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Funny how a trip to watch your team can bring on so many emotions good, bad, maudlin and anger all in the space 7 hours, sorta like listen in to dumm rrr's commentators on the TV.

The good was a really great performance by the reserves. The boys played really well and are showing the form of two seasons ago. Strong at the ball and man with the ball. Mitch Fraser was clearly the best player, poise and using the ball with common sense showed he is back from the ACL and ready for a recall. Jaxon Cahill showed why he o highly rated with another aggressive performance. The backline set up so many attacks and that is down to being a stable group. Josh Hewitt played another good game. One of the best things was seeing two (I think) Sudanese boys leading the ruck, one from the Eagles,Okolongo and the other a our Home grown and developed Ajang Ajang. 60 hitouts between them.

The good in the colts was the first half whilst the not so was the second half, that is without taking anything away from the Sharks who after 1/2 time came out and showed more aggression, more skill and an ability to control the game. For us Lewis Mill showed that he will be another formidable backman in the 18's.

At half time of the league I went into the EF past players and a sense of maudlin came over me seeing so many past greats of the blue and whites there and a sense that nest year and in the years to come many of them will have passed I will not have the chance to see Jack Sheedy, Wilson Onions and others of their ilk and greatness.

I have restricted my comments abt the league games to another place but feel it necessary to make a comment here abt a couple of the things. Those of you who have some inkling about my likes and dislikes in our great WAFL game know that I don't mind a bit of biff and hard play. Yesterday a couple of bumps resulted in reports, Wellinghams on Snadden just showed what a sook Snadden is, if it was a bad as he made out he would have needed an ambulance, he should be reported for simulation. Schofields (WCE) hit was a hit but is only worth a fine and as for the other report I think it came out of the melee and should be thrown out given the circumstances.

My anger is with a player who is beaten for a mark, is rough in his followup in restricting the player moving (all ok by me) but what is not alright is to punch the guy who is on the ground and defenseless but not only punch but to bring the elbow through as well. To put the actions into perspective Shane Hille who is a hard at the ball players and not noted for his unnecessary aggression was first in to take on Schofield. It resulted in a melee but it was in the current vernacular a 'dog' act and should seem him suspended for at least three weeks.

The player on the receiving end of the above act was Asher Samelko who was clearly the best player with EF best player Jono Marsh which for me is a great result for both young men!

How did Rhai'Arn Cox, Arnold's boy, go in the colts? Love watching him play footy or cricket!!

Obviously I was not there at the game Grump, but not a good look from any player let alone a senior player in EF Schofield.....not the first time and don't think it will be his last time he has lost his rag....no excuses....but I guess when you are a busting a gut week in week out like he has been trying to lift your bedraggled side, no doubt the red mist creeps in.....but Schofield has been down this path before and should know better.....play hard but play fair....as you say will get his due reward....already been suspended for a week this season.... ironically enough missing EF only win....who knows if he gets rubbed out for 3 as you say EF may win a few perhaps.....

Out of interest mate how did EF Dillon O'Reilly go in the colts match?...seems to be kicking not as many goals this year.....did EP double team him?....good to see ex Cl/EF player Davidson's boy kick a couple for EF yesterday, usually plays up back

Freezin wrote: Obviously I was not there at the game Grump, but not a good look from any player let alone a senior player in EF Schofield.....not the first time and don't think it will be his last time he has lost his rag....no excuses....but I guess when you are a busting a gut week in week out like he has been trying to lift your bedraggled side, no doubt the red mist creeps in.....but Schofield has been down this path before and should know better.....play hard but play fair....as you say will get his due reward....already been suspended for a week this season.... ironically enough missing EF only win....who knows if he gets rubbed out for 3 as you say EF may win a few perhaps.....

Out of interest mate how did EF Dillon O'Reilly go in the colts match?...seems to be kicking not as many goals this year.....did EP double team him?....good to see ex Cl/EF player Davidson's boy kick a couple for EF yesterday, usually plays up back

He wasn't one that came to notice during the game, we did not double up or tag anyone. Your boys were just that much better in the second half and we did not know what to do!

Dazzler wrote: How did Rhai'Arn Cox, Arnold's boy, go in the colts? Love watching him play footy or cricket!!

Rhai'arn looked tired after the AIS trip to NZ, played down forward with the odd run in the middle. Talked to him after and just seemed weary, lot to do for a young bloke. He seems to have put on a bit of upper body muscle which is a good thing as long as it is kept to a minimum. Very nice young man!

Dazzler wrote: How did Rhai'Arn Cox, Arnold's boy, go in the colts? Love watching him play footy or cricket!!

Arnold Cox !!! That name brings back memories. I played for the Dampier Sharks in 1985 when we went up against South Hedland in a North Pilbara Footy League GF at the Hedland Oval. Arnold and Cameron Lewis were playing for South Hedland and we got stitched up big time even though we had 15 or so exWAFL including Glen and Lindsay MacGuinness, Oral McGuire, Doug Dillon who played for WP, Brad Keyser from Souths just to name a few. I remember Arnold because he was hard at it but fair and built like a brick shisenhousen. Tough little bugger that's for sure and if his son is anything like his Dad he should be a good one in a few years.

BC wrote:

Dazzler wrote: How did Rhai'Arn Cox, Arnold's boy, go in the colts? Love watching him play footy or cricket!!

Arnold Cox !!! That name brings back memories. I played for the Dampier Sharks in 1985 when we went up against South Hedland in a North Pilbara Footy League GF at the Hedland Oval. Arnold and Cameron Lewis were playing for South Hedland and we got stitched up big time even though we had 15 or so exWAFL including Glen and Lindsay MacGuinness, Oral McGuire, Doug Dillon who played for WP, Brad Keyser from Souths just to name a few. I remember Arnold because he was hard at it but fair and built like a brick shisenhousen. Tough little bugger that's for sure and if his son is anything like his Dad he should be a good one in a few years.

The Dampier Sharks, what a great team!! Arnold could play a bit. Tough as nuts. His boy is destined for a very bright future in the AFL. Can take a massive hang and knows where the goals are.