Recent content by megadeth86

Clearing up a few errors here in an otherwise good post: (a) WCE played in a GF in 1991 and were formed in 1987 so they did not play in a GF within two years of foundation. (b) Not all West Australian players came back to play for WCE Rioli didn't, Wilson didn't (until later on), Mitchell...

Pardon my ignorance, but what do they mean when they say "no perimeter fencing" at East Freo Oval post the redevelopment? Does it mean waist-high fencing around the playing arena or no high wire fencing between the buildings and the footpaths? If the latter, how will they stop people going to...

I was in Glasgow during lockdown and traced the walk of Bible John and Jemima McDonald from the Barrowlands Ballroom on the Gallowgate through to London Road and down to Bridgeton Cross. Her old tenement block behind Bridgeton Cross has been replaced by dreary newer buildings. The red stone...

I enjoy someone who doesn't just think thoughts permitted by the AFL. And I would prefer this thread over another "who is the Big 3 or Big 4?"

Google searches or knowing Big Footy has Crime forums. A lot got attracted by the Claremont Serial Killings forums which were absorbing and hugely popular. I tried to generate interest in Bible John, but it didn't work!

1987 to 92? I remember watching the first WCE game versus Richmond in 1987 - Michael Mitchell, Peter Wilson, Maurice Rioli, Dale Weightman, and David Palm were playing - not sure how a team with those five in it were not worth watching. I guess, apart from the first two, they were getting on in...

Interesting and perceptive comment there about why Melbourne's support base is not bigger than it is. Not knowing Melbourne suburban structure well, is their geographic area fairly small too? What suburbs would you find Melbourne supporters to be the majority in or at least number one in?

Here is an interesting comparison: How would West Coast fare in size with Glasgow Rangers?

Mediocre runs occur in the WAFL too. A good example is West Perth from 1976-86 - not one grand final appearance in that time, but no wooden spoons either and only one seventh placing in 1979.

Of course he is. He just got back from Princes Park. Doully had an outstanding game.

I think the black stripe down the middle of the front does look better, Swan Districts in the WAFL still keep the jersey that way.

Me and a mate Mike B set up a new West Perth cheer squad in Round 6, 1984 for the home game versus South Fremantle. The last game where we existed as a recognized group before we gave up and drifted apart was Round 1, 1986 versus Perth at Lathlain. Both these games were draws.

Take MV out and the averages aren't as impressive. Melbourne Croatia v South Melbourne could draw 15,000 back in the day as could Marconi versus Sydney Croatia. There were clubs with small crowds in the NSL and clubs with small crowds in the A-League. Jow are Western United crowds going?

Only two Perth clubs attended too - Perth SC and Rockingham City. Some nice ambition shown by Rockingham City.

I agree. I can't stand the draft and refuse to ever read about it or discuss it. Even the word has Vietnam War connotations. And as a Carlton fan, I liked the 1967-85 period, thanks very much. I don't like the 2000-today period.