Judd's East Perth game - who was there?

[TroyUgle]

Read this today about Chris Judd's appearance for East Perth:-

"Over time, the story of Chris Judd’s first game of senior footy has gained almost mythical status in Perth.

Despite his big reputation, West Coast coach John Worsfold opted to leave Judd out of his Round 1 team to face Fremantle in 2002 – leaving him available for East Perth and their Foundation Day derby with West Perth.

The possession count varies – his coach that day, Tony Micale, put it at 25. Micale’s rival Darren Harris remembered it at as being in the high 30s."

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Anyone got an actual possession figure? Micale and Harris with pretty different views. WAFL website no good, only has him down as four goals. http://www.wafl.com.au/games/view/5028

Have read a few things about it over the years. One of those great stories. Would LOVED to have been there.

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Wasn't there but saw this doing the rounds yesterday;

 

[TroyUgle]

Wasn't there but saw this doing the rounds yesterday;

I feel an affinity with you HoneyBadger - Pat McGinnity my favourite player, although Liam Duggan is closing fast :-D

 

[Goroyals22]

Was there and knew I'd seen the start of something special....

 

[TroyUgle]

Was there and knew I'd seen the start of something special....

What was the crowd like mate? I'm kind of imagining a hushed awe :-D

 

[Goroyals22]

What was the crowd like mate? I'm kind of imagining a hushed awe :-D

From memory it was a bit of everything. Awe, unbridled enthusiasm , shock, marvel. Sadness also that you knew he would never wear a royals jumper again. I've got the game on vcr somewhere. I'll have to try and dig it out over the weekend.

 

[TroyUgle]

From memory it was a bit of everything. Awe, unbridled enthusiasm , shock, marvel. Sadness also that you knew he would never wear a royals jumper again. I've got the game on vcr somewhere. I'll have to try and dig it out over the weekend.

MATE! Get that thing captured and up on YouTube! I reckon it'd get a couple hundred thousand views.

 

[vWestCoast]

From memory it was a bit of everything. Awe, unbridled enthusiasm , shock, marvel. Sadness also that you knew he would never wear a royals jumper again. I've got the game on vcr somewhere. I'll have to try and dig it out over the weekend.

Would be great to be able to watch the game

 

[nameless]

I'm just sitting hear on YouTube watching hours of highlights, if you manage to find that EP game that'd be amazing!

 

[eagles rule]

Saw this game on ABC TV ,Judd sort of looked out of place ,he was so good for a young 1st gamer I remember telling some mates at work that Judd could have kicked at least 6 goals because there were a couple of times He was available as a option but wasn`t used .

 

[Barney44]

From my memory it was 25-28 disposals, pretty sure he didn't get to 30. Did get 5 Sandover votes though.

To watch the game was like Dermott commentating that game in Brisbane in his second year. Always saying "oh s**t" and "god look at this kid". Didn't need Micale telling the crowd he wouldn't be back, everyone knew.

 

[royalsfan]

I was there. I was also at Wirra's first game. Just as much excitement for both games.

 

[the harry]

I was at the G the following week
I will never forgive Brodie Holland though..... kicks 8 and about two months into the season he's on about 15 in the Coleman.

 

[Scotland]

Why is Daniel Garb tweeting about a game of WAFL footy from 13 years ago?

 

[SpaceClef]

Why is Daniel Garb tweeting about a game of WAFL footy from 13 years ago?

Trying to garb your attention

 

[eagleskickass]

I was at the game, one of my first live WAFL matches. Amazing game, was VERY clear Judd was going to be something special! Just phenomenal.

 

[squashface]

Duggan-like

 

[Jackfrost]

I was there. I was also at Wirra's first game. Just as much excitement for both games.

Are you talking about Wirra's playing for East Perth v West Coast in the scratchie? We all went down for that one

 

[Impunity!]

Official attendance was 1,526 however at least 20,000 BigFooty posters were there

 

[Chris who]

From my memory it was 25-28 disposals, pretty sure he didn't get to 30. Did get 5 Sandover votes though.

To watch the game was like Dermott commentating that game in Brisbane in his second year. Always saying "oh s**t" and "god look at this kid". Didn't need Micale telling the crowd he wouldn't be back, everyone knew.

 

[Impunity!]

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[WCErevival]

15 tackles? No wonder his shoulders were stuffed

 

[ChampRevesby]

 

[Quinz]

Wasn't even the best Judd playing that day. Bring back Judd Lalich.

I believe I read that that's still the tackle record at East Perth. Which it would be, being a spineless footy club and all.

 

[boondy]

Duggan-like

I saw Duggans first game. Can confirm he ran and carried and finished with a long goal similar to Matera.