While it was a disappointing result at VFL level, with the side going down to North Melbourne by 41 points to sit at five wins and five losses, it was a strong weekend at local level. Several players impressed, including multiple returnees from injury.

Read how ten Werribee players performed across five local leagues in the tenth edition of the 2025 Weekly Player Report.

Geelong Netball Football League:

Daly Andrews - Lara
Daly Andrews backed up his return from injury with another strong performance in a tough outing for Lara. In just his second game back after 300 days on the sidelines, Andrews provided important drive through the midfield for the inexperienced Lara side, and worked hard all day from contest to contest. He finished with 35 disposals, ten clearances, and a goal to be named among the best.

Josh Sanders - Lara
Josh Sanders returned for his first game since the pre-season and made an immediate impact alongside Andrews in the midfield. The first-year player competed hard throughout the day, with his leg speed a standout feature. He finished with 28 disposals and 12 contested possessions in a strong first game back from injury.

Tylar Watts - Leopold
Tylar Watts played a mix of forward and ruck in Leopold’s dominant win over Lara. After a quiet first half up forward, he moved into the ruck after the main break and had a strong influence around the contest, to finish with 15 disposals, four clearances, and 19 hitouts in a solid all-round display.

Liam Kershaw - St. Joseph’s
Liam Kershaw battled hard in challenging conditions for outside players during St Joseph’s tight, low-scoring loss to Newtown. He worked into good positions around stoppage and showed strong intent to create space and link up play, finishing with 10 disposals and used the ball well on the wing.

Bellarine Football Netball League:

Luke Preece - Drysdale
Luke Preece delivered his best performance of the season in Drysdale’s 25-point win over Modewarre, being named best on field for the Hawks. He shut down one of the competition’s top forwards and came out on top with eight intercept marks, while also performing strongly at ground level. Preece also used the ball well by foot with his 21 kicks from 27 disposals.

Cooper Ward - Barwon Heads
Cooper Ward was lively in Barwon Heads’ high-scoring loss to Queenscliff. Although he didn’t accumulate large numbers, his pressure and competitiveness stood out, winning or neutralising all of his one-on-one contests, and ended with a goal and four inside 50s in the loss.

Oven’s & Murray Football League:

Archer Gardiner - North Albury
Archer Gardiner starred in his return to North Albury, being named in the best in the Hoppers’ 44-point win over Corowa-Rutherglen. Playing a mix of wing, midfield, and some time across half-forward, Gardiner won plenty of his own footy and finished with 29 disposals. He was dangerous in the front half with eight inside 50s and a goal, and as the Gardiners tend to do, applied strong pressure throughout the day in the win.

Ray Murphy - Corowa Rutherglen
Ray Murphy continues to build each week, delivering another strong performance in the midfield despite Corowa-Rutherglen’s loss. His work at the contest and around stoppages was a highlight, finishing with 12 contested possessions and six clearances from his 21 disposals.

Goulburn Valley Football League:

Dom Gugliotti - Mooroopna
Dom Gugliotti was impressive down back for Mooroopna despite their seven-goal loss to Echuca, contributing strongly both defensively and offensively. He limited his opponent’s impact, while also providing effective rebound from the back half, as he finished with 18 disposals at 78% efficiency and took five marks in the loss.

Murray Football League:

Fergus Pinnuck - Cobram
Ferg Pinnuck was named best on field as Cobram enjoyed a ten-goal win over bottom side, Barooga. His explosiveness was a highlight, and Ferg was praised for his work rate and ability to cover the ground. He constantly provided an option in transition and was involved in numerous scoring chains, although missing a couple of chances in front of goal that would have capped off a strong performance.