Werribee’s 2018 Bruce Montgomery Trophy winner Sam Collins has marked his second coming at AFL level by being crowned the Gold Coast Suns Club Champion for season 2020.

The 26-year-old key defender played all 17 games and finished the year ranked second in the league for intercept possessions and top five for intercept marks.

Collins relished the challenge of quelling the competition’s best key forwards and did so with aplomb, resulting in the Suns’ playing group nominating him for the AFL Players’ Association MVP Award and the Most Courageous Award in a year that he was also voted into the club’s leadership group.

Werribee Football Operations Manager Stuart Balloch said Collins’ story is another reminder of the importance of Werribee’s role within second-tier football of developing talent for the next level.

“On behalf of the club I wish to congratulate Sam on receiving this individual honour. His time with us was short, however he left a significant impression on our club and the VFL competition.

“It is incredibly pleasing to see former players reach their potential in the AFL, and it continues to highlight the value of a second-tier competition and the Werribee Football Club being able to provide these opportunities. As a club we share in these players’ journeys and to be able to see these men go on to have success in their careers is incredibly pleasing. Well done, Sam.”

Collins arrived at Avalon Airport Oval ahead of the 2018 VFL season after being delisted by Fremantle. He went onto place his name firmly back on AFL club radars with a dominant VFL campaign which yielded the club’s best and fairest award, a podium finish in the JJ Liston Trophy and a spot in the Team of the Year.

It wasn’t long until he was back at the top level, with Gold Coast securing his services via the AFL’s pre-draft Special Assistance which also saw Werribee teammate Josh Corbett get picked up by the Suns.

2020 Club Champion: Sam Collins

Sam Collins has taken out the Gold Coast SUNS' 2020 Club Champion.

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The Werribee Football Club is extremely proud to reveal that $37,450 was successfully raised in this year's Online Auction.

Circumstances meant that our annual auction fundraiser had to be shifted online for the first time, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by donors and participants alike, in what has been a challenging year on many fronts.

The club would like to sincerely thank everyone who donated to the fundraiser, and would especially like to acknowledge the efforts of past player Ian Wilson who championed the auction and secured over a dozen donations. Without the support of our wonderful Werribee people, none of this would have been possible. #ForeverWerribee

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are currently being sought by the Werribee Football Club for a High Performance Manager & Midfield Coach.

High Performance Manager

We are looking for an individual who will embrace the club's values and combine personal ambition and development with the club's success.

We have a proud history in the VFL. The 2019 season marked our second year as a stand alone entity and we will be an integral part of the expanded new second tier competition in 2021 and beyond.

With no competition in 2020, the 2019 season was one of great achievement for our club. We played in the VFL finals series. We had the most representatives in the VFL Team of the Year, the J.J. Liston Medallist (best player - Tom Gribble) and the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medallist (most promising player - Jake Riccardi).

This role presents a unique opportunity to be mentored and developed by Senior Coach Mark ‘Choco’ Williams, who has previously worked alongside and developed leaders within the AFL's high performance and sports science industry.

We require someone with a level of flexibility on start dates with the 2020/21 pre-season still yet to be determined and understanding the impacts of COVID. The club requires the HPM to be in attendance at ALL matches and training sessions and oversee all facets of strength and conditioning, including monitoring of development, wellbeing and improved performance of the playing group.

Other essential requirements
• Tertiary qualifications and completion of post graduate studies
• Demonstrated experience of 2 or more years in medical, strength & conditioning working within the sporting industry
• Must hold (as a minimum) level 1 strength and conditioning or appropriate qualifications.

Expressions of interest detailing experience and personal details (no more than two pages) should be sent to Football Operations Manager Stuart Balloch as per below:

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Marked: HPM Expression of Interest

Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Only applicants who match the club's requirements will be notified.

Midfield Coach

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are currently being sought by the Werribee Football Club for the position of midfield coach. We are looking for an individual who will embrace the club's values and combine personal ambition and development with the club's success.

We have a proud history in the VFL. The 2019 season marked our second year as a stand alone entity and we will be an integral part of the expanded new second tier competition in 2021 and beyond.

With no competition in 2020, the 2019 season was one of great achievement for our club. We played in the VFL finals series. We had the most representatives in the VFL Team of the Year, the J.J. Liston Medallist (best player - Tom Gribble) and the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medallist (most promising player - Jake Riccardi).

The roles presents a unique opportunity for an individual to be mentored and developed by Senior Coach Mark ‘Choco’ Williams, his success in the development of aspiring coaches is highlighted by the progress of former assistants that have pathed their way into Senior AFL Coaching roles (6 senior and 12 assistants).

We are seeking a committed coach with experience assisting footballers achieve their peak. We require applicants that can attend all training sessions and have the ability to be at training from 4pm. It is desirable to have candidates who hold coaching experience over the past three years and those that have an interest in their own professional development

Essential Requirements
• Level 2 coaching accreditation
• Level 3 coaching accreditation (desirable).
• Experiencing using Sportscode will be looked upon favourably
• Coaching experience at a Regional, State or National level

Expressions of interest detailing experience and personal details (no more than two pages) should be sent to football operations manager Stuart Balloch as per below:

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Marked: Midfield Coach Expression of Interest

Applications close September 30th, 2020. Only applicants who match the clubs requirements will be notified.

The Werribee Football Club would like to congratulate exiting Geelong Falcons Talent Manager Mick Turner on his outstanding contribution to football, and primarily the development of youth within the talent player pathway over the past 25 years.

As a former Werribee coach (1989), Mick has been fully supportive of the alignment between Werribee and the Falcons since its commencement, with many young men finding their way to Werribee, among them our current captain Michael Sodomaco and the 2019 Liston medallist Tom Gribble.

As a sponsor of the Falcons program and a host to their matches we have seen first hand the work that Mick does and commend him on his efforts over a prolonged period of time. On behalf of our club and our many former players and employees of the Falcons, we wish Mick all the best for the next chapter.

Werribee Football Operations Manager - Stuart Balloch