WAFL Grand Final, All 3 Grades Watch Party, Comments, Sun Sep 22

[Futbolista]

Reserves Claremont v East Fremantle, Sun, Sep 22, Optus Stadium, 9.05am WA/11.05am Vic https://streamer.com.au/match/4267

Colts Claremont v Swan Districts, Sun, Sep 22, Optus Stadium, 12.10pm WA/2.05pm Vic, Channel 7, Check local guides. Streamed for free nation wide

League East Perth v Peel, Sun, Sep 22, Optus Stadium, 3.20pm WA/5.20pm Vic, Channel 7, AFL Website, Sport FM 91.3, SEN Radio WA, ABC Radio WA

More info, teams, comments TBA.

Hopefully people can comment live on what they are seeing - including those watching the stream interstate or those in the stadium. All three grades have players that people here will recognise.

 

[Futbolista]

The grand Final Football Budget has been uploaded. A staple in every league. Our first look at the extended squads for all three matches.

Bottom right corner when you click the link.

Football Budget | WAFL

www.wafl.com.au

 

[Freezin]

Great idea mate.....hopefully the BF crowd on here will embrace and share their expertise....the more the merrier I reckon. There are plenty of knowledgeable sorts on BF who can link up on the day and provide their thoughts..... I will definitely be provinding my biased view for the EF / Cl game starting the day off for the Big Dance.

 

[Futbolista]

Great idea mate.....hopefully the BF crowd on here will embrace and share their expertise....the more the merrier I reckon. There are plenty of knowledgeable sorts on BF who can link up on the day and provide their thoughts..... I will definitely be provinding my biased view for the EF / Cl game starting the day off for the Big Dance.

A great grand Final from the WAFL/WANFL

 

[Futbolista]

Peel, despite their Fremantle allignment, seem to be 110% invested this season.

54K views · 865 reactions | Peel through to the Grand Final! | Proud of you, boys 🥹 | By Fremantle Dockers | Facebook

Proud of you, boys

www.facebook.com

 

[Futbolista]

Teams announced

Reserves https://www.wafl.com.au/team-selection

Claremont Reserves v East Fremantle Reserves, Optus Stadium, Sun, Sep 22, 9.00am WA/11.00am Vic https://streamer.com.au/match/4267

Colts graduates of note from seasons 2022/23/24

Claremont: 43-Sam Gilbey, 45-Sullivan Moody, 30-Mitch Barron, 41-Sam Van Rooyen, 34-Riley Disisto, 51-Max Rohr, 46-Bailey.Banfield, 38-Kai Dehavilland, 60-Joe Matthews, 37-Max Mumme, 49-Jasper Peace

East Fremantle: 40-Jack Cocking, 46-Phoenix Knight, 56-Kobe Austin, 59-Koen Sanchez, 26-Griffin Vladich, 45-Presley Campbell, 31-Declan Pauline, 28-Noah Dean, 44-Zac Petersen

 

[Futbolista]

Teams announced

League https://www.wafl.com.au/team-selection

East Perth League v Peel Thunder League, Optus Stadium, Sun, Sep 22, 3.20pm WA/5.20pm Vic
TV/Streaming - Channel 7, AFL website (Check those websites near bounce time for streaming)
Radio - SportFm 91.3, ABC Radio, SEN WA, 6PR 882am (all stations have a live button and can at times be synced with the TV coverage if that's what you prefer)

Colts graduates of note from seasons 2022/23/24

23-Corey Tregenza (PT), 33-Scott Tuia (PT), Hugh Davies (PT), 5-Michael Sellwood (PT), 29-Taj Wyburd (PT), 14-Bo Allan (PT)

Plus a large number of Talent League graduates who Victorians would know far better than me.

 

[Futbolista]

Teams Announced
Claremont Colts v Swan Districts Colts, Optus Stadium, Sun, Sep 22, 12.10pm WA/2.10pm Vic
Channel 7/Channel 7 website for live streaming

Can Claremont be challenged?

It's hard to see it, especially with Hamish Davis now available to play colts for Claremont.

When I look through both sides I see a lot of WA state 16's and State 18's players from 2022 to 2024. I hope my memory is right.

Claremont - Jaxon Douglas (WA 16's in 2022, WA 18's in 2024), Hamish Davis (WA 18's in 2024), William Hayes (WA 18's in 2024), Lucas Ravenhill (WA 16's in 2022), Cody Angove (WA 18's in 2024), Austin Van Der Struyf (WA 16's in 2022, WA 18's in 2024), Charlie Banfield** (WA 18's in 2024), Aiden Riddle+ (WA 18's in 2024), Hugh Boxshall (WA 16's in 2022, WA 18's in 2024), Oscar Willis** (WA 18's in 2024), Clancy Dennis (WA 18's in 2024), Max Hansen-Knarhoi** (WA 16's in 2023), Cody Curtin** (WA 18's in 2024)

Swan Districts - Blake Kelly** (WA 16's in 2023, WA 18's in 2024), Otis Harvey (WA 16's in 2022, WA 18's in 2023), Harrison Creighton (WA 16's in 2022), Anthony Hansen (WA 16's in 2022, WA 18's in 2024), Colby McDonald (WA 16's in 2022, WA 18's in 2024), Chayse Martinson (WA 16's in 2022, WA 18's in 2024), Thomas Cathcart (WA 16's in 2022), Leo Steed*** (WA 16's in 2024), Cody Ryan (WA 16's in 2022), Jai Debono*** (WA 16's in 2024), Jamie Sidebottom** (WA 16's in 2023), Evan Smith+ (WA 18's in 2023)

The difference is, Claremont's state players have gone from strength to strength where as the Swans players, despite being A-Grade colts performers have remained steady and not had a big impact at interstate level in 2024.

So to the game.

Claremont have their tall power forwards - Cody Curtin (197cm), Rory Luscombe (188cm), Lucas Ravenhill (199cm). Aiden Riddle (199cm), the WA ruckman will also spend time near the goals.

I don't see enough Swan Districts tall backs to match them, although Zaid Buckland (190cm) is a high quality defender. He, Jai Debono (190cm) and Thomas Cathcart (190cm) are going to be stretched literally. Below age strong man Jamie Sidebottom - a non-nonsense player in the true Sidebottom tradition will probably take the kick in role after a point. He is a magnificent kick and often clears the ball to the centre square. Finn Taylor (187cm) finds he has to play on taller opponents and usually does a good job.

Perhaps either Evan Smith (198cm) or Ethan Hall (195cm) will have to spend some time down back when not rucking although one would prefer them going forward to test the Monts' backs.

On the other hand, Swan Districts will have Colby McDonald (191cm) and this is where things might get interesting because at his feet (or a resting ruck) will be the three highly dangerous Indigenous small forwards in Anthony Hansen (173cm), Tylah Williams (174cm) and Leon Kickett (172cm). If they are in the mood, they will worry the Claremont small defenders.

We know Swan Districts can match Claremont in the midfield.

I'm looking forward to seeing Hamish Davis (CL) and Otis Harvey (SD) going head on in the midfield. Old Hale PSA team mates they may be but I wouldn't be at all surprised if they exchange some plesantries at some stage.

One would assume Davis will be the most watched player in the game by fans, scouts and recruiters but Harvey is a very very good player in his own right. As are his fellow mids Luke Cotellessa, Chayse Martinson (also fwd now), Leo Steed (2008 DOB), Lucas Andrews, the pacy Blake Kelly, PSA star Ned Reiger (also quick) and Max York.

But the Monts have genuine stars Hugh Boxshall, Austin Van Der Struyf, Davis of course, perhaps Jett Sibosado - and Cody Angove, William Hayes and the Cossom boys will use their speed on the outside. Charlie Banfield can also spend time on the ball, as can fellow below ager Will Malajczuk.

As a neutral, I just want to see a good match. Optus is such a big stadium (at midday WA time) that it won't be the most vibrant atmosphere but the players say they want to experience playing the 60,000 seater.

I hope a few people can join me here, especially for the colts and reserves - as this is a development/draft section of the website - and maybe leave a few comments about what you're seeing either on the Streamer stream (reserves) or channel 7 website (colts) or even from the ground.

I'm going to make tacos (should be sold at the footy IMO) and maybe have a couple of strong drinks. Best Taco recipe = Cumin powder, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Chicken powder stock, onions and mince. On the side - lettuce, diced tomato, grated cheese and mild taco sauce of your choice.

+ = Over ager
** = Below ager
*** = 2008 DOB

Claremont Games Votes Ave Goals Pos.
1-Will Wildberger+ (CL) 16 27 1.68 1 Small Def
2-Jaxon Douglas (CL) 13 42 3.23 - Medium Def
3-Hamish Davis (CL) 8 40 5.00 14 Mid/Fwd
5-Jett Sibosado+ (CL) 16 64 4.00 4 Def/Mid
7-William Hayes (CL) 9 18 2.00 2 Wing/Fwd
8-Lucas Ravenhill (CL) 17 32 1.88 32 Tall Fwd/Ruck
9-Cody Angove (CL) 9 28 3.11 11 Mid/Fwd
10-Austin Van Der Struyf (CL) 11 61 5.54 7 Mid
14-Charlie Banfield** (CL) 8 13 1.62 5 Mid/Fwd
15-Aiden Riddle+ (CL) 13 52 4.00 6 Ruck
16-Clay Michael+ (CL) 4 6 1.50 3 Tall Def
17-Rory Luscombe (CL) 15 21 1.40 25 Medium Fwd
18-Hugh Boxshall (CL) 6 44 7.33 2 Mid/Def
20-Oscar Willis** (CL) 16 8 0.50 4 Medium Def
21-Samson Jennings-Hopkins (CL) 1 - ---- 1 Fwd
22-Clancy Dennis (CL) 9 18 2.00 - Tall Def
23-Tom Cossom (CL) 15 17 1.13 8 Small Fwd/Mid
26-Luke Pynes+ (CL) 15 3 0.20 13 Small Fwd
27-Max Hansen-Knarhoi** (CL) 9 15 1.67 5 Mid/Small Fwd
28-Cody Curtin** (CL) 7 23 3.28 12 Tall Fwd/Def
33-Charlie Cotter** (CL) 4 - ---- 2 Mid/Fwd
42-Will Malajczuk** (CL) 13 14 1.07 1 Medium Def
44-Joshua Grahame** (CL) 3 8 2.67 - Mid
45-Oliver Pentony+ (CL) 11 9 0.81 3 Ruck
46-Charlie Cossom** (CL) 11 9 0.81 2 Small Fwd
47-Lachlan Cattalini+ (CL) 8 21 2.62 1 Def
49-Jackson Cattalini** (CL) 1 - ---- - Def
V
Swan Districts
3-Blake Kelly** (SD) 9 41 4.55 1 Mid
4-Otis Harvey (SD) 19 100 5.26 16 Mid
5-Harrison Creighton (SD) 9 10 1.11 6 Fwd/Mid
6-Thomas Cathcart (SD) 12 12 1.00 2 Tall Def/Fwd
7-Evan Smith+ (SD) 10 20 2.00 4 Ruck
8-Zaid Buckland+ (SD) 15 38 2.53 - Tall Def
9-Chayse Martinson (SD) 16 45 2.81 15 Fwd/Mid
11-Luke Cotellessa (SD) 11 58 5.27 2 Mid
12-Jai Debono*** (SD) 8 11 1.37 - Tall Def
13-Anthony Hansen (SD) 12 23 1.91 9 Small Fwd
14-Adam Sandrini (SD) 13 6 0.46 16 Medium Fwd
15-Cody Ryan (SD) 17 20 1.17 6 Wing
16-Jessie Hollins (SD) 12 18 1.50 11 Wing/Fwd
17-Colby McDonald (SD) 15 42 2.80 26 Tall Fwd
18-Jamie Sidebottom** (SD) 10 1 0.10 - Def
20-Max York+ (SD) 12 14 1.16 4 Mid/Def
22-Judd Cheshire+ (SD) 5 - ---- 1 Mid/Def
25-Ethan Hall+ (SD) 6 7 1.16 2 Ruck
27-Elijah Huddlestone (SD) 17 13 0.76 - Medium Def
33-Lucas Andrews (SD) 19 59 3.10 1 Mid/Def
37-Tylah Williams** (SD) 14 14 1.00 16 Small Fwd
38-Ned Reiger (SD) 10 19 1.90 5 Mid/Def
39-Leo Steed*** (SD) 7 10 1.42 3 Mid/Fwd
44-Soren Feast** (SD) 14 7 0.50 1 Def
45-Tom Oliver** (SD) 14 5 0.35 8 Fwd
48-Finn Taylor+ (SD) 17 15 0.88 - Medium Def
56-Leon Kickett (SD) 13 4 0.30 9 Small Fwd

 

[Freezin]

Great write up mate....as usual.....being a one off game, anything can happen....and anyone can win! Good luck to all involved.

 

[Futbolista]

Reserves due to start soon. Broadcast has begun.

Live stream here https://streamer.com.au/match/4267

Live stats here https://www.wafl.com.au/match/reserves-claremont-v-east-fremantle-grand-final-2024

 

[Freezin]

Forgot this was the first final off the day....my bad....linking on now mate

Go the Sharks!

 

[Freezin]

Nice early goal for EF.....Jack Cocking you star....hopefully the beginning of many for the Gero lad

 

[Futbolista]

Gee whiz, Noah Dean (EF) has made a big step up. There were times when I wondered if he would hold his place in the colts side earlier in the season.

 

[Freezin]

EF colts boys all looking good....Campbell definitely picking up some footy, as is Pauline.....Sanchez needs to get into the game.....but agree Dean looks a decent sort.

 

[Futbolista]

Big test for WA 18's player Max Rohr (CL) against a 47 game league player in Reuben McGuire but he's doing well so far.

 

[Freezin]

Reuben has had an injury riddled season mate.....this time last year the fella was leading EF ruck brigade in that GF thrashing over Peel.....v Reidy and Smith from memory

 

[Freezin]

Meade another one who has had an injury riddled season.....last 2 seasons....highly regarded at EF.....controlling the half back line for EF......saying that Cl are settling and getting their fair share of the footy as the quarter goes on.

EF take a 7 point lead into the 2nd quarter...2.2 to 1.1.....

Gotta get back to work mate, but will drop back in after half time to see the action.

 

[Futbolista]

Meade another one who has had an injury riddled season.....last 2 seasons....highly regarded at EF.....controlling the half back line for EF......saying that Cl are settling and getting their fair share of the footy as the quarter goes on.

EF take a 7 point lead into the 2nd quarter...2.2 to 1.1.....

Gotta get back to work mate, but will drop back in after half time to see the action.

No worries mate. See ya soon.

 

[Futbolista]

Half Time in the reserves

EF 5.4
CL 2.3
Goals EF: Jack Cocking, Jamie Meade, Matthew Burton

Matthew Burton

Age

54

Ht

210cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.1

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.9

4star

HO

18.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

13.0

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

5.4

4star

HO

13.6

5star

, Noah Dean, Zac Rankin 1
Goals CL: Dylan Mulligan, Ben Evans 1

Disposals: Max Murphy (EF) 14, Jackson McDonald (EF) 12, Jamie Meade (EF) 11, Reuben McGuire (EF) 11, Noah Dean (EF) 11, Zac Rankin (EF) 11, Declan Pauline (EF) 11, Ethan Paholski (EF) 11, Austin Ball (EF) 11, Felix Rogers (CL) 10

Others to impress: Mitch Barron (CL), Enrique Aiken-Featherstone (EF), Presley Campbell (EF), Max Rohr (CL), Bailey.Banfield (CL)

 

[Freezin]

Cheers mate....popped back in to check the scores....EF extended their lead to 31 pts....obviously not over till its over, but EF controlling the play with league experienced boys in Rankin, McDonald, McGuire, Meade and Murphy leading from the front.....

 

[Futbolista]

Cheers mate....popped back in to check the scores....EF extended their lead to 31 pts....obviously not over till its over, but EF controlling the play with league experienced boys in Rankin, McDonald, McGuire, Meade and Murphy leading from the front.....

Declan Pauline really stepping up now also. He's made the step up from colts with ease.

 

[Futbolista]

Jackson McManus (EF) taking some nice marks in defence. A much improved player.

Reuben McGuire (EF) well on top in the ruck.

The Claremont players - many of whom are former or current colts stars - are struggling to get their hands on the ball.

I've seen Claremont blow quite a few colts and reserves grand finals. Not sure why?

Koen Sanchez very quiet. Was expecting a bit more.

 

[Futbolista]

Did I see a Rookie Me Central advert on the boundary fence? I think it was?

 

[Futbolista]

Three quarter time in the reserves

EF 10.5
CL 3.5

Incredible by the Sharks/Old Easts

 

[Freezin]

3/4 time EF 10.5 - Cl 3.5
EF up by 7 goals.....their flag to lose one would think. Great effort so far by the underdogs.....especially after Cl 16/1 season ( including the finals)....Can't count them out just yet though.....good to see Matty Burton kick a couple.....would love to see Sanchez and Austin hit the scoreboard as well.