What started out as a small collaboration in 2004 of providing pegs to hold down ground covers and brackets for fence signage has grown into Werribee Steel being a key supporter of the Werribee Football Club in 2023 as a Principal Sponsor. 

With over 50 years industry experience, Werribee Steel is a leading steal fabricator and supplier for builders statewide and locally seeking structural steelworks or a homeowner with a unique vision of bespoke steel designs. 

Like our players on the field, the skilled team at Werribee Steel is dedicated to bringing precision and finesse to every aspect of the fabrication process. 

Werribee Steel's Robert Cannizzaro said the company has always held the belief that supporting the community plays an active role in its growth, development, and overall well-being and that continuing to support organisations such as the Werribee Football Club brings great joy.  

“As a proud sponsor and supporter of the Werribee Football Club, the 2023 season has been an absolute thrill,” he said. 

“Watching the team play outstanding football against quality opposition has been nothing short of exhilarating and has filled us with immense pride and excitement. 

“It's been an incredible experience to contribute to the club as a Principal Sponsor and we look forward to cheering the team on as they continue to shine on the field.”  

Werribee Football Club CEO Mark Penaluna said it was fantastic to see the association with Werribee Steel reach 20 years. 

“Werribee Steel is just one of many club sponsors that is located in the heart of Werribee and is just a few minutes away from our home at Avalon Airport Oval,” he said.  

“We hope everyone at Werribee Steel has enjoyed the 2023 VFL season to date and we’re sure Robert and the team will be there to support us on the field over our upcoming finals campaign.” 

Find out more about Werribe Steel HERE

Image: Werribee Football Club CEO Mark Penaluna with Marco De Muri and Robert Cannizzaro of Werribee Steel.

A total of 16 Werribee players took to the field in the latest round of local footy with a number contributing in upset wins on a wet weekend of action.

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Connor Thar – Lara
Was outstanding in defeat to league leaders St Mary’s playing mostly midfield with short stints forward. Accumulated 36 disposals with 14 clearances and was very clean in tough conditions. Also contributed five tackles and one of his side’s three goals.

Keegan Gray – Bell Park (Local Player of the Week)
Best on this week with 27 disposals (18 kicks), four tackles and a goal against St Joseph’s. Moved to the wing after halftime and got his side back in the game with a brilliant third term before the Dragons eventually went down by 18 points.

Cam Anderson – North Shore
One of the best for the Seagulls who failed to convert a 26-point halftime lead into a win against St Albans. Had 20 disposals (15 kicks) at 95% efficiency while adding five tackles and goal in the two-point defeat.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West
Played well in several different positions in an away loss to Leopold. Started in the ruck before switching back to a customary on-ball and half-forward role. Was good in the contest with 23 disposals (12 contested), eight clearances and six tackles.

Charlie Byrne – Newtown & Chilwell
Was a solid performer in a nine-point loss to Colac. Played a lock down role at times and was strong in the air again. Had 17 disposals and three tackles as the third placed Eagles lost more ground to the Tigers in second.

ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Cam McLeod – Avondale Heights
Was amongst the best players for Heights who were no match for second placed East Keilor. Again, lined up on the wing and totalled 24 disposals, nine marks, three tackles and a goal.

Lucas Rocci – Aberfeldie
A key contributor in a comfortable 10-goal win over Airport West. Was outstanding one-on-one while making the most of his 12 possessions with some quality drive and clean disposal out of defence.

Darcy Cassar – Keilor
Performed well as the Bulldogs trumped Greenvale by 65 points. Gathered 23 disposals with 16 kicks and four clearances while also hitting the scoreboard with a couple of goals.

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Aidan Johnson – Yarraville Seddon
Best on ground in his return after a couple of weeks out. Played with plenty of fire to help the Eagles overcome a halftime deficit and defeat Point Cook. Finished with 16 disposals, a goal and some key hit-outs in the ruck.

Michael Selsby – Yarraville Seddon
Found plenty of footy after a few solid outings at VFL level tallying 32 disposals (23 kicks), nine tackles and a goal in the 23-point victory over the Bulldogs. Had a good balance of inside and outside ball.

Akol Deng ­­– Yarraville Seddon
Was dominant at stoppages and brought great effort in the air and at ground level on a wet day. Had 10 disposals and five tackles as the Eagles moved along to 8-8 and into fourth on the ladder.

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Jack Boyd – Old Xavierians 
Was excellent in an upset of second placed Uni Blues. Showed outstanding work rate for a bigman in the wet with his contested game and follow-up a highlight in the 25-point win.

Sam Conway – University Blacks
Had a limited impact in wet and slippery conditions as Uni Blacks went down to Old Scotch by 60 points. Finished with eight disposals and five tackles in the loss.

Zayne Galea – Williamstown CYMS
Continued his good form at centre half back with 17 disposals, six marks (four contested) and five tackles as the CYS collected their seventh win of the year with a 47-point victory over Monash Blues.

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Bailey Henderson – Castlemaine
Wasn’t as damaging as recent weeks but was still one of the leading ball winners gathering 35 disposals with seven clearances and five tackles in a tough day against second placed Golden Square.

BALLARAT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Jack Riding – North Ballarat
Took some hits against Sunbury but battled on admirably. Much of what he did was contested while also kicking a major in a two-goal win that moved the Roosters eight points clear of the Lions.

The final round of the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season sees Werribee travel to Sydney in Roudn 22 to face the Swans on Sunday afternoon.

With a top two finish confirmed the Big W will look to cap a brilliant home and away campaign with a 15th straight win and 16th win of the season, with a victory against the Swans also avenging last year’s heavy loss at Avalon Airport Oval.

The Swans have won just four games in 2023 and are the lowest ranked AFL-aligned side in 18th place on the ladder. They were no match for league leaders Gold Coast in Round 21 but enjoyed big wins over Essendon and GWS prior to last weekend’s result.

TEAM NEWS
One change for Werribee sees the return of Noah Lever who missed the Big W’s last outing against Collingwood. He takes the place of an injured Jack Henderson. It’s the first game Henderson has missed having played 82 straight games since debuting in the opening round of the 2018 season.

ROUND 22
Werribee vs Sydney
Sunday 20th August, 1:05pm
Tramway Oval, Sydney

Round 22 Match Centre

Watch live at afl.com.au

There were some big numbers from the 12 Werribee players who appeared locally on the weekend with almost all of them named amongst the best players for their respective clubs.

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sam Witherden – North Shore
Best on ground for the Seagulls with 28 disposals (18 kicks, 5 clearances) in a defeat at South Barwon. Also had eight marks (three contested) and five tackles on the day.

Charlie Byrne – Newtown & Chilwell
Excellent across halfback in a comfortable win over Bell Park, accumulating 37 disposals with 30 of those kicks. Was also strong in the air taking 15 marks with some good intercepts, or when floating across to spoil.

Keegan Gray – Bell Park (Local Player of the Week)
Second best for his side against the Eagles after another consistent outing. Playing across halfback also, intercepted well and provided good dash and overlap. Tallied 32 disposals (20 kicks) at 84% efficiency with 11 marks.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West
Was influential in a strong victory over Grovedale. Was great offensively on the outside yet again and worked hard defensively. Finished with 29 disposals (19 kicks), nine tackles and goal to be named second best for Giants.

Connor Thar – Lara
Back after another few weeks out and was amongst the top players for the Cats as they fell to St Albans. Had 29 disposals (21 kicks) with some good run and carry and clean hands in tight.

ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Cam McLeod – Avondale Heights
One of the better performers for Heights as the home team took it up to third placed Strathmore in Round 15. Played on the wing and registered 19 disposals, seven marks, four tackles and a goal.

Darcy Cassar – Keilor
Had 26 disposals at 80% efficiency as Keilor put an inaccurate afternoon behind them to secure a narrow seven-point win over East Keilor. Named in the best as the Bulldogs remained undefeated.

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Akol Deng ­­– Yarraville Seddon
Was back to his best as a young Eagles team claimed a 31-point victory over Caroline Springs. Showed great leadership while totalling 41 hit-outs and 20 disposals (16 contested, 9 clearances) as well as taking some important marks, four of them contested.

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Bailey Henderson – Castlemaine
Backed up last week’s monster outing with another huge game topping all comers with 37 disposals in a close loss to Kyneton. His performance included 26 kicks, 19 contested possessions, nine clearances, eight tackles and two goals.

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sam Conway – University Blacks
Was solid in his second game back spending more time in the ruck where he gave his onballers first use with 24 hit-outs. Again, rested forward and kicked a goal in a 47-point win over Old Haileybury.

Jack Boyd – Old Xavierians  
Was the best forward for his side with three goals in a 53-point loss to Old Melbournians. Had 13 disposals and seven marks (four contested), while also tallying 11 hit-outs in the ruck.

Zayne Galea – Williamstown CYMS
Made some improvements to his game defensively this week and was one of the best in a 59-point triumph over AJAX. Also found a good amount of ball with 19 disposals at 84% efficiency.