As the VFL season nears its conclusion, local competitions are also heading towards the pointy end, and our Werribee-listed players have been delivering strong performances across their respective leagues as many of them gear up for finals.

Read how 15 Werribee boys fared in the 19th edition of the 2025 Weekly Player Report.

Bellarine Football Netball League:

Luke Preece - Drysdale
The defender starred in Drysdale’s 131-point win over Portarlington, amassing 26 disposals and hauling in 13 marks, which included a massive seven contested and ten intercept. His intercept marking was a standout and he regularly broke lines to set up attacking chains.

Ovens & Murray Football Netball League:

Archer Gardiner - North Albury
Gardiner was influential in North Albury’s 50-point win over Yarrawonga, splitting his time between the wing and midfield. He finished with 23 disposals at an incredible 96% efficiency, seven clearances, eight contested possessions and a goal, using the ball well and having a strong impact.

Jedd Longmire - Corowa Rutherglen
Longmire was among Corowa Rutherglen’s best in the 38-point loss to Wangaratta Rovers, gathering 23 disposals at 83% efficiency, including 10 contested possessions and seven clearances. Strong around the contest and composed under pressure, he linked up well with defenders to transition the ball from the back half.

Ray Murphy - Corowa Rutherglen
Murphy battled through an ankle injury sustained early in the match, finishing with 10 disposals. While clearly hindered in his movement, he still produced some good moments before sitting out the final quarter.

Northern Football Netball League:

Cam Wild - Hurstbridge
Wild was one of Hurstbridge’s best as they had another close game, this time coming out on top defeating Bundoora by seven points. He stuffed the stat sheet with 25 disposals at 80% efficiency, eight marks, a goal and five inside 50s, influencing both inside and outside the contest.

Geelong Football Netball League:

Josh Sanders - Lara
Earning a spot in his side’s best once again, Sanders delivered a strong individual performance in Lara’s heavy defeat to Leopold. He finished with 27 disposals (18 kicks, nine handballs), six marks and eight rebound 50s, using the ball well under pressure and providing plenty of drive from the back half.

Tylar Watts - Leopold
Watts was among Leopold’s best in their big win over Lara, dominating the ruck with 30 hitouts, and collecting 15 disposals, nine contested possessions and five tackles. He covered the ground well, competed strongly in marking contests and provided a solid target when required.

Ben Kellett - South Barwon
In a dominant 132-point win over North Shore, the big man did it all, finishing with 18 disposals, five marks, two majors and 39 hitouts. Starting forward, he had the first three shots of the game and was much better this week in his attack on the ball.

Essendon District Football League:

Hayden Gill - Deer Park
Off the back of a five-goal haul last week, Gill was again among the goals with two majors in Deer Park’s 59-point win over Pascoe Vale. Playing as a high forward, he collected 16 disposals, 13 contested possessions and eight marks, six of which were contested, while also taking ruck duties at forward stoppages.

Reuben Rode - Greenvale
Rode started brightly with 12 disposals at 92% efficiency and seven contested possessions before a hamstring injury ended his day in the first quarter of Greenvale’s loss to Keilor.

Western Football Netball League:

Harry Maguire - Hoppers Crossing
Maguire was one of the Hoppers’ shining lights in a tough day, falling out of the top three with a 22-point loss to Spotswood. He finished with 14 disposals, eight marks and a goal, with the key forward at his most dangerous once the ball hit the ground. He had multiple scoring opportunities, ending with 1.3 and four other shots on goal.

Ballarat Football Netball League:

Rye Penny - Bacchus Marsh
Penny began strongly in Bacchus Marsh’s 37-point loss to Ballarat, using the ball well and providing drive from defence before a groin strain impacted his output. He finished with 10 disposals at 80% efficiency and two marks, and was managed through the second half before being called off late.

Isaac Nixon - Bacchus Marsh
Nixon was a key target up forward, finishing two goals from his nine possessions in the loss to Ballarat. He used his speed and agility to get involved and hit the scoreboard to keep up his strong goal-kicking form in this second half of the season.

Hampden Football Netball League:

Myles McCluggage - South Warrnambool
After a run of 16 straight VFL games, McCluggage returned to South Warrnambool for the first time this season as their goal-kicking cost them in a draw with Camperdown. He was at his best back with the Roosters, finishing with 31 disposals (18 kicks), eight clearances, six marks and a goal, and earning a spot in the best players in the draw.

Victorian Amateur Football Association:

Sam Allen - Old Ivanhoe
Allen was in top form before injury struck in Old Ivanhoe’s 79-point win over Fitzroy, kicking two goals to go with 19 disposals and 10 marks. Unfortunately, scans revealed an ACL tear, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.