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Looking at a slightly different angle.

Let's say it was your own son playing at WAFL level...would you prefer him to stay at your WAFL club rather than be drafted by Freo or WC?

BH.....if SD are so keen on development as you say and EF aren't, why oh why did SD only give debuts to 6 fella's this year?.....big deal if some of those kids were colts....6 aint that many for a club that is pro development.....

as for Jack Martin.....well forgive me for assuming any kid who is playing in the GNFL at 14 yrs old is actually tied to CL zone of Broome??.....understand how a kid living in one area and playing in another clubs junior zone, is still tied to the zone where he resides......but Broome aint round the corner from Geraldton is it?......bit of a long car drive from Broome to Gero to play footy each weekend don't you think?......

...hopefully EF claims for 1/2 the draft fee for Martin.....it's not as though Cl have done anything to promote the kids junior devlopment is it?.......Anyway good luck to the kid next year for Gold Coast.......

Growler wrote: C'mon guys - lets leave the eye scratching off this one topic forum atleast??

Better to focus this angst where it might do good - possibly where I mention at the bottom of my own little rant
But lets just challenge each other to think - re consider - not push each other off a cliff ...............................



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 ....

If this long winded dribble needs to be shared put it up on the WP thread.

TheRock wrote: Looking at a slightly different angle.

Let's say it was your own son playing at WAFL level...would you prefer him to stay at your WAFL club rather than be drafted by Freo or WC?

Good point Rock. I put something similar up a month or two back. Whilst the alignment is not something I agree with, a positive is the draftees to WCE and Freo will more than likely have a better chance of success under the new alignment.

Some WAFL news that most other than EP supporters will be happy about is M Swan has retired. Love him or hate him he was a good servant to EP. 170 odd games is a fair effort in the WAFL these days.

Clear-View wrote: Some WAFL news that most other than EP supporters will be happy about is M Swan has retired. Love him or hate him he was a good servant to EP. 170 odd games is a fair effort in the WAFL these days.

Thank Christ the Sniper is gawn!

TheRock wrote: Looking at a slightly different angle.

Let's say it was your own son playing at WAFL level...would you prefer him to stay at your WAFL club rather than be drafted by Freo or WC?

East Frem are the club being hit the hardest with this alignment and I expect there to be some lean times coming up at Moss st, I bet that doesn't fill the Sharks faithful with any pleasure and you could tell in the tone of your footy managers voice when interviewed on PR this afternoon they weren't happy with it. The alignment benefits 2 clubs East Perth and Peel only the rest are buggered

Swandog wrote:

TheRock wrote: Looking at a slightly different angle.

Let's say it was your own son playing at WAFL level...would you prefer him to stay at your WAFL club rather than be drafted by Freo or WC?

East Frem are the club being hit the hardest with this alignment and I expect there to be some lean times coming up at Moss st, I bet that doesn't fill the Sharks faithful with any pleasure and you could tell in the tone of your footy managers voice when interviewed on PR this afternoon they weren't happy with it. The alignment benefits 2 clubs East Perth and Peel only the rest are buggered

It's funny how Peel are rarely mentioned when we talk alignment. Are they the most insignificant sporting team in the history of sport?

I have a bad feeling The East Perth Frauds could seriously dominate this comp. what sort of farce will this comp be if they are??

Freezin wrote: BH.....if SD are so keen on development as you say and EF aren't, why oh why did SD only give debuts to 6 fella's this year?.....big deal if some of those kids were colts....6 aint that many for a club that is pro development.....

as for Jack Martin.....well forgive me for assuming any kid who is playing in the GNFL at 14 yrs old is actually tied to CL zone of Broome??.....understand how a kid living in one area and playing in another clubs junior zone, is still tied to the zone where he resides......but Broome aint round the corner from Geraldton is it?......bit of a long car drive from Broome to Gero to play footy each weekend don't you think?......

...hopefully EF claims for 1/2 the draft fee for Martin.....it's not as though Cl have done anything to promote the kids junior devlopment is it?.......Anyway good luck to the kid next year for Gold Coast.......

No doubt judging by your bizarre "logic" here freeze you believe EF should have sent an invoice off to Lathlain Park claiming 1/2 of Jaeger O'Meara's draft fee then as although he is from Dongara in Perth's zone he played in the GNFL before heading to Perth.
Also with that "logic" should Swans claim 1/2 of Sam Garstone's draft fee off Perth (if drafted this year) as well seeing as tho he played Colts at Swans in 2011!!

TheRock wrote: Looking at a slightly different angle.

Let's say it was your own son playing at WAFL level...would you prefer him to stay at your WAFL club rather than be drafted by Freo or WC?

Looking at another angle, if you have a son growing up in the east Perth or peel zone, as I do, then you would sure as Hell rather be in another zone as their chances of making it to wafl league level are compromised.