The result sees Western lock in second spot on the overall ladder, as well as in the Metro conference with a terrific 12-3 record. The Jets have won their last 11 games in an astonishing run. Meanwhile, GWV finished 10th overall and fourth in the Country conference, posting a 4-10-1 ledger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We took note of the top performers from either side.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n WESTERN JETS 6.2 | 9.5 | 14.8 | 18.10 (118) GOALS:<\/strong> BEST:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n WESTERN JETS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 <\/strong>Khaled El Souki<\/a> (Western Bulldogs NGA) Stats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 5 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starting on-ball, the dynamic small forward had an immediate impact. El Souki effectively deployed bursts of speed to evade and separate himself from pursuing opponents. He manoeuvred around the forward 50 expertly, securing damaging positions for scoring opportunities and pinpointing teammates on his piercing left boot when necessary.\u00a0He was gifted one of his three majors by Noah McMenamin<\/strong> to help take out the competition’s leading goalkicker award with 40 in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #7 <\/strong>Angus Tippett<\/a> Stats:<\/strong> 28 disposals, 8 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n The big-bodied on-baller delivered one of his most commanding performances of the season.\u00a0Tippett marshalled the midfield to great effect. He threw his weight around at contests and blasted kicks from end to end. A standout moment of the game was his first-term goal in general play from almost on the 50-metre arc.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0#10 <\/strong>Griffin Barker<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>30 disposals, 11 marks, 11 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barker started on the wing but played freely across the ground. The exciting bottom-ager gained plenty of meterage with ball in hand, bounding through the middle of the ground. He individually took more bounces on the run than the rest of the field combined and provided plenty of zip across the four quarters, not that his side was in desperate need of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n #17 <\/strong>Billy Wigmore<\/a> Stats:<\/strong> 36 disposals, 16 marks, 5 tackles, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another absolutely dominant aerial performance from the hybrid backman. Wigmore led the game for disposals, mostly intercepts in the defensive 50. He played with supreme confidence and occasionally took aggressive options by foot. With the helping hand of James McDaid<\/strong>, the Jets\u2019 defensive 50 was nearly impenetrable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n #21 <\/strong>Kobe Williams<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>29 disposals, 12 marks, 5 inside 50s, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Williams arguably couldn\u2019t have started the game any better. He began at half-forward and quickly goaled from 45 out on the run for the first goal of the game, and a set shot from a similar distance followed moments later. He drifted across the ground and found the ball regularly, particularly across half-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GWV REBELS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>Ethan Drever<\/a> Stats:<\/strong> 27 disposals, 6 tackles, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n The potential top-10 pick shouldered a great deal of responsibility in the midfield. Drever fought valiantly over the four quarters and showcased his now-established elite traits. His fast-twitch, lightning hands and ferocious physical pressure were desperately required at stoppages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n #8 <\/strong>Toby Hellessey<\/a> Stats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hellessey had his hands full managing the offensive threat of Jake Miller<\/strong> all game.\u00a0After a stressful first section of the game, Hellessey fought his way back into the contest, spoiling a number of gilt-edged opportunities for his key forward counterpart. He was able to slip out of the defensive 50 periodically and save further scoreboard damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GWV REBELS 0.0 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 7.7 (49)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Western Jets:<\/strong> K. El Souki 3, L. Hicks 3, J. Miller 3, K. Williams 3, N. McMenamin 2, H. Hanrahan, K. Hawli, A. Tippett, Z. Weis
GWV Rebels:<\/strong> A. Elliott 3, P. McKenna 3, T. Ough<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Western Jets:<\/strong> B. Wigmore, G. Barker,\u00a0 K. Williams, L. Hicks, K. El Souki
GWV Rebels:<\/strong> E. Drever, A. Elliott, L. Petrie, J. Connolly, P. McKenna<\/p>\n\n\n\nWestern Jets<\/h5>
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Small Forward\/Midfielder | 175cm | 04\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 194cm | 02\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing\/Midfielder | 186cm | 13\/08\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender | 188cm | 29\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward\/Midfielder | 185cm | 30\/10\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 188cm | 10\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Defender | 194cm | 01\/02\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n