We reveal the top players in WFNL Division 1 for season 2024

The WFNL Division 1 season was closer than ever and ahead of the grand final we’ve broken down the top players this season. Here’s who we picked and vote for who should be number one.

Cooper Atchison has been recognised for his strong season. Picture: Andy Brownbill

The Western Football Netball League Division 1 season was the closest in recent memory.

Ahead of the grand final between Werribee Districts and Hoppers Crossing, we’ve broken down the top performing players.

Ryan Allan, Caroline Springs

Having Allan available for more games last year has been a key part in the Lakers’ rise up the ladder this season.

Jed Anderson, Hoppers Crossing

The highest profile recruit of last season, joining his former North Melbourne teammate Jared Polec who took on the coaching role. Has played a key role in leading the Warriors to the grand final with his tough and contested footy.

Cooper Atchison, Altona

In his second season with the club, Atchison took his game to another level. The Vikings love his hard at it attitude.

Jackson Barrett, Parkside

In his side’s return to the top tier, Barrett thrived and immediately established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.

Jackson Barrett thrived with the step up to Division 1. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Mitchell Bongiovanni, Caroline Springs

One of tough nuts of the competition. Bongiovanni has been among the contested possession leaders.

Jack Charleston, Spotswood

One of the big ball winners in the competition. With injuries to some of his key teammates, Charleston shouldered the extra responsibility and was brilliant.

Tom Condon, Parkside

Recruited from Strathmore at the start of the season, Condon went onto become the leading goalkicker in the competition. Capable of hurting the opposition in several ways.

Akol Deng, Yarraville Seddon

The athletic big man has enjoyed another strong. Has a strong presence around the ground and was key in the Eagles eventually securing the double chance.

Braden Ferrari, Hoppers Crossing

After just 10 games last season, a more consistent presence in the Warriors’ line-up has been a key factor in his side’s rise up the ladder. One of the elite key position players.

Josh Gerolemou, Point Cook Centrals

The young gun has been brilliant again this season and took on more responsibility when some of his more senior teammates were on the sidelines.

Josh Gerolemou of Point Cook Centrals. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Darcy Grieves, Yarraville Seddon

Does his best work across halfback for the Eagles. Able to break the game open with his foot skills.

Austin Hodge, Point Cook

Hodge established himself as the main man in the Bulldogs’ midfield after injuries ripped through the senior line-up. A strong clearance winner.

Tyler Kolyniuk, Point Cook

Among the leading markers and spoilers in the competition throughout the season. A versatile tall who can play at either end if needed.

Keenan O’Shea, Caroline Springs

A Team of the Year member in 2023 who should be right in the mix again this season. O’Shea finds plenty of the footy and can cut opposition sides up.

Matthew Payne, Spotswood

Thrived with more opportunities in the middle of the ground and was one of his side’s most consistent.

Josh Pickess, Hoppers Crossing

The Warriors would have been thrilled when he made the decision to return to local footy full-time this season. A bollocking midfielder who provides a damaging one-two punch with Anderson. Can also go forward and kick a goal.

Lucas Rocci, Werribee Districts

Returned to the club at the start of the season and has been one of the recruits of the year. Limited to just 11 games but the midfielder has been damaging forward of centre.

Tane Roordink, Altona

Came across from VAFA club Williamstown CYMS and went onto to become one of his side’s leading goalkickers this season.

Michael Selsby. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Michael Selsby, Yarraville Seddon

Despite being listed by Werribee, the gun midfielder played most of his footy with the Eagles during the year and found plenty of it. Bobbed up with multiple goals in four games.

Haidyn Shade, Point Cook Centrals

His coach Dean Chambers can’t talk highly of what he offers to his side. Underrated outside the four walls of the Sharks.

Max Tessari, Caroline Springs

Among the leading ball winners in the league this season. Tessari was damaging in the middle of the ground when afforded the opportunity.

Dillon Viojo-Rainbow, Werribee Districts

Another impressive season for the reigning league best-and-fairest. One of the best clearance players in the league.

Luke Whatman, Altona

Was the league’s player of the month in July. One of the key traits in his game was his ability to intercept.

Harrison White, Werribee Districts

In just 12 games, due to VFL commitments with the local club, White was damaging. Consistently finds plenty of the footy and can break away with speed.