Werribee Fall Short To The Giants
07 July 2025
It was another close loss for Werribee, with the reigning premiers going down to a strong GWS outfit by 19 points to make it four defeats in a row.
Back at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval for their first home game in three weeks, the Giants took control from the second quarter and held on to run out 11.12 (78) to 8.11 (59) winners.
Bior Malual, who has claimed the Totally Workwear Player of the Match in two of the past three weeks, continued his outstanding 2025 form with another best-on-ground display. He looked a class above with 21 disposals at 85% efficiency, eight marks and his sixth goal of the season.
Louis Pinnuck gave Werribee’s backline a significant boost in his return from injury, finishing with 31 disposals, 13 marks and seven intercepts in a typical Pinnuck performance. Similarly, the ever-reliable Dom Brew topped the possession count with 32 disposals, along with 11 tackles and seven clearances.
Harry Grintell kicked off the game in style for the home side, snapping his first goal of the season in the opening three minutes. Despite dominating the first quarter and leading inside 50s 13–8, Werribee’s wayward kicking meant the lead was just two points at the first break, 1.5 (11) to 1.3 (9).
The Giants hit the front early in the second term and quickly doubled their advantage within the opening two minutes. Hudson Garoni responded slotting a set shot to extend his streak to 32 consecutive games with a goal. It proved to be the final major of the quarter, as both sides tightened up defensively and GWS carried a four-point lead into half-time.
Harry Grintell opened the second half just as he did the first, doubling his season goal tally to give Werribee the lead two minutes in.
The top-four Giants responded with three quick goals through AFL-listed players Gothard, Wehr and Keefe, before Angus Hicks, set up brilliantly by Grintell, snapped truly to halt the run.
It was goal for goal to close out the third term, with Bior Malual showcasing his class inside 50, selling some candy and slotting a composed finish to cut the margin to 10 points at the final break.
The Giants struck first in the last quarter, but Harry Maguire, continuing his impressive debut season at Werribee, drilled a set shot to keep the hosts in touch. However, consecutive goals from GWS soon after put the game out of reach.
Brady Wright and Jake Lohmann added late consolation goals, but the Giants ran out 19-point winners, handing Werribee a fourth straight defeat, as they turn their focus to Casey at Whitten Oval this Saturday night.
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FINAL SCORE:
Werribee: 1.5 2.7 5.9 8.11 (59)
GWS Giants: 1.3 3.5 7.7. 11.12 (78)
GOAL SCORERS:
Werribee: H. Grintell (2), H. Garoni, A. Hicks, J. Lohmann, H. Maguire, B. Malual, B. Wright
GWS Giants: P. Gothard (2), L. Keefe (2), L. Montgomery (2), J. Wehr (2), J. Lugsdin, T. McMullin, A. Swinnerton
BEST PLAYERS:
Werribee: Bior Malual, Harry Grintell, Dominic Brew, Louis Pinnuck, Jake Smith, Sam Azzi
GWS Giants: Jacob Wehr, Toby McMullin, Stephen Coniglio, Louie Montgomery, Nicholas Madden, Lachlan Keeffe
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