In the week leading up to the VFL standalone carnival and club's second preseason practice match, Werribee has signed promising small forward Mitch Chafer.

The talented 24-year-old Chafer spent two seasons honing his craft with the Geelong Falcons. After his stint with the Falcons, he moved on to play for the GFNL’s Grovedale, where his standout performances in the 2022 and 2023 seasons earned him VFL experience across both years.

In Chafer's 2022 breakout season, he featured in 13 games for Grovedale and booted 32 goals, with his 2.5 goal a game average securing him a spot in the GFNL Team of the Year. This solid performance also earnt him a VFL debut, where he made an impression with three appearances for Geelong in the back end of the season, kicking four goals.

In 2023, Chafer took his game to another level, dominating with 42 goals in just 15 games for Grovedale. These performances, once again, earned him a spot in the Team of the Year, and saw him feature in a hand full of games for Geelong’s VFL side to end the season.

Reflecting on the signing, Werribee Football Club's Football Manager, Ash Collins, expressed his excitement about Chafer's arrival, lauding his talent and work ethic; “Mitch has impressed all pre-season, from being a standout in October’s trials to making an impact on Friday night against Williamstown at Deakin”.

“Mitch has consistently demonstrated a really good goal sense, hitting the scoreboard at all levels he’s played at, as we’ve seen during his stints at both Grovedale and Geelong VFL”.

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Werribee kicked off their 2024 Smithy’s VFL season preparations with a six-period hitout against Williamstown on Friday night. 

Taking on the Seagulls under the Friday night lights at Deakin University, Werribee rotated a mix of youth and experience with 45 players hitting the deck across six 20-minute periods.

Following a slow start kicking against the wind in the first quarter, Werribee fought back to be make it a five point content at half time, as the experienced players made way for youngsters. 

In the first three periods Jay Dahlhaus made an impact with his contest, pressure and hunt in the front half, Jack Riding provided dash playing on a wing, Gennaro Bove made an impact with one major next to his name, and new recruits Stefan Radovanovic and Riley Bice impressed. Sam Conway also made a successful return, in his first game back against opposition since his injury in the first practice match of 2023.

A host of young players impressed in the second half, with Mitch Chafer providing a spark up forward, and Jake Smith finding plenty of the footy.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 10.8.68
Williamstown: 12.9.81

PRACTICE MATCH 1 GALLERY - VIEW HERE

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The Werribee Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Justin Abrams to the newly-created role of General Manager - Business Operations.

Werribee CEO Mark Penaluna welcomed Justin to the team at Avalon Airport Oval:

“Justin is no stranger to those in football, having worked extensively across football management in regional Victoria, including the role of Regional Operations Manager of AFL Central Victoria and marketing and business development positions for North Ballarat Football Club.”

Werribee is looking forward to an exciting year on and off the field with the recent opening of Stripes - the new venue within a venue at The Tigers Clubhouse – and, in a few weeks, a completely new entertainment venue in Tarneit called Club Tarneit.

On the ground, new senior coach Jimmy Allan is putting the finishing touches on the pre-season in readiness for the 2024 season which kicks off against Geelong on Saturday March 23^rd, with the first home game in round 3 on Saturday April 13^th against Richmond.     

Following the bittersweet chapter of our history that was the 2023 season, the story continues and this year we want you back to help us achieve a different ending.

Our board, our coaches, our players and our staff are ready to embark on a new season, united in our mission for the ultimate success. The question remains: Are you with us?

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Werribee will contest its first practice match of the preseason this Friday night with the team set to take on Williamstown on neutral territory.

In what marks the team's first opportunity to impress new head coach Jimmy Allan against opposition in 2024, a mix of youth and experience will hit the deck, with north of thirty players being named to take part in the six-period hit-out. 

The match will take place under the lights at Deakin University in Geelong. First bounce will be at 7:00PM and marks the first of four practice matches leading up to the opening round of the 2024 Smithy's VFL season.

Head coach Jimmy Allan is eagerly anticipating the face-off; "[We're] looking forward to practice matches starting; it's what we're here for. I know the boys are really excited to get down to Deakin this Friday night."

“We've trained exceptionally well, and we're looking forward to translating our hard work into practice and gaining valuable match experience”.

PRACTICE MATCH 1
Werribee vs Williamstown
Friday 23^rd February, 7:00pm
Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong

Following the bittersweet chapter of our history that was the 2023 season, the story continues and this year we want you back to help us achieve a different ending.

Our board, our coaches, our players and our staff are ready to embark on a new season, united in our mission for the ultimate success. The question remains: Are you with us?

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