There were plenty in WA that didnt want it to happen. For most fans it was a time of uncertainty. There is always opposition to change.
Leaders lead, in this case Pridham.
'Plenty of fans in WA didn't like it', yet wa fans jumped on the wc bandwagon like it was the new hot chick in town and here we are, so I dispute that.
IF WA fans were opposed in number, wc or freo wouldn't have survived. No fans no survive.
IF and when the market warrants merging / culling / relocating then you'll get your wish. Until then 'the good of the game' argument doesn't fly, certainly not for the fans of the clubs you want to fold - they don't think 'it's good for the game'. They'll tell you to GAGF! And they have bragging rights coz they're still here!