OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WAFL $3.00 EDITION 6, MAY 8, 2021 by Elliot Raiter WAFL ANNOUNCE Kia Australia WA State Squad The WAFL has announced a 30- 2021 Kia Australia WAFL State Squad man Kia Australia WA State squad to represent Western Australia Claremont – Jye Bolton, Ben Edwards, Subiaco – Greg Clark, Lachlan against South Australia at Adelaide Lachlan Martinis, Jake Patmore, Delahunty, Leigh Kitchin, Harry Oval on Saturday, May 15. Bailey Rogers, Anthony Treacy, Oliver Marsh, Ben Sokol, Kyle Stainsby WA will introduce a huge Eastland, Callan England Swan Districts – Sam Fisher, Corey number of debutants to state East Fremantle –Cody Leggett, Josh Gault footy, with 22 players named in Schoenfeld, Cam Eardley West Perth – Tyler Keitel, Noah the squad who could don the black Peel – Tyrone Thorne Pegoraro, Connor West, Keegan Knott and gold colours for the first time. South Fremantle – Cody Ninyette, WA Umpires Grand Finalists Claremont have Matt Parker, Chad Pearson, Blake Field Umpire: Ben Laycock the strongest representation with Schlensog, Haiden Schloithe, Zac Boundary Umpire: Jordan Russell eight players joining the squad, Strom Goal Umpire: Christian Cutrona including two-time Simpson Medallist Jye Bolton. keen to show their ability in the “There are some really proven Tigers midfielder Jake Patmore ruck to AFL clubs prior to the Mid- players named and we are looking may return to Adelaide Oval where Season Draft. forward to the challenge of travelling he represented Port Adelaide, over to Adelaide next week.” while Ben Edwards and Anthony Tyler Keitel, Keegan Knott, Treacy are expected to bring speed Connor West and Noah Pegoraro The Kia Australia WAFL State to the youthful line up. will represent West Perth, with game is a key event on the calendar former Gold Coast youngster each year in the lead up to the AFL Premiers South Fremantle also Josh Schoenfeld one of three East Mid-Season Draft, with the 2019 feature strongly with six inclusions, with veteran Haiden Schloithe, Fremantle players selected. fixture seeing five players selected Matt Parker and Cody Ninyette all West Perth mentor Geoff including Simpson Medallist Josh benefitting from early season form. Valentine has been named Deluca, who was drafted to Carlton after a standout performance. Subiaco is the other key coach. Michael Broadbridge has contributor with six players; Leigh withdrawn for personal reasons. With this game being cancelled Kitchin brings a wealth of state “I’m thrilled to be afforded this in 2020, WA will be looking to game experience, while Ben Sokol opportunity and can’t wait to work regain the Haydn Bunton Junior and 2019 Sandover Medallist with such a hard-working and Cup after a narrow loss in 2019. Lachlan Delahunty provide further committed group of young men,” The squad will begin training on leadership in the squad. Valentine said. Sunday before departing for South Reigning Sandover Medallist “We feel we have a great balance Australia on Friday morning. Sam Fisher features, while Peel of pace and experience throughout A start time is yet to be bolter Tyrone Thorne could find his the squad, with a number of determined for the match, with the way into a dynamic forward setup. players in fantastic form over the game set to be a curtain raiser to Corey Gault and Zac Strom will be first month of the WAFL season. Port Adelaide & Western Bulldogs. 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. by Elliot Raiter by Sean Cowan COLLECTABLES 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. When most serious collectors even at the footy in the 1990s. for the date of production to be of WAFL memorabilia are asked And that’s probably why I’ve narrowed. about their favourite items, they only seen three in collectors’ But finding an advertisement will generally point to pieces from hands, including the West Perth from the time makes it much easier. the 1960s, 70s or 80s. version that Royals supporter Ellie So I was particularly pleased to After all, that’s when WA football helped me to secure last year. find this ad in a 1964 edition of was really humming, and is also the The others (East Perth and Sports Review recently, which has era that most of today’s collectors Swans) were in the hands of a allowed me to finally date this rare most fondly remember. young fella who collects items set of Mobil transfers. On the other side of the coin, featuring 90s design… and he’s If anyone has any of these, please though, not too many will mention not the only person chasing them. drop me a line. I only have a couple the 90s. This week’s other featured item and would love to see what the By the early-mid 90s, the relates to some new research others look like, especially those Eagles were regular premiership that has shone a light on a 1960s for Claremont and Swans. contenders and the Dockers had collectable. been conceived. As a result, efforts Regular readers would know to market the WAFL and its clubs that I often mention in this column had fallen away. the transfers (sometimes called Recently, however, I’ve noticed decals) that the service stations something of a trend among issued in the 1960s. younger collectors of football All of them got in on the act – memorabilia to chase items Mobil, Esso, BP, Neptune, Shell and featuring classic 90s design. Golden Fleece. And while that mostly relates But putting a date of production to AFL memorabilia, there is also on them has proved difficult. some interest in one particular Some of them can be dated item of WAFL apparel. because they feature caricatures in These t-shirts were produced by club jumpers. And jumper designs the good folk at Rivervale-based changed often enough to allow TShirts West and were advertised widely during the 1994 season, If you have a query regarding WAFL memorabilia, send photographs and/ especially in Westside Football. or details to Sean at [email protected] or Sean Cowan, PO Box 8352, Sadly, I don’t remember seeing Perth BC, WA 6849. His website is at www.waflcollectables.webs.com and he too many of them in real life, not also can be contacted on 0412 760 004. It starts with yes 3 Saturday, May 8, 2.10pm, Leederville Oval. LEAGUE Live Stream: www.thewest.com.au Radio: 91.3 SportFM Live Scores: WAFL App & Website No. Player Pnts D.O.B HT WT Recruited from WAFL games Goals Bhds 1 KITCHIN, Leigh 1 08/01/1990 181 77 Frankston 118 ........... ........... 2 STAINSBY, Kyle 1 20/04/2000 181 77 Carine JFC 17 ........... ........... 3 KENNEDY, Hayden 1 27/04/1995 176 76 Mines 80 ........... ........... 5 FULLGRABE, Kaidyn 1 14/09/1995 187 91 Ocean Ridge 15 ........... ........... 6 POWELL, Rowen 3 17/09/1995 191 88 Towns / WCE 69 ........... ........... 7 MARSH, Harrison 10 13/01/1994 189 90 Margaret River / Sydney Swans 23 ........... ........... 8 LITHERLAND, Angus 3 12/10/1992 190 88 Ongerup / Hawthorn 67 ........... ........... 10 UPTON, Lewis 1 29/03/1992 182 81 Dampier 4 ........... ........... 12 CLARK, Gregory 1 24/05/1997 193 94 Sorrento Duncraig JFC 78 ........... ........... 13 HICKMOTT, Liam 1 26/07/1999 181 81 Sorrento Duncraig JFC 7 ........... ........... 14 BORCHET, Ryan 1 15/05/1997 190 84 Railways 32 ........... ........... 15 BEVERLEY, Jack 1 08/07/1998 189 95 Sorrento Duncraig JFC 17 ........... ........... 16 MILLER, Jacob 1 28/01/1998 185 86 Railways 32 ........... ........... 17 DELAHUNTY, Lachlan 1 26/10/1990 194 91 Frankston 116 ........... ........... 18 SOKOL, Ben 1 28/10/1995 186 92 South Coogee JFC 96 ........... ........... 19 MENEGOLA, Nick 1 02/01/1997 180 71 Booragoon JFC 11 ........... ........... 21 LOCKYER, Jordan 1 15/06/1993 192 90 Joond Kinross JFC / Sydney Swans 103 ........... ........... 22 ROBINSON, Corey 2 25/12/1999 179 76 Marist JFC / Aquinas 2 ........... ........... 23 REID, Ben 1 16/10/1997 188 90 Kingsway JFC 9 ........... ........... 25 BRAUT, Michael 1 27/06/1997 186 95 Mt Hawthorn JFC 35 ........... ........... 26 HARRIS, Chad 10 02/08/1998 181 76 Sorrento (Vic) 4 ........... ........... 27 PUTT, Lewis 1 17/01/2001 196 94 Scarborough 4 ........... ........... 28 MARTIN, Nicholas 1 03/04/2001 190 86 Noranda JFC 9 ........... ........... 29 FULLGRABE, Koby 1 27/04/1999 183 86 Joondalup Kinross JFC 1 ........... ........... 31 HICKMOTT, Wil 1 11/12/2000 181 79 Sorrento Duncraig JFC 5 ........... ........... 32 MATERA, Brandon 12 11/03/1992 173 74 Bullcreek Leeming JFC / GCS / FFC 4 ..........