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Tiger of old wrote: While we're on the subject of the Showgrounds, an interesting little historical fact is it was the location of the demons first ever wafl premiership.

Very interesting didn't know this until now, Footy Facts is a great site!

Yep the Appeal Board awarded the premiership to Perth on protest - see my game reviews notes on the game stats page, for brief explanation.

waflfootyfacts.net/gamestats.php?GameID=479

Fantastic site, great work, I love the history, I was looking the other day, 1970 holds the all time WAFL attendance record , just outdoing 1979, always thought 1979 was the biggest.

Fantastic site, great work, I love the history, I was looking the other day, 1970 holds the all time WAFL attendance record , just outdoing 1979, always thought 1979 was the biggest.

You might have to resort to that to win another one.

Good job Grassy, hope you dropped a mention of my site

Grassy wrote: Over 1 Million in Attendance in 1970?

Thought it was just under,but That's Fantastic if that's the case.

I don't know about protesting for a Flag.We'd have to Win about 15 or more to get there.More like win a game after a head count,preferably against a Host Club.Then watch the howls of protest from West Coast,...I mean East Perth or Peel.

1979 cracked 1 Mill , but only including State Games, 1970 out did it Home and Away and Finals only.

Yes a horrible day all round.
It would have been a great premiership for that team, without Cable, but it wasn't to be.

Cesspit wrote: Yes a horrible day all round.
It would have been a great premiership for that team, without Cable, but it wasn't to be.

Bloody fantastic day all round, pissed with rain, but that years attendances with a resurgent South after a dull 60s, smashed records.

Different perspectives Bazza.