There will be no trophy or medal presentation for the Western Derby

[silverscope]

No one is winning the medal or the isn't being handed out trophy.

What a ******* farce.

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2018-04-23/no-trophy-or-medal-following-western-derby

Following this Sunday’s Western Derby between Fremantle and West Coast at Optus Stadium, there won’t be an on ground presentation of a trophy for the winning team or medal for the best player afield.

Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich said the change was due to a new sponsorship agreement with Carlton United Breweries, which does not include the derby trophy presentation.

“There will be no derby trophy awarded after the game on Sunday as this is the first year of a new CUB sponsorship with football across the state,” Rosich said.

“That sponsorship does not include the trophy being part of the ongoing sponsorship of both WA AFL clubs.

“There will also be no player medal awarded to the best player on the ground from both teams after the game, which has historically been the Ross Glendinning Medal.

“We will continue to work with West Coast to investigate a joint sponsor for the derby and the possibility of that sponsor taking up the trophy rights for the derby in the future.

“We appreciate the ongoing and valuable support of CUB as sponsors of our club and football in this state.”

 

[Belnakor]

why was their a medal or trophy anyway?

 

[hoss]

I don't care either. And only Eagles care about Ross Glendinning... and not much it seems.

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[Tbonefreo]

I heard murmurs of "match fixing" in regards to the medal.

 

[kaiserchief13]

What does CUB care about a trophy or medal?

 

[Professor Knowall]

Why does the trophy and medal even have to be sponsored? Can't the clubs chip in for the small cost.

 

[silverscope]

Why does the trophy and medal even have to be sponsored. Can't the clubs chip in for the small cost.

That's what I feel should happen anyway. Why does it have to have a sponsor at all.

The Collingwood/Carlton one doesn't have a sponsor yeah??

 

[DylanR]

I blame the Muslims. Or is it the Sudanese now? I always forget.

They just have to ruin everything.

Lol pretty pathetic sarcasm really

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Why does the trophy and medal even have to be sponsored. Can't the clubs chip in for the small cost.

That would be a logical solution, so no chance.

 

[Brutalitops]

Why does the trophy and medal even have to be sponsored. Can't the clubs chip in for the small cost.

Maybe get a few ribbons if moneys that tight:

 

[Hamingja]

I don't get it.

Did CUB not want to cough up for naming rights so the WAFL are just trying to publically shame them

Why can't it just be the Ross Glendinning medal with no sponsor. WAFL be whacked.

 

[Smeg Head]

Did CUB repossess the old one? If not then who cares, trophies etc for normal matches are silly.

 

[Eternal Schism]

Why have a trophy and medal for these types of games anyway? It is just a pro sport version of the participation trophy especially when minnows contest some of them.

 

[Malifice]

Lol pretty pathetic sarcasm really

It wasn't exactly sarcasm. Those guys get blamed for everything. By my not so slightly racist mother most recently.

But I digress.

 

[silverscope]

Why have a trophy and medal for these types of games anyway? It is just a pro sport version of the participation trophy especially when minnows contest some of them.

Better get rid of the Neale Daniher trophy too then yeah?

 

[Bleeeeeeeeep]

Spent all the money on a shiny new stadium.

 

[Cobbler]

Surely Optus could’ve had the naming rights for the medal and trophy included in their deal to have the naming rights of the stadium.

If it must go down the line of new sponsor how hard is it?

 

[theyellowsash]

Why does there need to be a medal or trophy anyway

 

[blue harvest]

A farce? Lol.
The farce is having CUB as a sponsor whilst claiming some sort of moral high ground with pokies.

 

[Billy ray]

Vodafone or telstra should sponsor it

 

[Retzlaff]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see C Judd somehow awarded the medal

 

[Altum Volantes]

Perfect opportunity to establish the ‘Worsfold-Allan Trophy’ I’ve been pushing for years! W-A Trophy! You know it makes sense!

 

[big_e]

Why does the trophy and medal even have to be sponsored? Can't the clubs chip in for the small cost.

I'm led to believe the medal is actually a hipflask.

 

[Power Play]

No one is winning the medal or the isn't being handed out trophy.

What a ******* farce.

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2018-04-23/no-trophy-or-medal-following-western-derby

I agree that it's a farce, I mean how are Fremantle going to be able to add to their trophy cabinet now?

 

[greatwhiteshark]

The only best player medal in our sport that means anything is the Norm Smith. All the other ones are just rubbish and not required.