Chirnside Park, Werribee
Strictly speaking the score was 15.13-103 to 17.8-110, but what the heck, all you need to know was that Williamstown staged a remarkable comeback in the last ten minutes kicking three stunning goals to win this battle of the West. The Victorian Football League (VFL) is the feeder league to the AFL, and for my money is just as enjoyable. Each club is affiliated to one of the premier big boys, so players work hard to impress, just in case their first team coaches are watching, which generally means the quality is excellent. Plus, it's only ten bucks, and you can cycle to Werribee's home ground from my house in about twenty five minutes, which helps.
There are some great advantages the VFL has over its big brother the AFL; for starters it generally will cost less than ten bucks to see a game. Secondly, the footy grounds are much more interesting, often nestled into the beautiful bushland such as Chrinside Park above, which is also surrounded by the serene Werribee River. For sports fans though, the main bonus is just how close you get to all the action. Footy ovals are absolutely huge, so having the freedom to get close up behind the goaline, and move around the ground freely through each term is gold. If you haven't tried it already, give it a go, you won't be disappointed.
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