By Tara MurrayCaroline Springs’ Cooper Pepi almost claimed the Western Football League’s top honour, finishing second in the Barry Priest Medal at the league’s awards night. Having won the best on ground medal in the grand final in a losing side, Pepi was one of three players in contention to win the Priest Medal heading into the final round. Yarraville Seddon’s Michael Selsby, Pepi and Hoppers Crossing’s Josh Pickess all in contention late. Selsby ended up on 30 votes to win the medal, finishing one vote clear of Pepi and Pickess another two votes further back. Haines had 32 disposals in a big final round win against Tarneit, while Stanton kicked eight goals in a demolition job against Albanvale.