Werribee was well represented across suburban leagues last weekend as most local football got up and running and with it, several players produced notable performances.

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sam Clifford - Hoppers Crossing
Led all comers in a 17-point loss to Caroline Springs with 35 disposals, five inside 50s, and six score involvements off half-back. He accumulated 141 ranking points, a league-wide high for the weekend.

Michael Selsby - Yarraville Seddon
Had 26 disposals, 18 contested, and used the ball well in slightly wet conditions in a three-goal defeat against 2022 premiers Altona.

Akol Deng - Yarraville Seddon
Was great in the centre bounces and took the points against an undersized ruck. Was serviceable around the ground and went forward at times in the loss to the Vikings.

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Keegan Gray - Bell Park
His cleanliness stood out and also broke the lines at will in a comfortable 64-point triumph over St Albans. Was strong overhead throughout the game and generally showed he was above the level.

Charlie Byrne – Newtown & Chilwell
Had some good moments across the match as the Eagles ran away with a 41-point win at home against Geelong West.

Flynn Young – Newtown & Chilwell
Played his role well in wet conditions and kicked a classy goal from a stoppage in the victory over the Giants.

Noah Gribble - Geelong West
Played as an inside mid and did some really good things offensively in the loss to Newton & Chilwell. Despite being one of the side’s younger players, stood out as a smart, vocal leader in a small, inexperienced midfield.

Noah Lever - North Shore
One of the best for North Shore in a heavy defeat to a Colac. Tackled well and tried hard all day at Windsor Park.

Sam Witherden - North Shore
Very good in his first game back with 22 disposals which included some good run and drive. Amongst the Seagulls who could hold their head high after a tough day.

ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Cam McLeod - Avondale Heights (Local Player of the Week)
Battled admirably through tough conditions in a tight clash against Maribyrnong. Persisted throughout the game and finished with two goals, the last being the match winner after the siren.

Lucas Rocci - Aberfeldie
Was good off half back in the first half and moved into the midfield as the game progressed. Had 19 disposals and five inside 50s as his side fell to Pascoe Vale by four goals.

Lachlan Smart - Deer Park
Worked hard all day and used his run and drive to contribute to a 75-point victory over Westmeadows.

Darcy Cassar - Keilor
In a 102-point thumping of Airport West, had 29 disposals at 75 percent efficiency, predominantly playing on the wing. Offered good run all day and tackled well too.

VICTORIAN AMATUER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Zayne Galea - Williamstown CYMS
Was met with a tough St Bernards outfit who came away 89-point victors. Had 13 disposals in defence and should be able to use the match as a platform to continue building form.

By Gerald Lynch