Werribee will contest its first practice match of the preseason this Friday night with the team set to take on Williamstown on neutral territory.

In what marks the team's first opportunity to impress new head coach Jimmy Allan against opposition in 2024, a mix of youth and experience will hit the deck, with north of thirty players being named to take part in the six-period hit-out. 

The match will take place under the lights at Deakin University in Geelong. First bounce will be at 7:00PM and marks the first of four practice matches leading up to the opening round of the 2024 Smithy's VFL season.

Head coach Jimmy Allan is eagerly anticipating the face-off; "[We're] looking forward to practice matches starting; it's what we're here for. I know the boys are really excited to get down to Deakin this Friday night."

“We've trained exceptionally well, and we're looking forward to translating our hard work into practice and gaining valuable match experience”.

PRACTICE MATCH 1
Werribee vs Williamstown
Friday 23^rd February, 7:00pm
Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong

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.

The Werribee Football Club is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with G.J. Gardner Homes, one of Australia's most esteemed homebuilders.

Since 1983, G.J. Gardner Homes has built more than 35,000 distinctive homes across Australia. Situated in the heart of Wydnham City, G.J. Gardner Homes Wyndham City proudly serves as the go-to builder for the City of Wyndham presenting an ideal opportunity for a partnership with the Werribee Football Club.

Petar Mikullic, the Director of G.J. Gardner Homes Wyndham City, warmly welcomes the partnership, saying, "It's an honour to join forces with the Werribee Football Club. At G.J. Gardner Homes, we are not just about building homes; we are about building relationships and enhancing communities. G.J. Gardner Homes is committed to integrity, empathy, continuous improvement, and collaborative success, aligning perfectly with the values of the Werribee Football Club. We are looking forward to working together to make a positive impact."

"After such a successful 2023 season, we are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season."

Werribee Football Club CEO Mark Penaluna said "We are thrilled to have G.J. Gardner Homes on board as a principal sponsor. G.J. Gardner Homes, much like the Werribee Football Club, has solidified its position as a respected community leader. Petar and his team at G.J. Gardner are eager to explore how they can support our members."

To learn more about G.J. Gardner Homes, visit their website HERE.

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.

THE Werribee Football Club is set to make its electric atmosphere a feature of the 2024 season, following today’s release of the Smithy's VFL fixture. 

After the Werribee faithful were out in force in 2023, the club will enter next season ready to embrace it all over again, with 10 home games at Avalon Airport Oval in 2024. 

As revealed last week, the competition commences on the weekend of March 22-24, aligning with Round 2 of the AFL season, and Werribee begin their season travelling south to Geelong, to face off at GMHBA stadium on Saturday 23rd March at 2:05PM. The Big W then fly up to Southport, to face the Sharks at Fankhauser Reserve in Round 2, starting the season with two away games.

Werribee will return for their first home game in Round 3, facing off against Richmond on Saturday 13th April, at Avalon Airport Oval. In Round 4, they'll enjoy back-to-back home games, hosting GWS at Werribee on Saturday 20th April, giving home fans two weeks of excitement in a row.

Round 5 sees Werribee facing off against Williamstown in an ANZAC Day showdown, this time on Thursday, April 25th at DSV Stadium at 1:05 PM.

2024 brings about more standalone clashes, with all seven VFL standalone clubs (Coburg, Frankston, Port Melbourne, Northern Bullants, Southport Sharks, Werribee, and Williamstown) playing each other throughout the season, including Werribee being scheduled to play Williamstown and Southport twice.

There is a competition bye scheduled for SANFL vs. VFL representative match during AFL Gather Round in Adelaide across the weekend of April 5-7.

Wildcard Round has been retained for the 2024 season and will be played over the weekend of August 24-25. It will reinstate the same format as 2023, featuring two matches – 7 v 10 and 8 v 9 – with the two winners advancing to the VFL Finals Series. The top-six teams on the ladder will have a pre-finals bye. The highest-ranked winner from the Wildcard Round will enter the finals as the seventh-placed team.

The VFL Finals Series begins on the weekend of September 2-3 with the 2023 VFL Grand Final scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 24, the weekend before the AFL Grand Final.

Full 2023 Smithy's VFL Fixture available HERE

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.