Werribee returned home for the first time in 2025, hosting Footscray in the HealthWest Cup.
On a special day for the club, Werribee unfurled the 2024 premiership flag with the help of key figures from both the 1993 and 2024 premierships—Bruce Montgomery, Frank Lesiputty, Jack Henderson, Nick Coughlan—alongside president Martin Carter and CEO Mark Penaluna.
But Footscray spoiled the celebrations, slotting a goal in the final minute to snatch a four-point win.
Werribee’s final interstate trip of the season ended in rough fashion with a four point loss to Sydney over Easter weekend.
At Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday, Werribee found themselves trailing by 38 points after a five-goal second quarter from Sydney, but came out firing in the second half to claw their way back, falling just two points short by the final siren.
A four-goal-to-one final quarter wasn’t quite enough, with Werribee going down 11.7 (73) to Sydney’s 11.9 (75).
Werribee and Williamstown went head-to-head in a fiery ANZAC Day clash between the two western suburbs rivals.
A six-goal final quarter proved the difference, as Werribee powered home to claim a 20-point victory and lift the John Pyne Memorial Trophy.
Werribee sits at 2-3 heading into another standalone clash, hosting Frankston for a second straight home game.