Flynn Young’s work rate was rewarded when he got out the back to mark a pinpoint pass from Zac Banch, before snapping Werribee’s first of twelve for the day. Harry Maguire made the most of a free kick to slot his first VFL goal at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval — the same ground where he starred in last year’s WFNL Grand Final, booting four goals in Hoppers Crossing’s thrilling premiership win.

After a three-goal performance against Sydney Banch picked up where he left off, closing out the quarter with two goals to help Werribee to a 16-point lead at the first break.

Jake Smith and Dom Brew led all comers with 10 disposals each at quarter time, with Smith also laying five tackles. Jay Dahlhaus was dangerous in the forward line, laying four tackles to keep the pressure high.

Williamstown wrestled momentum back in the second term, kicking three goals to Werribee’s one, a set shot from Hudson Garoni, who now has a staggering 28 consecutive games with a goal.

Werribee’s defence stood firm under heavy inside 50 pressure from Williamstown to take a two-point lead into half time.

Williamstown carried their momentum into the third term, booting the first two goals and registering the opening five shots on goal to push the margin out to two goals. Jay Dahlhaus steadied Werribee with his first of the day after drawing a free kick inside 50.

Williamstown led by seven points at three quarter time to set up a tight finish.

Zac Banch snapped his third of the day to open the final term, set up by Flynn Young in a reversal of Werribee’s first goal.

After setting up the previous goal Young then put Werribee in front with his second of the day

Myles McCluggage, quickly developing a knack for clutch moments, extended the lead with a tough set shot from the boundary. Lachie Gollant responded immediately with his fourth to drag Williamstown back into the contest.

However, Werribee did not slow down, with Cooper Whyte slotting another last-quarter goal before Harry Maguire iced the game with back-to-back set shots to seal the 20-point win.

Dom Brew was instrumental in the final term with 12 disposals. Flynn Young and Cooper Whyte were everywhere, while Jay Dahlhaus also had a major impact, finishing with two goal assists and playing a role in several other scoring chains.

After the match, Adam Pyne, son of the late John Pyne, presented Jesse Clark with the John Pyne Memorial Trophy. The trophy honours the Werribee Hall of Fame member’s significant 14-year contribution to the club. Pyne began as a player in 1975/76, later coached from 1977 to 1980, and served as Secretary (1982–85) and Vice President (1986–89), remaining involved until his passing in 1989.

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FINAL SCORE:
Werribee: 4.0 5.1 6.3 12.7 (79)
Williamstown: 1.2 4.5 6.10 8.11 (59)

BEST PLAYERS:
Werribee: D. Brew, L. Pinnuck, C. Whyte, J. Riding, S. Johnson, S. Conway
Williamstown: L. Gollant, J. Greiser, L. Parks, N. Colenso, F. O’Dwyer, R. Collier-Dawkins

GOAL SCORERS:
Werribee: Z. Banch (3), H. Maguire (3), F. Young (2), J. Dahlhaus, H. Garoni, M. McCluggage, C. Whyte
Williamstown: L. Gollant (4), D. Hollow (2), B. McLaughlin (2)

Next Match - Round 6
Werribee vs Frankston
Saturday, May 3, 1:05pm
Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee

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