OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WAFL $3.00 EDITION 10, JUNE 12, 2021 by Elliot Raiter Simply Energy WA U19s squad announced The Simply Energy WA State U19s squad has been announced ahead of the National Championships starting in late July. u Matthew Johnson After a one-year hiatus from the Championships due to COVID-19, the format will return to state against state, seeing the best young talent on display before the National Draft later in the year. Game one will be played in Sydney on Saturday July 31 against the Allies, before WA takes on South Australia a week later on August 7 in Perth. The remaining two games in the Championship will be played at the conclusion of the Simply Energy WAFL Colts Season. The selection committee included AFL Club recruiting staff and WA Academy Staff, observing games across WAFL Colts and PSA Football. AFL Academy members Rhett Bazzo, Jacob van Rooyen, Neil Erasmus, Matt Johnson and Jack Williams all feature in the side as they look to defend the title claimed in 2019. 2021 Simply Energy WA U19s Squad Claremont: Jacob van Rooyen, Jahmal Stretch, Eric Benning, Angus Sheldrick East Fremantle: Jack Williams, Jed Hagan, Joshua Browne, Corey Warner, Finn Gorringe, Edward Curley, Judd McVee, Taj Woewodin East Perth: Ethan Regan, Jye Amiss, Kade Dittmar, Oscar Armstrong, James Tunstill, Kaden Harbour Peel Thunder: Brady Hough, Jarrad McIlvinney, Luke Polson Perth: Jack Avery, Jaiden Hunter South Fremantle: Jesse Motlop Subiaco: Jake South, Matthew Johnson, Richard Farmer, Neil Erasmus Swan Districts: Max Chipper, Rhett Bazzo, Bryce Watson West Perth: Lochlan Paton, Zachary Fleiner This publication is proudly produced by the WA Football WAFL admission prices Commission. 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The WAFC or affiliated clubs believe that the material produced in this publication is accurate, but gives no warranty in relation thereto and disclaims all liability for claims against the WAFC or affiliated clubs, its employees, agents, or any other person, which may rise from any person acting on the materials contained herein. 2 by Elliot Raiter Simply Energy WA U19s squad announced Both van Rooyen and Johnson have gained senior experience to begin the 2021 season, featuring at League level for Claremont and Subiaco respectively. WA State Talent Manager Adam Jones congratulated all of the players selected and their schools and clubs for the effort in preparing for the National Championships. “We feel that the squad will be extremely competitive heading into the National Championships,” Jones said. “The players have had perfect preparation in the WAFL Colts and PSA systems to start the season and it was challenging to narrow the squad down for the next phase of the program. “After the disappointment of missing out on a Championships last year, there is a real sense of excitement around the next two months.” “Marc Webb comes into the program as Head Coach and will be well supported by a number of experienced assistants.” Webb will lead the group for the first time in 2021 after replacing outgoing coach Peter Sumich at the beginning of the season. Beau McDonald, Ben Dyer, Michael Johnson and Ryan Lasscock will be assistant coaches. u Jacob van Rooyen 2 3 COLLECTABLES by Sean Cowan During 2021, the Football Budget will again feature a section on WAFL memorabilia and invites you to write or email if you want more information about the football collectables you have tucked away at home. There’s nothing better, as a The owner, Jenny, was related each of them holding a beer and collector, than being asked to on one side of her family to Jack smoking a cigarette. provide a valuation, or information, Gordon, who played 59 games for What I didn’t know was who on a pile of WAFL gear. the Cardinals between 1929 and produced them and why. To be honest, most of the time 1932. But West Perth supporter when I turn up at a person’s house, And she had three wonderful Cory was able to help with some I see nothing that I don’t already trophies he won during his time information, and had a West Perth have. with the club. figure in his own collection. But every now and again, The first was for “Best Junior” of Cory said a colleague at Co- someone will surprise me with 1930, probably the equivalent of Operative Bulk Handling had something amazing. “Best Young Player” today. produced them in a “semi- And that usually occurs when the The other two trophies were production line process” and person is related to a former player. donated by well-known club painted them to order. They were That’s exactly what happened last benefactor Alec Breckler, and were apparently a nice little earner for weekend, when I went out to have a won by Gordon for “Wing Play” for him. look over what was described to me 1931 and 1932, respectively. “I’m not sure they were ever as a “box of Football Budgets from On the other side of the family, modelled on Norm, but I know a the 1980s”. Jenny also had red-and-blue number of people working for CBH Given I’m not missing any blood, with Joseph James “Jim” back then got one in various poses Budgets from that era, I thought it Dineen having been awarded life and colours. Mine is mounted on a would be a quick job to value the membership medals for West Perth timber block, holding what looks pile on Saturday morning. B Grade (the equivalent of the like a can of Emu and an old design Instead, I found myself looking reserves) in 1929 and WPFC in 1941. WANFL logo at the front,” Cory said. over some wonderful old WAFL There was also a Kalgoorlie City Cory said they could also be trophies from the 1930s and some Football Club life membership purchased at a newsagent on the fobs that dated back even further. badge, awarded in 1935. old markets site, in Wellington St. And perhaps the best of the lot But he couldn’t remember the was a silver fob from 1907 when name of the colleague who made Dineen was “best player” for North them. Does this information jog Fremantle against South Fremantle. anyone else’s memory? At the time, North Fremantle was a WAFL club, though the medal turned out to be for the reserves side. Still, memorabilia from North Fremantle’s time in the WAFL rarely turns up. The other thing I really love is when Football Budget readers write in and help me to solve a mystery. In last week’s column, I wrote for the first time about a set of eight masonite figures (one for each WAFL club) which probably date to about 1980. They looked like the Life Be In It campaign character, Norm, and depicted football followers in a particularly unflattering light, If you have a query regarding WAFL memorabilia, send photographs and/or details to Sean at [email protected] or Sean Cowan, PO Box 8352, Perth BC, WA 6849. His website is at www.waflcollectables.webs.com and he also can be contacted on 0412 760 004. 4 Optus WAFLW reaches final stages The Optus WAFLW competition the 14 rounds, boasting will enter its final round this impressive youngsters like Amy weekend with the top four sides Franklin and Maddy Scanlon. set ahead of an exciting Finals Captain Ella Smith has been Series. one of the in-form midfielders Swan Districts, led by Adam of the competition, with the Dancey, look the team to beat Tigers as good a chance as any to sitting at 13-1. challenge Swans. Fremantle pair Mikayla Hyde Subiaco has been the big and Bianca Webb have added mover late in the season. spark from the middle of the The inclusion of Hayley Miller season after the conclusion of has changed the dynamic of the the AFLW season. Youngster side, while the likes of Abbey Dana East has provided plenty Dowrick and Lara Filocamo have of power through the midfield, been consistent each week. while skipper Emily McGuire has A win for Subiaco and a held up the backline. loss for Claremont could see a The chasing pack includes Peel switch between third and fourth Thunder (2nd), Claremont (3rd) and position, but the top two is set. th Subiaco (4 ). Peel and Swans for a spot in The Thunder have been the Grand Final, week one of consistent throughout 2021, finals. It doesn’t get any better led by dangerous forward Kate than that. Bartlett. The former Eagles The season may only be in AFLW player has 34 goals for the its third year of existence, but season, 15 ahead of her nearest the next month may be rival, teammate Kira Phillips. the most exciting yet. Claremont have quietly gone u Sabreena Duffy about their business throughout It starts with yes 4 5 Saturday, June 12, 2.10pm, Revo Fitness Stadium.