Michael Barlow’s return in the role of senior coach is just the tonic to end 2020.
President Martin Carter happily announced the news in 2020 fashion to a zoom meeting of players, staff and sponsors.
In news that will come as no surprise to keen followers of the game and VFL football in particular, VFL Coach of the Year - Werribee's Michael Barlow - is joining the North Melbourne Football Club as Development Manager.
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“I’m coming for you, Choco!” Neale Daniher has lost none of his fighting spirit or sense of humour! It’s an honour to have him at
@AvalonAirportAU
Oval as we throw our support behind
@FightMND
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BABY BARLOW
Introducing Werribee’s newest supporter. A big congrats to senior coach Michael Barlow and fiancee Rily on the safe arrival of Lonni Jennifer on Friday night. 🖤 🥰 💛
A message for the Werribee Football Club community from VFL Coach of the Year Michael Barlow as he joins North Melbourne Football Club as Development Manager for 2024.
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The paperwork has been lodged making it official. Josh Corbett has been signed by the Gold Coast Suns as a special assistance player. Well done Josh. Good luck.
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It is with much sadness we advise that former player Jordan Barham has passed away.
Jordan died in a tragic accident on January 20 in Nagambie. Jordan was a rookie listed at Port Adelaide and St. Kilda and joined Werribee in 2006.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
✍️ NEW SIGNING: CONNOR MENADUE ✍️
The Werribee Football Club is excited to unveil its first new signing ahead of the 2020
#VFL
season, former Richmond speedster and local boy Connor Menadue! 🏃♂️
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It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Michael Barlow has accepted an offer to become the senior coach of the
@YSEagles
in the
@WesternRegionFL
& will be leaving Avalon Airport Oval.
All the best, Mick 🖤💛
#ForeverWerribee
He's off to join the
@GoldCoastSUNS
, but
@sam_collins40
was good enough to pay us one final visit before his big journey north!
Thanks for a fantastic year, "Collo" and all the best up there! 🌞🌞🌞
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The Werribee Football Club is mourning the loss of Andrew Gribble, father of Tom, the club’s reigning Liston Medallist and Bruce Montgomery Trophy winner.
The club sends its sincere condolences to Andrew’s wife Sharon, daughter Molly and sons Tom and Noah.
Back-to-back J.J Liston Trophies for Tom Gribble 🥇
An incredible season for our co-captain as he follows up his 2019 win to claim this year’s award by eight votes.
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It's been a big project but every WFC player to have lined up in senior VFA/VFL match will now be forever recognised with their own individual number.
#1
– Brian Holcombe
#62
– John Comben
#214
– Merv Hughes
#670
– Michael Barlow
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How good!!
Werribee Football Club player
#919
Shaun Mannagh will make his debut this weekend for
@GeelongCats
as they take on the Saints!
Go well Shaun! 🤩
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VALE: We've been greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Jenny Barlow, mother of player and midfield coach Michael.
Our thoughts are with Michael and all of the Barlow family during this incredibly difficult time. ❤️
✍🏻 SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT
The good news keeps coming. We’re thrilled to confirm that Oliver Hanrahan will continue his football career with Werribee in 2022. Ollie joins us following five years in the AFL with Hawthorn.
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706 days in the making. Majak Daw will make a remarkable AFL comeback this afternoon. A story of resilience like no other.
He gave so much to the Werribee Football Club across 100 games (117 goals). We're with you, 'Maj'. Go well! 💪🏿
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After 134 games, our longest-standing captain and club legend Michael Sodomaco has hung up the boots.
Best wishes for the next chapter Sods.
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Congratulations
@majakdaw
on an inspirational 12-year
#AFL
career.
A fan favourite throughout our alignment with
@NMFCOfficial
he made 88 Werribee appearances during his time with the Roos.
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Werribee Football Club is delighted to announce its has filled its two vacant football positions.
We’re thrilled to welcome Jimmy Allan as senior coach and Ash Collins as football manager.
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Off to the big dance. After conceding the first three goals we kicked three of the next four to book our spot in the next weeks decider.
STATS
GLS: Garoni 4, Thar 3, Porter 2, Hayes 2, Declase, Lever, Mannagh.
DIS: Declase 32, Brew 25, Clohesy 25, Coughlan 19
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YES SAM!!!
This year's Fothergill-Round-Mitchell Medal winner is on his way to the big league, selected by the Gold Coast with pick
#4
in the Rookie Draft.
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COME ONE, COME ALL
Preliminary Final
Werribee vs Brisbane
Saturday 16th September, 12pm
Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee
Pre-purchase tickets via INTIX
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LAMONT CALLS TIME: John Lamont has announced he will finish up as senior coach at
@AvalonAirportAU
Oval at the end of this season.
We'll miss you, "JL"! 😢
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JRx2 | MASTER & APPRENTICE
A rare privilege for our boys to come up against a four-time AFL premiership player and true champion of the game.
Congratulations on a stellar career, Roughy 👏
📸 Belinda Vitacca
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#ThanksRough
✍🏻 SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT
A big boost to our ruck department with the signature of Sam Conway. With good size at 203cm, Sam joins us after making his VFL debut with Williamstown in 2021.
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A decade after last playing for the club James Saker is back at Werribee as our new backline/defensive coach.
With his VFL experience and six years as a senior coach in the Ovens and Murray he’s a great addition for 2022. Welcome back Sakes.
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Terrific night at Avalon Airport Oval this week with the past players joining the current group for a kick, a snag and a chat.
@mjbarlow20
bringing the future and the past together.
OLD FOOTY 🎽 NIGHT
Players & Coaches dusted off their old kits at training last night...but it was Choco (centre) who stole the show repping the inaugural Brisbane Bears jumper from 1987!
How many clubs can you name?
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There’s a big, big game in the west of the town. Back at home, we face the
@GWSGIANTS
this Saturday. At 12:05pm, as Daly Andrews said, see you there 🙌
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🚨 2020
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SIGNING: MATT LOBBE 🚨
Matthew Lobbe & Mark ‘Choco’ Williams have been reunited as player & coach! 🤝 The 100-game former
@PAFC
&
@CarltonFC
ruckman has landed at Avalon Airport Oval as a playing ruck coach/midfield assistant for 2020.
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We've traded up the
#AFLDraft
to secure Jake Riccardi!
We traded a future third round pick to Collingwood for pick 51 and a future fourth to make the strong mark and accurate set shot kick a GIANT.
#NeverSurrender
It is with mixed emotions that the Werribee Football Club farewells senior coach Mark Williams. After two years at the helm, Williams has accepted a role with the Melbourne Football Club as Head of Football Development.
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🏅 Ladies & Gentlemen. Your 2019 J. J. Liston Trophy Medallist Tom Gribble!
He bolts home to win with 25 votes.
Our sixth Liston winner & first since 2012.
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All the very best to this year's
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Rising ⭐️, our very own Jake Riccardi who today is put through his paces at the NAB AFL State Combine!
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WERRIBEE WELCOMES MAT BUCK
Werribee has moved a step closer to finalising its 2020 VFL football department, with respected
@HampdenFNL
coach and mentor Mathew Buck joining the club as a Development Coach.
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How good!!
Werribee Football Club player
#939
Sam Clohesy will debut this weekend against GWS as part of Gather Round! 🤩
Good luck Sammy!
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One more significant honour from this year's Bruce Montgomery Trophy Presentation. Life Membership for our longest serving captain Michael Sodomaco.
Sods played his 100th game in 2021 and is going around again next season. Fitting recognition for a true champion of the club.
💥 SIGNING SEASON BEGINS WITH A BANG 💥
There's no slowing down for our skipper Michael Sodomaco 🏃. He's ✍️ on for an 11th season in the 🖤💛!
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Everyone at the Werribee Football Club congratulates Tim O'Brien and the
@WerribeeCC
1st X1 for their grand final triumph over Kew and also to the victorious 3rd X1 as well for their flag.
There’s no player more deserving! Dom Brew has been elected as the captain of the Smithy’s VFL representative team, for the upcoming VFL vs SANFL game on April 6! 🗣️
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