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First of all a note to the knockers who mock those of us who refer to Swans v Perth battles as the Eastern Derby, take a good hard look at the amount of activity on the Perth and Swans boards compared to your club and where these two sides sit on the ladder. Always a great rivalry between these two clubs, maybe it's because our zones are neighbouring each other and no more than a 25 min ride from Lathlain to Basso. Maybe it's because both clubs have had their struggles to survive over the past 20 years or so?

Even though Swans usually have the wood on us I always enjoy our battles and enjoy the trip to Bassendean Oval who's facilities and catering are as good as any in the WAFL. Both supporters are passionate regardless of ladder position and I will go as far to say if there is ever to be a merger in the WAFL then this is the one. Open for debate

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The moniker Eastern Derby is perfect DD & especially so on Foundation Day - but I would not want a merger to occur between the two clubs , and to be honest Perth would probably be forced out of Lathlain for the AFL scum to just assume it for free

The WAFL needs it's little & large rivalries to flourish , not disappear entirely

Re. the merger I think given a decade or so , that will be one of the first on the list, I think as Southerner says, the move of WCE to Lathlain will be pivotal in this and the future format of the host club deal. One thing is for sure nothing stays the same for ever and change is coming. SF and EF will probably end up co tenants and in 20 yrs my guess is there will be one Fremantle based WAFL club.

To be honest I would like to see Perth move out to the WACA, otherwise I think they will end up as the poor relation in an alignment with the Eagles.

ArkRoyal wrote: To be honest I would like to see Perth move out to the WACA, otherwise I think they will end up as the poor relation in an alignment with the Eagles.

I also would like to see them back at the WACA and the WACA the new revamped home of WAFL Football with Finals and GFs played there with a boutique stadium of 20,000 in comfort and excellent lights for night games with TV broadcasts.

I only see the WCE Lathlain move going two ways, Perth staying and becoming the host club, with EP drifting off into the sunset, who knows what their financial viability will be alone, or Perth leaving and striving to stay independent maybe with a move to the WACA or long term part of a new supercharged Eastern Suburbs club.

DD wrote: First of all a note to the knockers who mock those of us who refer to Swans v Perth battles as the Eastern Derby, take a good hard look at the amount of activity on the Perth and Swans boards compared to your club and where these two sides sit on the ladder. Always a great rivalry between these two clubs, maybe it's because our zones are neighbouring each other and no more than a 25 min ride from Lathlain to Basso. Maybe it's because both clubs have had their struggles to survive over the past 20 years or so?

Even though Swans usually have the wood on us I always enjoy our battles and enjoy the trip to Bassendean Oval who's facilities and catering are as good as any in the WAFL. Both supporters are passionate regardless of ladder position and I will go as far to say if there is ever to be a merger in the WAFL then this is the one. Open for debate

DD, Bazza and Southerner I personally would walk away if Swans merged with anyone or if they got into bed with either of the devils incarnate.

I think the WACA is an ideal location for WAFL. One or two teams playing there and the Grand final as well. we have to look beyond our blind club loyalties and see what is more likely to sustain our competition for the next 40 years and I think there may need to be some amalgamations and co-locations because most clubs will struggle financially into the future unless this happens.

mikeh wrote: I think the WACA is an ideal location for WAFL. One or two teams playing there and the Grand final as well. we have to look beyond our blind club loyalties and see what is more likely to sustain our competition for the next 40 years and I think there may need to be some amalgamations and co-locations because most clubs will struggle financially into the future unless this happens.

Mikeh which clubs do you think should/could amalgamate and who do you think should play games at the WACA ground?

swan42 wrote:

DD wrote: First of all a note to the knockers who mock those of us who refer to Swans v Perth battles as the Eastern Derby, take a good hard look at the amount of activity on the Perth and Swans boards compared to your club and where these two sides sit on the ladder. Always a great rivalry between these two clubs, maybe it's because our zones are neighbouring each other and no more than a 25 min ride from Lathlain to Basso. Maybe it's because both clubs have had their struggles to survive over the past 20 years or so?

Even though Swans usually have the wood on us I always enjoy our battles and enjoy the trip to Bassendean Oval who's facilities and catering are as good as any in the WAFL. Both supporters are passionate regardless of ladder position and I will go as far to say if there is ever to be a merger in the WAFL then this is the one. Open for debate

DD, Bazza and Southerner I personally would walk away if Swans merged with anyone or if they got into bed with either of the devils incarnate.

Yeah I'm with you brother - the moment we are herded to an amalgamation with that other lot , it's see ya later Aussie Rules & hello Rugby League