2nds EP withdraw from agreement with West Coast

[samFFC]

http://www.wafootball.com.au/news/15085/east-perth-to-withdraw-partner-agreement-with-west-coast

East Perth FC provided notice of the termination following extensive internal discussion and consultation, with the East Perth FC Board voting unanimously to return to a traditional WAFL club structure.

Big story?
Little story?
No story?

 

[samFFC]

WC board thread seems a combination of contentment, optimism about a stand-alone club (no more 9 club WAFL and staggered bye!) and distaste for East Perth from previously (currently?) non-EP fans.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/alignment-no-more-east-perth-terminates-partnership.1198206/

 

[DeanS]

Big story. Especially with regards what the WAFL will look like with a stand-alone WCE team in it.

 

[Tundrawolf]

I think it's great. 10 team comp with no byes. Some AFL clubs have their reserves named after them others don't. I don't think we need to change our partnership with Peel other than it's a bloody long drive when they play at Rushton.

 

[Getlegs]

I wonder how peel/freo alliance will react.
I wonder what this will mean for the WAFL Reserves and colts competitions.
I like the idea of a national Reserve comp and national under 19s comp.
I would like to see WAFL reserves discarded, and the amateur comp feed into the WAFL.

I am in awe of the US college system, think we need to revamp our second tier competition.

 

[more_of_bito]

Fremantle has a sole focus to win premierships, not support the WAFL.

We need a standalone team as well. We need 100% control of the WAFL club to ensure the best outcome for the Fremantle AFL team.

Unfortunately this will not please the WAFL or it’s supporters but If any advantage is to come from Eagles having a reserve team we need to be at that level also

 

[One_Wing]

Freo have a deal with Peel until 2021(I think) so no breaking that relationship until then.

 

[longsuffreosupp]

Freo have a deal with Peel until 2021(I think) so no breaking that relationship until then.

Thought the WC/EP thing was til 2020, but EP want out now

 

[samFFC]

Freo have a deal with Peel until 2021(I think) so no breaking that relationship until then.

Thought the WC/EP thing was til 2020, but EP want out now

Yeah it’s tricky because of the huge turnover of players and coaching that would be involved.

2021 won’t be far away!

 

[88mph]

I wonder how peel/freo alliance will react.
I wonder what this will mean for the WAFL Reserves and colts competitions.
I like the idea of a national Reserve comp and national under 19s comp.
I would like to see WAFL reserves discarded, and the amateur comp feed into the WAFL.

I am in awe of the US college system, think we need to revamp our second tier competition.

Agree.

From this a genuine State of Origin could develop using second tier players, giving the young guys a chance to showcase their skill.

 

[88mph]

We too need a standalone team.

Driving to Mandurah is a ball ache. Would be a detractor for young talent looking to move here in a draft.

 

[FreoRicci]

Need a standalone reserved team, simple as that. Yes it has been great with Peel, they've gotten stronger and passionate. But ultimately it's focusing on what needs to happen for us to be a successful side. Standalone club is coming, and perhaps with WCE making this decision that by 2021 Freo will make the same. It's inevitable.

 

[gaskin]

This does not surprise me in the slightest. As a regular at the WAFL, I've been hearing for a while now that East Perth were not happy with the alignment and were considering backing out of the deal. I'm surprised they have announced it now instead of waiting until the end of the season.

I wonder how peel/freo alliance will react.

If you read the article it says:

“Feedback from both Fremantle Football Club and Peel Thunder Football Club is that the partnership model is serving both parties well and they would be keen to participate in any high level reviews of the competition."

It would be safe to assume we will at least see out our contract with Peel.

 

[Arcassius]

http://www.wafootball.com.au/news/15085/east-perth-to-withdraw-partner-agreement-with-west-coast



Big story?
Little story?
No story?

Hmmm must be because of the Liam Ryan story

 

[freo_leo29]

The only real downside with the matchup with Peel is playing all the way in Mandurah, they always let us play our players and Shepeard seems to play them where Freo want them, Peel will fail again without us so its a win/win.

Even with our own team we don't have a ground to play at now since moving to Cockburn

 

[Freomaniac]

Would be interesting if WC have their own reserves side and there are 10 WAFL teams. I would be curious on their top up players.

Considering each AFL club has 43 players on the list. 22 play in the seniors. 21 play in the WAFL. What happens if they get injuries? Do they Fill up with amateur players?

 

[Taylor]

They could pinch all the former AFL players for the last three years for extra money, knowing they won't play finals.

Subiaco will love that, I mean everyone except Subiaco would love that.

 

[Unique Name]

Would they participate in finals? If they follow the 12 AFL player max rule it will be hard for them to fill a team without a reserves team to raid.

 

[masai]

We too need a standalone team.

Driving to Mandurah is a ball ache. Would be a detractor for young talent looking to move here in a draft.

Open your eyes.

A drive from Cockburn to Rushton Park or Joondalup, aint much different in drive time. There are lots of people living in our southern & northern corridors.

The Eagles alliance with the Royals has been crumbling for a long time, the Royals were in reverse gear along time ago, …………….. after they realised they couldn't snag a premiership.

The alliance for Freo with Peel is going ok, it is very positive for the Peel Region.

 

[TheMcManusNose]

Quite like the Peel alignment.

I wonder if it serves our players better having a competitive side each week and playing finals rather than whatever neutered team will be assembled as a standalone.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

I'm not 100% for it. The wafl talent is already thin with 9 clubs. East Perth will require an influx of players and WC will need players to make up the numbers and maybe a colts squad.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

Also as injuries take their toll the stand alone side could really struggle.

 

[Taylor]

Quite like the Peel alignment.

I wonder if it serves our players better having a competitive side each week and playing finals rather than whatever neutered team will be assembled as a standalone.

If the game against the West Coast WAFL team doesn't count for points for the WAFL teams would they bother fielding a team of quality, or treat it as their bye?

It could get very interesting for WCE if the system isn't worked out properly.

 

[ChimpaWompa]

how about at least a cheeky "peel dockers" re branding with new chevron jumpers? could even keep the teal colour.

 

[beetz]

Who cares and why does this get a thread on the Freo page?