Werribee has shown more encouraging signs ahead of the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season defeating Geelong in its second practice match.

The Big W secured a 7.11 (53) to 5.7 (37) result after ending Friday night’s game at GMHBA Stadium with a strong final quarter.

Experienced players Kye Declase, Jack Henderson, Tom Gribble and Louis Pinnuck led the way for Werribee as the visitors overcame a small halftime deficit.

Sam Paea and Sam Clohesy were the most notable performers amongst Werribee’s young brigade with Paea the team’s only multiple goal kicker while Clohesy again impressed at halfback.

On a positive note young midfielder Noah Gribble has been cleared of any damage to his knee after leaving the field with what appeared to be a serious injury at the time.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee:  2.7 (HT) 7.11 (53)
Geelong: 3.4 (HT) 5.7 (37)

GOALS
Werribee: S. Paea 2, D. Brew, K. Declase, H. Grintell, J. Henderson, M. Selsby.

BEST
Werribee: J. Henderson, K. Declase, T. Gribble, L. Pinnuck, S. Clohesy.

PLAYER STATS
Kye Declase: 22 disposals (18 K, 4 HB), 14 marks (4 contested), 7 inside 50s, 1 goal.
Tom Gribble: 20 disposals (11 K, 9 HB), 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 3 tackles.
Louis Pinnuck: 18 disposals (15 K, 3 HB), 6 marks (2 contested) 3 inside 50s.
Sam Clohesy: 17 disposals (12 K, 5 HB), 5 marks (1 contested), 2 tackles.
Emmanuel Ajang: 17 disposals (5 K, 12 HB), 3 clearances, 6 tackles.
Jack Henderson: 14 disposals (4 K, 10 HB), 6 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal.
Noah Lever: 16 disposals (12 K, 4 HB), 5 marks (1 contested), 2 clearances, 4 tackles.
Sam Paea: 12 disposals (8 K, 4 HB), 7 marks (2 contested), 3 tackles, 2 goals.  

THIS WEEK
Werribee vs Sandringham
Saturday March 18, 2:00pm
RSEA Park, Moorabbin