Werribee wrapped up its prepartions for the 2023 Smithy's VFL season with a third practice match win from three games after topping Sandringham by four points at RSEA Park on Saturday. 

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 3.4 3.5 8.11 10.13 (73)
Sandringham: 1.1 7.3 7.3 10.9 (69)

GOALS
Werribee: F. Young 2, S. Paea 2, K. Annand, J. Boyd, C. Byrne, H. Garoni, H. Grintell, L. Smart.

BEST
Werribee: B. Malual, J. Clark, E. Ajang, S. Paea, M. Keast, K. Annand.

PLAYER STATS
Bior Malual: 27 disposals (19 K, 8 HB), 9 marks, 4 inside 50s, 2 tackles.
Shaun Mannagh: 24 disposals (17 K, 7 HB), 6 marks, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 7 tackles.
Jesse Clark: 23 disposals (18 K, 5 HB), 9 marks (1 contested) 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s.
Emmanuel Ajang: 23 disposals (9 K, 14 HB), 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 5 tackles.
Matt Keast: 19 disposals (10 K, 9 HB), 4 marks (1 contested), 2 inside 50s, 10 tackles.
Lachlan Smart: 16 disposals (11 K, 5 HB), 3 tackles, 2 clearances, 1 goal. 
Flynn Young: 13 disposals (10 K, 3 HB), 4 marks, 2 tackles, 2 goals.  
Kobe Annand: 6 disposals (3 K, 3 HB), 1 contested mark, 17 hit-outs, 3 clearances, 1 goal.

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NEXT WEEK - ROUND 1
Werribee vs Brisbane Lions
Saturday March 25, 11:05am (AEST)
Brighton Homes Arena, Brisbane

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. 

In 2023, our goals are loftier, standards higher, and our people more driven than ever to make the season one to remember.

Check out all our membership packages HERE and be a part of the Werribee Football Club in 2023.

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