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Today we saw Brian Peake (EF/P/Geel & WA)
One of the very best exponents of the torpedo punt - whether that be set shot or on the run
There was a time in history when streets in and around East Fremantle had just about all the kids wearing number 7 on the back of old jumpers
He was one of those guys that lifted in State games - 1986 a perfect description
I thought it was harsh of EF to deny Peake playing his 400th in EF colours but that's why he did it playing for Perth
Late Edit: Readings has fucked it up again - he played 402 games I believe (not 372)

thewest.com.au/sport/wayback-wafl/waybac...ous-years-c-11879478



 

I think it was only fair of EF to let Bomber play a few  games at Perth, considering he played his footy at the Manning Footy club. Some great highlights there, never shirked a contest, got a bit treatment, especially in the Freo derby, with nil complaint.

Was karma when Bomber kicked 7 against the Big V at Subi Oval, definitely shut up a few of those arrogant Victorian "pasties" comments. Best bit of those highlights was when Bomber pinged Bartlett for holding the ball.

The 70's and mid 80's was definitely the pinnacle for WA footy as a spectacle....got lucky to be part of it growing up.....though I can imagine the 50's and 60's were pretty good as well.

Great character shown by the Dees in the Colts.Bouncing back after last week.Best of luck in the GF.
Wp will have another crack at Swans in the Ressies. Like the Colts promises to be a great match.
Wow Peels Afl listed players made a real statement ,today.This has happened before in a couple of GF's v Subi.
Ends a good season for Subi.Possibly half a dozen exits at the end of the 23 season.Will be a new look Subi side next year.
Its quiet predictable that the Wafl GF will be a really close,tight match.Sharks will be fresh but this is right up the AFL boys alley.
Cmon Freo fans ,support your ressies in the GF.Hopefully Sharks fans from the midwest make the trip down to Perth.Great football region of Wa.

Today we had Swan District's Narkle brothers - two very talented footballers

thewest.com.au/sport/wayback-wafl/waybac...-big-time-c-11930620

 

Southerner wrote:

Today we had Swan District's Narkle brothers - two very talented footballers

thewest.com.au/sport/wayback-wafl/waybac...-big-time-c-11930620

More than just talented mate, Keith & Phil were both champions in the WAFLs heyday!

There were two or three stalwarts I was very happy to see get that 1982 flag - Keith , Ronnie Bouch & Stan
they'd seen so much hard toil over many years
I recall very early in Phil's career he got thumped high pretty severe (may have been against East Perth ???) & he was badly affected by it , hence the Basil Campbell style helmet , which makes his career all the more meritorious mate

Most consecutive WAFL matches (confirmed by WAFL historian)

Matches Name Club Period
219 Joel Cornelius SD 1995 – 06
205 Gary Scott SF 1959 – 69
197 Aidan Parker Su 2005 – 13
194 Tony Notte SD 2012 – 22
188 Stephen Michael SF 1975 – 83
174 Rory O’Brien PT/EF 2009 – 17
158 George Prince EF 1945 – 52

Today's instalment brought out Gary Buckenara (Subiaco) 
was recruited from the Amateurs during Subiaco's dark era & immediately made his mark
only played 61 for the Lions and WA footy didn't see all that much of him unless there were state games 
exceptional above his head for his size
thewest.com.au/sport/wayback-wafl/waybac...-hawthorn-c-11950622

 

*** Please excuse these farking awful Victorian thief garbage guernseys

Today saw Stephen Curtis (EP)
started off very young - 16 or 17 I think it may have been
eventually took a big cheque to go to Port Adelaide SANFL

thewest.com.au/sport/wayback-wafl/waybac...ing-royal-c-11959841


 

and today saw the mercurial , and I'm not sure that is even near the right description , Peter Bosustow
this guy could do anything on his day 
a match winner all by himself

thewest.com.au/sport/wayback-wafl/waybac...-exploits-c-11930241