I'm not a fan of old timers' footy matches but was drawn to the Mainwaring tribute match by the advertised inclusion of the enigmatic former no. 13. Didn't go the game at Subi but watched the TV coverage -- of course Jako wasn't there & there was no mention of his absence. Where is he?

But, as a consolation, the Dees were well represented. CC was the coach of the opposition team -- Connolly's Commandos -- & players included Woey, Spalding, Shaun Smith, Chopper Lovell, Dean Irving (played for us for a while), don't think I've missed any.

Some of those old footballers are still pretty good. Old Eagles like Heady & Kemp look like they could still be going around & Modra can still kick a magnificent goal. Cometti noted that the goal-kicking was less of a problem than w. present-day players.

Last i heard Jacka was right up north W.A. Fishing, but that was a long time ago.

Some of those old footballers are still pretty good. Old Eagles like Heady & Kemp look like they could still be going around & Modra can still kick a magnificent goal. Cometti noted that the goal-kicking was less of a problem than w. present-day players.

It's because they over-complicate goal kicking. Most professional players can kick the ball to a team-mate across half-back, 40 metres away, and get it within 1-2 metres of him, nine times out of ten, some would be close to 98/99 out of 100. A lot of players change their techniques when kicking for goal. Yes, if you are kicking from 45+, many players will need to give it an extra roost, but how many set shots are still missed from within 35 metres? Players are more concerned about the consequences of missing an easy shot or not finishing off the piece of play when they shouldn't even be thinking that at all: they should be thinking about how good it is going to be to kick a goal. You should get excited at the prospect of kicking a goal - not nervous at the prospect of missing.

Players should do one of two things: either pick out a target behind the goals - a fan, a seat, an advertising sign - and aim for that, or do what I do; kick it hard at the middle. Works a treat for me.

Didn't end up playing? that's a shame. He was meant to appear at the lucheon for it as well.

http://www.96fm.com.au/index.php/events/index/124

Supported by the West Australian Channel 7 and 96fm.

Attendees include

Ron Alexander Coach Owls

Guy McKenna Co Captain Owls

Dean Kemp capt Owls

Chris Connolly Coach Commandos

Terry Daniher capt Commandos

Peter German

Jess Sinclair

Shaun Smith

Scott Cummings

Mick Martyn

Shannon Grant

Allen Jakovich

Nathan Thompson

Spider Everitt

Peter Matera

Chris Lewis

David Wirrapunda

Nicky Winmar