Thursday, October 1, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news

SOUVENIR GRAND FINAL EDITION EYES ON THE PRIZE

PROWLING TIGERS, BULLDOGS CHASE A REMARKABLE FLAG >> FOOTY, FUN >> COACHES: THE >> TALE OF A AND FREMANTLE DIMMER EFFECT STORIED TROPHY PAGE 2 PAGE 6 PAGE 7

COC 2 FREMANTLE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL October 1, 2020 FREMANTLE, FOOTY AND FUN GRAND FINAL ALL THE ACTION’S IN GAMEDAY FREO THIS WEEKEND INFORMATION

Matt Zis footballers through the streets. Reserves BOUNCEDOWN in the Those lucky enough to WAFL’s big game isn’t until secure a Grand Final ticket 3.10pm on Sunday, but the will head for Fremantle East Perth v Claremont action in Fremantle has al- Oval, while people without ready well and truly start- a ticket can head down Nor- 9.15am ed. folk Street for the Live Site While venues along and at Esplanade Reserve to around the Cappuccino watch the WAFL’s biggest Strip will naturally show a game on the big screen. bias to the Bulldogs’ red The footy itself on Sun- Colts and white, footy fans of all day starts at 9.15am with teams are being asked to the Reserves decider be- wear their team colours to tween Claremont and East Claremont v Subiaco work on Friday and then Perth. out for dinner or drinks Whoever you’re cheering, The colts grand final, 12.10pm across the Port city. which also features the Ti- Claremont captain Kane whatever action you take in, gers and their old rivals Mitchell and coach Darren it’s clear that Fremantle’s Subiaco, starts at 12.10pm Harris will arrive in the ar- and will be broadcast on ea a day before the game Festival of Footy this weekend is the big screen at Esplanade League along with their South Fre- going to be so much more than a Park. mantle counterparts Dylan And then it’s South Fre- Maine and Todd Curley. game. mantle and Claremont. Up Claremont v South Along with the prized to 11,000 are expected Premiership Cup, they’ll be Community Bank Oval, Strip. Organisers are hop- inside the gates and thou- Fremantle at Esplanade Reserve on there’s plenty more to see ing for a big crowd to sands more will hopefully Saturday to give a final and do across the Freman- assemble at Pioneer Park congregate at the Live Site. insight and thoughts about tle CBD. near Fremantle station to Whoever you’re cheer- 3.10pm the premiership decider to Whether you’ve got a follow this year’s WAFLW ing, whatever action you WAFL fans and media. ticket to the sold-out game premiers Peel Thunder, a take in, it’s clear that Fre- Then, Sunday is game or not, join a Fan March select group of WAFL leg- mantle’s Festival of Footy Fremantle Community Bank Oval day and while all eyes will through Fremantle hear- ends and a host of com- this weekend is going to be eventually be on Fremantle tland – the Cappuccino munity and junior so much more than a game. Gates open: 8.45am

COC October 1, 2020 FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL 3

LAST OF THE CONTENDERS WELL-DESERVED GRAND FINALISTS

Matt Zis

CLAREMONT have played just nine times in this abridged season of 2020, yet remarkably this Sunday will be their third trip to Fre- mantle Oval. In Round 3, little more than a kick was all that sep- arated the two eventual grand finalists, although the Dogs barked loudest with a 7.6 (48) to 5.10 (40) win. The Tigers shouldn’t fear the venue, because at their next visit just 11 days ago they comprehensively dis- mantled the heavily-backed Bulldogs to roar straight in to the grand final. Souths managed only Picture: Iain Gillespie three goals in what was a dog of a day – both in terms of the weather and perfor- bad time to play their poor- season in grand style. mance, comfortably their est game of the season – then But it’s also a huge oppor- worst of the year. they too have little to fear. tunity for the Tigers, who It meant South Fremantle And nor should they. They are playing in all three have had to do it the slightly are the minor premiers, last grades on grand final day, to harder way, by tackling and year’s runner-ups with a make their own day of glory. overcoming an in-form West point to prove and a sting in They started the season Perth in last Sunday’s pre- their tail, and have the added with what then seemed a liminary final. bonus in a year like no other surprising win over triple- If they can write away that of being able to play the pre- premiers Subiaco. Can they semi-final disappointment miership decider on their end it by taking down an- as an anomaly – and their home turf. other premiership fancy? strong form throughout 2020 It’s all set up for the Dogs Bring on 3.10pm Sunday suggests they just picked a to cap their milestone 120th and the first bounce.

COC 4 FREMANTLE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL October 1, 2020

BULLDOG GUN IN BULLDOG GUN OUT

RELIEF IN Jake Florenca kicks clear earlier this season. Picture: SCHLOITHE Michael Wilson REPRIEVE

John Townsend holding the ball free. “It was a stupid thing to MINOR premiers South Fre- do,” he admitted after the mantle are breathing a sigh game. of relief after star centre- Schloithe’s class and poise man Haiden Schloithe was were evident as he produced cleared to play in the grand one of his best performances final. of the season to set up the Schloithe was best on 11.5 (71) to 7.8 (50) result. ground with two goals and 24 Cody Ninyette is also free disposals in the Bulldogs 21- to play, despite the recruit point preliminary final win also being cited by the Match over West Perth at Freman- Review Panel for striking tle Community Bank Oval during the preliminary last weekend. final. The former Perth FIORENCA WILL MISS BIG DECIDER But he was reported for player also escaped with a attempting to strike Falcons reprimand. ruckman Ben Delaporte He could be an important SOUTH Fremantle star until midway through next come from preliminary way through the final quar- early in the second quarter, player on Sunday, having Jake Florenca is out of the year. final emergencies Jarrad ter at Fremantle while Jake Florenca is also had a big impact after his WAFL grand final after “Jake will be a big loss for Doney, John Levien and Community Bank Oval. in some doubt after damag- shock inclusion in the Bull- rupturing an Achilles ten- us because he has had an Seaton Thompson. At Tuesday’s Sandover ing a calf late in the match. dogs preliminary final team don late in his team’s pre- outstanding season,” foot- The 23-year-old had been Medal count, Fiorenca’s The Match Review Panel after just two reserves liminary final win over ball manager Marty Atkins one of South’s best players bright start to the season on Monday offered Schloithe matches. West Perth. said. “But finals are in the tight tussle against was recognised with best- a one-match ban but reduced The livewire forward The prolific midfielder, designed to test teams and the Falcons, winning 21 on-ground votes in Souths to a reprimand with an early started on the bench but ran who produced a breakout this is a test we will have to possessions to complement first two games. guilty plea. on to the ground to immedi- season to be one of the San- overcome.” his outstanding home-and- He finished in fourth po- Schloithe, the 2017 San- ately take a mark and pass to dover Medal favourites, Florenca’s grand final away season. sition with nine votes, four dover medallist, appeared to Jimmy Miller whose kick will require surgery that replacement against Clare- He was injured during a behind surprise winner give Delaporte a short jab to forward set up Zac Strom for will keep him out of action mont on Sunday is likely to Connor West tackle mid- Sam Fisher. the face after winning a the first major.

COC October 1, 2020 FREMANTLE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL 5

PREMIERSHIP CHARM TIGER TREBLE Claremont Suban’s four-tunate life hunt rare Matt Zis performance, Suban started in the middle alongside act- THE last time Claremont ing captain Luke Blackwall triple treat won a flag, Nick Suban col- and Byron Schammer. THE Tigers at Claremont lected his first premiership A young Jeremy McGov- Football Club have another medallion. ern stood in the backline, chance at a historic triple- By Sunday, if he can help Tom Swift was on a wing and win with their league, colts the Bulldogs knock off the Gerrick Weedon off the and reserve teams in WA Tigers, he will have four of bench. Football League grand finals them at WAFL level — re- Suban switched to the teal this Sunday. markably spread across of Peel when the Thunder “I think our chances this three clubs. linked with the Dockers in time are really good because Not bad for a boy from Vic- 2014 in an alignment part- of a combination of hard toria who in-between also nership that allowed all of work, good teams and sup- squeezed out a 156-game Fremantle’s fringe players port,” Tigers chief executive career for the AFL club that to line-up in one side and Darcy Coffey said. brought him west, Freman- Peel to grow some serious Mr Coffey said a triple suc- tle, which was enough to premiership aspirations. cess on the day would be a earn him life membership at And he was there on Sub- first for the club, having mis- the Dockers. iaco Oval in 2016 and 2017, sed out on similar opportu- Suban was allocated to the helping deliver the WAFL’s nities in the past. Tigers when he arrived in newest team their first suc- The Tigers senior side Perth as a fresh-faced Dock- cess, where as a senior ended the COVID-shortened ers recruit from the 2008 player among the Thunder’s season of eight games in sec- AFL draft. triumphant 22 he nabbed his ond position, but upset It was an era before the second and third medall- South Fremantle in their Dockers and West Coast lions. semi-final to be the first Eagles implemented host The 30-year-old trans- through to the decider. club arrangements and the ferred to the Bulldogs weeks Their Reserves face a situation gifted Claremont later after pulling down the greater battle when they more than a few Fremantle curtain on his AFL career play East Perth. and West Coast guns to com- and has helped the red and “I think we are the under- plement their always strong whites remain the league’s dogs in both of the senior contingent of homegrown second best team over the grades because we finished talent. past few years. lower on the ladders in In 2012 when Claremont With perennial kings Sub- each,” Mr Coffey said. triumphed over East Fre- iaco out of the running, the But the colts lost only one mantle to claim their 12th Dogs couldn’t be better game in their successful sea- and most recent pennant, a placed to take advantage of son so far, and are up against game best remembered for Suban’s premiership charm second-placed Subiaco. Paul Medhurst’s six-goal and deliver him flag number Nick Suban (right) won his first WAFL flag with Claremont, and could be a thorn in his old Mr Coffey favoured the Simpson Medal-winning four. club’s side this weekend when he steps out for South Fremantle, Picture: Iain Gillespie youngsters’ chances. 6 FREMANTLE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL October 1, 2020

COACH CONNECTION: THE DIMMER EFFECT BEST OF ENEMIES IN THE BOX LEAGUE’S BEST

John Townsend

WHILE West Perth’s season came to a end one week ear- lier than the Falcons’ faith- ful had hoped, the club will still have a pair of high-pro- SANDOVER file representatives playing a key role in Sunday’s WAFL decider. BOILOVER Claremont coach Darren SWAN Districts recruit Harris and his South Fre- Sam Fisher caused a mas- mantle counterpart Todd sive Sandover Medal boi- Curley also played impor- lover by winning the tant roles in the grand final centenary count in his of 1995 - 25 years ago - as first season in the WAFL. teammates when the Fal- The former Sydney roo- cons beat Subiaco in the kie, who moved to Swan grand final. Districts this year in a bid Claremont have been to reignite his AFL career waiting nearly two weeks after two seasons in the since beating South in the VFL, polled 13 votes on second semi-final, and Cur- Tuesday to see off 2014 ley locked in his shot at des- winner Aaron Black by tiny remarkably after foiling two votes. the dream of another 1995 “I didn’t have too many premiership teammate in expectations... I didn’t Geoff Valentine, coach of Former teammates and now WAFL coaches Todd Curley, Darren Harris and Geoff Valentine. Picture: Simon Santi think this would be the West Perth’s losing prelimi- scenario,” Fisher said. nary final team. and we trusted each other. the ladder. ground and there was an Bulldogs and Tigers across “It has been a blessing “The 95 WhatsApp chat We had a good crew of men “I think we kicked 20 goals underground handball to more than 20 seasons as a coming to Perth. It is a group that is going at the who loved playing footy in every game in the last six Curls, who kicked the goal,” coach and was content to see great standard; it is moment has a lot of humour, together.” weeks,” he said. “We were on he said. his players develop into suc- regarded along with the including the rain report They each had strong the move.” “I remember running up cessful coaches. VFL as the second best from the farmers,” Harris memories of their success a Harris had a specific to Karl Langdon and asking He won two flags each at comp outside the AFL.” said. quarter of a century ago. memory of the match in him where he was because West Perth and South Fre- Pre-count favourite “We were a great group of Curley, who had returned which he claimed the Simp- he had belted Curls before mantle, as well as two Jackson Ramsay, from mates. We were really, really to West Perth after spending son Medal after winning the the game.” reserves premierships at East Perth, was third with tight. We wanted to win, we the previous season at Col- ball 39 times and kicking The flag was a triumph for Claremont. 10 votes in the lowest spent a lot of time on and off lingwood, recalled West four goals. first-year coach John Dim- Dimmer considered South count since the 3-2-1 sys- the ground together. Perth surging into the grand “There was a big moment mer, who has had a profound Fremantle under Curley tem was introduced in “We partied pretty hard final despite Subiaco finish- when Craig Turley climbed impact on his proteges. played the closest in style to 1930. but we played pretty hard ing six wins clear on top of over a pack, the ball hit the Dimmer led the Falcons, his preferred approach. October 1, 2020 FREMANTLE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL 7

DIXSON CUP COLTS STARS OF THE FUTURE ON THEIR WAY TO THE BIG TIME RETURN TO

Jordan McArdle next step.” The Li- SUBIACO colts coach ons tuned Chayce Creedy has backed up for SERVICE “complete package” Sunday’s Lachlan Vanirsen to make grand Amber Lilley east coast bushfires, Mr the step up to the AFL final Kidd decided to offer the tro- ahead of the prime mover’s against Clare- AMIDST the crowning of phy for auction this year and key role in this Sunday’s mont with a powerful four- new premiers on Sunday WA football powerbrokers grand final. quarter performance in will be a reunion with a very seized the day, pulling The midfielder, pictured the preliminary final. old piece of precious football together a $53,000 bid to right, was named the Jack Captain Connor Patter- memorabilia. reclaim the piece of history. Clarke Medallist as the son led from the front with The Dixson Cup, consi- Sunday’s unlikely trophy best player in the colts a whopping 11 tackles to go dered Australia’s oldest presentation - a fitting cap to competition on Tuesday with 17 possessions, while competition cup, will be the unlikeliest of seasons - night. Vanirsen laid seven to go presented to the winning will be even more fitting in The WA under-18s squad with his 29 touches. side for the first time in more Fremantle, the site of the member was best-afield in Subi had 11 different goal than 100 years. WAFL’s first ever grand last weekend’s 13.12 (90) to kickers, even with leading The trophy was designed final. 4.4 (28) preliminary final forward Sandon Page in 1885 to be awarded to any Little is known of what victory over East Freman- going goalless. Lachlan club that wins three flags on happened to the cup after it tle at Fremantle Commun- McKay kicked two in the the trot but was lost to the left Knox’s possession. ity Bank Oval, racking up opening term and Vanirsen game just five years later Some 70 years later Milton 26 possessions and two and Jacob Evitt (two each) after Unions stitched up the Baxter stumbled on the cup goals by three-quarter- were also among the multi- 1887, 1888 and 1889 in a Fremantle auction time before getting a rest ple scorers. premierships. house, saving it when the result was be- Subiaco have lost both Club cham- from the tip. yond doubt. their matches to Clare- pion F.T (Paddy) The WAFL “When history looks mont this season, includ- Knox took it made an unsuc- back on his season it will ing a 15-point defeat in the home and since cessful attempt to show he’s had a really second semi-final last then the 30cm- buy it back from strong, consistent season week. tall trophy has Baxter in the 1980s and now he’s getting the Claremont has a spread spent more than but couldn’t agree reward for it,” Creedy said. of young talent, with eight a century in pri- on the asking price “He’s as dangerous up players in the WA vate hands, twice of $10,000. forward as he is on-ball and under-18s squad. ended up at a Mr Kidd paid can also play down back as Some of the faces to keep place of auction $20,000 for it at the well. He’s a complete pack- an eye out for - both on Sun- and ultimately West Coast Eagles age. He’s got beautiful day and as future AFL Jake Willson is one of the landed in the annual banquet skills, he works hard and draftees - are Jack Avery, young Tigers to watch. collection of prominent in 2000 and kept it on display he’s very coachable, so he’s Jacob van Rooyen, Jake Picture: Daniel Wilkins businessman Jim Kidd. at The West Australian’s every chance to take the Willson and Joel Western. In response to the devasta- Newspaper House, right up tion caused by Australia’s until this year’s auction. 8 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC Thursday, October 1, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news

A motorcyclist on one wheel passes Wattleup’s makeshift burnout pad. Picture: Ben Smith HOON HELL Take it back to the Motorplex, angry locals demand

Ben Smith from screeching tyres. year. the past six months and together and got rid of ing weeks. Residents have called John Truran said he residents had had this. I know there’s And she reminded pet- REV-HEADS laying rub- for the immediate clo- felt for people living enough. some people who don’t rolheads that the near- ber on an abandoned sure of an abandoned near the makeshift pad, “I tried to sit down on want to, but it’s got to by Motorplex’s summer tennis court have been block of land on Marban given he lived streets Sunday night to eat a go.” program begins on told to take their fun Way that has become away and still had to nice roast meal with my City of Cockburn Wednesday — complete back to the burnout pad notorious for burnouts deal with the smell of partner and we couldn’t councillor Chontelle with a late-night bur- at Perth Motorplex — and donuts ever since burnt rubber. sit in the house; it was Stone said the City had nouts session — could and give Wattleup locals the courts and carpark Mr Truran said the putrid with tyre committed to removing provide a more appro- a break from the inces- there were closed and problem had signifi- smoke,” he said. the remnant carpark priate and safer alterna- sant smoke and noise covered over earlier this cantly escalated over “It’s time we all got and tennis court in com- tive.

NEW DETAINED FIFO LIFE ROOTS IN PAIN ON STAGE

INSIDE Page 3 Page 4 Page 18

COC 2 NEWS October 1, 2020

NEWS ...... P1-12 LOCAL SPOTLIGHT ...... P14 EDUCATION FEATURE...... P15 Club wins 50-year lease ON STAGE ...... P16 FILM ...... P17 Adam Poulsen will be of significant interest was passed in its entirety. to do,” he said. REAL ESTATE ...... P20-27 and closely observed”. It inserted a new sub- “If this were to occur, I TRADES DIRECTORY ...... P28-31 AFTER debate that The push for a 50-year deal clause that the lease would think it would be quite right stretched three weeks and has drawn criticism for be defaulted if the club for the City to reassess… EMPLOYMENT ...... P31 more than a dozen amend- being unique in length and underwent an amalgama- whether it would still be an CLASSIFIEDS ...... P31 ments, the City of Melville also over the potential for tion with a club outside the appropriate use for that City MOTORING ...... P31 has approved the final ver- conflict of interest of Mayor City, transferred or convert- land and whether it would sion of the Melville Bowling George Gear and some coun- ed to a company or co-oper- still be in the interest of rate- SPORT ...... P32 Club’s contentious 50-year cillors. ative, or underwent a payers.”

INSIDE lease. Riverton MLA Mike significant change in its Another of Cr Woodall’s The drawn-out conclusion Nahan last month used Par- objects or purposes. proposed amendments on Tuesday night came de- liamentary privilege to call Cr Matthew Woodall said enjoyed a measure of suc- spite a warning letter to for an enquiry into the coun- the sub-clause would not be cess, with one of three pro- councillors from Local cil over the matter, with necessary had the club been posed-sub clauses passing Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan Government Minster David action group Greater Mel- given an ordinary lease term the vote. It stated that the News Production: Matt Zis Templeman, who said he ville Community Associa- of “five or 10 years”. club and the City must agree Design: Carly Pilton expected the vote to treat all tion and former Mayor “Because this is 50, I think to “meet and discuss any Features Editor: Arylene Westlake-Jennings community and sporting Russell Aubrey among the there is the potential – and a redevelopment proposal in Digital Editor: Alison Middleton group equitably and fairly. loudest local dissenters. lot of organisations do good faith”. General inquiries: 9237 1000 He also pointed out that Of the 10 last-ditch amend- change their objects or pur- The deadline for signing “the manner in which the ments to the draft lease pro- poses over time – that they the lease was extended Email: [email protected] council resolves this matter posed on Tuesday, only one may change what they want Counto October 23. Reporters: Ben Smith 9237 1436 (Cockburn, East Fremantle) Adam Poulsen 9237 1534 (Melville, Fremantle) Photographers: David Baylis, Andrew Ritchie Group Sales Director: Max Wilson 0420 927 511 communitynews.com.au Business Development Manager: Paul Skuse 0413 686 100 communitynews.com.au/subscribe Contact Centre/Trades: Rick Edwards 9237 1442 /FremantleGazette Distribution 1800 811 855 Published by: Community Newspaper Group /FreoGazette 50 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017. CONTACT US CONTACT Printed by Colourpress 54 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017.

COC October 1, 2020 NEWS 3 City backs pause on bridge

Adam Poulsen in and around Fremantle need proper consideration THE City of Fremantle has and are rapidly evolving,” he formally called on Main said. Roads WA to stop the devel- Cr Jones said there existed opment of the port city’s a “once in a lifetime opportu- contentious new traffic nity to get the future plan- bridge and carry out “mea- ning for North Fremantle ningful” community consul- right and what is being pro- tation. posed fails completely”. Cr Bryn Jones and Deputy The motion was carried Mayor Andrew Sullivan unanimously. moved an urgent motion at Members of the Pause the last week’s council meeting, Bridge movement spoke to imploring the council to put the council during public pressure on the transport question time earlier in the agency to pause the design meeting. and procurement process of Among them was Lee Phil- its Swan River Crossings lips, who spoke of the “vital” Project. importance of protecting In their report to council, and preserving the North Cr Jones and Cr Sullivan Fremantle heritage and said there were “numerous community centre. groups with wide-ranging She said the proposed new agendas” all backing a bridge, which is to replace Workers position the tree in its new home at Kings Square. Picture: City of Fremantle pause. the existing one built in 1938, “Elected members have would make traffic prob- argued that this battle can lems worse. only be won by a communi- “Presently the new bridge Tree lays down roots in new home ty-led campaign and that our plan will continue directing role is to support what our traffic through the histori- A 16-TONNE Moreton Bay It’s not every day that you He said the design was community calls for,” they cal centre of North Freman- fig tree was paraded “inspired by Fremantle’s wrote. tle which is already through Fremantle’s see a massive fig tree being industrial history and “The community cam- congested and too narrow,” streets before being driven through downtown close links with nature”. paign is now clearly focused Ms Phillips said. re-planted at Kings Square “The concept design for on the call to ‘Pause the “In the very near future, it last Thursday. Fremantle on the back of truck the play space includes Bridge’ and so that is what will need to be widened, The mammoth Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt features such as cranes, we must now support. threatening grand old build- undertaking took more bridges, train tracks and “There is also widespread ings on either side of the than a year to plan and shipping containers, and condemnation of the com- road (Queen Victoria Street) prepare, and three days to “It’s not every day that then to move the tree safely incorporates natural munity engagement proc- from the North Fremantle execute. you see a massive fig tree to its new home.” elements including water ess.” Post Office to Jackson Street Work started on being driven through The massive specimen and trees, bold lighting They also want meaning- lights. September 22 with the downtown Fremantle on replaces the deteriorating treatments and tactile ful community engage- “Also, in the very near excavation of the root ball the back of truck,” Christmas Fig that was nature play elements,” the ment” that will consider future, Stirling Highway will of the tree. Fremantle Mayor Brad removed from Kings spokesman said. planning, transport, eco- need to be widened from the The following day it was Pettitt said. Square for safety reasons. The Kings Square nomic, place making and lights at Jackson Street all extracted from the ground “It’s taken an enormous It will be a key feature of Renewal project will heritage implications. the way to Mosman Park... by crane, lifted on to a amount of work and the new Kings Square play include the redevelopment Cr Andrew Sullivan said With proper planning now, semi-trailer and moved planning from the City’s space, part of the City of of the old Myer and members of the community this can and should be avoid- overnight to the Fremantle landscaping and Fremantle and developer Queensgate sites with new were concerned the project ed.” Leisure Centre car park. engineering staff and the Sirona Capital’s $270 offices for more than 1700 scope was “very narrow” Ms Phillips also claimed On Thursday morning it transplanting experts at million renewal of the site. State Government and being rushed through the proposed new bridge was transported on the the Arbor Centre to A City spokesman said employees, and the without proper thought would make it harder for back of a semi-trailer to prepare the tree, get all the construction would start construction of about what was best for Fre- emergency services vehicles Kings Square, where it was logistics and traffic on the play space when the Fremantle’s new Civic mantle. to quickly and safely nego- lifted into place by crane. management in place and tree had settled in. Centre and library. “The modern day trans- tiate Stirling Highway in port and planning demands times of heavy traffic.

COC 4 NEWS October 1, 2020

Brecon Reed talks to transit guards at Aubin Grove train station Picture: 7NEWS Pepper spray use ‘heavy-handed’ Cassidy Mosconi and guards calmly with his arms Rourke Walsh out telling, telling them, “I’m checking on my son’s A FAMILY who were pepper welfare”, before he is twice sprayed at a train station in sprayed in the face. Perth’s southern suburbs is “I’m just standing here demanding the transit asking about my son. I’m not guards be investigated, posing any threat,” he can be claiming their actions were heard saying. heavy-handed. Police were called but say Deacon Reed, 17, and five because the incident hap- friends were returning Deacon Reed. Picture 7NEWS pened at a train station it home on the train about 5pm will be up to the Public on Friday when the group The teenager called his Transport Authority to was kicked off at Aubin parents to come and pick decide if any action is taken. Grove after an altercation him up but when they A PTA spokesman said the with a passenger he claims arrived he was already being incident was sparked and was not their fault. pepper sprayed by guards. pepper spray used after “They saw a couple of And when Brecon and De teenagers “abused” guards young kids that were a bit Reed went to check their son and “resisted” attempts to darker... and they saw an was OK, they were also remove them from the train older white man... they saw a sprayed and Mr Reed was after they were seen “behav- couple of young guys and wrestled to the ground. ing in an antisocial man- they just automatically The chaos was caught on ner”. assumed we were doing the camera by witnesses and He said the PTA would do a wrong thing,” Deacon said. shows Mr Reed approaching full review of the incident.

COC October 1, 2020 NEWS 5 Recycling centres open for change

Ben Smith

MORE than 200 depot facili- ties are open for business today as WA’s Containers for Change scheme kicks into full gear. The bottle and can recy- cling scheme, which will pay people 10 cents for each eligi- ble empty container they de- posit at refund points across Tomra's reverse vending machine at Osborne Park. the State, was launched liquid paperboard beverage Once inside the machine, a today - including some with containers between 150ml conveyor belt will move the impressive robotic sorting and 3L. container along to the proc- systems to split up the vari- Ineligible containers essing centre, which uses ous eligible cans and bottles include those which are less technology to detect the type ahead of their next life. than 150ml and greater than of material and sort it into People can return empty 3L, all plain milk bottles, the relevant bin. containers at official refund wine bottles, pure spirit bot- The vending machines points and claim back the 10 tles, cordial and registered inform customers how Tomra director of operations Laurie Minto with the reverse vending machine at their cents themselves, or take health tonics. much ‘change’ they have Osborne Park facility. Pictures: Ben Smith them to donation points run One of the many refund earned and they can choose by local community groups, point operators is Norwe- their payout method - either ations Laurie Minto said the ly,” he said. could see up to 100,000 con- charities or not-for-profits, gian recycling company a deposit into their bank reverse vending machine Mr Minto said their facil- tainers deposited in a day,” allowing those groups to Tomra, which has set up in account, a donation to a technology was used at their ities would start off process- he said. claim the refund on their Myaree, Belmont, Osborne charity or a receipt, which facilities around Australia. ing a moderate amount but “In some instances, as the behalf. Park, Joondalup and Kelm- they can take to a Coles su- “We’re highly automated numbers would ramp up scheme picks up in summer, Among the eligible con- scott with what they permarket to exchange for and technology-driven; it’s a once the people were more it ranges from 100,000 but tainers are most aluminium, describe as reverse vending cash. modern, clean, fast experi- familiar with the process. build up to anywhere near glass, plastic, steel and machines. Tomra director of oper- ence which is family-friend- “Across our five sites, we 500,000 a day.”

COC 6 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC October 1, 2020 NEWS 7 Help sought for battle

Ben Smith golf course. “We have Plan A, to abso- THE Jandakot Residents lutely stop the development. and Ratepayers Association We want council to buy it is seeking financial contri- back, but we need a willing butions to help its fight seller,” she said. against the redevelopment The Glen Iris Golf Course of the former Glen Iris Golf was closed after the owner Course. sold the land, which includ- The group has started a they’re doing, and that is ed an 18-hole course and Go Fund Me campaign as putting the pressure on the adjoining bar and restau- they battle to halt the fair- developers and putting the rant, to Eastcourt Property ways being turned into a res- pressure on local govern- Group, which plans to rede- idential estate. ment and members of Par- velop the 54.9h site into a res- The association has been liament,” she said. idential estate. vocal in its opposition to any “We’re at the tipping voice Eastcourt has begun proposed development since of stopping this develop- draining the lakes and the course closed in March ment and we need to employ removing and relocating and expressed concerns lobbyists and lawyers.” wildlife from the site, al- over the potential loss of While the target on the though no redevelopment wildlife resulting from the GoFundMe page suggests plans have yet been submit- planned housing. the group’s target is ted for approval. Jandakot Ratepayers and $100,000, Ms Chaproniere The site is currently zoned Residents Association pres- said they were not actually ‘Special Use No. 1’, which ident Leanne Chaproniere chasing that amount. Any permits a golf course estate, said the money raised leftover money would be private recreation, hotel, through the online cam- donated to a “good cause”, convention centre and asso- paign would go towards likely to be environmental- ciated uses. Any redevelop- legal bills, with the group ly-related. ment proposal for alternate ready to employ profession- She said while they would uses of the land would be als to fight the development. welcome a wildlife sanctu- subject to a formal rezoning “The community can only ary at the site, they still had process, including public really go so far in what hopes for the return of the consultation. Send the kids on a holiday safari CHILDREN have been urged mented reality trail and a side Big W, is actually an to pack binoculars and a safari challenge zone. obstacle area including a broad-brimmed hat for a Kids can use the Super tyre challenge, balance safari-inspired trip to the Safari Treasure Quest app to beam, hop-scotch, jump shops these school holidays. scan markers throughout challenge and of course Cockburn Gateway Shop- the centre and collect all of monkey bars. ping Centre’s safari-themed Leo the Lion’s treasure to Bookings via the shopping holiday activities are con- win great prizes. centre’s website are essen- tinuing, including an aug- The safari challenge, out- tial.

COC 8 NEWS October 1, 2020 CFMEU in plea Adam Poulsen on elected members to step City confirmed. in to help break the impasse. “Building maintenance THE CFMEU is threatening The CFMEU’s letter workers were told their industrial action over a long- claimed Fremantle’s out- work was of no value,” the running dispute between the doors workers had not letter said. City of Fremantle and its received a pay rise in more “They were stood down council workers over enter- than two years because the and forced to stand by while prise bargaining agree- City had “failed to reach an some of their work was out- ments. agreement” with workers sourced to contractors.” Workers are not demand- since the last EBA expired in A City spokesman denied ing higher wages but rather June 2018. this. the removal of a clause that “For the first time in over “No staff has been told “allows the City to stand 30 years, Fremantle workers their work is of no value,” he them down and direct them are to vote on taking indus- said. “Only two outside to take unpaid leave without trial action,” the letter said. workers were directed to any justification and with- “We need your help to take leave as their duties out end”, according to an reaffirm the values of the were not required in the open letter from the CFMEU City of Fremantle to bring COVID shutdown period. No to the City. the sides together and reach contractors performed ei- Councillors were met by an agreement.” ther of these roles.” protesters at last week’s Its authors also claimed The spokesman said the council meeting, with repre- three person-moving crews City was standing by the sentatives of the trade were reduced to one during contentious clause to pro- union’s WA branch calling the pandemic — a claim the tect itself “if a second wave were to occur and (the City) was not in a position to pro- vide work”. “A verbal agreement was reached with the Local Government, Racing and Cemeteries Employees Union in April 2020 to accept the new negotiated agreement, however COVID arrived and the City and unions were not able to finalise,” he said. “Post-COVID, the verbal agreement was withdrawn and the leave clause was raised by the unions which

A placard outside the North Fremantle Community Hall. CONTINUED PAGE 9

COC October 1, 2020 NEWS 9 to councillors

CFMEU protesters outside the North Fremantle Community Hall, where the Fremantle council meeting was held last Wednesday. Picture: Adam Poulsen

FROM PAGE 8 agreement in April 2020 on a remaining team were split new EBA which included a into two shifts, allowing became the sticking point.” pay rise. This agreement them to be segregated to He said the union’s claim was subsequently with- ensure ongoing service,” he workers had not received a drawn by the union.” said. pay rise in two years was In response to the Fremantle chief executive incorrect, noting that the CFMEU’s claim that sanita- Philip St John said at last outside workforce covered tion workers were halved week’s meeting the dispute by the EBA received a 2.5 per during the height of the pan- was due to come before the cent pay rise for the period of demic, the City spokesman Fair Work Commission for July 2018 to July 2019. said “several vulnerable conciliation talks yesterday. “The City has been in team members were asked Mr St John told the negotiations since April to isolate at home on full Gazette the city would con- 2019, mainly negotiating pay”. tinue to work towards a over the size of pay rises,” he “To try to ensure the ongo- mutually satisfactory agree- said. “We reached verbal ing essential service the ment.

COC 10 NEWS October 1, 2020

Beerliar brothers Ben and Gus Ierino with Outback Truckers' Steve Grahame. Trucking good time

Ben Smith “fix them up, drive them, get hand and transported their them bogged and get them vehicles up to Lancelin. WHETHER it’s tackling out”. Tony said the trucker was quad bikes or steering four- They have released 26 epi- a little taken aback at first wheel drives through sand sodes to date which have but was happy to accompany dunes, schoolboys Ben and resulted in a total 17,000 the boys on their trek north. Gus Ierino are not your ordi- views online. Their father “I saw the number on his nary pair of siblings. Tony said the boys had a pas- truck and gave him a call; he Despite their age — Ben is sion for all things motor veh- was an absolute gentleman,” 13 years old and Gus 10 — the icles from a young age. he said. Beeliar brothers are already “They try show people “We needed a truck to get accomplished drivers, with how to use things; they’ve our gear, we gave him a link their own YouTube channel been driving since they were to the YouTube channel and to boot. five years old,” he said. he came on board.” The pair’s Adventure Their most recent episode Inspired by the likes of Brothers series features the saw them join forces with 4WD 24-7, the boys are keen boys showing off their driv- one of their heroes in Out- to turn their series into a ing skills on vehicles off- back Truckers star Steve more professional, long- road – or as Ben puts it, they Grahame, who lent a helping form venture at some stage.

COC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 • 11

COC 12 NEWS October 1, 2020 Praise for pool owners THE regulator responsi- ment of Mines, Industry can take to prevent tod- ble for enforcing swim- Regulation and Safety dler drowning,” Mr ming pool safety barrier believes the results show Abdoolakhan said. standards has praised the that local government “The Keep Watch cam- community after no tod- pool barrier inspections paign, which highlights dler drownings were rec- and education campaigns the importance of active orded in 2019-20. are having a positive adult supervision, re- It is the first time since impact on the community. stricting access to water, data has been collected Executive director of water awareness and that the Royal Life Sav- Building and Energy, Saj learning CPR, is hitting ing’s National Drowning Abdoolakhan, said the home and helping to keep Report showed there were result reflected the great children safe. no drownings among chil- efforts by Royal Life Sav- “Owners of pools can dren aged under five in ing, community and pool do some simple things to WA. inspectors. reduce the risks: make The report also identi- “This is a tremendous sure the gate is working fied a 52 per cent decrease achievement for the State properly, self-closing and in drownings in this cate- and was no doubt contrib- self-latching, make sure gory compared to the 10- uted to by the long-run- there are no big gaps in or year average. ning effort to create safe under the fence, and that The Building and Ener- barriers and educate par- there are no climbable gy division of the Depart- ents about the steps they objects near it.”

New school name reflects past

SOUTHERN River’s new year levels could be there and north along sections of school will be called Yarra- from the start, with expecta- Nicholson Road and Wright linka Primary School in a tions its opening will imme- Road. nod to the area’s agricultu- diately ease enrolment Stage one of the build at ral past. pressures at Harrisdale Pri- Yarralinka has reached ‘Yarralinka’ is a type of mary School. completion, with buildings wheat which reflects both Yarralinka’s intake area is ready for about 160 kinder- the area’s history and the southeast of Southern River garten and pre-primary stu- name of the street the school Road down to Tonkin High- dents next year. By the start is on. way and out to Ranford Road of the 2023 school year, the Another new school set to and the Wungong Brook, school will also cater for up open next year in Harrisdale while North Harrisdale stu- to 540 students from kinder- has been named North Har- dents will come from south- garten to Year 6. Christoph- risdale Primary School. Up west of Ranford Road, er Burgess is the school’s to 540 students across all southeast of Warton Road foundation principal.

COC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 • 13

COC GET SCANNED SOONER

WA-based and privately and improved conditions image quality and lower owned, Western Radiology for patients. radiation doses. is run by a highly It has reduced traditional Western Radiology’s experienced team of waiting times of up to two comprehensive service radiologists, cardiologists weeks for services such as offers many scans and and technical staff with ultrasounds and CT scans, procedures generally only many years of experience and procedures to one or found at hospital-based in the industry. two days. radiology locations and all By establishing branches With a strong focus on are bulk-billed with a in under-serviced customer service, Medicare item number geographical areas, availability and fast results when referred by a GP or Western Radiology has turnaround, the branches specialist. increased supply of have the latest technology Visit wradi.com.au or call radiology to the WA market that delivers superior 9200 2777.

COC ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE

ALL Saints’ College, Perth’s While the vast majority of first independent Anglican ASC students strive to co-educational school, is achieve the highest possible different from other ATAR and are frequently schools. Proudly amongst the top-performing non-selective, diversity is in students in the nation, the its DNA — diversity of ATAR Plus approach students’ genders, abilities, recognises the college’s role cultures, faiths, interests in brokering for students a and pathways. range of pathways, whether The college strives to general, enterprise or reflect the diversity of the hybrid. Further enriching wider community in which young people’s toolkit of students will collaborate, future-focused skills is The create and problem-solve. Agency, an employment As a result, ASC is proud agency run specifically for of its grounded graduates ASC students. who demonstrate in myriad This approach to ways their sense of education prioritises responsibility to their students’ agency and communities. passion, empowering young In collaboration with a people to be the architects network of partners, the of their own learning while college curates a rich, striving to build mastery in personalisable learning their chosen pursuits. environment in which ASC recognises that it is students develop a deep and in relationships with others authentic empathetic and that students understand ethical perspective. how they can most This sees its young people effectively make a positive going beyond the difference in the world. traditional boundaries of This in turn equips and education, leading in empowers young people to real-world environments, “know what to do when co-authoring a future which they don’t know what to do” values creative — a commonly-heard collaboration. saying at All Saints’.

COC 16 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 • 17

COC 18 STAGE October 1, 2020 FIFO life plays out

Cast members Bobbi Henry, Trevor Ryan and Jayla Shae Davey. Picture: Dana Weeks

Tanya MacNaughton looking at the idea of you have,” she said. digging up country and the “And how it affects A PLAY by new playwright cultural repercussions of families and extended Melody Dia will make its that,” Mullaley, a Widi families as well. world premiere this month, woman from the Yamatji “We really hope led by her experience of Nation in the Midwest audiences can see it’s a very working FIFO. region of WA, said. different world that’s away “Melody went to the “I think it was just a story from reality; FIFO work Goolarri Media Indigenous that needed to get out and living away on mine Writers program in Broome because she was so affected sites in isolation. I know and has been writing this by it and she wasn’t even everyone can relate to play for about seven years,” digging up country in her isolation now.” Yirra Yaakin Theatre job. Also the family The cast of three features Company artistic director implications of having kids Bobbi Henry, Trevor Ryan Eva Grace Mullaley said. and working away really and Jayla Shae Davey, with “It’s gone through every shone through for her on Mullaley admitting her Aboriginal theatre how hard that is.” biggest challenge as a company in Australia, so The play focuses on two director was getting everyone is championing it. couples, who grew up everyone back in the It’s just so good to see new together, where both of the rehearsal room. writers coming out and men work FIFO. “One of our actors is writing amazing plays like A drama about survival, from Kununurra and we’ve this one.” it explores the impact of flown her down for this,” Dia’s motivation to write mining on these two she said. FIFO — Fit In or F*** Off ! Indigenous families and “Our other two actors was prompted by working touches on issues of were in Hecate earlier in FIFO herself and the cultural repercussions and the year so they’ve been stories she gathered about responsibilities, drug use without work for a while.” coming home. and money. FIFO — Fit In or F*** “She got testimonials “It’s that FIFO life of Off ! is at Subiaco Arts from a lot of other FIFO needing to keep up with the Centre, October 13 to 24, workers, around Broome in Joneses with how much you before a season at Gimme particular and First own, how much you can Club in Broome, October 29 Nations FIFO workers buy and the credit limits to 31. Tickets: ptt.wa.gov.au. October 1, 2020 FILM 19

Brought to life

Pinocchio with Alessio Di Domenicanto as Lucignolo. Picture: Greta De Lazzaris

Lucy Rutherford This physicality is PINOCCHIO reminiscent of children’s A FAR cry from Disney, this films pre the era of CGI, new adaptation of (M) such as the 1999 live-action Pinocchio delves into the DIRECTOR: Matteo Alice in Wonderland or darkness of the original Garrone Terry Jones’ Wind in the novel. STARRING: Roberto Willows, giving a tangible Geppetto (Roberto Benigni, Federico Ielapi, quality to the fantasy. Benigni) is a poor carpenter Marine Vacth The film’s black humour living in impoverished 19th ᗂᗂᗂᗂ and some rather scary century Italy who, after SHOWING AT: The St. Ali scenes are also a far cry witnessing the arrival of a Italian Film Festival until from modern family film travelling marionette show, Wednesday, October 14 fare, the kind of frightening decides to make a puppet of that parents will probably his own. be more concerned about When his creation misdemeanours and than the kids themselves. miraculously comes to life, devious characters. This film’s close Geppetto is astonished but Pinocchio is worth seeing adherence to the original delighted and names him as for the visual effects alone; book makes it episodic and his son Pinocchio (Federico CGI is used sparingly and lacking in a cohesive Ielapi). instead the characters — narrative. But what links Geppetto wants him to from the talking cricket to a every character, whether attend school but Pinocchio human-sized snail — are villainous or innocent, is instead goes to the brought to life via their poverty and the need marionette show, setting spectacular prosthetics and to survive by any means him off on a journey of costumes. necessary.

COC Rent relief Close to Woodman Point extended

FOLLOWING the extension of the COVID-19 rent laws, the State Government has also extended the Residential Tenancies Rent Relief Scheme. Tenants who have lost their job or more than 75 per cent of their income due to COVID-19 can apply for a grant of four weeks rent, up to a maximum of $2000, to be paid to their landlord. Landlords who have already been paid the grant and who have tenants that remain in financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive a second grant. Woodman Point. When family or friends Commerce Minister John 4 2 2 Inside, there is ample visit, enjoy the formal Quigley said the ongoing 1 Shoal Court, Coogee space to bring everyone setting of the lounge and availability of rent relief $730,000-$749,000 together, including a large dining area or spend the and the opportunity to get a Agency: Southside Realty open-plan living, meals and afternoon poolside. second grant was great Contact: Joe Gianoli on 0417 kitchen area adjoining a The front master news for tenants and 733 114 or Frank Gianoli on games room with bar. bedroom with walk-in robe landlords. 0411 353 624 A cooking enthusiast and ensuite is well The online application needing to feed the tribe separated from a rear side form and more information A FAMILY will love the can get creative in the long wing, comprising three is available at dmirs.wa. location of this home on an kitchen featuring lots of minor bedrooms and family gov.au/covidrentgrant until 885sqm property just a storage space, a central bathroom. March 28. stone’s throw from Coogee island bench, oven, cooktop, Features include ducted Landlords needing Primary School and all the rangehood and large airconditioning, gas hot assistance can also contact recreational facilities at easy-care floor tiles. water and solar power. the new Landlord Hotline.

COC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 • 21

COC 22 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 • 23

COC 24 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC October 1, 2020 RESIDENTIAL 25 Winning combo

1 or 2 1 or 2 2 An artist’s impression of 240 South Terrace, South the home stores and the Fremantle possible configurations. EOI Agency: Scoop Property Contact: John Da Luz on 0433 205 227 or Santo Rito Merenda on 0438 386 578

IMAGINE running your own bookstore or beauty shop, with the comfort of home on the other side of a sliding door. Developer Megara is offering two ground-floor spaces at the newly completed South 240 development in South Fremantle as “home stores,” which combine a residential apartment and small retail store fronting South Terrace. option to establish an store.” studio,” he said. And it has floorplans and affordable working from There is a 96qsm and “It will suit a young designs to show buyers home opportunity within 129sqm space available, entrepreneur or start-up exactly how it could work. the retail environment,” he each with a winter garden who wishes to utilise a The setup isn’t commonly said. “The spaces are being near the entry and rear smaller retail space and seen in new developments sold without internal bedroom, bathroom, lounge save on upfront capital in the City of Fremantle but fit-out, which will allow area, kitchen/dining zone costs while also saving Megara director Jamie people to design and and laundry, as well as two money on a separate home Clarke said the group had configure them to suit their parking bays. mortgage or rental, adopted an innovative personal and business The larger could especially those people approach at the needs. potentially accommodate a trying to get back to work eight-apartment building to “South Terrace has high two-bedroom, as part of the COVID-19 avoid ending up with more foot traffic and a range of two-bathroom design. economic recovery. empty retail tenancies on food and retail offerings Mr Clarke said the set-up “We also see it as a small the strip. that make up the vibrant would appeal to an shopfront for a new “After looking at community. operation requiring a small internet business, or a innovative ways to “This exposure can retail footprint. browsing or incentivise economic provide a business with a “Examples of this include click-and-collect location as activity and also activate great opportunity to access a bookstore, hairdresser, someone grows their the streetfront, we decided this market as well as beauty salon, service business through multiple to give purchasers the become a destination provider and artist’s channels.”

COC 26 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 • 27

COC 28 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 • 29

COC 30 • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

COC October 1, 2020 MOTORING 31 Hyundai delivers first look at updated 130 N due next year Automatic for the people Sam Jeremic

HYUNDAI has revealed its first look at the updated i30 N, but the biggest news is under the surface: the hot hatch will finally be available as an automatic. The i30 N has won many accolades in its time but has always been held back by its lack of a self shifter. From next year though, it will have the option of an eight-speed dual clutch automatic with “dedicated N performance shifting functions”, which we’re assuming will mean different settings for different drive modes and, hopefully, auto rev matching. There’s no word as yet on what effect the new transmission will have on acceleration times. Other changes including newly-developed 19-inch forged alloy wheels that save more than 14kg of unsprung mass, plus design tweaks such as revised front and rear bumpers, two large exhaust pipes, a wide centre grille with the N signature, new rear lamps and new LED headlights with V-shaped daytime running lights.

COC 32 SPORT October 1, 2020 Girls avoid forfeit Second soccer step and score grand win Ben Smith and Kristie Lim Creating a second compe- tition would also enable PERTH soccer clubs say a clubs to be relegated to it or A PIARA Waters girls ball carnival over the long second national competition promoted from it to the football team who consi- weekend. would be a breeding ground A-League. dered forfeiting their The grand final was for fresh talent and help “Currently there’s no pro- grand final due to a fix- played at 10am on Monday keep the sport alive. motion or relegation and ture clash has claimed the — the Queen’s Birthday Perth Soccer Club and halfway through the season, flag to end their season on public holiday — at Bayswater City are WA’s there’s not that much inter- a high note. Santich Park, which only representatives in a est. The public is certainly Piara Waters Junior clashed with the carnival. coalition of 35 semi-profes- showing that by their lack of Football Club’s Year 7-8 However, there proved sional National Premier support,” Marocchi said. Grey side took out the 2020 to be a happy ending for League clubs from around “You can’t be languishing Fremantle Conference the football team, who Australia that wants to cre- at the bottom every year and Year 7/8 All-Female RED shot out to a big lead and ate a national second divi- then stay in the competition; title after a commanding were ahead 6.11 (47) to 1.3 sion competition. there’s got to be some sort of win over East Fremantle (9) at half-time. The competition, tenta- incentive for clubs to not on Monday. They piled on the goals tively titled The Champion- always continuously finish As reported last week, to put the icing on the ship, would run beneath the at the bottom of the ladder.” the team were consider- cake in the second half A-League. Bayswater vice president ing forfeiting because the while keeping their oppo- Perth and Bayswater have Oriano Colli echoed Maroc- scheduled time for the nents from adding to their made financial contribu- chi’s thoughts and said a match clashed with a score to win 16.17 (113) to tions to the coalition and national second tier would major representative net- 1.3 (9). back the proposal, even create some much-needed though they are not guaran- buzz around the sport. teed a spot if it goes ahead. “Football needs a second Perth president Gary tier competition in order to Walk on in to play Marocchi, who represented create much-needed interest the Socceroos on 13 occa- in our game and more AN unusual take on net- Back Netball, the sport is sions and was Perth Glory’s importantly, give clubs the ball is gaining ground in ideal for people keen to inaugural coach, said the opportunity to be promoted Perth. return to the court and competition was in danger of to the A-League if they are Sisters Angela and Eri- suitable for all ages and becoming stale. good enough,” he said. ca Brock discovered walk- abilities. Marocchi said opportu- “I think a second tier com- ing netball running in the Players can walk fast nities for young players were petition representative from UK and brought the “fun- but are not allowed to run currently limited if they our State will give much- ny idea” to Perth’s sub- or jump. were not picked up by an Perth Soccer Club president Gary Marocchi thinks there is needed opportunities to urbs. Weekly sessions run A-League side and creating a room for a new national competition. Picture: Nic Ellis young aspiring footballers to “At first we thought it year-round at LeisureFit another competition was showcase their abilities and was a bit of a funny idea Melville, Craigie Leisure vital to the game’s long-term higher level, and then possi- many young kids have come hopefully go on to bigger and but after a short time we Centre and the WA Net- health. bly get a professional con- through the system and gone better things.” thought ‘that’s actually ball Centre in Jolimont. “A second tier won’t be at tract with a top tier team or on to play for the senior A design report for the sec- quite good – let’s start it For details, email the full professional level, go overseas,” he said. team? By having a second ond league is being worked here’,” Erica said. info@welcomebacknet- but it still gives some kids an “You only have to look at tier, it might be a starting on for submission to Foot- Launching as Welcome ball.com.au. opportunity to play at a Perth Glory’s situation; how point.” ball Federation Australia.

COC