Werribee got their tenth win in a row in the VFL on Saturday, and at the same time had eleven players take the field in local competitions with several players returning from injury and a number of others producing notable performances. Read how they performed in this week's Weekly Player Report:

Geelong Football Netball League:

Mitch Chafer - Grovedale
Chafer found plenty of the footy as Grovedale’s comeback fell short to Geelong West in trying conditions. The forward had 20 disposals, with a massive 19 of them being contested, and laid seven tackles. 

Emmanuel Ajang - Geelong West
Was best on ground to half-time until an ankle injury prematurely ended his afternoon, as the Giants defeated Chafer’s Grovedale by 20 points. Ajang kicked two goals from the midfield, to go with 14 disposals and four clearances. 

Charlie Byrne - Newtown & Chilwell
Was named in the best as Newtown fell comfortably to top four side Colac. Byrne defended well and his pressure was high all game, while also having an impact offensively. He ended with 19 disposals, eight rebound 50s and three marks, including two intercept grabs. 

Matthew Keast - St Mary’s
Returned from injury for his first game since Round 7 and made an instant impact. As St. Mary’s came from five goals behind to defeat Leopold, Keast had 23 disposals through the midfield, which included 14 contested possessions, five clearances, six inside 50s and laid four tackles.

Ballarat Football Netball League: 

Joel Cadman - Darley
In challenging conditions in Ballarat, Darley fell to East Point by 50 points, with 25 fewer scoring shots. Despite a tough day up forward, Cadman managed to stay involved, securing 11 contested possessions, multiple marks, inside 50s, and tackles.

Essendon District Football League: 

Cam McLeod - Aberfeldie
McLeod didn’t waste a disposal as Aberfeldie defeated Deer Park to jump into the top four. The half-back had 12 disposals, at an impressive 100% efficiency, while also finishing with six marks and three tackles in a strong performance.  

Wardell Lual - Airport West
Wardell Lual played his first seniors game for Airport West, where he made a significant impact down back in their crucial win over Essendon Doutta Stars. Playing alongside Werribee legend Matt Hanson, Lual was tasked with a key defensive role where he came out on top. He also made a significant offensive contribution, showcasing his run and carry off the back line and using the ball efficiently. 

Reuben William - Keilor 
Williams had a good game off half-back as the top of the table Keilor continue their undefeated run in 2024. Having to play as a key defender, William contested and defended well while winning 16 disposals himself, which included 9 contested possessions and three intercept marks.

Ovens & Murray Football Netball League: 

Hamish Gilmore - Albury
Gilmore played his second game back after missing multiple months of footy due to injury. In a narrow loss to long-time rivals North Albury, the key defender managed 10 disposals with an effective 70% disposal efficiency.

Victorian Amateur Football Association: 

Zayne Galea - Williamstown CYMS
Galea played as a key forward as the CY’s went down comfortably to De La Salle. Despite tough conditions for key forwards, he consistently provided a strong contest throughout the day. He secured multiple marks inside the 50 and maintained good pressure with two tackles in the forward line.

Hampden Football Netball League:

Jay Rantall - South Warrnambool
Stacked up another performance for South Warrnambool, playing in a low scoring affair where the Roosters came from behind to defeat Koroit 2.5.17 to 2.8.20. His effort in the wet was outstanding and the midfielder found plenty of the footy to be once be named in the best.