Arch rivals Werribee and Williamstown will face off in an Anzac Day clash.

Werribee will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of 2024 when they face the Seagulls in the prime-time clash at DSV Stadium.  

The western rivals, both sitting in the top four, have followed similar paths in 2024 with both suffering their first defeat last round. The Tigers narrowly fell short to GWS and Williamstown went down to the Bulldogs by 43 points.

The match will be streamed, live and free, on afl.com.au and the AFL Live Official App for Werribee fans at home, with the first bounce at 1:05PM AEDT.
 

MATCH DETAILS – ROUND 5
Williamstown vs Werribee
Thursday, April 25, 1:05pm
DSV Stadium, Williamstown 

Round 5 Match Centre
Watch live at afl.com.au

Following the bittersweet chapter of our history that was the 2023 season, the story continues and this year we want you back to help us achieve a different ending.

Our board, our coaches, our players and our staff are ready to embark on a new season, united in our mission for the ultimate success. The question remains: Are you with us?

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After defeating Richmond by 21-points Werribee is home at Avalon Airport Oval for the second week running hosting GWS this Saturday.  

With three consecutive victories and sitting on top of the ladder Werribee will be out to extend their unbeaten run against the Giants.This will be the club’s first clash against GWS since 2022. 

The Giants had a comfortable 46 point win over Sandringham last weekend following around two bye.  

New Tigers recruit Daly Andrews, fresh froma 25 disposal and one goal outing in round three, is rallying the Werribee faithful to turn out in force once again “I’m calling all footy fans to come down and show your support for Werribee at Avalon Airport Oval”.   

The match will be streamed, live and free, on afl.com.au and the AFL Live Official App for Werribee fans at home, with the first bounce at 12:05PM AEDT.  

GAME DAY DETAILS 
Gates open from 10:30am. 
2024 members have free entry. If you are a 2024 member who is yet to receive your membership card, officials will be on hand to assist. Entry for non-members is $10 for adults and concession $5. Kids under 16 are free. 

MATCH DETAILS – ROUND 4
Werribee vs GWS
Saturday, April 20, 12:05pm
Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee

Round 4 Match Centre

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Following the bittersweet chapter of our history that was the 2023 season, the story continues and this year we want you back to help us achieve a different ending.

Our board, our coaches, our players and our staff are ready to embark on a new season, united in our mission for the ultimate success. The question remains: Are you with us?

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Werribee have been handed their first home-and-away defeat since Round 4 last year with an eight-point loss to GWS.

In the second of back-to-back games at Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee 14.14.98 fell short to the Giants 16.10.106 in a seesawing contest.

The Giants kicked the opening goal then the in-form Nick Hayes started proceedings for Werribee followed by Harry Grintell snapping one against his former side. From here onwards it was goal for goal, with Werribee edging in front by two points at quarter time.

The second quarter followed suit in goal for goal fashion. Daly Andrews, matching up on Cooper Hamilton in their highly anticipated clash, continued his impressive start to his Werribee career with the first goal of the second quarter. Nick Hayes kicked another two goals in the quarter and was setting himself up for a big afternoon in front of the sticks until a nasty collision with GWS forward Izaac Hughes late in the second term. Play was halted for nearly 10-minutes as both players were stretchered off the field and neither returned.

When play resumed a Sam Paea goal saw Werribee take a two-point lead into the main break.

Werribee got off to a fast start in the second half with Jay Dahlhaus kicking his second goal of the day, and Hudson Garoni converting a set shot to continue his streak of multiple goal games. Aidan Johnson extended Werribee’s lead to 9 points before two late goals to the Giants gave them a four-point lead with one quarter to play.

Kye Declase got Werribee off to a perfect start kicking a goal 22 seconds into the quarter to regain the lead. Harry Grintell continued his run of good form with his second major extending Werribee’s lead. However a run of 6 consecutive behinds meant that Werribee were unable to put the game away. A Giants goal with under two minutes remaining, followed by a Conor Stone sealer for GWS, handed Werribee an eight-point loss.

Dom Brew was strong again in the midfield, with 24 disposals and five tackles. Angus Hicks played his best game for the club since arriving from Richmond with a 20-disposal effort. Harry Grintell, against his former side put together a good all-round game with 15 disposals and eight tackles to go with his multiple goals. Jaelen Pavlidis also carried on his good form with another strong defensive game against his former teammates. 

Medical Update: Nick Hayes has since been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home. He has a minor facial injury and will enter concussion protocols, and we look forward to welcoming him back to train with his teammates in the coming weeks.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee 5.3 9.5 12.8 14.14 (98)
GWS Giants 5.1 9.3 13.6 16.10 (106)

GOALS
Werribee: N. Hayes (3), H. Garoni (2), J. Dahlhaus (2), K. Declase (2), H. Grintell (2), A. Johnson, S. Paea, D. Andrews
GWS Giants: T. McMullin (4), C. Stone (3), R. Angwin (2), N. Madden (2), M. Harms, B. Preuss, I. Hughes, D. Jones, N. Quigg

BEST
Werribee: D. Brew, J. Dahlhaus, J. Pavlidis, K. Declase, H. Grintell, A. Hicks

After beginning the season with two wins from two away games, Werribee made their return to Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday a successful homecoming with a 21-point victory over Richmond.

In front of the home crowd for the first time in 2024, Werribee won the battle of the Tigers, defeating Richmond 11.7 (73) to 7.10 (52).

Fresh from a best-on-ground outing against Southport Nick Hayes continued his form kicking the first goal of the match. Star key-forward Hudson Garoni, playing in his 50^th VFL game, converted a set shot late in the first quarter giving his team a 22-point lead into the first break.

Werribee got off to fast start in the second quarter with Angus Hicks kicking our fifth unanswered goal to take the margin to 28 points before Richmond replied. In his return to the side Matt Keast popped up for a goal in the dying seconds to make it a 26-point lead at the main break.

Captain Nick Coughlan was leading from the front, ending the first half with 18 disposals, the most on the ground. New recruit Daly Andrews continued his impressive start in the black and gold, picking up 15 disposals alongside his goal of the day nomination, and in his return game Emmanuel Ajang had 13 disposals at the main break. 

A scrappy third quarter saw no goals for the first 15-minutes of the quarter. Richmond kicked the first two of the quarter, however a steadying set shot goal from Aidan Johnson before Riley Bice’s first goal for the club, with the half-back kicking one from the 50-metre arc, ensured Werribee held a 26-point margin at three quarter time.

The final term was another low scoring quarter, with Richmond’s Samson Ryan kicking back-to-back goals to cut the lead down to 15 points. However, the milestone man, Hudson Garoni made it his third consecutive multiple goal game to begin the season by kicking the sealer in time-on.

Nick Coughlan ended the match with a game-high 33 disposals, which included 9 marks and an incredible 16 intercept possessions. Usual suspects, and VFL State Team representatives, Kye Declase, Jack Henderson, and Dom Brew all stood tall, gathering over 25 disposals each. Jaelen Pavlidis was impressive down back all game, with 20 disposals and 7 marks; earning the Totally Workwear Player of the Round for Round 3.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee 4.2 8.4 10.5 11.7 (73)
Richmond 0.4 3.8 5.9 7.10 (52) 

GOALS
Werribee: H. Garoni 2, D. Andrews, R. Bice, J. Dahlhaus, N. Hayes, J. Henderson, A. Hicks, A. Johnson, M. Keast, S. Paea
Richmond: S. Ryan 4, S. Banks, J. Clarke, A. May 

BEST
Werribee: J. Pavlidis, K. Declase, J. Henderson, D. Brew, N. Coughlan, D. Andrews

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Following the bittersweet chapter of our history that was the 2023 season, the story continues and this year we want you back to help us achieve a different ending.

Our board, our coaches, our players and our staff are ready to embark on a new season, united in our mission for the ultimate success. The question remains: Are you with us?

Sign up as a member for 2024 via INTIX here.