Review Walyacup win the battle of the port. It’s Murphy’s world, and we’re all living in it .

[lint]

Allen Jakovich, who played for Melbourne in 1991. He scored 71 goals in 14 games

He AFL debuted as a 23 year old full forward, so only a lazy 5 years older than Bruce, and a helluva lot closer to goal.

To be fair he kicked 50 goals in his first 9 games, amazing player.

I also once watched him demolish 5 apple pies with cream back to back late at night at Fast Eddy's Fremantle, post his career. Can confirm he still had a tremendous appetite and hunger.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

He AFL debuted as a 23 year old full forward, so only a lazy 5 years older than Bruce, and a helluva lot closer to goal.

The rookie who has kicked the most goals since 2000 in the AFL is Jaeger O'Meara (2013). He kicked 16 goals in his debut season while playing for the Suns...

 

[PavLike]

He AFL debuted as a 23 year old full forward, so only a lazy 5 years older than Bruce, and a helluva lot closer to goal.

Adrian McAdam had 68 in his debut year (1993) - but was 22...

So both wouldn't have been eligible for the NAB Rising star award?

 

[wakojako]

Jeff Farmer

Jeff Farmer

Age

48

Ht

175cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.9

5star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

1.6

2star

M

1.8

2star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.2

3star

did his iconic goal celebration infront of us before the game, I knew we would win.

 

[lint]

Adrian McAdam had 68 in his debut year (1993) - but was 22...

So both wouldn't have been eligible for the NAB Rising star award?

Rising Star didnt start until 1993, and as far as i know has always been under 21 on Jan 1, so neither were in the mix. Buckley won it in 1993.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

 

[Stinky Lomax]

For the love of god DragoDelph can we please bring that full stop in the title back into line!

 

[mattis117]

Best and most even contribution, no passengers.

We were able to look after Bolton tonight and reduce his midfield minutes which was good to see. I thought Johnson and Wagner were excellent in midfield tonight.

Typical first class performances from Jackson and Serong. I thought Chapman was right up there, top 5 on the ground, superb game.

Ryan brave and shut down Willie. Pearce was a brick wall, Cox maintaining good form, and Geez Worner is as brave as they come.

So amazing to see our smalls step up tonight, they were all brilliant. A great win soured by Simpson's injury, and Pearce possibly getting suspended.

Only unforced change I would be making is dropping Sharp.

So disappointed for Coop, hope he's only out for a short while. AC joint apparently.

 

[samFFC]

How often do first year players kick bags of 4?

 

[wakojako]

When we play with confidence we play with flair and dare. This is the Freo that will get us to the big stage. We played a poorer side in Port so let's see if we can back it up against Gold Coast.

 

[Purple Jesus]

Jeff Farmer did his iconic goal celebration infront of us before the game, I knew we would win.

You mean… the purple jesus?

 

[wakojako]

You mean… the purple jesus?

You need to change back to the OG pic. I was too young to appreciate Farmer when he was in the purple.

 

[Taylor]

I thought Alex Pearce

25

Alex Pearce

Age

30

Ht

201cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

106.3

2star

No current season stats available

D

11.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

MG

103.2

2star

had eyes on the ball the whole way

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

Still undefeated as Walyalup. Change the name already. **** the racist haters who disagree with me and everyone else on the pro Walyalup train. Toot toot mother****ers

Keep Freo but **** Fremantle right off

 

[Purple Jesus]

You need to change back to the OG pic. I was too young to appreciate Farmer when he was in the purple.

Done.

The day arrived. The true believers filing into the arena were filled with anticipation. When would it happen and how would they react? Electricity crackled through the air. He was back, and He would soon send them into a frenzy of flag-waving, screaming, purple ecstasy.

Despite the clouds and drizzle the crowd steadily built. The horde chattered excitedly among themselves, and the knowing nod and wink was passed between many a stranger. The questions were on everyone's lips - When would He do The Thing? Would He be the first for the afternoon? How soon before the wizardry would be displayed for the 40,000 fanatics?

Soon enough the Warriors for the Purple entered the arena. Every neck strained, every head turned, every eye longed for a glimpse. A cheer rose through the crowd, and the excitement level lifted noticeably.

Unassuming among His fellow warriors, He ran, jumped, sprinted, kicked and marked in preparation for His first battle in 9 months. There were some nerves, for despite belief to the contrary, He was after all, only human. Sufficiently warmed for the upcoming battle, the warriors retreated for their final moments of preparation before they would lay it all on the line.

The song blared, the expectation was palpable, the voices lifted as one as the warriors returned crashing through the banner onto the field of battle. All eyes turned to the small man wearing the number 33 emblazoned on his back. He was the one. The one Purple Jesus. The one they had missed terribly. The one they loved dearly, despite His flaws and His oh-so human frailties.

The siren blasted to signal the beginning. The rain continued to fall but it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the True Believers. They knew that it was only a matter of time before their extreme patience would be rewarded, before He would weave his magic and all would be right and good once again.

The ball headed towards the forward line, and as it did so, the rain slowed to a drizzle. The great Adonis and leader of the warriors leapt skyward, but was foiled at the last moment in his bid to latch onto the ball. The small man waited at his feet, muscles twitching like a lynx ready to pounce on an unsuspecting rabbit; watching, watching, waiting, waiting, knowing that the spoils would be his if he wanted it badly enough.

The ball hit the ground, and as it did He let the springs in His legs go, and the ball was in his vice like hands. This way, that way He twisted. The rain stopped, and in the smallest of spaces he dropped the ball and connected with His foot. The briefest moment of silence ensued, and a hush of anticipation as the ball sailed up, up, up and between the two big sticks before him.

The eruption of noise was heard far and wide, and passersby tell the story how they knew the exact moment He returned to reclaim His rightful place among the Purple Warriors. The deafening roar was accompanied by a parting of the clouds, and a single ray of sunshine that burst through and shone upon Him, as he spread wide His arms and looked to the heavens.

The Purple Jesus was back, and the True Believers loved Him like never before.

 

[s_wd6]

Have we won our last 9 quarters now?

 

[ubiquitous226]

For the love of god DragoDelph can we please bring that full stop in the title back into line!

I moved it for you

 

[oldgoat]

How often do first year players kick bags of 4?

Twice so far

 

[gaskin]

I had the perfect view of that and went up early. I'll tell you what though, that was probably no more than 10cm from the post.

 

[Schauermann]

Yeah not often you'd think, and he's got 2 in 11 weeks

Pav had 14 in 18 games in his first year. Reid has 14 from 11 now...

 

[gaskin]

Pav had 14 in 18 games in his first year. Reid has 14 from 11 now...

So Bruce > Pav?

 

[Righteo]

Ok so Port are shit but...

...it was still a really impressive win. With the conditions I was surprised not just by our skill level but the physicality of our players. Port tried to unsettle us early by roughing us up but we gave it back with interest. No backwards steps, everyone went when it was their turn. Treacy/Voss/Pearce/Jackson/Ryan all dished out some pain and we thoroughly bullied them all night despite being the younger team.

High pressure from start to finish, a true 4 qtr performance from an even spread of contributors. The best wet weather game I've seen under Longmuir and really there was nothing I could fault from that game. It was big boy pants footy.

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

That was pretty good, we are starting to hit some form.

If Omeara comes straight back in for Ras I might just throw up.

Oh and that last goal was awesome!

 

[Minz]

Allen Jakovich, who played for Melbourne in 1991. He scored 71 goals in 14 games

He kicked 4 goals a game and… got let go by Melbourne for being too injured or streaky or something? Weird. Would like to hear more about that

 

[Righteo]

Still undefeated as Walyalup. Change the name already. **** the racist haters who disagree with me and everyone else on the pro Walyalup train. Toot toot mother****ers

Keep Freo but **** Fremantle right off

This cringeworthy race baiting is one reason out of many that I will always support Fremantle. Deal with it.