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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WAFL ROUND 4 APRIL 25, 2019 $3.00 » Demons pay respects to history » Collectables Anzac Day 25th April 2019 R16875 Quality car servicing and repairs you can trust » Free wash and vacuum* » Free local courtesy bus* Members save 10% o labour* The power of membership FOOTY Save $30* Present this voucher when you drop off your car, and we'll give you $30* off your minor, major or logbook service. To book call 1300 134 642 or visit rac.com.au/autoservices *With the exception of RAC member 10% discount, this offer is not to be used with any other offer. RAC 10% member discount applies to all labour costs performed by the RAC. Offer valid for car services conducted before 30 June 2019. Discount voucher to be presented at time of service. Wash, vacuum and courtesy bus conditions apply. Service provided by RAC Automotive Services P/L MRB 935. 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RAC 10% member discount applies to all labour costs performed by the RAC. Offer valid for car services conducted before 30 June 2019. Discount voucher to be presented at time of service. Wash, vacuum and courtesy bus conditions apply. Service provided by RAC Automotive Services P/L MRB 935. Promo code: FOOTY 16-17 Subiaco v Peel Book at any of our nine Auto Services centres Balcatta » Bentley » Canning Vale » Joondalup » Mandurah » Morley » Myaree » Osborne Park » Perth City 3 16875 - AutoServices_Footy Magazine_297x210.indd 1 15/04/2019 4:31:44 PM 4 Celebrations, commemorations in Demons den It is also 60 years to the day that the Demons played Publisher There haven’t been This publication is proudly produced too many occasions their first match at the then Lathlain Park. for the WA Football Commission by to recognise at Perth’s And, of course, it is Anzac Day, a well observed Media Tonic. event on the Australian calendar. Phone 9388 7844 Lathlain home lately. Fax 9388 7866 But that is changing. ANZAC DAY Sales: [email protected] Perth has a strong link with the East Victoria Park RSL Editor Indeed, after three wins Ross Lewis from as many matches to start Sub-branch and it will be strongly represented in [email protected] the 2019 campaign there is a events on gameday. Editorial Consultant positive vibe embedded in “We make a donation to their charity and they Tracey Lewis By Ross Lewis Mineral Resources Park. allow us to use some of the memorabilia on the day,” Photography As Demons chief said Perth chief executive Marty Atkins. Andrew Ritchie, Duncan Watkinson, executive Marty Atkins said this week, “it is a feeling Showcase photgraphix “It is our way of supporting them and they really that we’d like to get used to. It is quite nice, indeed.” Design/Typesetting help us. Jacqueline Holland Now a trio of victories does not make a season “We will have some of their flags and other items Direction Design and Print and Earl Spalding’s men know there are still many at the pre-game function to help us mark Anzac Printing more achievements needed to deem 2019 a success. Day.” Data Documents However, some branches of Perth history are www.datadocuments.com.au Plus there will be the Last Post played in a pre- helping lift the pride at the club at a time when it is match presentation that will be shown on the 7Mate Cover greatly needed. telecast of the fixture. Veteran Clint Jones has helped lift A couple of moments in Perth’s backstory will be Perth will wear a special guernsey for the day. The the Demons celebrated in Round 4. And another occasion, one new uniform highlights the poppies that became a The Football Budget is printed on that resonates throughout the whole community, will symbol of the end of World War I. Gloss 90gsm paper, which is sourced also be marked during a big day in the Demons den. Anzac Day will be marked at the four other WAFL from a sustainably managed forest Perth is acknowledging 120 years in the WAFL, and uses manufacturing processes of matches over the Round 4 weekend. the highest environmental standards. an entry that came about via unusual circumstances. Bouncedown is printed by an Environmental Accredited printer. The magazine is 100% recyclable. WAFL admission prices $15 – Adult* $12 – Concession* Free – Children 15 and under *Includes a copy of Football Budget Find us on Copyright © No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. Opinions expressed in the Football Budget are not necessarily those of the WAFC. 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, Media Tonic, its employees, agents, or any other person, which may rise from any person acting on the materials contained herein. Registered by Australia Post - PP642521/00112 \\ Michael Sinclair, Brant Colledge and Cody Leggett with the Anzac Day guernsey. 5 Celebrations, commemorations in Demons den \\ Anzac tribute at Lathlain Park. MARKING 120 YEARS OF HISTORY PLAYER MILESTONE The anniversary of Perth’s first WAFL match is a few months away. Butcher medallist Michael Sinclair will notch another It sounds weird to be starting a football season in July. But then, the honour at Perth when he lines up for his 100th match. Demons weren’t supposed to be part of the 1899 campaign in the first Sinclair was the Demons’ fairest and best winner place. in 2016. Perth was playing in the First Rate Junior Association when Rovers A regular feature running off half couldn’t continue in the WAFL competition. So the Demons were back, Sinclair has been one of the more promoted to maintain the senior league as a four-team series. established WAFL players that have The first match for Perth was against Unions/Fremantle on July 15 at helped lift Perth up the ladder this Fremantle Oval. season. The Demons have won seven WAFL premierships – 1907, 1955, The 25-year-old, a product 1966, 1967, 1968, 1976, 1977 – and have produced outstanding players of South Perth in the such as Doug Oliphant, Merv McIntosh, Barry Cable, Rob Wiley and Demons’ zone, made his Lance Franklin. WAFL debut in Round 1 2013. CELEBRATING 60 YEARS AT HOME Perth had called the WACA Ground home for much of the first half of its existence. But in the late 1950s administrators believed it was best for the club’s long-term future to be accommodated closer to its player development base on the other side of the Swan River. Over the following 20 years at Lathlain Park Perth won five premierships and missed a sixth by two points. There was a brief return to the WACA for matches in the 1990s but the now Mineral Resources Park remained home. The facility has undergone a significant renovation with the arrival of West Coast’s training base. One of the changes has been the establishment of high-grade lighting, which will be in operation for the battle with the Royals. “Most clubs can only hit about 200 lux maximum in lighting but there are no disappointing corners with our new set- up that can hit 800 lux,” said Perth chief executive Marty Atkins. \\ Michael Sinclair in action. 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Head in-store 6 Previews by Ross Lewis \\ Angus Scott \\ Laine Rasmussen MATCH of the ROUND WEST PERTH v SWAN DISTRICTS, Joondalup Arena, Saturday April 27, 2.15pm WEST PERTH (0-3) SWAN DISTRICTS (0-3) 1-4 W-L-L-L-L Last 5 matches 0-5 L-L-L-L-L EF, P, PT, EP, WCE Who is to come S, EF, WCE, P, C He missed two seasons to travel and Running hot State country representative Leigh rejuvenate but State player Laine Kohlmann is enjoying his second stint Rasmussen has returned to have a strong with Swan Districts, kicking three goals in impact on West Perth.