Several 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

Sam Paea – Aberfeldie

Bagged four goals in a 67-point triumph over Greenvale to help the Abers to their seventh win of 2022 to remain tied for first with Keilor. Out worked his opponent to pull down nine marks.

Lucas Rocci – Aberfeldie

Also prominent in attack kicking three goals from 12 disposals. Competed hard despite copping close attention for much of the day and was unlucky not be rewarded more.

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Marty Brennan – Grovedale

Kicked a goal and was among the best players in Grovedale’s 20-point loss to Newtown & Chilwell.

Flynn Young – Grovedale

Once again one of the main avenues to goal for the Tigers booting three majors in defeat to the Eagles.  

Logan Wagener – Leopold

A strong showing playing inside mid in a 59-point win over Lara. Read the ball well off hands and surged from stoppages. Brought others into the game with 18 handballs among his 26 disposals.

Sam Witherden – North Shore

In the best for the Seagulls for the third week in a row. Was best on ground on this occasion providing plenty of drive through the middle in a heavy defeat to Colac.

Joe Maishman – St Mary’s

Started hot in the Round 8 clash with Geelong West but slowed as the match went on as the Saints notched their eight straight win with a 43-point triumph.

Noah Gribble – Geelong West

Among the top disposal getters with 29 possessions in the Giants’ loss to St Mary’s. A good return with a high work rate after battling the flu last week.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West

His best game for the season with 26 disposals, eight tackles and two goals helping to earn him best on ground honours for the Giants.

Toby Mahoney – Bell Park

In the best as the Dragons upset St Joseph’s by 17 points. Moved into the midfield rotation from his usually role on the wing and was good at the stoppages. Had encouraging disposal numbers and eight tackles.

OVENS AND MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tom Boyd – O&M Interleague team (Local Player of the Week)

Kicked three first half goals to help set up a 55-point win for the Ovens and Murray over rivals the Goulburn Valley FL. Finished the match with 12 disposals and six marks.

Daniel Sharrock – O&M Interleague team

A consistent contributor in the O&M’s dominant performance to retain the Ash-Wilson trophy.

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Aidan Johnson – Old Brighton

Huge in Old Brighton’s top of the table clash with St Kevin’s. Had 17 disposals, 10 clearances, 28 hit-outs, nine tackles and a goal as the Grammarian’s moved to first on the ladder with a three-point win.  

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Akol Deng – Yarraville Seddon

Not as dominant in the ruck this week but improved around the ground as the game went on. Finished with 14 disposals and 17 hit-outs in a narrow two-point loss to St Albans.

Saad El-Hawli - Altona

Found plenty of football in Altona’s 40-point triumph over Deer Park accumulating 33 disposals and eight marks in the Vikings’ seventh win of the season.

Spencer Johnson – Altona

Just as busy as his Werribee teammate in the Vikings’ victory over the Lions tallying 27 possessions and seven marks with a disposal efficiency of 85%.

Harrison White – Werribee Districts

Kicked multiple goals yet again with two and was named second best after gathering 21 disposals and seven clearances in a comfortable win over Sunshine.  

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Brady Rowles - Eaglehawk

Continues to build form and was among the best players for the Two Blues with 19 disposals and his best four quarter display of the year in a 21-point loss to Kyneton.

EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tom McCaffrey – Balwyn

Led the way with another three goals in a low scoring 10-point victory over Vermont. Finished with 18 possessions and seven inside 50s as the Tigers moved passed the Eagles into second.

RIDDELL DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Ariek Lual – Melton Centrals

Impressed as the team’s solo ruck in their 14-point victory over Lancefield to help the Blues to their second win of the season. Was named among the best players.

Local player fixture for Saturday, June 4

Bell Park v St Marys at Bell Park – 2.10pm
Toby Mahony (Bell Park)
Darcy Chirgwin (St Marys)
Joe Maishman (St Marys)

Geelong West v North Shore at Geelong West – 2.10pm
Sam Witherden (North Shore)
Emmanuel Ajang (Geelong West)
Noah Gribble (Geelong West)

Leopold v St Joseph's at Leopold – 2.10pm
Logan Wagener (Leopold)
Finn McCombe (St Joseph's)

St Albans v Grovedale at St Albans – 2.10pm
Marty Brennan (Grovedale)
Flynn Young (Grovedale)

Altona v Yarraville at Yarraville – 2.30pm
Saad El-Hawli (Altona)
Spencer Johnson (Altona)
Akol Deng (Yarraville-Seddon)

Werribee Districts v St Albans at Werribee Districts – 2.15pm
Harrison White (Werribee Districts)
Cooper Pepi (St Albans)

Point Cook v Sunshine at Point Cook – 2.15pm
Ethan Jackson (Sunshine)

Wangaratta v Lavington at Wangaratta – 2.00pm
Daniel Sharrock (Wangaratta)
Jack Driscoll (Lavington)

North Albury v Wangaratta Rovers at North Albury – 2.00pm
Tom Boyd (Wangaratta Rovers)
Dom Brew (North Albury)

Old Melburnians v Old Brighton at Old Melburnians – 2.00pm
Aidan Johnson (Old Brighton)

Riddell v Melton Centrals at Riddell – 2.00pm
Ariek Lual (Melton Centrals)

Castlemaine v Eaglehawk at Castlemaine – 2.20pm
Brady Rowles (Eaglehawk)

Koroit v Portland at Koroit – 2.00pm
Tex Korewha (Koroit)

Werribee has its first win at home in 2022 after defeating Collingwood by 55 points in its Round 10 clash at Avalon Airport Oval.

The Big W won every quarter and claimed a big scalp in beating the Magpies who started the match near the top of the VFL ladder after winning six of their first seven. 

Werribee bettered its first quarter performance from a week ago opening the match with six-goal first term and finished the game by holding Collingwood to a single behind in the fourth quarter.  

Hudson Garoni starred up forward for Werribee bagging five goals while Bior Malual, Kye Declase and Jack Henderson were all brilliant across four quarters.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 6.4 10.4 13.8 16.13 (109)
Collingwood: 3.3 6.4 8.5 8.6 (54)

GOALS
Werribee: H. Garoni 5, S. Mannagh 2, J. Dahlhaus 2, H. Stubbings 2, O. Hanrahan, N. Hayes, S. Clohesy, J. Porter, M. Hanson.
Collingwood: S. Folwer 3, R. McInnes 2, H. Harrison, C. Wellings, M. Wetering.

BEST
Werribee: H. Garoni, B. Malual, K. Declase, J. Henderson, S. Conway, S. Mannagh.
Collingwood:

HOW IT HAPPENED

Josh Porter had Werribee on the board inside the opening two minutes but Collingwood would soon take the lead with a couple of quick majors. Harry Stubbings, playing his first game of the season, provided Werribee’s second goal 11 minutes in and another three soon followed with Shaun Mannagh booting two either side of Jay Dahlhaus’ first. Mannagh’s second gave Werribee a 17-point lead after 19 minutes before Hudson Garoni goaled late to give the Big W a 19-point buffer at the first change. 

Ollie Hanrahan gave Werribee another early goal to start the second term and when Garoni kicked his second six minutes later the home team’s advantage had been stretched to 28 points. However, Collingwood came hard over the next 16 minutes but with Kye Declase doing a brilliant job supporting the defence the Magpies would only register a pair of goals through Sam Fowler. Werribee hit back with Sam Clohesy and Dahlhaus added back-to-back goals to see the hosts up by 24 points at halftime.  

After three behinds in the first five minutes of the third quarter midfielder Matt Hanson, who had played a big part in the Big W's first half dominance, delivered Werribee’s first goal eight minutes in to the term. Garoni slotted his third halfway through the quarter but the Magpies responded on that occasion and then again after Stubbings converted his second. With the margin going in to the last at 33 points Werribee looked likely to secure its first home win of the season.  

The Big W controlled the final quarter enjoying 58% time in possession - the highest mark of the match. They added another three goals while  holding Collingwood to a single behind to round out a brilliant four quarter performance. Garoni kicked Werribee’s first of the quarter and his fourth a minute and a half in before Nick Hayes all but confirmed Werribe’s fourth win of the campaign eight minutes in. Garoni fifth came at the 18-minute mark with the Magpies’ only score coming two minutes later. 

VIEW MATCH GALLERY

WATCH REPLAY & HIGHLIGHTS

KEY PLAYERS
Tom Gribble: 28 disposals (16 kicks), 13 handball receives, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s,  7 score involvements
Jack Henderson: 26 disposals (12 contested possesions), 7 marks, 3 inside 50s, 10 score involvments  
Kye Declase: 26 disposals (21 kicks), 11 marks, 5 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s, 7 score involvements
Matt Hanson: 24 disposals (11 contested possessions), 5 marks, 5 clearances, 4 rebound 50s, 8 score involvements, 1 goal
Bior Malual: 23 disposals (19 kicks) at 91% efficiency, 11 marks (2 contested), 4 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 7 score involvements
Nathan Cooper: 15 disposals (14 kicks), 7 marks, 8 intercept possesions, 4 rebound 50s, 2 tackles 
Sam Conway: 14 disposals at 93% efficiency, 30 hit-outs, 9 clearances, 4 tackles 
Hudson Garoni: 11 disposals (10 kicks), 7 marks (5 contested), 2 tackles, 6 score involvements, 5 goals

NEXT MATCH
Round 12
Werribee vs Richmond 
Wednesday June 8, 7:35pm
Swinburne Centre, Richmond

There were plenty of wins enjoyed by Werribee players at local level last week and once again some significant individual performances.

BENDIGO FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Brady Rowles - Eaglehawk

Executed his on-field role well as Eaglehawk secured a 15-point win over Sandhurst. Regularly dropped back inside defensive 50 to provide an extra number behind the ball.

EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tom McCaffrey – Balwyn

Kicked three goals in a 170-point demolition of North Ringwood. Enjoyed a big third term before finishing with 22 disposals and four tackles. Sent the ball inside 50 nine times.

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Toby Mahoney – Bell Park

Played his part in Bell Park’s second win of the season, a 37-point victory over Lara. Finished with 14 disposals and 4 tackles.

Emmanuel Ajang – Geelong West

Played a mix of mid and forward and made the most of his 21 possessions, 12 of which were contested. Also bagged a goal in the one-point win over Colac.

Noah Gribble – Geelong West

Was terrific on the wing in the Giants' thrilling one-point victory. Collected 32 disposals with an efficiency of 84%. Kicked a goal on the siren to end the third quarter. 

Flynn Young – Grovedale (Local Player of the Week)

Best on ground with four goals to help Grovedale to a two-point triumph over Leopold. Always looked dangerous having 13 possessions at 85% efficiency.

Marty Brennan – Grovedale

Worked his way into the match and finished with 15 disposals and a goal. Competed well and worked hard off the ball as Grovedale overcame Leopold by two points.

Logan Wagener – Leopold

Had 14 disposals along with 4 tackles in a two-point loss to Grovedale.

Gennaro Bove – Newton & Chilwell

In his first game this season had a solid impact and used the ball well. Came away with 16 disposals at 81% efficiency in an 8-point defeat of South Barwon. 

Sam Witherden – North Shore

Played as a midfielder again and was the Seagulls' second best in their 23-point win over St Albans. One of the possession leaders with 31 disposals including 13 contested.

Darcy Chirgwin – St Mary’s

Gathered 17 disposals, three tackles and a goal in a 40-point triumph over St Joseph’s.


OVENS AND MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tom Boyd – Wangaratta Rovers

Had a strong game in attack with a notable impact in the second half. Took some big marks and finished with three goals, seven score involvements and four tackles.

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Aidan Johnson – Old Brighton

Helped Old Brighton to their sixth win of the season as one of his side's best players in a 25-point triumph over St Bernards.


WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

 Akol Deng – Yarraville Seddon

Competitive and physical in the ruck in his first game for the Eagles. named third best after having 49 hits-outs and 11 disposals in his side's 69-point loss to Werribee Districts.

Spencer Johnson – Altona

Displayed his high footy IQ and assuredness with his decision making to work up 23 disposals and five marks in Altona’s 28-point win over Hoppers Crossing.

Harrison White – Werribee Districts

Delivered a solid small-forward performance with two goals and seven tackles in a 69-point victory over Yarraville Seddon. Didn’t waste many disposals.   

Werribee plays Collingwood in Round 10 of the VFL season with the Big W and Magpies to face off at midday on Sunday. 

Having last faced each other in the opening round last year, Werribee will take a much-needed boost confidence into the clash after breaking a run of three straight losses with victory over GWS in Sydney in Round 9.

The second-placed Pies (6-1) will provide another challenge for the Big W when they return from their second bye in the space of three weeks.

Former captain Michael Sodomaco returns to the team after missing last week's contest against GWS and will be joined by Harry Stubbings for his first game this season after some consistent form with Old Scotch.

Making way for the pair is young ruckman Jack Driscoll and Joe Maishman.

Werribee still has six home games at Avalon Airport Oval in 2022 meaning a club membership is still great value with free entry to home matches, half-priced entry to away games, discounts on merchandise and benefits with sponsors & partners. Sign up today HERE.

Game day entry for non-members is $10 for adults and concession $5.

ROUND 10
Werribee vs Collingwood
Sunday May 29, 12pm
Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee