TOPIC:

So if they were to play amateurs for no coin what club should they be at?

You're correct, one of those three were paid. Check the Amateur Status working party link on WAAFL.com.au and you will see who was legitimately paid.

The second returned to play with his brother, a circa 200 game player for the club plus his wife gave birth to their second and she can't raise the kids by herself. Travelling to the country each week was too much.

The others all played juniors at Whitfords. I'd encourage you to come into the clubrooms and look at their junior photos that are still up on the wall. Introduce yourself to me and I'll even buy you a beer.

Hard to believe I know, but some people feel they have an obligation to return to their junior club once they have finished their semi-professional (WAFL) careers to give back.

You always have the option of raising your concern with the league as they have introduces a whistleblower policy that investigates claims of player payments if the concern is raised in good faith.

Sneaky 101 wrote: Keep convincing yourself that's the case UTB - playing for "nothing"after telling another club that they need to pay X amount to get one of there services - trust me my sisters boyfriends great uncle told me!!

Everyone just plays footy with their mates...you do understand that if a club has been approached by a player who has asked for coin then it is the clubs responsibility to communicate this information to the WAAFL. Under the new by-laws if you fail to inform the WAAFL then you are able to be fined. Better make a call to the League if what you say is correct...but you'd want to be sure your info is right.

Haha Mr M you can always have a crack at the elephant and wheel barrow for some cougar action or even the old Bailey

Interesting to see how Quinns bounce back this week against a strong north freo side though, I think they've gone ok so far considering they have lost a few good players from there GF league side last year, swan ath seem to be in the same boat with a few guys going country from what I've read on here pre season (I stand corrected if wrong)

Ath at home by 6 goals
College boys by 15 points
Kingsway at home by 2 goals
Whitfords at home by 20 points (pack your binoculars MR M if you want a froth while watching the game)
And north freo by 4 goals

Have a good weekend lads hopefully the weather holds up

Big Show, MrM might do just that, nothing wrong with your suggestions, we'd get along just fine, even if you can't get a regular gig on WWE, you're alright by me.

Everybody else, MrM said, RELAX, people are stressing over things that don't really matter. I for one really appreciate people who never forget where it all started for them. If a player wants to go back and play his twighlight years where he played his junior football, good on him, shouldn't need any inducement to do that.

Let's get into the real talking points...Round 5 B Grade WAAFL football. MrM wants to know, how clubs are going with numbers? Because Wanneroo seemed fine, didn't require MrM to pull on the boots this weekend, much to my dismay.

Kingsway unlucky last week loosing with the last scoring shot of the game by north. Looking forward to MOTR this week should be a close fought affair.

Mr Mysterious wrote: It's Round 5 this weekend as the season moves along at a nice pace and the ladder is starting to take some shape as well. What an interesting week we have all had, it seems like only yesterday we stopped talking about Round 4...Oh that's right, we did. MrM had a relatively good week for those asking, one of MrM's Instagram posts reached 4 likes (for the first time ever) and some people actually commented on B Grade Football which was a welcomed change from MrM just talking to himself each week.

It was budget week this week and MrM hopes that Sco-Mo was kind to you and delivered you some good news budgetary wise, as Malcolm Turnbull says, "There's never been a more exciting time to be an Australian" for those wondering it's it's 58 days today till the expected election date and it's exciting indeed Mr Prime Minister. For those who aren't interested in politics and election campaigns, MrM is starting a campaign of his own..hot chips for all. MrM ventured to a football match the other day...no hot chips, it's almost as if they don't want people attending the games. MrM alerted Mr Tony Galati and he immediately shipped them a few potatoes so they could get started for next week, watch the crowd numbers swell for their next game!

As we approach this weekends football games, let us all take a collective deep breath and RELAX.

Swan Athletic v Melville @Fawell Park

The boys from Swan Ath wouldn't be too pleased with how they have started the season. Although they are missing a few from last years finals side, they will have plenty of work to do if they are to get back there this season, they do face a Melville side who has plenty of work to do as well. Melville haven't registered a win this season, and things might not come any easier, with back to back away games against sides who are more than desperate to win. I predict Swan Ath to make sure Melville will be falling to 0-5 and amend last weeks loss.
Swan Athletic by 4 goals

Mt Lawley v Collegians @Hamer Park 1

Mt Lawley have impressed this season and are definitely playing better than MrM expected. This is will be a big game for them as they look to consolidate themselves inside the Top 5. Collegians are on the up and are looking towards big things in 2016. The hope for them will be to win enough games against some quality opposition, and build plenty from there. Both sides might miss a few as they head down to that festival down south. Collegians might pinch a win here.
Collegians by 3 goals

Kingsway v Wembley @Kingsway Reserve MOTR

You're all probably thinking MrM has lost it here, but I truly believe this game will be a tight affair. Kingsway surprising many with early results gong there way, whilst Wembley are a team to be feared, which is why this is Match Of The Round.

Kingsway had a close loss last weekend but shouldn't be too disheartened as they took it right up to the much fancied North Fremantle. They wouldn't want to lose here and give up that good start they have or could slip outside the top 5 altogether. Wembley are looking good and should feel very confident heading into this match as they are playing some good football. If Wembley can control the midfield and give there forwards plenty of the ball then it might be too much for Kingsway backline to handle (simple football right, get the ball and get it forward..someone give MrM a coaching job). Wembley should be too good here.
Wembley by 4 goals

Whitford v Wanneroo @Macdonald Reserve

This game promises to be another good one indeed. Whitford are playing some good football at the moment and should be happy with how they are sitting especially after the start they got off to last season. I'm sure sitting top of the ladder they will be confident they can beat the 8th placed team, but then again, anything could happen. Wanneroo would have gained some much needed confidence after last weekends win and will feel as though they can knock off the ladder leaders here. I'm tipping a close one, with Wanneroo to get the upset victory.
Wanneroo by 1 goal

Quinns Districts v North Fremantle @Ridgewood Park

Quinns will want to bounce back after there loss last weekend but face a tough task here. Quinns will need to be on there game right from the start if they are to go close to a victory here, although they are a tough side to beat at home. North Freo face the long road trip but should be confident of going home with a win here. They have been playing some good football, but won't want a close game like they had last weekend winning in the dying seconds. They should take care of Quinns here and quite comfortably.
North Fremantle by 5 goals

Good luck to all this weekend. How many sides are affected by those heading down south for that festival? MrM hopes young kids would prioritise football, over music festivals and chasing women, because trust me kids, it's never worked for MrM.

thankx John...its great that with all of your media commitments that u still find time for the amateurs..