WAFL semi finals

The higher ranked teams won through in the WAFL semi finals setting up yet another meeting between Claremont and East Fremantle.

At Claremont Oval on Sunday the home team took control after conceding the first two goals and never really looked in danger. A burst of three goals inspired by Neil Erasmus in the second quarter tied the scores but by half time the margin was out to 20 points and the challenge had been answered. Tiger stars Jye Bolton and Bailey Rogers were at their best but some lesser lights also caused plenty of damage. Tyron Smallwood kicked three goals and set up others in an inspired display, Oliver Eastland squared the ruck battle with Lloyd Meek, Alex Manuel scored five goals, Max Spyvee got three, Jack Buller was a good forward target, Timm House enjoyed running around in the backline and Ronin O’Connor was effective in a defensive role in the midfield.

Karl Worner and Nathan Wilson did their best to set things up from defence for Peel and Mitch Crowden battled away. 

At Joondalup West Perth fell behind early in the second quarter but kicked the next four goals of the half and remained in control. Mitchell Peirce was very effective for the Falcons and finished with two goals, Shane Nelson was at his best in the midfield and Luke Meadows had another good game. 

The Sharks did a lot right and again got plenty from Milan Murdock, Kyle Baskerville and Cam Eardley – they will continue to dream.

First semi final: Claremont 16.15 (111) Peel 8.4 (52)

Second semi final: West Perth 12.9 (81) East Fremantle 8.13 (61)

East Fremantle will play Claremont at East Fremantle Oval on Sunday in the preliminary final. The teams know each well. The Sharks beat the Tigers by 45 points at Claremont Oval on 27 August and by 48 points on 10 September. Pressure was the key in both games.

WAFL round seven

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Last week we mentioned the importance of round four for Subiaco, Swan Districts and Perth. Well they all won – by margins of one point, nine points and one point – and so the ladder has bunched up with only the Eagles looking to be without hope.

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Erin Rae / Courtney Marie Andrews at Fremantle Arts Centre

quarantine

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You may have heard the AFL Draft is happening on Wednesday 24 November.

Already we know everything we need to know about a bunch of Bont-Fyfe-Dusty-Petracca-like kids with saintly character traits.

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The double-header versus Monash was an eagerly awaited fixture and the first time both teams had played together on The Fearon this year. We looked forward to two great games of FIDA football and we were rewarded with the same.

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A look at The Dry (MA)

Even though he’s now in his early 50s Eric Bana remains one of Australia’s leading male actors. In this gripping murder-mystery he’s a Federal cop returning to his little hometown district where it hasn’t rained for 324 days.

Aaron Falk (Bana) is back home after 20 years away to pay his respects at an old mate’s funeral. In the town’s accepted folklore Luke (Martin Dingle Wall) committed suicide after murdering his wife and small son. Continue reading →