Four key players have re-signed for Werribee for next year’s Victorian Football League season.
Forward Jay Dahlhaus and midfielder Jack Riding are two of the latest players to commit to Werribee.
The 2025 campaign was a significant one for Dahlhaus, who brought up his 50-game milestone in round 18 against Richmond.
This season also saw Dahlhaus take on added responsibility, being inducted into the leadership group for the first time in his career.
Dahlhaus’ 2025 season began in round two, after missing the round one grand final rematch through injury.
He went on to play 16 of the remaining 17 games, finishing with the second-most goals for Werribee for the second straight year.
Dahlhaus now sits on 52 games and 72 goals as he prepares to enter his sixth season at the club.
Dahlhaus said Werribee is his home away from home.
“The club, the community, and the people are so special, and I’m extremely privileged to be a part of such a great group and club,” he said.
“I know we will be back at our best in 2026. We are all driven to reach what we achieved in 2024 again, and I can’t wait to rip in.”
Dahlhaus joined the club in 2021.
Across 17 games, he averaged a career-high 24 disposals per game, along with five tackles and five clearances, missing only round three through injury.
He was named in the 40-man VFL team of the year squad for the second straight season.
Riding’s late-season surge was reflected in the Bruce Montgomery Trophy count, where he stormed home to finish equal fourth alongside Jake Smith on 157 votes, just one vote behind Hudson Garoni and Bior Malual, who were joint runners-up.
“I’m stoked to be part of the club for season 2026. I love the club and everything it’s done for me on and off the field, so it was ultimately an easy decision to sign on,” Riding said.
“I’m as eager and motivated as ever to get back to where we belong and will do everything in my power to contribute to that happening.”
Ryan Eyers will be hoping to build on his first season at the club next year.
The 22-year-old key defender quickly became one of the first names picked on the team sheet each week having a breakout season.
“I’m absolutely stoked to be at Werribee again in season 2026,” he said. “The playing group and coaches are so eager to get to work, and I can’t wait to be back out there in the Big W.”
Emerson Jeka, who joined the club mid-season has also re-signed.
“I really enjoyed my first year with the club and the group we’ve got here. It was an easy decision to go again,” he said. “There’s a strong belief in what we’re building, and I’m excited to keep improving alongside the boys next season.”
