A number of players continue to push their case for VFL selection with strong displays at local level. See who all the top performers were and who enjoyed wins with their communty clubs last weekend.  

ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Lucas Rocci – Aberfeldie

Best on ground in one-point victory playing as a small defender. Was given a role on Strathmore’s most dangerous small forward and did a brilliant job to limit his opponent’s impact.

Sam Paea – Aberfeldie

Had some nice moments in a low scoring contested. Only kicked one goal but grabbed seven marks including several contested to be the best key target going forward for the Abers.

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Logan Wagener – Leopold (Local Player of the Week)

Second best in an upset of league leaders St Mary’s. Was strong around the stoppages and effective late in the game as a high forward. Had 24 disposals, 14 tackles and a goal in another good display.

Joe Maishman – St Mary’s

Gathered 24 disposals including 11 contested in the Saints’ four-point loss to Leopold. Was unselfish at times when he didn’t need to be looking to bring his teammates into the game.

Noah Gribble – Geelong West

A second straight 40+ possession game with a season high 45 disposals in a 27-point triumph over Bell Park. Started on the wing and then moved inside and was brilliant in both roles. Added a nice crumbing goal too.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West

Another consistent performance to also feature in the best for the Giants. Work rate was high and his run and carry impressive. Tallied 24 disposals and one goal but could easily have finished with multiple.  

Sam Witherden – North Shore

Not as prolific as recent weeks but worked hard across four quarters and was vocal setting the team up structurally in a four-point loss to South Barwon. Finished with 24 disposals and five tackles.

Flynn Young – Grovedale

Was again dangerous inside attacking 50 for the Tigers in a 39-point loss to Colac. Kicked one goal but unfortunately wasn’t able to convert some other chances in blustery conditions.

Finn McCombe – St Joseph’s

Contributed to a narrow victory over Newtown & Chilwell. Kicked a goal in the nine-point win.

EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tom McCaffrey – Balwyn

Continues to provide plenty of offensive drive and speed as a wingman for the Tigers. Was among the best players in a 30-point loss to Noble Park after collected 26 disposals and nine tackles.

OVENS AND MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Daniel Sharrock – Wangaratta Magpies

Led all possessions getters with 25 disposals and was named second best in a 14-point win over bitter rivals Wangaratta Rovers. Was strong in the contest and hit the scoreboard again bagging two goals.  

Tom Boyd – Wangaratta Rovers

Kicked two goals as the Rovers took it right up to the undefeated Magpies. Looked dangerous when the ball was in his area.

Marty Brennan – Lavington

Played an important role in a contested game. Competed hard and was clean finishing with 18 disposals and six tackles in a 35-point win over Myrtleford.

Jack Driscoll – Lavington

Good for periods in the Panthers’ upset win. Split time in the ruck and up forward and kicked a goal.

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Brady Rowles – Eaglehawk

Enjoyed a strong showing in a disappointing result against Gisborne. Was among the best players for the Two Blues after gathering 28 disposals (24 kicks) and six tackles.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tex Korewha – Koroit

Was terrific playing mainly in the ruck in a big win over Warrnambool. A good bounce back after a quiet outing the previous game to be one of the best for the Saints.

Werribee's season continues this Saturday with a match-up against Geelong.

After three straight wins Werribee (5-4) now sits 10th on the ladder just one game behind the ninth placed Cats. The Big W resumes from another nine-day break after a midweek clash with Richmond last Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Geelong (6-3) returns from the bye following a five-point loss to Footscray in Round 11.

See Werribee's Round 13 side below.

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ROUND 13
Werribee vs Geelong
Sunday June 18, 1.05pm
Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee

Werribee has celebrated victory in the first Wednesday night VFL match in 64 years downing Richmond by 37 points at Punt Road Oval in Round 12.

The Big W took just 20 seconds to score the opening goal of the game and controlled much of the play for the first three quarters to gradually build a match winning lead.

Werribee stretched its advantage to 48 points early in the last before Richmond, fielding 18 AFL-listed players, reduced the margin slightly. In the end the visitors comfortably claimed a third straight win to move to 5-4 on the season. 

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 3.4 6.7 10.9 13.13 (91)
Richmond: 1.2 3.2 4.4 8.6 (54)

GOALS
Werribee: H. Garoni 3, J. Dahlhaus 3, S. Clohesy, O. Hanrahan, M. Hanson, S. Mannagh, H. Stubbings, S. Conway, L. Pinnuck.
Richmond: J. Bauer 3, M. Rioli 2, T. Young, N. Cumberland, R. Mansell.

BEST
Werribee: O.Hanrahan, R. William, N. Cooper, H. Garoni, L. Pinnuck, T. Gribble.
Richmond:

HOW IT HAPPENED

Werribee were fast starters for the third week in a row with Hudson Garoni grabbing the opening major just 20 seconds in with a quick shot on goal after the ball spilled to him at the back of the pack. Richmond’s reply took just over a minute before Garoni had his and Werribee’s second at the 11-minute mark as he converted from the set shot thanks to a free kick. Matt Hanson snapped Werribee’s third just after the mid-point of the term, but the next 14 minutes only delivered a single Richmond behind as both teams enjoyed periods controlling the play, but ultimately struggled to capitalise inside 50.

Scoring continued to be hard to come by early in the second term and after Werribee squandered its first couple of chances Richmond goaled after 10 minutes of play. Shaun Mannagh against his old side, kicked Werribee's first of the quarter at the 17-minute mark before Jay Dahlhaus and Sam Clohesy nailed later opportunities to give Werribee reward on the scoreboard. The visitors looked to be heading to the main break with a 29-point advantage, but Noah Cumberland goaled on the siren to cut the margin to 23. Tom Gribble (28 disposals), Ollie Harahan (23) and Michael Sodomaco (20) were all influential in opening half while key link man Nick Hayes 11 disposals and 7 tackles also enjoyed a strong half.

It was two unlikely types that provided Werribee’s opening goals in the second half. Lou Pinnuck hit the scoreboard first with his goal coming five minutes in after a 50-metre penalty resulting from strong tackle at halfback. Three minutes later Sam Conway coolly slotted his first VFL major after a contested mark close to goal. Hanrahan gave Werribee three in a row with a classy snap midway through the term and when Garoni snagged his third from point blank range Werribee had its biggest lead of the night. Another late Richmond goal saw Werribee with a 41-point buffer heading into the last having dominated the middle two quarters enjoying 49% and 56% time in possession in the second and third terms compared to Richmond with 30% and 28% TIP.

Werribee’s defence had been close to impassable over the course of the first three quarters with Nick Coughlan, Nathan Cooper, Reuben William and Pinnuck all brilliant in repelling many of Richmond’s attacking efforts. With the result all but confirmed the hosts enjoyed their best quarter of the match in the last adding four majors while Dahlhaus with two and Harry Stubbings were the goal kickers for the Big W. Richmond’s final score of 8.6 (54) was the identical tally Werribee limited its previous two opponents to - GWS in Round 9 and Collingwood in Round 10. Werribee finished the match +84 in disposals, +46 in contested possessions, +27 for inside 50s and +14 in tackles.  

KEY PLAYERS
Tom Gribble: 34 disposals (18 kicks), 17 contested possessions, 10 clearances, 10 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s,  5 tackles, 3 score involvements.
Ollie Hanrahan: 32 disposals (15 kicks), 12 handball receives, 6 marks, 7 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 6 score involvements, 1 goal.
Dom Brew: 25 disposals (19 kicks), 13 contested possessions, 5 tackles, 8 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 7 score involvements.
Shaun Mannagh: 23 disposals (12 kicks), 4 marks, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 9 score involvements, 1 goal.
Louis Pinnuck: 17 disposals (14 kicks), 7 intercept possessions, 8 marks (3 contested), 3 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 30 rebound 50s, 1 goal.
Hudson Garoni: 17 disposals (10 kicks), 5 marks (3 contested), 2 tackles, 6 score involvements, 3 goals.
Nick Hayes: 14 disposals (10 kicks), 5 marks (1 contested), 7 tackles, 3 inside 50s,  4 score involvements.
Reuben William: 13 disposals (10 kicks), 7 intercept possessions, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s.

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WATCH REPLAY & HIGHLIGHTS

NEXT MATCH
Round 13
Werribee vs Geelong
Saturday June 18, 1:05pm
Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee

A number of players continue to push their case for VFL selection with strong displays at local level. See who all the top performers were and who enjoyed wins with their communty clubs last weekend.  


GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Joe Maishman – St Mary’s

Had his most impactful game for the Saints this season highlighted by his run and carry which was crucial in a 16-point come from behind win over Bell Park.

Toby Mahoney – Bell Park

Had 21 disposals at 86% efficiency, six tackles and a goal to be second best for the Dragons who nearly pulled off a huge upset of St Mary’s.

Noah Gribble – Geelong West

A massive 41 disposals against North Shore in the game named in his grandfathers honour the Ron Sells Cup. Also kicked a goal to be named second best in the 40-point victory.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West

Featured in the best once more after gathering 23 disposals along with four tackles and a goal to help the Giants to their fifth win of the year.

Sam Witherden – North Shore

Had no trouble locating the ball again, gathering 25 possessions at 88% efficiency in his side’s 40-point loss to Geelong West.

Logan Wagener – Leopold

Instrumental in an important 19-pioint win over St Joseph’s. Named in the best with 29 touches at 86% efficiency and eight tackles as the Lions moved a game clear of the Joeys into fourth.

Marty Brennan – Grovedale

Third best for the Tigers in a narrow six-point triumph over winless St Albans. Collected 24 disposals at 93% efficiency and nine tackles in the win.

Flynn Young – Grovedale

Fourth week in a row with multiple goals kicking two in a low scoring contest against St Albans.

OVENS AND MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Daniel Sharrock – Wangaratta Magpies

Was second best in a big win over Lavington. Led all commers with 36 disposals while adding two goals. Had 19 contested possessions, was very clean with his hands and used the ball well.

Jack Driscoll – Lavington

Jumped confidently at ball in the ruck and had 13 disposals and five clearances as the Panthers went down by 91 points.

Tom Boyd – Wangaratta Rovers

Had an impressive start kicking three goals in the opening quarter. Hurt by some poor delivery over the next two terms before moving into defence to help sure up a 42-pont win over North Albury.

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Aidan Johnson – Old Brighton

Named in the best for the third straight week as Old Brighton dropped from first to third after a 19- point loss to Old Melburnians. Started back then rotated in the ruck and forward kicking two majors.

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Ethan Jackson – Sunshine

Had 31 disposals, 10 marks and two goals as Sunshine suffered a 11-point defeat to Point Cook.

Harrison White – Werribee Districts

Did some good things in an easy win over St Albans. Showed more run and carry on the outside and was clean at stoppages when spending time as an inside mid tallying five clearances.

Saad El-Hawli – Altona

Played his part and kicked a goal as the Vikings kept the pressure on top placed Caroline Springs with a 42-point triumph over Yarraville Seddon.

Akol Deng – Yarraville Seddon

Was solid in the middle while his ability to follow up at centre bounces was again on display as the Eagles went down to Altona.

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Brady Rowles – Eaglehawk

A fantastic first half with great energy defensively and clean hands as the Two Blues built a valuable lead. Finished with 21 disposals and four tackles as Eaglehawk held on for a one-point victory.

RIDDELL DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Ariek Lual – Melton Centrals

Another good showing to be named the best for the Blues who were soundly beaten away to Riddell. Completed well in the ruck and provided good run from defence when stationed at CHB.

HAMPDEN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tex Korewha – Koroit

Kicked a goal in a convincing 56-point win over Portland to jump to the top of the ladder.