On Saturday, Werribee broke into the top eight with their first consecutive win of 2025, defeating Frankston by 39 points, while 17 of the club’s own were putting together impressive performances at local level.
Catch up on how those 17 Werribee boys fared across eight leagues in the fifth edition of the 2025 Weekly Local Player Report.
Geelong Football Netball League
Tylar Watts - Leopold
Tylar Watts was once again named among Leopold’s best as the Lions cruised to a 183-point win over North Shore. He dominated in the ruck early before an injury scare saw him split his time roughly fifty-fifty between ruck and forward. Up forward, Watts continued to impress, taking several strong pack marks and finishing with four goals.
Charlie Byrne - Newtown & Chilwell
Charlie Byrne delivered another strong performance for Newtown, helping them secure their second win of the season with a commanding ten-goal victory over the Geelong West Giants. Byrne was composed off half-back, using the ball well with his 21 disposals and making a big impact in the air with seven marks. His energy and leadership was also a standout in the team’s win.
Liam Kershaw - St. Joseph’s
Liam Kershaw delivered another impressive performance as St. Joseph’s extended their undefeated start to the season. The youngster impressed on the wing before showcasing his versatility by shifting to half-back in the second half, where he continued to provide plenty of drive. Kershaw used the ball efficiently, going at 88% disposal efficiency, and finished with eight marks in a strong all-round display.
Ben Kellett - South Barwon
The young ruckman, Kellett was impressive early, standing out both at the contest, with 11 contested possessions and five clearances, and through his strong follow-up work. Unfortunately, an injury scare cut his game short, and South Barwon ultimately fell to Colac by ten points, marking the reigning Grand Finalists’ second loss of the season.
Cooper Ward - St. Joseph’s
Ward showed promising signs in a ten-goal win over Bell Park. The 18-year-old forward worked hard to hunt the ball higher up the ground and capped off his efforts by showing his class with a goal in the final term.
Murray Football League
Fergus Pinnuck - Cobram
Ferg Pinnuck made an impressive return from injury in his first game of the season, helping Cobram extend their unbeaten start to 5-0 in the Murray Football League. Starting on the wing in the first half before rotating through the midfield and forward line in the second, Pinnuck found plenty of the ball and used it efficiently. He also hit the scoreboard, finishing with two goals, including a standout long-range bomb from 60 metres.
Western Football Netball League
Wil Kliszewski - Yarraville-Seddon
Wil Kliszewski continues to impress at local level since joining Werribee as a train-on player for 2025. The young key forward was named best on ground for Yarraville in their 41-point win over Spotswood, delivering a well-rounded performance. He took six contested marks, worked hard up and down the ground to finish with 12 marks overall, and capped off his efforts by slotting five goals, making it ten goals across the past two weeks.
Bellarine Football Netball League
Jack Henderson - Barwon Heads
Jack Henderson is another young key forward making his mark in his first season at Werribee, delivering his best game of the year in Barwon Heads’ heartbreaking one-point loss to Anglesea. Named among the Seagulls’ best players, Henderson kicked six goals for the day, including a five-goal second quarter that helped drag his side back from a 20-point deficit at quarter time. His strong marking was a highlight, taking multiple big pack grabs and presenting well on the lead throughout the game.
Luke Preece - Drysdale
While Drysdale endured a tough weekend, falling to Tom Gribble’s Geelong Amateurs by 77 points, Luke Preece continues to string together strong performances in the Bellarine league. Preece was named among the best, doing an impressive job containing ex-AFL forward Sam Lloyd and holding his own throughout the contest, as he continues to impress with his defensive work for Drysdale.
Victorian Amateur Football Association
Harry Miller - Williamstown CYMS
Williamstown CYMS fell to top-of-the-ladder Old Ivanhoe but mounted a stirring comeback, kicking the last seven goals of the game to close the gap to just 14 points. Harry Miller hit the scoreboard with two majors, working through close attention from the opposition, and impressed in a new role by collecting 16 disposals for the day.
Ovens & Murray Football Netball League
Ray Murphy - Corowa-Rutherglen
Ray Murphy played another good game in the midfield as Corowa went down to Albury by just two points on Saturday. He continues to impress with his contest and stoppage work, evident through his 12 contested possessions and eight tackles, and used the footy extremely well, going at 88% efficiency.
Jedd Longmire - Corowa-Rutherglen
Jedd Longmire played alongside Ray Murphy in Corowa Rutherglen’s heartbreaking two-point loss to Albury, with his work at the contest continuing to stand out as a clear strength. The midfielder put together a solid performance, finishing with 18 disposals, five marks, four inside 50s, and four clearances, showcasing his ability to win the ball in tight and drive it forward.
Archer Gardiner - North Albury
Archer Gardiner showed glimpses of great moments in North Albury’s less than a goal win over Lavington. Lining up primarily on the wing, Gardiner worked hard to find 16 uncontested possessions in what was a tightly congested match, capping off a solid outing for the young midfielder.
Foster Gardiner - North Albury
The other Gardiner twin, Foster, also played his part in North Albury’s narrow win over Lavington. While it was a quieter game up forward for him with 10 disposals, Foster’s pressure and selfless efforts stood out across the day. Laying five tackles and competing hard at the contest.
Essendon District Football League
Reuben Rode - Greenvale
Reuben Rode was named among the best for the second week running in just his second game back from injury, as Greenvale fell to Matt Hanson’s Airport West by 38 points. Playing on-ball, Rode found plenty of the footy and impressed around stoppages, finishing with seven clearances. His pace and sidestep were clear standouts on the day, and he capped off his strong performance by hitting the scoreboard with a goal.
Hayden Gill - Deer Park
Deer Park evened their season record at two wins and two losses with a 27-point victory over Essendon Doutta Stars. While he didn’t hit the scoreboard, Hayden Gill impressed with his work around the ground. The key forward gathered 16 disposals and pulled in seven marks, including several strong contested grabs, around the ground.
Goulburn Valley Football League
Dom Gugliotti - Mooroopna
Dom Gugliotti put in a solid performance for Mooroopna, as John Lamont’s young side went down to Euroa to start their season with a 0-5 record. The defender impressed with several strong moments and was solid down back, using his 13 disposals efficiently and taking several key intercept marks.
