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I awoke did the usual and then went got the paper off the front lawn, wander in and something caught my eye.

The back page and page 93 indicate that the other 8 clubs are a little annoyed at WP about the channel 9 and broadcasting issues, so much so that they and the governing body are looking at removing WP from the finals unless they drop the STW logo.

Couple of interesting things for me, firstly the obvious refusal to recognise them as Joondalup, I think this is a small thing but suggests a bit of a put down. Second thing is that all of the other 8 clubs are part of the move and it appears that, to me at least, there is another motive about the move.

Perhaps the G7 has lost a little of its impetus and now it is more about the whole rather than the individual clubs. WP have moved away from the other clubs and are now seen as the bigger issue by those running football in this state with the 9 sponsorship.

I personally have no issue with WP and their 9 sponsorship. My angst in this issue is that the WAFC/WAFL did not or do not understand that they have a huge role in protecting the competition and that includes a role in approving any sponsorship deal. The EPL, NFL and AFL along with any number of other codes have set rules about how and who sponsorship deals are made, the WAFC have understood their corporate role in this and they are to blame for the fiasco, marginally less but still need to accept they need to do more in this area.

WP are stubborn, rancid garlic munching feral pigs…KICK em out I say!

Comp needs the Garlics. If any one is to be kicked out should be Chunder. terrible advertisemet for the WAFL comp

Winger and I did mention some weeks ago that this was growing legs !

Hmm this appears on the surface to be a mobbing tactic to force West Perth to comply. I am annoyed that as a Swans member I have not been told as to why my club has joined the WAFC and the other WAFL clubs in isolating West Perth instead of confronting the WAFC who have been totally incompetent in dealing with this situation.

If West Perth are ejected from the finals as a result of this action, I for one will not be attending any of the WAFL finals in protest even if Swans are a beneficiary of this decision in that they play a final because West Perth miss out. In this case the finals series will be a sham and I would not want to contribute any of my hard earned money towards watching this when one of the best teams in 2015 will not be competing

This only further highlights how amateur the running of this competition has become.

This all should have been negotiated into the initial talks and contract discussions with the service provider, the WAFC has had its 50 E/W from day 1. By stating that they advised against is not a satisfactory response. In an era where ALL clubs are doing what they can to survive whether it be through sponsorship or other relationships it is ludicrous to expect a club to put a lucrative deal on the back burner and wait for the outcome of an on again / off again deal between the commission and service provider.

Had the deal gone south between the commission and service provider, and Channel 9 withdrew its initial offer (or worse taken it elsewhere) where would have that left the club? Was the WAFC willing to write a cheque to cater for any financial losses?

I was under the impression the TV Rights was about putting the WAFL brand front and centre, promoting and growing the brand. Now due the lack of governance from the WAFC throughout this whole ordeal we instead face more negativity surrounding the brand which is becoming more farcical than a poorly run reality TV show.

Congratulations to all involved.

Gee the G7 presidents have shown some real spine. Lets hope the emergency meeting between the WAFC and WP chaired by the Independant Chairman can come to a compromise.

I must say I am disappointed with the other G7 presidents ganging up on West Perth like this, I was under the belief that this comp was like a brotherhood and that they would look out for each other, in the past we have had clubs in financial difficulty and other clubs and supporters donate money and help out, so this just goes against the grain and goes to show how out of touch I am.

Thank you to the opposition supporters who understand and support us.

I'm with you on that mikeh. The league is already compromised enough without withdrawing teams from the comp because they have a sponsor who was prepared to invest in it. Bringing the game in to disrepute my arse.

I'm disgusted if my club Swans have backed the WAFC in this argument as suggested. After reading the article I noticed that there is also an article stating that the clubs want the reversal of the cut in draft fees. Call me a conspiracist but looking at the glaringly obvious it appears the WAFC have dangled a carrot in front of the other clubs to get them to back them in their argument with West Perth. What is bloody obvious is that these people in the WAFC don't give a hoot about the integrity of the comp they manage when they are letting a sponsor dictate what is bringing the game in to disrepute. It will be the end of the WAFL for me if West Perth are removed from finals. I love my footy club SD but if they are to play in a competition where sponsors can dictate who does and doesn't play finals then I will do something else with my Saturday afternoons. I hope West Perth fight this in every way possible and in court whereas people will be under oath when they make bold statements as to the truth, something those at the WAFC have a proven track record of manipulating.

Thanks for your support DW... You bring out some good points especially the carrot being dangled to clubs.. Not into conspiracies but it could be offers of support if they tow the WAFC Line. Hope your dont mind if I cut and paste your post and put it on the WPFC Thread.
As you say if they do this it can and would be the end of the WAFL as we know it
Whilst I support my club passionately I would have not choice but to move on and end my support for the WAFL.. It would be a HUGE step back on our comp that we love if this decision is followed through. I am sure many WAFL supporters will leave and not support the WAFL due to the decisions made by the WAFC an organisation that is being controlled by a TV Network and their obvious non support of the WAFL right down to advertising etc etc.
Time will tell.

This article gives a clear picture of the lies and incompetence of the WAFC is capable of.
Looking at the committee it is obvious the AFL is their prime concern and Grass roots footy is a thorn in their side.. gotta maintain it because of the feeder system to the AFL.

www.communitynews.com.au/news/TV-issue-h...-finals-loom/7673158

Couldnt get the 6PR interveiw (who gave channel 7 and WAFC right of reply but declined?)

interview with Brett on 91.3

www.sportfm.com.au/20150814_brett_raponi.mp3