The key players who can win the WRFL Division 1 decider

History will be made when Werribee Districts and Point Cook face off in Sunday’s WRFL Division 1 grand final. Here’s who could take centre stage.

History will be made at Avalon Airport Oval on Sunday afternoon.

For the first time, either Werribee Districts or Point Cook will lift the WRFL Division 1 premiership trophy for the first time.

Districts will enter as strong favourites having dropped just one game all season.

Meanwhile Point Cook is looking to complete a remarkable turnaround after finishing second last in 2022.

Here’s a look at the players who will make a difference.

Alex Alabakis, Werribee Districts

One of the unsung heroes of Districts’ line-up. His coach Chris Gilham can consistently rely on him to get a job done.

Daniel Burton, Point Cook

Since returning to the club, he has been nothing short of sensational. Helped control the preliminary final with his presence in the ruck and also around the ground.

Point Cook’s Nicholas Buykx. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Nicholas Buykx, Point Cook

The heart and soul of the Bulldogs. Fresh off being named captain in the WRFL Division 1 Team of the Year, Buykx will play an important role for his side down back.

Luke Dahlhaus, Point Cook

The former Western Bulldog and Geelong forward has put his injury issues from earlier in the season behind him. His form in recent weeks has been his best in Point Cook colours.

Simon Deery, Point Cook

A recruit out of Gippsland at the start of the season. The experienced head will most likely play on either Rainbow or Trent Lee.

Tim Jenkins, Werribee Districts

One of the star recruits of the off-season. The former St Albans midfielder has fit in perfectly into the yellow and black.

Ben McMahon, Werribee Districts

Arguably the most dominant ruckman in the competition. His year has been hampered by injury but McMahon is primed at the right time to be a difference.

Lachlan Rainbow in action. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Lachlan Rainbow, Werribee Districts

One of the leading forwards in the competition, Rainbow has 42 goals for the season. A powerful presence inside forward 50.

Max Rouvray, Point Cook

What an exciting season it has been from the rising star. Won the league goalkicking and now has more than 40 for the season.

Dillon Viojo-Rainbow, Werribee Districts

The reigning league best and fairest has enjoyed another solid season. Continued to kick goals in the second half of the season and could easily be named best on ground.