Werribee’s terrific home and away season has resulted in six players being nominated for the Smithy's VFL Team of the Year.

The 40 players in contention for the team were announced on the eve of the 2023 Finals Series with Werribee and Gold Coast having the equal most representatives.

Headlining the inclusions for the Big W are 2022 Team of the Year members Tom Gribble, Shaun Mannagh and Kye Declase who yet again enjoyed excellent campaigns.

Also included is captain Nick Coughlan along with vice-captain Dom Brew and key forward Hudson Garoni who are both nominated for the first time after a career-best seasons.

Players must have played a minimum of 12 matches to be considered for selection in the Smithy's VFL Team of the Year with AFL-listed players eligible to be picked.

The final team of 24 players will be named on Monday, September 18 at the 2023 VFL and VFLW Awards.

WERRIBEE NOMINATIONS:

Dom Brew
18 matches, 5 goals
Averages: 25.8 disposals, 15.3 contested possessions, 7.9 clearances, 5.1 inside 50s, 2.0 rebound 50s, 9.8 tackles.

Nick Coughlan
15 matches, 2 goals
Averages: 19.6 disposals, 15.5 kicks, 7.3 intercepts, 6.0 marks, 8.1 rebound 50s, 1.2 tackles.

Kye Declase
18 matches, 20 goals
Averages: 24.2 disposals, 6.6 marks, 4.9 insides 50s, 2.3 clearances, 6.2 score involvements, 2.3 tackles.

Hudson Garoni
17 matches, 40 goals
Averages: 12.6 disposals, 5.7 marks, 1.4 contested marks, 6.8 score involvements, 4.6 shots at goal, 1.5 tackles.

Tom Gribble
18 matches, 5 goals
Averages: 31.8 disposals, 22.7 effective disposals, 6.7 clearances, 5.4 inside 50s, 6.8 score involvements, 1.5 score assists.

Shaun Mannagh
18 matches, 32 goals
Averages: 25.9 disposals, 17.2 kicks, 4.9 clearances, 7.2 inside 50s, 7.8 score involvements, 6.1 tackles.

See the full 40-man squad HERE