On the WAFL and the unknown Minson reporter by Les Everett

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Blaine Wilson slams through the easiest of his six goals at Fremantle Oval. Photos by Les Everett

WELL, that was a big weekend of footy. Live I saw 1.25 games: Fremantle CBC v Wanneroo, WAAFL D grade colts at Morris Buzacott Reserve; second quarter South Fremantle v West Perth at Fremantle Oval. And on TV: Last quarter of Sydney v Collingwood at the SCG; second half Subiaco v Peel (Leederville Oval); last four minutes Richmond v West Coast (MCG); whole game Fremantle v Western Bulldogs (Subiaco Oval) and whole game Carlton v Essendon (MCG). Continue reading

Peel pressure too much for Lions

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Peel captain Gerald Ugle. Photos by Les Everett.

Peel pressure too much for Lions

 

Peel Thunder have won their first WAFL premiership after a tough grand final at Subiaco Oval on Sunday. Peel were in control from the outset but scored four behinds before Subiaco kicked the first goal of the game through Brad Stevenson. However the Thunder midfield was well on top and by quarter time they’d set up a lead of 24 points. A classical winger’s display by Ed Langdon was the highlight of the first quarter. Continue reading

The matter of WAFL alignment by Les Everett

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Leaving the field after Peel’s first finals win Fremantle listed players Anthony Morabito (injured), Shane Yarran & Ethan Hughes. Photo by Les Everett.

THE question of what happens to players not selected in the senior team each weekend is one that has exercised the minds of the football department at the Dockers and the Eagles since the beginning. Continue reading