Werribee returned to the winners’ list at VFL level with an impressive 20-point victory over Coburg away from home, snapping a five-game losing streak. At local level, several Werribee-listed players stood out across their competitions, with four named in their side’s best and a couple making strong returns from injury.

Read how the seven Werribee boys fared in the 16th edition of the Weekly Player Report.

Geelong Football Netball League:

Josh Sanders - Lara
Returning for his first game in a month, Josh Sanders picked up right where he left off and was named in Lara’s best players in the inexperienced side’s 68-point loss to Grovedale. He worked tirelessly to collect 25 disposals, five tackles and two intercept marks in a solid comeback performance from roughly 70% gametime.

Tylar Watts - Leopold
Also returning from a month on the sidelines, Tylar Watts made an impact in tough conditions in Leopold’s low-scoring draw with South Barwon. Splitting his time between ruck and forward, Watts was especially effective in his two quarters as a ruckman, finishing with 16 hitouts and 11 disposals. His work rate around the ground was particularly impressive, shown by his three intercept marks.

Goulburn Valley Football Netball League:

Anthony Depasquale - Kyabram
Anthony Depasquale played a key role in Kyabram’s 120-point demolition of Benalla, splitting his time between deep and high forward. He was involved in a number of scoring chains, and finished with 15 disposals at 80% efficiency, four marks (three contested), and the one goal. A heavy fall in the third quarter slowed him slightly, but he played out the game and looks to have pulled up fine.

Dom Gugliotti - Mooroopna
Despite Mooroopna’s heavy loss to Shepparton Swans, Dom Gugliotti was named in the best players for his side. The rebounding defender gathered 27 disposals at 81% efficiency, pulled in 10 marks (three intercepts) and provided plenty of drive from the back half in a polished performance.

Northern Football Netball League:

Cam Wild - Hurstbridge
Cam Wild delivered one of his best games for the season to help Hurstbridge to a 21-point win over West Preston-Lakeside. Named in the best players, Wild’s pressure, aggression and team-first approach stood out. He finished with 12 disposals, with nine contested, four clearances and four tackles in a physical midfield effort that was celebrated post-game by teammates.

Ballarat Football Netball League:

Rye Penny - Bacchus Marsh
For the second week running, Rye Penny was named among Bacchus Marsh’s best players and pulled down a mark-of-the-year contender in defence. His intercept marking and spoiling were crucial in slowing Darley’s forward launches. Penny finished with 11 disposals, three contested intercept marks and four one-percenters in another strong showing down back.

Isaac Nixon - Bacchus Marsh
Isaac Nixon was kept under close attention in Bacchus Marsh’s 17-point loss to Darley but still competed hard, ending with four tackles up forward and hitting the scoreboard for a goal from his nine disposals, which included eight contested.