeep Singh took three wickets. In senior division, Aberfeldie and Haig-Fawkner are locked at 1-1 after the first weekend. Deer Park claimed the division 1 premiership against St Francis de Sales, while Grand United and Footscray United are locked at 1-1 in division 3. Tara Murray Newport batter Matt Shield blocks a ball on Saturday. (Joe Mastroianni). 273069_01

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Bulldogs’ bright future The future is bright for Footscray Cricket Club. One of the powerhouses in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition, the Bulldogs young talent is starting to come through. The club’s under-17 Dowling Shield side made the grand final of that competition, after a successful campaign. While the side lost the grand final to Ringwood earlier this month, coach Dervis Duradbegovic was thrilled with how the side went. “The result at this level of competition is the end game,” he said. “It’s more important about the experience for the boys.” Being part of the Premier cricket set up for a second year, the competition went from under-16s to under-17s. It meant that most of the group was able to come back and be part of the program for another 12 months. Duradbegovic said they added a couple of players this season, but the majority of the group was the same. “Last year there were no finals and we just played round fixtures,” he said. “We

dominated and lost just one game, winning the other games quite comfortably.” Duradbegovic said Footscray and Ringwood had similar setups in terms of recruiting and development and he had expected a good match heading into it. Ringwood batted first making 9-254, the first time the Bulldogs had conceded more than 200 runs for the competition. Liam Mason and Aidan Brasher took three wickets each for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs pushed the game deep and were sitting at 2-190, before losing late wickets to be bowled out for 236 on the final ball. Duradbegovic said a couple of flat spots with both the bat and ball that proved costly. The star for the Bulldogs during the final was captain Mitchell Jamieson, who made 115. Jamieson topped the batting for the carnival with two 100s and three 50s in six innings. Duradbegovic said Jamieson, who made his first XI debut for Footscray this season, was a special talent. “He has a wow factor,” he said. “He’s a 16-17 year-old, but it’s like he’s been playing for a lot longer. He’s close to the best

I’ve seen. “He’s outstanding with the bat and his leadership skills.” Josh Pace, who like Jamieson is from Keilor, scored the sixth most runs. Several players had limited opportunity with the bat, such the dominance of the top order. “Only losing 14 wickets over six games is unheard of,” Duradbegovic said. “Aiman Nadeem opened the batting and played really well, while Lachlan McArthur, who made 60 in the final, batted at four but only had two other hits. The bowers also stood up with Duradbegovic highlighting Liam Mason, Muhammad Abdul Rafay and Arjun Sehrawat, who all finished in the top five wicket takers. Each provided something different and played the role that was required of them. Duradbegovic said he was excited about what the future held for this group and the club. “There is an exceptional group of 17-year-olds at the club,” he said. “We have four teams in finals, our junior program is really healthy.”

Footscray’s season is over in Victorian Premier Cricket after a large run chase fell just short on Sunday’s semi final. In a weekend of finals on both Saturday and Sunday, the Bulldogs fell 28 runs on Sunday of short of making it through to the final four. On Saturday, the Bulldogs accounted for Essendon in an elimination final. The Bombers were bowled out for 225 with three balls remaining, with Farzan Chowna top scoring with 59. Max Birthisel was the pick of the bowlers taking 5-37 off 9.3 overs. The Bulldogs’ run chase didn’t get off to the best start, with Dylan Brasher out for just three. The experienced top order responded and they ended up making the runs with ease. The Bulldogs finished 2-226 in just 31 overs. Travis Dean was the star of the show with an unbeaten 106 off 73 balls. The innings included 14 fours and two sixes. The win set up a semi final clash with St Kilda on Sunday. The Saints piled on the runs, making 6-284 from their overs. Jonathan Merlo scored 139 off 136 balls. Victorian star Peter Handscomb scored 76 as he and Merlo put on more 128 for the third wicket partnership. Jake Reed and Ashley Armstrong took two wickets each for the Bulldogs. It was a case of a lot of starts for the Bulldogs as they looked to chase down the runs. Dylan Kight helped take the score past 200. The Bulldogs would be bowled out for 256 with eight balls remaining. Kight top scored with 76. St Kilda will face Carlton in one of the preliminary finals and Casey-South Melbourne will play Richmond in the other. The Bulldogs second side and fourth XI were also knocked out on Saturday. The third XI will play Melbourne in a preliminary final after beating Frankston Peninsula. Frankston Peninsula made 9-141 with the Bulldogs making 6-142. Tara Murray

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Pritchard’s move pays off with Rising Star nod The move to the wing has paid off for Western Bulldogs young gun Isabelle Pritchard who was recognised with a NAB AFL rising star nomination. Pritchard became the third Bulldogs player to receive a nomination when she was one of the final two nominees along with Darcy Moloney. Pritchard, who played her junior football at Spotswood, said she was shocked to receive the nomination. “It’s super exciting and unexpected,” she said. “It’s super humbling. “Burkey [coach Nathan Burke] called me and I was confused when I saw his number. I missed the call. “The season had finished so I knew I couldn’t be dropped, so I thought it would be good news.” Pritchard, who is in her second season

with the Bulldogs said it was nice to get some consistency in her game. She played every game this season after making her debut in round six in 2021. “I was moved out on the wing,” she said. “I had rarely played out there ever. “It’s a challenging position I had to understand. I wasn’t used to getting the outside ball, so I had to learn the game from a different position. “Just learn and add another element to my game.” Pritchard said the faith put in her by the coaching staff helped her to start to make the role her own. She said they knew that she would make mistakes, but it was something she could learn from and the coaches kept encouraging her. “Natalie Wood who was the mids coach, was a mid herself and understood the position

more than me. “She was really good at coaching me and keeping me developing and growing. It was really an opportunity for me to learn a new position.” Pritchard said the season had been a challenging one, with COVID-19 meaning the club had to handle a number of different situations. It included a lot of games late in the season. “It was quite a hard season with the volume of games towards the back end,” she said. “We were recovering from COVID. It showed the resilience in the team to get some important wins on the board for us. “It will carry us through into the following seasons. It brought us together with the trials and tribulations. “It’s really exciting to be building something special. We’re starting to implement the game

Isabelle Pritchard.

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plan we’ve been working on the last couple of seasons. “We’re excited for what is ahead.” Tara Murray

Polson to lead Williamstown

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Premiership dream alive By Tara Murray Footscray United will take momentum into the third and deciding game of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 grand final series. After losing game one to Grand United, Footscray United responded with a win on Sunday in game two to keep the series alive. The third game will be held this Saturday. Footscray United captain-coach Shafraz Mohamed said for the most part, they had played really well across the weekend. “We’re still in with a chance,” he said. “We told the boys after Saturday night that we were in control for seven-eighths of the game. “It was that one-eighth that we failed to execute. We knew if we could execute our game plan with both the bat and ball we could get the win in game two.” In game one, Grand United made 6-173 from their 40 overs. Mohamed was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3-43. Footscray was bowled out for 138 in reply.

Syed Hussain was the best of the batters, making 138. Mohamed said winning the toss for day two was a key, with Footscray deciding to bat first. “We told Chathura Milan to go out there and go for it and bat for 10 overs and get us off to a good start,” he said. “We were 0-80 off 10 overs. He is one of the biggest hitters in the competition. He made a 20-ball 50, smashing them to all corners of the ground.” United finished 7-197 from their overs with Milan top scoring with 56. Mohamed said if not for a couple of run outs, the score would have been closer to 250. Despite that, Mohamed said they were confident they had enough runs on the board. “We have one of the best bowling attacks in the competition.” Having got back into the grand final series, Mohamed said they were confident they could take the win in game three to seal the premiership. He said with their deep batting line up

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and the top line bowling attack, they backed themselves in every day of the week. “We’re feeling confident,” he said. “We’ve just got to execute our game play. “There’s been two quality games, but we’ve got the momentum now, we’ve got our fingers crossed it can continue.” A premiership this weekend, would be icing on the cake for United after a strong couple of seasons. Mohamed, who is in his second season at the club, said a premiership this season would be the highlight of his career. “It’s my second season here as captain-coach, after 11 or 12 years at Keilor,” he said. “I wanted the chance to come down to a club in a lower division and have a real impact. We made the grand final last year and earned promotion. “We recruited a few players and it has paid off. “It will be the highlight of my career if we can get two promotions in two years.”

Cameron Polson will lead Williamstown on field in the Victorian Football League this season. The Seagulls announced that Polson would captain the side this season, following the departure of Adam Marcon, who stepped back from playing VFL. Liam Hunt and Jake Greiser have been named Polson’s deputies. The captain and leadership group announcement occurred on Saturday as the club launched its men’s season. All players were on hand, with the players presented with jumpers ahead of the season kicking off on Sunday against North Melbourne. The Seagulls have a squad of 38 players this season, with 17 new faces. Matthew Gook, Jordan Davey, Matthew Gaul, Jack Noonan, Will Mayhood and Eren Soylemez are some of the most recent player signings announced. Gook, Davey, Gaul and Noonan are on the primary list, with Mayhood and Soylemez placed on the development list. Gook is a 202cm utility from Sunbury, while Davey and Gaul have both come from Essendon District Football League club Maribyrnong Park. Noonan comes from the Williamstown CY’s in the VAFA, while goalkicker Soylemez has crossed Edithvale Aspendale. Mayhood is a strongly built midfielder/ defender from Collegians in the VAFA, having also turned out for Sydney’s VFL side in 2021. Daniel Mott, Ben Woodfull, Jack Newitt, James Paterson, Michael Ktona, Jason Kenneth, Tom Evans and Zac Pritchard are part of an extended ‘train-on’ list and will remain train with the club as they have through pre-season.

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