OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WAFL ROUND 11 MAY 28, 2016 $3.00 Sharks peaking at right time » Bristow brilliance now in print » Proudies Day at the Showground THE TLC GROUP THE LIFTING COMPANY www.TheLiftingCompany.com.au Lifting,There Rigging is andAlways Height a Safety Solution Specialists Specialists in Lifting, Rigging and Height Safety Equipment TLC SURFACE TREATMENT www.TLCSurfaceTreatment.com.au Protective Coating Applicators Perth’s Industrial Spray Painting & Sandblasting Specialists TLC FABRICATION www.TheLiftingCompany.com.au Engineering, Design & Fabrication THE LIFTING COMPANY Professionals in Fabrication www.TheLiftingCompany.com.au There is Always a Solution Proud sponsors of the Perth Demons Football Club Ph: (08) 9353 4333 www.theTLCgroup.com.au CONTENTS 3 Every Week 6 Collectables 7 Tipping 7 Tweets of the Week 18-20 WAFC 23 Club Notes 24 Stats 25 Scoreboards and ladders 26 Fixtures Features 4-5 Sharks peaking at right time Game time 8 West Coast v Gold Coast 8 St Kilda v Fremantle 9 Game previews 10-11 East Fremantle v Peel 12-13 East Perth v Subiaco 14-15 Perth v West Perth 16-17 Claremont v Swan Districts CONTENTS 4 Sharks peaking at right time East Fremantle had one game. That tally was made up of 109 games for East player in WA’s victorious Fremantle (2003-09, 2013-14, 2016); 75 games for State team last year as Fremantle (2005-2009); 43 games for St Kilda (2010- 2012) and 23 games for Sandringham (2010-2012). the Black Swans chalked Peake has been superb in his return to the up their third successive Sharks from amateur ranks this season, but is one of State game victory. the possible 27 players currently in the squad who Two weeks out from could be in action for their WAFL clubs on WA Day – WA’s next interstate clash, Monday, June 6 – ahead of the State game five days with Tasmania on Saturday, later. June 11 at Steel Blue Oval, “There are two reasons for the large size of the Publisher by Tracey Lewis seven Sharks have been squad – firstly we’re conscious that six WAFL teams This publication is proudly produced selected in the initial State will be playing games on the Monday leading into for the WA Football Commission by squad. Media Tonic. the State game and secondly, there are so many Phone 9388 7844 There has already been one casualty from the players worthy of selection,” said Carlton Draught Fax 9388 7866 provisional squad named late last week, with East WAFL State coach Darren Harris, who was in charge Sales: [email protected] Perth co-captain Kyle Anderson omitted after last year. Editor breaking his ankle in the Round 10 loss to Peel. The WAFL squad will train four times in the lead- Tracey Lewis Email: [email protected] Among the Sharks included is 32-year-old Brett up to the game, with a final training session and Photography Peake, who last weekend notched his 250th senior jumper presentation to be held at Steel Blue Oval on Andrew Ritchie, William Crabb, Thursday, June 9. Belinda Pike, Hans Wellinger & Duncan Watkinson Design/Typesetting Jacqueline Holland Direction Design and Print Printing Bristow dreaming big Data Documents www.datadocuments.com.au Just as East Fremantle dares to dream big and Cover Brett Peake by Duncan Watkinson grind their way back into finals contention, one of their form midfielders is working just The Football Budget is printed on Gloss 90gsm paper, which is sourced as hard off the field to encourage youngsters from a sustainably managed forest and to never give up on fulfilling their potential. uses manufacturing processes of the highest environmental standards. East Fremantle midfielder, and now author, Bouncedown is printed by an Timothy Bristow, will launch his first book this Environmental Accredited printer. Saturday, just a few hours before the third-placed The magazine is 100% recyclable. Sharks battle the fourth-placed Peel. Billy the Brilliant, written by Bristow and WAFL admission prices $15 – Adult* illustrated by his girlfriend, Natalie Martin, is a $12 – Concession* magical story about a young boy named Billy who 2 for 1 offer – Student Edge Member* only wanted to be one thing when he grew up – a Free – Children U16 magician. *Includes a copy of Football Budget He learnt from the best, Gregory The Great and His good form in season 2016, where he has nothing could ever distract Billy. played every game so far, mirrors that of the Sharks Find us on He was destined for the big time, until one day, who have won six of their nine outings under new something changed Billy’s outlook on everything. coach Rob Wiley. Billy The Brilliant is the first instalment in a Bristow is a teacher at Serpentine Jarrahdale Copyright © No part of this publication may collection of children’s stories that explore the Grammar School and will be selling copies of his be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system book this Saturday at ATOM Stadium for $14.95 without the permission of the publisher. everyday escapades of a young child in a heart- Opinions expressed in the Football Budget warming and humorous way. a copy. Grab a signed copy before the game and are not necessarily those of the WAFC. have your photo taken with him. There will also be Written in OpenDyslexic font, this tale empowers The WAFC or affiliated clubs believe that giveaways and prizes on the day. the material produced in this publication is even the most challenged readers to dream big and accurate, but gives no warranty in relation never give up on fulfilling their potential. East Fremantle is also including a signed copy thereto and disclaims all liability for claims of the book with every Junior membership package against the WAFC or affiliated clubs, Media Bristow grew up in Sale and joined the Sharks Tonic, its employees, agents, or any other purchased for $45 at this Saturday’s game or at the in 2014 to play with his brother James, after playing person, which may rise from any person Palmyra Markets the following day where Bristow acting on the materials contained herein. for Launceston. He won the Tasmanian State League and teammates including Jamie McNamara will be Medal in 2011. Registered by Australia Post - PP642521/00112 from 10am-12pm. 5 peaking at right time CARLTON DRAUGHT WAFL STATE SQUAD Claremont – Darcy Cameron, Jye Bolton, Ryan Neates East Fremantle – Matthew Watson, Jamie McNamara, Brett Peake, George Hampson, Liam Anthony, Andrew Stephen, Brock O’Brien East Perth – Paul Johnson Peel – Josh Bootsma Perth – Jared Bell, Aidan Tropiano, Clint Jones South Fremantle - Blayne Wilson, Marlion Pickett, Ryan Cook, Tim Kelly, Ashton Hams, Ben Saunders, Zac Strom Subiaco - Clancy Wheeler, Lachlan Delahunty, Declan Jackson, Aaron Heal, Kyal Horsley, Adam Cockie, Leigh Kitchin, Chris Phelan, Hamish Shepheard Swan Districts – Tony Notte, Justin Simpson, Matt Riggio West Perth – Luke Meadows, Andrew Strijk, Steven Browne, Jay Van Berlo, Aaron Black, Shane Nelson COACHES Darren Harris – Coach John Dimmer – Forwards Craig Smoker – Midfield Mark Foster – Midfield Geoff Valentine – Backs Matt Guadagnin – Bench Brett Barber – Chairman of Selectors Corey Johnson – Runner Brent LeCras – Runner » Liam Anthony is back in the State squad. Photo by Showcase Photographix Proudies Day This Sunday is Proudies Day at Perth to further his football career with the available for future expenses. All funds Claremont Showground. Tigers. raised by the Foundation go directly to Warrick’s care. The day honours and raises vital funds Nearly five years after his accident he for the Proudies Foundation, which was set remains an inspiration to his many friends To find out about the events the Proudies up to support former Claremont colts player and family who go to extraordinary lengths Foundation is involved in and to help Warrick Proudlove who was seriously injured to support him and raise funds for his support them, head to their Facebook page in a freak car accident in July 2011 when rehabilitation and care. - Warrick Proudlove – Proudies Foundation. the car he was travelling in as a passenger Unfortunately Warrick was unable to Or to donate to the Foundation, head collided with a horse. make a claim for compensation and as a to the Everyday Hero Page: https://nfp. Warrick, who was 19 at the time, direct result of Warrick’s accident the State everydayhero.com/au/proudies-foundation sustained major head injuries which Government is implementing no fault You can also volunteer your time to visit resulted in significant brain damage. He insurance through our motor vehicle fees to the family or join our committee as they remains in a vegetative state and requires ensure no one else suffers the same fate. The are always looking for energetic committee 24 hour care and whilst he has started costs of rehabilitation, care and equipment members, young and old, with skills ranging to communicate through squeezing and required to ensure Warrick receives the best from event management through to book blinking, his responses are inconsistent. care are enormous and so the Foundation keeping and everything in between. continues to fundraise not only to cover the At the time of the accident he had not costs today but to ensure there are funds long moved from Albany, his home town, to 6 by Sean Cowan Collectables During 2016, 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. Last week’s WAFL Collectables prompted East Perth supporter Marlene to dig out a few oddments from her late father’s collection. Regular readers would remember that I featured several old fixture cards in last week’s column, the oldest of which dated to 1937.