Werribee captain Dom Brew has earned his place in the AFL.

At least that’s according to Campbell Brown, who has admired the 27-year-old from afar for the past few seasons.

Brew won the JJ Liston Trophy as the VFL’s best and fairest player, as well as the VFL Coaches MVP award for an outstanding individual season.

The former North Albury star, who captained the VFL State side this year, should now be rewarded with a place on the AFL list in Brown’s eyes.

The Hawthorn League player is a key figure in Channel 7’s VFL coverage and has followed Brew closely in recent years.

“It proves that if you really want something bad enough, you can achieve anything you want in football,” Brown said. SEN.com.au.

“He embodies hard work, dedication, commitment and team spirit.

“Guys like Brody Mihocek and Shaun Mannagh have proven that it doesn’t matter how old you are to get a chance at AFL level. In the right environment, at the right club, not only can you get a game, but you can add real value to clubs looking to succeed.

“You know if you gave him a chance he would risk it all and it would be a great story.

“I have rarely seen a player so passionate and so loving towards his team-mates and club. His post-trial interview shows the love he has for the club and that passion would rub off on players at AFL level.

“I’ve been covering the VFL for about 10 years and he’s my favourite player in the VFL.”

The 6-foot-1 Brew averaged 28.5 disposals, 9.9 interceptions, 9.4 tackles and 5.6 50-point attempts per game for Werribee in 2024.

He will lead the Tigers into the VFL Grand Final when they face the Southport Sharks at IKON Park on Sunday from 3.10pm AEST.