Werribee is set to wrap up its trio of practice matches this weekend, with a trip to Moorabbin to face the Sandringham on Saturday afternoon.

Following a pair of wins over Frankston and Geelong, the Big W will be looking to make it three from three when it takes on the Zebras, St Kilda's affiliate side.

The game will provide the chance for Werribee to test itself against some AFL-listed opposition as the team prepares for what on paper appears to be a challenging opening few rounds of the Smithy's VFL season.

This final dress rehearsal will also allow Werribee's coaching staff to get a further look at the depth of the squad with a number of less experienced players to gain some valuable game time as several more senior players are rested.

Spectators wishing to attend the match will be able to enter RSEA Park for free with parking available in the main car park and surrounding streets.

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PRACTICE MATCH 3
Werribee vs Sandringham
Saturday 18 March, 12:30pm
RSEA Park, Moorabbin

Werribee has shown more encouraging signs ahead of the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season defeating Geelong in its second practice match.

The Big W secured a 7.11 (53) to 5.7 (37) result after ending Friday night’s game at GMHBA Stadium with a strong final quarter.

Experienced players Kye Declase, Jack Henderson, Tom Gribble and Louis Pinnuck led the way for Werribee as the visitors overcame a small halftime deficit.

Sam Paea and Sam Clohesy were the most notable performers amongst Werribee’s young brigade with Paea the team’s only multiple goal kicker while Clohesy again impressed at halfback.

On a positive note young midfielder Noah Gribble has been cleared of any damage to his knee after leaving the field with what appeared to be a serious injury at the time.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee:  2.7 (HT) 7.11 (53)
Geelong: 3.4 (HT) 5.7 (37)

GOALS
Werribee: S. Paea 2, D. Brew, K. Declase, H. Grintell, J. Henderson, M. Selsby.

BEST
Werribee: J. Henderson, K. Declase, T. Gribble, L. Pinnuck, S. Clohesy.

PLAYER STATS
Kye Declase: 22 disposals (18 K, 4 HB), 14 marks (4 contested), 7 inside 50s, 1 goal.
Tom Gribble: 20 disposals (11 K, 9 HB), 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 3 tackles.
Louis Pinnuck: 18 disposals (15 K, 3 HB), 6 marks (2 contested) 3 inside 50s.
Sam Clohesy: 17 disposals (12 K, 5 HB), 5 marks (1 contested), 2 tackles.
Emmanuel Ajang: 17 disposals (5 K, 12 HB), 3 clearances, 6 tackles.
Jack Henderson: 14 disposals (4 K, 10 HB), 6 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal.
Noah Lever: 16 disposals (12 K, 4 HB), 5 marks (1 contested), 2 clearances, 4 tackles.
Sam Paea: 12 disposals (8 K, 4 HB), 7 marks (2 contested), 3 tackles, 2 goals.  

THIS WEEK
Werribee vs Sandringham
Saturday March 18, 2:00pm
RSEA Park, Moorabbin

Werribee is set for its second practice match with the Big W heading down the highway to Geelong to play the Cats under lights at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night.

Following last weekend’s contest against Frankston, Werribee’s coaching staff will have another four quarters to assess the side ahead of the opening round of 2023 Smithy’s VFL season on March 25.

Twenty-six players will be used against the Cats with several players coming into the team for their first competitive outing in preparation for the upcoming campaign.

Spectators attending the game will only be able to enter the ground via Gate 13. 

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PRACTICE MATCH 2
Werribee vs Geelong
Friday 10th March, 7:00pm
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Werribee kicked off its preparations for the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season with an opening practice match win against Frankston on Saturday.

Taking on the Dolphins in the second of three matches at Craigieburn’s Highgate Reserve as part of a preseason Victorian standalone club carnival, the Big W came away with a 8.9 (57) to 1.3 (9) result after four 20-minute quarters.

In warm and blustery conditions not conducive to free-flowing football Werribee was strong at the contest across the game with the most of the team’s scoring coming in the second and fourth quarters with seven of eight goals kicked in those two terms.

A host of young players impressed with Matt Keast, Emmanuel Ajang and new recruit Noah Lever among the leading disposal getters. Fellow new signing Harry Grintell was the leading forward with three goals.

The one setback from the day was a leg injury to starting ruckman Sam Conway who looks likely to be sidelined for a number of weeks.   

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 1.2 5.4 5.5 8.9 (57)
Frankston: 0.2 0.2 1.2 1.3 (9)

PLAYER STATS
Matt Keast: 19 disposals (6 K, 13 HB), 6 marks, 3 clearances, 7 tackles.
Tom Gribble: 18 disposals (9 K, 9 HB), 5 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal.
Noah Lever: 18 disposals (9 K, 9 HB), 3 clearances, 7 tackles, 1 goal.
Emmanuel Ajang: 17 disposals (8 K, 9 HB), 4 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 6 tackles.
Dom Brew: 16 disposals (10 K, 6 HB), 4 marks, 3 inside 50s, 10 tackles
Sam Clohesy: 16 disposals (6 K, 10 HB), 3 marks, 3 tackles, 2 inside 50s.
Jack Boyd: 12 disposals (7 K, 5 HB), 5 hit-outs, 3 clearances, 3 tackles.  
Harry Grintell: 9 disposals (4 K, 5 HB), 4 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 3 goals.

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THIS WEEK
Werribee vs Geelong
Friday March 10, 7:00pm
GMHBA Stadium, Geelong