With finals beginning across most community leagues and the last rounds wrapping up elsewhere, 17 Werribee-listed players featured locally over the weekend. From standout finals performances to season-ending victories, here’s how they fared in the 22nd edition of the Weekly Player Report for 2025.
Geelong Football Netball League:
Cooper Whyte - Grovedale
Whyte followed up last week’s return to his junior side with another strong midfield display in Grovedale’s final game of the year. He finished with 21 disposals, 11 contested possessions, six tackles and seven clearances, to be named in the best in the 63-point defeat to third-placed Colac. Grovedale ended the season in 10th.
Josh Sanders - Lara
Sanders was pivotal in Lara’s four-point victory over North Shore, their first win of 2025. He collected 27 disposals at 77% efficiency and seven rebound 50s. After half-time, he was shifted onto former AFL forward Jason Davenport, curbing his influence after a damaging start. The win lifted Lara off the bottom of the ladder to finish their season on a high.
Noah Tullio - Newtown & Chilwell
Tullio played his first senior game in 126 days after an ankle injury, returning after making his comeback through the reserves last week. Featuring at half forward in Newtown’s final round matchup against St Mary’s, he finished with 15 disposals, nine contested possessions and four tackles in the 39-point loss. Thanks to their top-two finish, Newtown now face Colac in a semi-final, with Tullio having two games under his belt heading into September action.
Tylar Watts - Leopold
Watts shared the ruck in Leopold’s last game of the year against Bell Park, finishing with 27 hitouts, eight disposals and five clearances. The 21-point defeat meant the reigning premiers ended their season in seventh, unable to make finals to defend the 2023 and 2024 flags.
Ben Kellett - South Barwon
Kellett produced another commanding ruck display as South Barwon ended their season with a 120-point win over St Albans. He tallied 21 disposals, 13 contested possessions, seven tackles, 45 hitouts and nine clearances, along with five inside 50s and five rebound 50s. Named in the best, Kellett capped off a dominant individual campaign, though the Swans missed the finals in sixth.
Liam Kershaw - St Joseph’s
Back from a multiple-week injury layoff, Kershaw slotted onto the wing and used the ball well in St Joseph’s 69-point win over Geelong West. He recorded 10 disposals at 80% efficiency and four marks. Joeys finished top of the ladder and have the week off before facing the winner of Newtown and Colac.
Ballarat Football Netball League:
Mace Cousins - Darley
After finishing on top of the ladder with just one loss in the regular season, Darley opened their finals campaign with a 28-point victory over second-placed East Point. Cousins was outstanding in defence, collecting 22 disposals and 11 marks, including a massive nine intercept grabs, while also providing good run from the back half with six inside 50s and six rebound 50s. Named in the best, he continued his excellent run of form across VFL level and his return to Darley last week. The Devils now face Sunbury for a spot in the BFNL grand final.
Isaac Nixon - Bacchus Marsh
Nixon looked threatening early in Bacchus Marsh’s elimination final against Melton, gathering eight disposals and two inside 50s before an ankle injury ended his game in the second term. The injury brought his strong season to a premature close as the Cobras bowed out of finals.
Goulburn Valley Football Netball League:
Anthony Depasquale - Kyabram
Depasquale made his return from a back injury that kept him out for six weeks and kept up his goal-scoring form. He kicked two goals from eight disposals and seven marks in Kyabram’s win over Rochester. Averaging nearly three goals a game this year after a 76-goal season in 2024, he again proved dangerous inside 50. Kyabram now face Mansfield this week for a spot in the grand final.
Ovens & Murray Football Netball League:
Archer Gardiner - North Albury
Archer Gardiner battled hard in midfield during North Albury’s elimination final against Wangaratta, collecting 19 disposals, 13 contested possessions, nine clearances and two goals. After falling just short of a double chance in the final round with a one-point loss to Myrtleford despite the inclusion of Dom Brew, North Albury’s season came to an end with this defeat to Wangaratta.
Foster Gardiner - North Albury
Foster contributed from half forward with 14 disposals, seven marks, including three contested and six inside 50s, however, the Hoppers' elimination final defeat to Wangaratta has ended their campaign after falling agonisingly short of the double chance in the previous round.
Victorian Amateur Football Association:
Harrison Miller - Williamstown CYMS
Miller backed up his seven-goal effort from last week with three majors from 13 disposals in Williamstown CYMS’ win over Old Camberwell. Despite finishing the season strongly, the CYs ended fifth and missed finals, in an improved 2025 season.
Sam Conway - University Blacks
Conway dominated the ruck in University Blacks’ final round, gathering 64 hitouts, 15 disposals and 10 clearances in the loss to Old Xaverians. Named in the best, he capped off his year after spending the bulk of the season at VFL level. The Uni Blacks finished sixth and outside the finals.
Murray Football League:
Fergus Pinnuck - Cobram
Pinnuck was influential in Cobram’s 13 point elimination final win over Nathalia, finishing with 17 disposals, seven marks, eight one percenters and four inside 50s. Even without Ferg's brother Louis, Cobram proved too strong and now face third-placed Moama in a semi final this week.
Western Football Netball League:
Wil Kliszewski - Yarraville Seddon Eagles
Kliszewski kicked a goal and took six marks including four inside 50, in Yarraville Seddon’s qualifying final loss to Caroline Springs at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval, his VFL home ground. After leading at halftime, the Eagles were overrun to lose by 34 points. They now meet Hoppers Crossing in a semi final, once again at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval, looking to avoid a straight sets exit courtesy of the Hoppers for the second year in a row.
Essendon District Football League:
Hayden Gill - Deer Park
Gill was among his side’s best in Deer Park’s elimination final defeat to Airport West. He tallied 21 disposals, 12 hitouts, seven marks and two goals, but the 30 point loss ended both his and Deer Park’s season.
Northern Football Netball League:
Cam Wild - Hurstbridge
Wild applied excellent pressure and impact around stoppages in Hurstbridge’s elimination final win over Montmorency. He picked up 17 disposals, 11 contested possessions, nine one percenters and six clearances, earning a spot in the best. Hurstbridge now face Banyule in a semi final this week.
