
I am not a sports nuffy. In fact, that’s the first time I’ve ever used that word. And last.
Erin Rae / Courtney Marie Andrews at Fremantle Arts Centre
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I’ve long been a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch, especially from his portrayal of World War 2 mathematician ace, Alan Turing. Turing, using his great cryptanalyst skills, deciphered the German military’s Enigma code from Britain’s secret spy base at Bletchley Park. And Cumberbatch portrayed him magnificently.

• Coaching Clontarf. Photo Football Development Trust
Percy Johnson died on Saturday 4 December.

Ever since Arthur Bayley and William Ford discovered gold near Coolgardie in 1892 Western Australians have had a love affair with rocks. But the love of rocks goes back way longer. Katter Kitch or Wave Rock near Hyden is significant to Noongar people as a dancing and camping ground.

• Premiers again. Subiaco. Photo by Les Everett
There are some interesting numbers to consider when thinking about the WAFL grand final – 9, 8, 6, 5 – that’s the number of goals South Fremantle scored in their four finals. Two wins over Claremont, two loses to Subiaco.

• South Fremantle’s Jimmy Miller gets his kick away. Photos by Les Everett
Turns out I was asked to explain the WAFL preliminary final to quite a few people on Sunday night.

• Harrison Marsh kicks Subiaco’s first goal of the WAFL second semi final. Game over. Photo by Les Everett.
It was inevitable Subiaco would fall away after appearing in six consecutive grand finals from 2013. They missed the finals in 2020 but the bad times are over and the Lions are back.
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