Werribee travels to Port Melbourne for Round 14 to face the Borough in the first ever night match at ETU Stadium.

Werribee (6-4) will be eyeing a fifth consecutive win and to climb a couple more steps up the ladder after last week's victory over Geelong moved the Big W within percentage of the top eight. 

Port Melbourne (3-7) is back on the field after having the bye and will be looking to build on an impressive showing against Box Hill in Round 12 when the Borough fell just short of an upset win.

Tickets for the match can be pre-purchased HERE. Werribee members use the code WERRIBEEAWAY22.

There is free parking on Williamstown Road, Ingles Street and other surrounding streets around ETU Stadium. Entry to the ground is via the main gate on Williamstown Road (Near the pedestrian crossing).

ROUND 14
Werribee vs Port Melbourne
Friday June 24, 7:05pm
ETU Stadium, Port Melbourne

Werribee has moved within percentage of the top eight after an emphatic win over Geelong at Avalon Airport Oval in Round 13.

After a tight opening term the Big W kicked away in the final 15 minutes of the first half to lead by 31 points at the main break. The margin remained 31 points after three quarters before Werribee finished with a six-goal final term to secure victory by 63 points. It was Werribee's first victory over Geelong since 2014.

Shaun Mannagh was instrumental in Werribee notching a fourth consecutive win with the dynamic forward receiving the Damian Drum Medal after a scintillating three-goal performance. Drum, a former captain of both Werribee and Geelong was also on-hand to present the award named in his honour.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 3.5 7.9 10.12 16.16 (112)
Geelong: 3.0 3.2 6.5 7.7 (49)

GOALS
Werribee: M. Hanson 3, S. Manngh 3, O. Hanrahan 3, H. Garoni 2, T. Boyd 2, N. Hayes 2 S. Clohesy.
Geelong: E. Ratugolea 2, Z. Williams 2, L. Waddell, R. Abbott, F. Evans.

BEST
Werribee: S. Mannagh, M. Hanson, S. Conway, O.Hanrahan, T. Gribble, N. Hayes.
Geelong:

HOW IT HAPPENED

It was a brilliant opening 30 minutes of footy with the momentum changing several times throughout the first quarter. Hudson Garoni got Werribee off to another good start kicking the first goal of the game eight minutes into the contest, but Geelong would soon take the lead with two quick goals. Werribee’s response was swift with Nick Hayes and Sam Clohesy adding back-to-back majors to give the Big W a nine-point lead at the 23-minute mark. The Cats hit back in the final five minutes courtesy of Ratugolea’s second with the difference five points at the first break.

It was Werribee who did nearly all the scoring in the second term as Matt Hanson, Tom Gribble and Ollie Hanrahan controlled the midfield battle. However, it took some time for the home team to register its dominance on the scoreboard having kicked 3.8 up to the 10-minute mark of the second quarter. Shaun Manngh was the one of the key architects in Werribee building an important halftime lead with the classy forward kicking the first goal of the of the term before becoming provider for Hanson. Mannagh picked out Hanson with three pinpoint passes in six minutes with the best and fairest winner having no problems nailing his three set shots.

The third quarter was another evenly matched period with both teams kicking 3.2. It took Werribee just over a minute to score its first goal with Mannagh again providing silver service inside 50, this time to Tom Boyd. Geelong replied with two majors in the space of a minute and would dominate much of the next 10 minutes, however Werribee was able to weather much of what the Cats threw at them with the defence led by Nick Coughlan and Lou Pinnuck stepping up. Hayes gave the Big W a steadying goal at the 20-minute mark with his second of the game, before Boyd got on the end of another Mannagh pass to provide a late response to Geelong’s third goal of the term.

Another Mannagh goal helped stretch Werribe’s advantage early in the last and then after a couple of missed opportunities from Geelong the hosts put the game beyond doubt kicking three straight majors through the middle part of the term. Mannagh and Hanrahan both capped off brilliant games by added their third majors either side of Geelong’s lone fourth quarter goal. Mannagh was named best afield receiving the Damian Drum Medal after having 23 disposals including 15 score involvements and 8 direct assists. Werribee finished the game +114 in disposals and +59 for uncontested marks. They also had twice as many inside 50s (66-33) and topped the tackle count.

KEY PLAYERS
Tom Gribble: 35 disposals, 19 contested possessions, 13 groundball-gets, 6 tackles, 9 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 6 score involvements.
Ollie Hanrahan: 28 disposals (18 kicks), 13 contested possessions, 5 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 3 clearances, 8 score involvements, 3 goals.
Matt Hanson: 23 disposals (16 kicks), 13 handball receives, 8 marks, 5 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 7 score involvements, 3 goals.
Shaun Mannagh: 21 disposals (17 kicks), 8 marks, 13 inside 50s, 15 score involvements, 8 assists, 3 goals.
Lou Pinnuck: 21 disposals (17 kicks), 9 marks (1 contested), 6 intercept possessions, 5 rebound 50s.
Matt Keast: 19 disposals (12 kicks), 7 marks, 2 tackles, 3 score involvements.
Nick Hayes: 18 disposals (14 kicks), 9 marks (3 contested), 5 tackles, 6 score involvements, 2 goals.
Charlie Ham: 18 disposals at 83% efficiency, 3 marks (1 contested), 2 tackles, 4 score involvements.
Sam Conway: 15 disposals, 9 clearances, 21 hit-outs, 3 inside 50s, 2 tackles.

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NEXT MATCH
Round 14
Werribee vs Port Melbourne
Friday June 24, 7:05pm
ETU Stadium, Port Melbourne

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