Great Day for the Red and the Blue

[1 red eye 1 blue eye 762]

Congratulations to West Perth who have won the 2013 WAFL Premiership winning 20 11 131 to East Perth 12 10 82. West Perth kicked 7. 4 to 1. 2 in the last quarter to romp home after a hard fought 3 quarters where the lead changed numerous times. Fantastic to hear the Grand Old Flag ring out at Subiaco Oval and to see the Red & Blue ribbons attached to the Premiership Cup.

[dazzledavey36 49,738]

I see Cale Morton only had 15 disposals?

Im still very surprised the Eagles havent delisted him yet. For a bloke fighting for his career his WAFL form has been a bit poor this year. Only got games for West Coast due to injuries.

[1 red eye 1 blue eye 762]

Cale and Paul Johnson have been prominent for East Perth recently but neither were able to influence the game today.

[stingrays 24]

Paul Johnson was given best on the ground last week in the Preliminary Final. I believe he was also runner up in the Sandover Medal. Could never quite take the next step, although injuries didn't help.

[DeeSpencer 23,637]

Paul Johnson was given best on the ground last week in the Preliminary Final. I believe he was also runner up in the Sandover Medal. Could never quite take the next step, although injuries didn't help.

If a heart string was an injury. Certainly one of the better skilled ruckman of recent years. Just couldn't do any of the physical stuff - marks, hitouts, hard ball gets.

[Pennant St Dee 11,757]

I was there great win we went in as underdogs due to East Perth getting some seasoned Meth Coast players back and hitting some really good form late in the season. Hutchings won the Simpson for BOG, thought Shane Nelson was stiff not to get it had a really good game and certainly worth a look as a rookie. The game was very physical and the Cardies (I still refer to them as this) had the more run and were ferocious at the contest.

Morton as expected was like a rabbit in the headlights with a very physical game and whilst Johnson and Lycett won most of the tap outs Kuenan did enough to make sure there was no easy clearances.

Let me say nothing better than singing "Grand Old Flag" at the final siren of a Grand Final.

[Soidee 1,496]

West Perth were known as the garlic munchers in days gone by. East Perth blooded the great Polly Farmer...

[DemonFrog 1,347]

It was a great day and result.

I have a sore voice from singing "Its a Grand Old Flag" and screaming for the Blue and Red.

Seeing a sea of Blue and Red was magical.

East Perth are still upset we recruited Polly Farmer as captain coach to win the 1969 and 1971 Grand Finals.

This game was great revenge for the 2002 Grand final loss to East Perth when they had a very unfair advantage as the WCE WAFL Reserve Team.

Now it time to rebuild the MFC to win Premierships as well.

http://www.wafootball.com.au/news/2786/falcons-run-over-the-top-of-royals-to-win-2013-premiership

Edited September 23, 2013 by TheBigFrog

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

In the SANFL, Norwood won its way into its third grand final in four years.

Redlegs win Second Semi Final

Norwood 8.2 10.6 12.13 14.16 (100)

West 1.1 3.4 4.6 6.8 (44)

BEST – Norwood: Suckling, Grigg, Thomas, Webber, Dumont, Fuller, McGuinness, Phillips.

West: Webb, Macreadie, Caire, Birss.

GOALS – Norwood: Phillips 4, Warren 3, Davis, Pfeiffer 2, Dumont, Fuller, Webber.

West: Tuck, R. Anderson, Beech, Bonney, Rankine, Still.

INJURIES – Norwood: Zorzi (knee).

West: Still (hand), Slattery (finger) withdrew from selected squad.

REPORTS – West: Hartlett (abusive language), (rough conduct).

UMPIRES – Leigh Haussen, Curtis Deboy, Michael Schramm.

CROWD – 9,248 at AAMI Stadium.

[Sir Why You Little 35,319]

Excellent.

[norwood_demon 196]

A professional outing by Red & Blue at AAMI Stadium yesterday. 8.2 v 1.1 first quarter finished the game then & there. The 'Legs finished 4 games clear on top of the ladder & their first quarter in this Second Semi Final should have frightened the remainder of the competition. West or North in the GF in 2 weeks time. Beaten West 11 of past 12 meetings. Beat North 100 v 49 in Round 23. I wouldn't dare "count my chickens" so I'll leave it to the ABC commentators likening Norwood's dominance to Centrals' of the last decade. Now if only Roosy could get my beloved Melbourne to those heights...

Two thoughts. Nathan Bassett is a brilliant coach & there's this young player Dumont running around...

[Bobby McKenzie 2,264]

Congratulations to West Perth who have won the 2013 WAFL Premiership winning 20 11 131 to East Perth 12 10 82. West Perth kicked 7. 4 to 1. 2 in the last quarter to romp home after a hard fought 3 quarters where the lead changed numerous times. Fantastic to hear the Grand Old Flag ring out at Subiaco Oval and to see the Red & Blue ribbons attached to the Premiership Cup.

When I shifted to Perth in 1976 I had to decide who to follow in the WAFL. The team that wore Red and Blue was West Perth and the team called the Demons was Perth. Perth wearing Essendon colours was a bit strange but I eventually opted for them as my chosen team. I did have immediate success with a couple of premierships in 76 and 78. BUT if you reckon Melbourne Demons have been performing badly then take a look at poor old Perth, cellar dwellers for decades. However, I must admit they did show some improvement this season where they became competitive. This competiveness is the minimum requirement of Melbourne for next season. We must NOT be seen as a pushover ever again. Well done West Perth and Norwood.

Edited September 23, 2013 by Bobby McKenzie

[Little Richard 5,935]

Was Michael 'Juice' Newton playing (very well) for them and then got injured? Or did I just imagine this?

[Sir Why You Little 35,319]

Is Bassett interested in coaching within the AFL or happy where he is?

[norwood_demon 196]

Juice is returning after an ACL injury in 2012. In reserves vying for a spot in a very strong side.

Nathan Bassett has an annual "out" clause in his NFC contract to accept an AFL position. It is the yearly fear of every Norwood fan. There is a rumour on the NFC forum that he is going to North Melbourne in 2014. We can only wait & see.

[Sideshow Bob 2,165]

Also the Bentleigh Demons won div 2 SFL as well.

[DemonFrog 1,347]

Also the Bentleigh Demons won div 2 SFL as well.

Congrats

[DemonFrog 1,347]

Go Norwood (Redlegs) in the SANFL

Another win for the Red and Blur Army is very much needed!

[DemonFrog 1,347]

I may be calling it early but Norwood will be SANFL Premiers

[old dee 23,255]

Add the Roosters well they are mainly Red and Blue.