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Around the Grounds - Local Player Report: May 21

27 May 2022

There were plenty of wins enjoyed by Werribee players at local level last week and once again some significant individual performances.

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Brady Rowles - Eaglehawk

Executed his on-field role well as Eaglehawk secured a 15-point win over Sandhurst. Regularly dropped back inside defensive 50 to provide an extra number behind the ball.

EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tom McCaffrey – Balwyn

Kicked three goals in a 170-point demolition of North Ringwood. Enjoyed a big third term before finishing with 22 disposals and four tackles. Sent the ball inside 50 nine times.


GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Toby Mahoney – Bell Park

Played his part in Bell Park’s second win of the season, a 37-point victory over Lara. Finished with 14 disposals and 4 tackles.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West

Played a mix of mid and forward and made the most of his 21 possessions, 12 of which were contested. Also bagged a goal in the one-point win over Colac.

Noah Gribble – Geelong West

Was terrific on the wing in the Giants' thrilling one-point victory. Collected 32 disposals with an efficiency of 84%. Kicked a goal on the siren to end the third quarter. 

Flynn Young – Grovedale (Local Player of the Week)

Best on ground with four goals to help Grovedale to a two-point triumph over Leopold. Always looked dangerous having 13 possessions at 85% efficiency.

Marty Brennan – Grovedale

Worked his way into the match and finished with 15 disposals and a goal. Competed well and worked hard off the ball as Grovedale overcame Leopold by two points.

Logan Wagener – Leopold

Had 14 disposals along with 4 tackles in a two-point loss to Grovedale.

Gennaro Bove – Newton & Chilwell

In his first game this season had a solid impact and used the ball well. Came away with 16 disposals at 81% efficiency in an 8-point defeat of South Barwon. 

Sam Witherden – North Shore

Played as a midfielder again and was the Seagulls' second best in their 23-point win over St Albans. One of the possession leaders with 31 disposals including 13 contested.

Darcy Chirgwin – St Mary’s

Gathered 17 disposals, three tackles and a goal in a 40-point triumph over St Joseph’s.


OVENS AND MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tom Boyd – Wangaratta Rovers

Had a strong game in attack with a notable impact in the second half. Took some big marks and finished with three goals, seven score involvements and four tackles.


VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Aidan Johnson – Old Brighton

Helped Old Brighton to their sixth win of the season as one of his side's best players in a 25-point triumph over St Bernards.


WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

 Akol Deng – Yarraville Seddon

Competitive and physical in the ruck in his first game for the Eagles. named third best after having 49 hits-outs and 11 disposals in his side's 69-point loss to Werribee Districts.

Spencer Johnson – Altona

Displayed his high footy IQ and assuredness with his decision making to work up 23 disposals and five marks in Altona’s 28-point win over Hoppers Crossing.

Harrison White – Werribee Districts

Delivered a solid small-forward performance with two goals and seven tackles in a 69-point victory over Yarraville Seddon. Didn’t waste many disposals.