I remember this corresponding game 30 years ago. No one knew what to make of West Coast. They were seen as mercenaries but the last quarter convinced everyone there that the club was for real. So much so that hardly anyone stayed to watch the WAFL game which was scheduled to start after the VFL warm-up. And Richmond are still shi te.
I remember this corresponding game 30 years ago. No one knew what to make of West Coast. They were seen as mercenaries but the last quarter convinced everyone there that the club was for real. So much so that hardly anyone stayed to watch the WAFL game which was scheduled to start after the VFL warm-up. And Richmond are still shi te.
If I recall correctly Diggers, that WAFL game was a Perth Derby too yeah?
Can’t ever imagine West and East Perth supporters abandoning a Derby like they did that day.
It was the day that the death knell sounded for the WAFL unfortunately.
StKilda defender takes a mark and goes back on his mark to set up. The non-officiating umpire 50 meteres away calls play on for going off your line despite the fact the Saints player hadn’t even moved a muscle. Resulting turnover results in a goal.
What the hell is wrong with these umpires, why can’t they just leave things alone and let the game play and only call the whistle or open their mouths when it is absolutely necessary? The over officate games these days. At one stage a point was scored and the player went to get the ball and someone from the crowd threw the other ball back into the field. The Saints player went ot kick it back behind the goal and the ump blew his whistle and told him to kick the ball back. He already had you half-wit umpire, he isn’t a child, shut the hell up!
Well there you go, umpire just gave Hawthorn a goal. Two Saints kicks both of which travelled 20 meters but both were called play on and a goal ensures.