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Screemar are you serious? 4 weeks re rough conduct on Bennell?
I cant believe that after what Wulff did to VB.
Will keep an eye out on WAFL ONLINE BUT that is new to me.
And considering what Wulff had been up to in previous weeks with his Quote the ABC commentator his TITANIUM elbow it is certainly right off the mark.
I Saw Wulff clean up a CLA player and a SF player with his elbow in previous weeks and nothing came of it. he should never had played in the GF for a start..
WAFL/WAFC Tribunal are pathetic to SAY THE LEAST

Grade Club Player Name Charge Other Player Result Penalty
League West Perth Kody MANNING Rough Conduct Arthur BENNELL - -

Growler wrote: The Brekler was a great night -
Some items to share:

Massive congrats to the winners - a warm agreement by all in the room on the eventual winners.
As much as my heart is with Nellie , I have to be honest and say I don't agree with all the votes collected, (yes I know a contentious opinion but mine just the same)

I personally assessed Gaudy to be there for his effort this year, much less selfish, more team orientated and way way more 1 per centres and off the ball assist (not always vote collectors)which after all is why our game plan took us to the finals this year, but as I said - not trying to take anything away from the boy Nellie...he showed massive courage in a personally challenging year.

Loved the idea of the Coach getting an award he was totally surprised by - a piece of 'memorabilia' in the form of a caricature presented to him by K Manning on behalf of the entire playing group and I heard created and drawn by one of the players Dads - I managed a peak and it was 'WOW' - amazing likeness of Bill, signed by all the boys and I loved the EAST PERTH grave haha.
Maybe an annual consideration?? I for one love these type of '1 only' for club rooms - maybe when we have our own ....

Pity most of the guests had to wave their hands around like 10 year old 'Miley Cyrus fans' most of he night to get a drink...seems the resort wanted to observe a dry night or maybe reduced costs? haha
Water by jug wasn't an issue though it even replaced the more costly 'soft drinks' to the table - or were they looking after everyone's health regards sugar content - the meal was excellent

Wonderful speech by young Embley - very confident and touched all the right bases - well done.

Speech wise The Captains (Jason)was heart felt and while surprising to some - I am guessing not to those in higher places...
I am thinking with Cardys thoughts he would like to support the incoming Captains role, he cant spend the time required with work and family commitments, he's achieved marvellous titles while in the role and has managed his dream of a final - good way to bow out and just 'PLAY' for a year
I must admit while the idea of Manning is from left field as they say, on reflection our own WOOSHA style player in the lead would certainly cause much feather ruffling amongst the opposition teams haha(no disrespect to WP supporters spouting the eagles x captains name - but Manning is an on-field jugganought with gazelle like speed and can scare shit from a cement block when he's on the field) But as Captains should be - a very unassuming and humble man off the park ....

Speaking of Manning ... I wonder who is aware that the Tribunal/commission saw fit to suspend the boy for FOUR WEEKS over the bump on Grands Final Day!! -- Un F.....G believable!!!!!
This has certainly slipped under the radar comment wise by all and sundry and is outrageous

I believe the Magistrate at the initial appeal over a two week suspension (ridiculous enough)saw fit to increase the rating of the incident to High over light and said he believed it was intentional - not bad since Bennell was up and running after 10 seconds / no head contact / no outward effect on the young mans game, just a day on the park as far as he was concerned I am told.

WP is going to appeal this raping of fair sentencing this coming week - lets hope that decency invades this current old man magistrates thoughts for the next meet and as I think there are two other judges on the appeal night at least a 2-1 will see Manning get a better result .. have any of the tribunal judges/magistrates actually played the game or is this politics in action once again?

Off my soap box -
It was a wonderful end of year celebration for the WP faithful and footy club.
To preface the night by having the captain and coach walk through the seated guests with the 2013 Grand Final cup in hand was a sight I am sure we would all enjoy seeing way more often !! again and again and again - lets see how this AFL alignment suits up next year - my thought are it will not be an easy fit
GO West Perth ....

Thanks for that Growler what a great wrap up. Says it all. Appreciate it and thanks for you posts throughout the season... Will be keeping an eye on the Tribunal on WAFL ONLINE as no penalty listed yet. These judges of our footballers must make the right decision and a fair decision.
Shit reading about this has spoilt my day as I feel Kody was also unfairly judged with the Oakley Nichols incident.. Maybe this has something to do with it?

Make him Captain and rub their faces in it I say because as you say Kody plays hard and off field is a gentleman of the highest order..

I am heading off over EAST for four months and will drop in here occasionally so keep me posted mate

Interview with Kody from ABC TV during the season... Good view and views from from BILL. This just to show how DEDICATED Kody is and what type of character he has.

ARTICLE FROM WEST Title WP MIDFIELDS CUT A DASH Thanks John you hit the nail on the head




Read full article at
au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/wafl...fielders-cut-a-dash/

West Perth's rise from September pretenders to premiers was built on the efforts of a group of dangerous midfielders, including several who had been converted into dashing defenders.

Prime rebounders Andrew Strijk and Steven Browne had recently returned from AFL ranks and their impact was instrumental in the Falcons qualifying for the grand final against East Perth.

The duo's strong efforts were also recognised with their debut selections in _The Weekend West's _ annual WAFL team of the season.

Like fellow newcomer Aaron Black, selected for his prolific work on a wing for West Perth, the trio were part of the State team that beat Victoria for the first time in 22 years and lined up for West Perth in the decider.