Meet the premiership heroes

Tigers coach Jimmy Allan and young gun Jake Smith with the VFL's Holy Grail. (Ljubica Vrankovic) 442836_02

Werribee Football Club’s family day is returning to Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday, November 24, and this year a special guest will be in attendance – the premiership cup.

Between 11am and 2pm, fans will have the opportunity to meet the heroes of this year’s drought-breaking glory and secure premiership merchandise.

There will be fun for all ages, with kids and footy activities, a DJ, a food truck and the chance to become a 2025 Tigers member.

“For our members to touch, to feel, to have a ‘selfie’ with the cup is a wonderful form of recognition for everyone that resides within the family of the Werribee Football Club- whether that be our board, staff members, players, volunteers or sponsors,” Werribee chief executive Mark Penaluna said.

“Everyone plays a role whether we win or lose, and this time we happened to win it.”

This year’s breakthrough was the club’s second premiership and its first in 31 years.