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Collegians 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 (2)

Wanneroo 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 (1)

Maddington 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.12 (42)
Whitford 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.10 (100)

Kingsway 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.8 (68)

Hamersley Carine 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.13 (79)

Stirling 3.2 6.6 10.8 15.9 (99)
Swan Athletic 3.4 9.5 13.7 16.9 (105)

Scarborough 1.0 4.4 7.7 10.9 (69)
Wembley 3.0 8.1 10.1 13.3 (81)

Even though Scarborough lost they still wrapped up top spot, not sure of the game but Wembley would take great confidence from that. Hamersley scrambled together a win and hung onto Fifth spot. While Swan Ath survived a scare from Stirling and Whitford put a beat down on Maddington and will come back next season hoping for a better year. As for Wanneroo, well MrM has a story for you,
so just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of this fateful trip, that started from this little town, as both sides dished out some lip. (My best Gilligan's Island tune.)

First off the colts came up against a Collegians side looking to play finals and they were red hot. The Wanneroo colts were never in the contest and suffered a nice thumping. The game threatened to erupt into a fight but both sides seemed to big talkers and not actual fighters so we avoided a situation of the handbags being drawn at 20 paces. Collegians won by about 15 goals

The Reserves contest was a scrappy game and MrM was wondering if the ball was slippery because both sides appeared to be fumbling and bumbling with the ball. MrM didn't actually know because the closest MrM got to touching the ball was when it roll out of bounds towards the interchange bench. That's right folks MrM was on the bench and the ball rolled out and MrM managed to get a touch and tossed it straight back to the boundary umpire, MrM's one touch game, perhaps Fox Sports will write a story about me like Jarryd Hayne. A few little fights broke out, but just some boys angry because they wouldn't be playing finals. Both sides were at fault and I'm not condoning fighting, it's not something you want to see in football.
In the end Wanneroo put up a good effort but fell short of Collegians as the Blues won by a few goals.

It was in the Reserves game that word had gotten around about MrM and the Collegians boys were excited to try and get a glimpse of this great man. Rumours were spreading about who MrM could be and Collegians were taking bets on the appearance of the great gent. MrM heard a sign was placed at the canteen/bar "MrM Drinks for free". A brilliant initiative to try and lure MrM out of hiding but if you don't know who MrM is then not good to be giving out free drinks to everyone claiming to be me, even the guy at the bar didn't know who I was when MrM tried to claim a free drink. As we are on the canteen it was a deplorable attempt at a canteen. However given the extenuating circumstances of the temporary facilities I'll be lenient in my review. 3/10

The League game got underway and Wanneroo needed a win to secure second spot but they got off to an ordinary start as Collegians jumped out to a 3 goal lead as we headed into the quarter time break. It was in the second quarter Wanneroo attempted to fight back but some poor goal kicking was costing them any chance at getting back into the contest.
It was also in the second quarter MrM found himself a villain, #10 from Collegians. Sure this guy might be a ripper bloke, but to MrM he seemed like the kind of guy who would get into a round of drinks when you're out and about and then give his greatest disappearing act when it's his time to buy. #10 was having a game to forget, pretending his ribs were broken after getting a football kicked into them, kicking the ball out on the full, then he was picking on MrMs favourite player. Not good from you #10. I'm surprised "Schammer time" left him on the ground for so long.

Collegians were leading at half time also but MrM was confident that Wanneroo could get into the game after half time. It wasn't to be though, even though the scores were close, Wanneroo's goal kicking were letting them down immensely. #10 was still carrying on like a complete fool and things seemed to go Collegians way. By the start of the last quarter Wanneroo were down by 4 points, but despite a gallant effort in the last quarter, it wasn't enough for them to stay in the contest as Collegians won and despite his best efforts to somehow stay on the ground for the majority of the game, #10 was no doubt telling everybody would listen, that his goal he kicked was the best all season.

Unfortunately for Wanneroo, Scarborough's loss meant Wanneroo will have to travel for the first final now as they will be away at Wembley.

Piss weak singling one player out who was just trying to enjoy a game of footy. I believe last year you were complaining about supporters looking at the team sheet to find out a players name so you can heckle them even more? One year later and you guys have done the exact same thing.

I should also add that yes a bit of push and shove is good for footy, but I wouldnt have thought that having a 100kg thug who looks like he just escaped prison taking a cheap shot and punching an 18 year old colt in the nose while he was on the ground is acceptable. You really do breed some interesting people up your way.

I usually enjoy your weekly posts, but gee whiz MrM, I thought you were better than that. Don't be so bitter about your loss to a non finals side which has evidently meant you no longer have a home final at your mud pit of an oval.

Ah Mr M, its a shame the young collegians boys were unable to pick you out from the crowd, hopefully they have a better crack at it next year as I believe it will be the Scarborough Maroons and Wembley on the way up to A grade and your Roo boys fighting it out with the rest of us in the B's.

I'm sure you will enjoy the hospitality at the new clubrooms next year when the blues return home to Dalkeith.

I didn't particularly like your write up this week, maybe its because there was a little smell of bitterness given you had to go back up the freeway with the three L's. However there is certainly bitterness from my end given our senior squad wont be playing finals this year, both sides finishing 9 and 9 can only be described as an 'ok' season, hopefully the Colts and E grade can do us proud.

Thanks for the write-ups each week, They are a great way for us old blokes to throw out a bit of banter.

Good luck to all in their finals campaigns. Wembley to get the choccys this year.

Cheers

Should be an interesting finals campaign. Scarborough had 6 more scoring shots against Wembley to lose by two goals - do not think that there is much between the 2 sides. Scarborough have been the benchmark all season but have losses against Whitfords and Wembley indicate that they are not invincible.

Whitfords were unlucky to miss out on finals winning 7 from 9 and they would have been my dark horse to make the GF if they could sneak into 5th

Swans and Hamersley appear to have slide in the second half of the season. From what I have heard, Swans have been smashed with injuries and a bunch of the Hamersely boys are in Europe. It is hard to win games from Greece.

Wanneroo will be half a chance but will have a tough time against Wembley this weekend. Not sure how confident that will be.

Despite their loss on the weekend, Scarborough deserve to enter the finals as favourites and will secure a GF birth. The big question if there is anyone that can knock off Wembley who have hit their straps since round 10.


PS. Settle down Collegian supporters. If you are not happy with MrM's posts you are certainly free to start your own. It is nothing but a bit of friendly banter - no need to get your knickers in a knot. You already have a reputation for being precious college daddy boys - no need to reinforce it

Ah no bitterness this morning, an important meetng this morning left me scrambling my notes and after my Saturday night, well I could not recall as much as I would have liked.

KingPig, MrM didn't see that incident, however I think I know who you were talking and I do agree that's not on. Probably why the player didn't go on the ground much after that ( just before half time wasn't it?) same thing was told to another player, either play football, or get off. You're right, put a dampener on the other 42 guys in the reserves trying to play football.

If you also note MrM never used anybody's name, in fact, MrM doesn't care about names. Perhaps MrM was wrong to sledge a guy playing football, but I'd like to think it was all in good fun.
I could have gone on about things MrM wasn't happy with on the day, but as you said didn't want to seem like a sore loser. Collegians were definitely better, no questions.
I thought my write up was rather informed, but that's alright, feedback taken onboard.

The Riddler, MrM heard someone from the crowd try and mention this great man, but I think you had the wrong target.

FYI, I took the coastal route to get home, for I may live closer to the GT than you think.

Geez the girls at Collegians are a little touchy, I for one thank you for your informative posts each week Mr MrM.

As per your write up last week, Siren Gate definitely did exist. A couple of facts for you from the WAAFL investigation into the matter:

- Field umpires confirmed that they crossed the field and clearly signalled to the time keeper to stop the clock.
- Collegians confirmed that they were confused and after a bit of discussion decided not to stop the clock.
- The Whitford time keeper followed the umpires instruction and stopped the clock.
- Western Australian Football Commission employee who was at the game was interviewed by the WAAFL, he relayed the above series of events and added that he witnessed the Collegian timekeeper in charge of the siren leave his post during the incident and the subsequent moments following the incident and acting in a "strange manner".
- Whitford representatives requested a sit down conversation with Collegians to discuss the matter and clear the air. The WAAFL refused to facilitate this.
- Operations manager of the WAAFL embarrassingly sends out a memo to all clubs in the WAAFL stating that time keepers should come together with 2 minutes to go of each quarter to ensure they have the same time. (Collegians stopped the game with 2.30 to go and made it impossible for Whitford to check the clock by leaving his post and "adventuring" away from the area.)

Anyways, I am sure some other early losses hurt more than this un-sportsman like behaviour so no need to dwell.

Seem like you're dwelling pretty hard on it mate. Seriously, for something that happened 18 weeks ago, give it up. Our timekeeper is a volunteer and he simply made an error, just like many of your players would have in the game that cost you goals.

Suck it up you sore loser

Seems your the one dwelling on much older events King Pig, bringing up something from 12 months ago....

It was a response to MrM asking if "siren gate" actually existed.

Fair to say it did exist, you say an error, I think the behaviour of the "volunteer" prior and after the blowing of the siren would clearly suggest otherwise.