The Werribee Football Club wishes to advise it will hold its 2024 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 26th February, 2025 at Chirnsides by the River.

The meeting will commence at 6:00pm and is open to all 2024 financial members and life members.

AGENDA:

1. Confirmation of 2023 AGM minutes
2. Financial statements for year ended October 31, 2024
3. Presentation of 2024 Annual Report
4. Proposed changes to WFC constitution:

   • Clarifying that the object of WFC is the advancement of sport by amending the introduction to clause 2.1 to state:

   • "The object for which the Club is established is the advancement of sport, including:

   • Objects d) and e) in clause 2.1 do not support the sporting purpose of WFC. It is proposed to amend these clauses as follows:

   • d) To establish, maintain, and provide Social Club premises upon premises of which the Club is bona fide occupier, to support the Club in the execution of its functions in the encouragement of Australian Rules Football.

   • e) To support the execution of its functions by providing all authorised persons the usual privileges, advantages, conveniences, entertainment, food and beverages, and means of enjoyment (including lawful games).

5. Election of Directors
6. General business

Please note that only Werribee Football Club life members and 2024 financial members are permitted entry into the AGM. 

As we move into February and the VFL season draws closer, Werribee Football Club is pleased to announce a new partnership, joining forces with Ray White Werribee for 2025 and beyond.

A fresh deal will see the renowned real estate group become a Principal Partner of the club, with the Ray White logo to sit front and centre on the club’s staff polo.

Led by experienced agents Michelle Chick and Robert Krnjeta, Ray White Werribee is passionate about delivering results through hard work, discipline, and local knowledge. As part of Australia’s largest real estate network, their focus remains on enhancing the customer experience for Wyndham residents.

The team at Ray White Werribee spoke fondly of the new partnership with their city’s football team; "As a proud member of the Werribee community, supporting the Werribee Football Club is more than just a passion—it’s about bringing people together and celebrating the spirit of our town. Whether it’s on the field or in the stands, we’re all part of the same team.”

Werribee Football Club General Manager of Business Operations Justin Abrams echoed the excitement of the new partnership; “We are excited to announce Ray White Werribee as a partner for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.” He added, “Ray White Werribee shares similar community values to us and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship together.”

To learn more about Ray White Werribee, visit their website HERE.

Following our recent 2024 VFL Premiership success, the Werribee Football Club is excited to announce that our full suite of membership packages are now available for 2025.

2024 will forever be remembered for the drought-breaking Premiership, and in 2025... WE’RE GOING AGAIN. ARE YOU?

Sign up as a member for 2025 via this link.

As Werribee today kicks off its pre-season camp in Torquay, the club has further bolstered its connection to the Geelong region, signing two standout Geelong Football League ruckmen.

The club welcomes in Ben Kellett, while Tylar Watts makes a return to the club he made his VFL debut with in 2019.

Their arrivals make them the third and fourth GFL recruits this week, following the signings of Cooper Ward and Noah Tullio.

A 21-year-old North Warrnambool product, Kellett arrives after two strong seasons with South Barwon.

Kellett came through the junior ranks at North Warrnambool Eagles and spent two years playing senior football alongside fellow Werribee recruit Jackson Grundy. He then made the move to Geelong, where he impressed over two seasons with South Barwon, earning selection in the best 19 times in his 38 games.

Kellett gained valuable experience in the talent pathways as a junior, playing for the GWV Rebels in the 2021 Coates Talent League while splitting his time between that and his first year of senior footy, where he made an immediate impact by kicking five goals on debut for the Eagles.

Speaking to K rock Football, Werribee Football Manager Ash Collins praised Kellett’s development, saying, “We’ve tracked him for a little bit.”

“His follow-up work’s my favourite bit,” Collins added. “I think he’s got great ruck craft, but it’s the way he follows that once the ball hits the deck. He’s always in the contest and really looking to help out and play as that extra midfielder.”

Tylar Watts is back at Werribee, after a stint in 2019-2021, where he made his VFL debut under coach Mark ‘Choco’ Williams.

The 201cm ruckman added to his VFL experience post Werribee, signing for Geelong VFL debuting in a clash against Collingwood AFL big man Mason Cox.

Watts’ career path mirrors Kelletts, having played for the GWV Rebels and locally moving from Portland to Geelong West.

Watts has spent the last four seasons playing for Geelong West, where he is widely regarded as one of the best ruckman in the league, playing 61 games.

The two ruckmen join the club after the recently re-signed Darcy Bennett stepped away from the VFL due to overseas opportunities. We wish Darcy all the best.

Werribee kicked off its pre-season with a three-week trial period, giving standout performers from local competitions and the Coates Talent League the chance to train alongside the squad. This program allows coaches to assess players through VFL-level fitness tests, game sense drills, and match-play scenarios.

The initiative has proven successful in the past, with Bior Malual and 2024 VFL Team of the Year squad member Jack Riding earning their spots after impressing during these trials.

18-year-old Noah Tullio is one of signings from the club’s recent trials, joined by Cooper Ward as the Geelong Falcons pair become the two youngest players on the list.

The 169cm Tullio had a very strong season as a pressure forward who can work into the midfield. He played 16 games for the Falcons, kicking 16 goals, being named in the best nine times and earning selection for Vic Country throughout 2024.

A Werribee local, the small forward played for Werribee Districts in his juniors before moving to the GFNL’s Newtown & Chilwell in 2015.

Coates Talent League teammate Cooper Ward joins Werribee after a standout campaign for the Falcons, where he finished fourth in their best-and-fairest and booted 27 goals in 16 games. The 18-year-old showcased his goal-scoring ability at senior level too, kicking 29 goals in his 16 games for Barwon Heads in the Bellarine Football League over the past two seasons.

Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval is already familiar territory for Ward, who produced a dominant seven-goal, 17-disposal, 11-scoring-shot performance against Oakleigh Chargers last July.

Nine other players from the trial process, including Fergus Pinnuck, brother of 100-game veteran Louis, will train with Werribee in 2025. This pathway saw Charlie Byrne emerge and make his debut during last season.

Rounding out the club's new signings is Liam Kershaw, who continues the Kershaw name at the club. Matt, his father, was assistant coach for five seasons under both John Lamont and Mark ‘Choco’ Williams.

A 194cm wingmen, Kershaw is another Geelong Falcon graduate and had a breakout season in 2024. He averaged 17 disposals and six marks per game earning a call up to the Young Guns program, a showcase of the state's best under 18 boys footballers. Kershaw joins Werribee with VFL experience under his belt, debuting for the Geelong Cats VFL side in Round 17.

Pictured: Liam Kershaw being presented with his Geelong guernsey ahead of his VFL debut in July, 2024.