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Maribyrnong Star· This weekSport

Galea new Altona North coach

Altona North has named Mark Galea as its new coach for next season after Bob Stojcevski decided to step down following the state league 2 north-west season. The club credited Stojcevski with delivering a state league 3 championship and promotion in 2025, the club's 50th anniversary year. Galea, who played at the club many years ago, holds extensive coaching experience across junior and senior levels and is currently completing an AFC A Diploma. The club said his football philosophy closely aligns with its objectives and culture.

Galea new Altona North coach
Brimbank Star· This weekSport

Loche new Westvale coach

Michael Loche has been appointed coach of Westvale Olympic's senior men's team in state league 2 north-west. He joins from Williamstown, where he guided the side to the Cecil Earley Plate final this season. Westvale finished bottom of state league 1 north-west in 2026 and was relegated. Loche said the club could recover quickly and praised the existing players for staying. Bill Meletis will remain as reserves coach for the 2027 season.

Loche new Westvale coach
Brimbank Star· A while agoSport

Strikers announce coaches

Westside Strikers have appointed David Winton and Emmet Sheehan as coaches for next year's FV state league 5 north-west season. The pair have won back-to-back promotions together, with titles at Plenty Valley Lions and Balmoral. The club parted ways with coach Johnny Cvetanoski earlier. The Strikers finished bottom two this season and were set to be relegated, one point short of staying up. The club also re-appointed Rob Nedelkov as coach of its senior women's team, which won a 2026 championship and premiership and gained promotion to state league 2 for 2027.

Strikers announce coaches

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