The Werribee Football Club is delighted to have Gold Sponsor Harpley back on board in 2023.  

One of Lendlease’s thriving master planned communities, Harpley is located just 3.5km from the Werribee CBD and offers a welcoming lakeside neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. 

With values shared between the two organisations, Lendlease’s being - Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect and Trust - Senior Development Manager Christian Zatorski said it made sense to continue the partnership with Werribee’s own VFL club.  

“Part of building a vibrant and cohesive new community involves engaging with the existing community and its groups,” Mr Zatorski said.  

“Werribee Football Club is a proud community sporting organisation with a long and storied history – a perfect introduction to the local area for new residents of Harpley.” 

As proud supporters of the club, Harpley team members have on numerous occasions enjoyed a game of footy and great hospitality at Avalon Airport Oval alongside members of the greater Werribee community. 

Werribee Football Club CEO Mark Penaluna said it was great to again partner with Harpley in 2023. 

“It’s been fantastic to have Harpley sponsoring the club over recent seasons and is exciting for everyone in Werribee to see the continued growth of the Harpley community,” he said.

“Their bold teal logo appears on our home and away shorts again this season and the club greatly appreciates the ongoing support of Harpley.” 

Upon completion, Harpley will offer numerous amenities including the Town Centre, set to offer a shopping village* anchored by a Coles supermarket and other speciality retail and services, a lake and regional park at the heart of the development providing opportunities for lakeside dining, entertainment and wellness throughout the precinct.

Harpley offers prospective residents the option of purchasing land and building their own home with a builder of their chose, or selecting a pre-designed house and land package, or townhouse. 

To learn more about Harpley visit their website HERE. 

By: Gerald Lynch

Several players returned from injury to line up at local level on the weekend with just two of the 11 Werribee players in action finishing on a losing side. 

GEELONG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Charlie Byrne – Newtown & Chilwell
A key contributor in an eight-point win over reigning premiers St Mary’s. Covered the ground well, was composed with ball in hand and made good decisions. Named one of the best after collecting 21 disposals and eight marks.

Flynn Young – Newtown & Chilwell
Kicked a nice goal and had some good moments against St Mary’s as the Eagles remained undefeated and at the top of the ladder with their seventh when of the year.

Sam Witherden – North Shore
One of the best performers for the Seagulls in his first outing since late April. Was strong in the contest, provided plenty of drive and used the ball well in a drawn game at Grovedale. Had 24 disposals, eight marks and three tackles.

Sam Azzi – North Shore
Outstanding in his first game for the club. Was strong in the air dragging down 13 marks for the game with seven of those contested. Tallied 28 disposals (22 kicks) on the day to also finish in the best players.

Cam Anderson - North Shore
Started down back before moving up forward and onto a wing where he was creative and linked up well. Finished with two goals in what was a relatively low scoring contest against the Tigers.

ESSENDON DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Darcy Cassar – Keilor (Local Player of the Week)
Found plenty of footy in a huge win over Avondale Heights. Was amongst the best players for the Bulldogs on the back of a 32-possession, nine mark and two goal performance. Didn’t waste many disposals running at 87% efficiency.

Cam McLeod - Avondale Heights
Played behind the ball and took some time to get going on a tough day for Heights. Had his best quarter in the last ending the match with 19 disposals, eight marks (5 intercept) and nine rebound 50s.

Lachlan Smart - Deer Park
Copped some close attention from Craigieburn after his exploits the previous week. Pushed into the midfield to get involved and finished with 15 disposals, five tackles and a goal in a comfortable Lions win.  

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBAL LEAGUE

Zayne Galea - Williamstown CYMS
Was solid for a CYs backline that took on Old Trinity with a stronger focus on team defence with the hosts holding the opposition to just four goals in the first three quarters. Totalled 10 disposals and eight marks, five of those intercepts in an encouraging win.

BALLARAT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Jack Riding – North Ballarat
After getting a taste of VFL football returned to the Roosters and had a huge game against Melton South. Accumulated 39 disposals and bagged seven goals in a near 200-point triumph. Of his touches, 23 were contested while adding 10 inside 50s and 10 tackles.

WESTERN REGION FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sam Clifford - Hoppers Crossing
It was another long day for the Warriors doing battle with a rampant Werribee Districts. Made the most of his 14 disposals in a heavy loss that confines Hoppers to the bottom of the ladder.

The second of back-to-back away games pits Werribee against Richmond in Round 12 of the VFL season.

After taking on the Lions at Coburg last weekend the Big W face the Tigers at Punt Road Oval this Sunday where they will be hunting an eighth victory of 2023. Werribee were in impressive winners in this same fixture a year ago, triumphing by 37 points on a Wednesday night last June.

Richmond is currently ninth on the ladder with a 5-1-1 record and are unbeaten in their last three following a draw with Geelong and consecutive two-point wins over Essendon and then GWS.  

GAME DAY DETAILS
Gates open at 12:30pm with entry to the ground via Gate 1 next to the Roar Store on Brunton Avenue. Note, there will be no seating available for the public in the Jack Dyer stand or the bleachers in front of the stand.

Werribee members receive half-price entry with the cost for non-members, $10 for adults and $5 for concession. Kids under 16 are free. 

ROUND 12
Werribee vs Richmond
Sunday 11th June, 1:05pm
Punt Road Oval, Richmond

Round 12 Match Centre

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A first away game in almost a month saw Werribee overcome fellow standalone club Coburg by 60 points in Round 11 of the Smithy's VFL season.

The 13.19 (97) to 5.7 (37) result against the Lions took the Big W’s winning run to six games and see's them maintain fourth position on the ladder courtesy of the club's seventh win of the year.

Werribee regained defenders Michael Sodomaco and Jesse Clark for the contest along with veteran bigman Josh Porter who was important in the ruck in his first VFL game since Round 7.

With Kobe Annand missing through injury, Porter helped the visitors dominate in the middle of the ground with the likes of Tom Gribble, Dom Brew and Jack Henderson again finding plenty of footy.

Werribee had 10 different goal kickers on the day with Bior Malual and Keegan Gray proving their effectiveness as forwards each kicking two goals, a number that was matched by Sam Paea.

A low score against after another strong display from captain Nick Coughlan and Co. down back, now has Werribee with the second-best defensive record in the competition with Box Hill the only team to have conceded less points than the Big W.

The visitors recorded a season-high 416 disposals and 110 marks at Coburg City Oval but failed to fully capitalise on the scoreboard in muddy conditions, and in game that had plenty of congestion at times.  

Early goals to Jack Boyd and Kye Declase had Werribee leading by 14 points after a little more than six minutes, but it took another 10 minutes for the Big W to add a third major which came through Bior Malual, before Emmanuel Ajang slotted his first VFL goal soon after.

The visitors ended the opening quarter with the four straight behinds and that inaccuracy continued in the second term with four more behinds before Coburg made the most of their first opportunity at the other end. But three goals in as many minutes had Werribee on top by 42 points at the 19-minute mark with the Big W then going to halftime with a 43-point buffer.

Werribee had the first five scoring shots of the third term with Paea’s second goal and a first to Shaun Mannagh pushing the margin out to 58 points. However, the Big W’s advantage was cut to 45 points at the end of three quarters with Coburg fighting hard and adding two majors of their own.

Some of Werribee’s best football came in the opening 17 minutes of the final stanza with majors to Noah Lever, Keegan Gray and Nick Hayes extending the visitors’ lead to a game-high 11 goals before it was reduced to an even 10 at the end of the game.

At the final siren Werribee was +108 for disposals, +24 in contested possessions, +31 for inside 50s, +18 in clearances, and +9 for tackles.

FINAL SCORE
Werribee: 4.7 8.12 10.15 13.19 (97)
Coburg: 0.3 2.5 4.6 5.7 (37)

GOALS
Werribee: K. Gray 2, B. Malual 2, S. Paea 2, S. Mannagh, H. Garoni, K. Declase, N. Hayes, E. Ajang, J. Boyd, M. Keast.
Coburg: A. Clarke 2, J. D'Intinosante, T. Jepson, J. Kemp.

BEST
Werribee: T. Gribble, N. Hayes, J. Henderson, N. Cooper, B. Malual, K. Gray.

PLAYER STATS
Tom Gribble: 40 disposals (17 K, 23 HB)at 83% efficiency, 15 contested possessions, 11 marks (1 contested) 9 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 3 tackles, 15 score involvements.
Jack Henderson: 33 disposals (14 K, 19 HB), 17 handball receives, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 7 tackles, 12 score involvements.
Dom Brew: 30 disposals (17 K, 13 HB), 19 contested possessions, 5 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 10 tackles, 7 score involvements.
Kye Declase: 27 disposals (13 K, 14 HB) at 81% efficiency, 8 marks, 5 inside 50s, 10 score involvements, 3 tackles, 1 goal.
Louis Pinnuck: 21 disposals (21 K, 1 HB), 14 marks (3 intercept), 7 intercept possessions, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 5 score involvements.
Josh Porter: 20 disposals (8 K, 12 HB), 6 marks, 23 hit-outs, 7 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 7 score involvements, 2 tackles.
Bior Malual: 20 disposals (11 K, 9 HB), 6 marks (2 contested), 11 score involvements, 3 score assists, 2 goals.
Nick Hayes: 17 disposals (10 K, 7 HB), 6 marks (1 contested), 3 tackles, 6 score involvements, 1 goal.
Keegan Gray: 16 disposals (12 K, 4 HB) 4 marks, 2 clearances, 9 score involvements, 3 score assists, 2 goals.

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NEXT GAME
Round 12
Werribee vs Richmond
Sunday 11th June, 1:05pm
Punt Road Oval