Jackson Grundy made it premiership success for four Werribee-listed players at local level in 2025, starring in North Warrnambool’s Hampden League Grand Final victory.

The midfielder claimed best-on-ground honours as the Eagles powered past Koroit by 42 points on the AFL Grand Final public holiday Friday.

In a dominant performance, the 24-year-old collected 27 disposals, 11 clearances, six tackles and slotted a memorable long-range goal that stretched the margin to 29 points midway through the final term. It was a fitting end to a year that also saw him make his VFL debut with Werribee, where he played five games in 2025.

The premiership triumph came after years of frustration, with Grundy and North Warrnambool having lost four consecutive grand finals, including two to Koroit, before finally breaking through for the club’s first senior flag since 1994. The Eagles had been the standout side all season, finishing on top of the ladder with a 15-3 record.

Grundy joins fellow Werribee teammates Mace Cousins (Darley in the Ballarat Football League), Anthony Depasquale (Kyabram in the Goulburn Valley League) and Fergus Pinnuck (Cobram in the Murray League) who each claimed premiership medals in 2025.

Meanwhile, Liam Kershaw also featured on the big stage, running out for St Joseph’s in the Geelong Football League Grand Final against St Mary’s at GMHBA Stadium.

The youngster was unable to join Werribee’s quartet of local premiership players, with the Joeys, minor premiers, falling short in the decider 10.8 (68) to 7.13 (55).

Kershaw, playing on the wing, covered the ground to gather 15 disposals along with a couple of inside-50s and rebound-50s, but could not help his side over the line in a season where he became Werribee's 17th debutant of 2025.