Back again for another week and MrM does hope that some people read this one, I was very disheartened to hear that some people did not think that MrM had bothered to do a write up last week. Please note MrM will always do a write up, rain hail or shine MrM will be here. Would love to hear some people’s thoughts on last weekend’s games though or even this weekend. MrM will manage to do a full writeup next week, as this week MrM is on the express, so will be arriving sooner rather than later. Interesting to hear of unrest at a club during the week over selection drama yet again, it does not bode well either when supporters are openly complaining during the game, but we shall talk about that later.
This weekend is looking amazing, so let us have a preview into one game only and I once again promise 3 next week.
Preliminary Final Wanneroo v West Coast @Wanneroo Showgrounds
MrM knows where he will be Saturday and I am sure there will be many an interested onlooker heading along to Wanneroo Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon as well. Last weekend Wanneroo were very wasteful in front of goal and squandering opportunities that you would have expected them to convert and sadly they lost their way. They have earned themselves as second chance though and will know at home with a big crowd they will be excited to see what they can do. On the flip side West Coast rebounded form, the previous week defeat and managed a fantastic win over very good opposition in wonderfully splendid jumpers. They would want another showing with Bassendean and standing in front of them is a big contender in Wanneroo. Both sides have played very good football throughout the season, but at home, I think Wanneroo get it done. Wanneroo by 2 goals
Good luck to all. Could someone please reserve MrM a Perth Football League Awards Night ticket. MrM has failed to secure one and would love to attend. Thank you.
Well its an exciting time of year for those teams still remaining! All teams that make it this far deserve to be there and that should result in some close games this weekend.
The Roos to have a win here. They’ve been arguably the best team all year and will be smarting over last week’s thumping. West Coast will be nervous not to be the bridesmaid yet again for the third year in a row if I’m not mistaken. Sadly for them, I think they will be.
You’d think that Whitfords should win the ressies final. Sometimes its not such a bad thing to play each final as momentum can be the difference in the big one - I dont think theyd mind the hit out. But wouldn’t it be a disaster for them if they went out in straight sets…
Swan Athletic who are generally always pretty strong with two colts teams are my tip to beat Mt Lawley who also seem to feature in the Colts finals series a bit.
Wanneroo going down by 2 points, had their chances were 20 points up at one stage. Some poor umpiring in the last quarter, not stopping the clock quick enough for some injuries, the one closest to the siren, the player looked like he was badly injured then walked off after the siren. Umpire should have stopped the clock.
There’s no time off in WA ammo football.
Dumbest rule going around, nearly every other league has it but the PFL are backwards.
Unlucky Wanneroo, out in straight sets. Great atmosphere with the music after every goal. Young side, did they get ahead of themselves? Hard to say, MM will no doubt have a humble response. They would be filthy though.
Stayed until half time and West Coast looked no where near it. Genuinely surprised when the result came through.
There is time off for a serious injury, im sure players are told to milk it if the game is close, ball was in wanneroo forward line when the player went down, cost a bit of time, a minute after the siren the player walked off
Yeah from my view at the ground, it seemed the umpires failed to grasp the urgency of calling time on. It seemed bizarre that in the first incident involving the injured West Coast player with about 5 minutes to play for the field umpire to jog the width of the ground to ask for the click to stop. It seemed as thought a good 2 minutes were lost from the player going down and umpire calling time on.
And in the second incident having no further play with 45 seconds left in a 2 point game was strange.
A disappointing day for the Roos, a winning lead was achieved but could not finish off. A two point loss is tough but with two teams playing for a flag there is much to be happy about. Basso must be favourites going into next week. Not sure either of the clubs will make much of a dent next year in A grade and to stay up would probably be a win for both so good luck to them.
A man once said you gotta look at the ressies to judge the strength of a club. I’m not sure that’s quite true if your league doesn’t make finals and your 4s forfeit the last 3 games of the season due to declining numbers. But regardless, whit will be pumped and ready for next week after a good win.
Mount Lawley smashing swan ath in the Colts to set up a ripper next weekend. They looked very sharp indeed.
Enjoy the week ahead and savour the moment dor those involved.
[quote=“Unholytugboat post=212176 userid=910”]Wanneroo were 20 points plus up on their way too a grade, umps were good all day.
Bit rich blaming umps after going out in straight sets after being the best team all year.
The Wanneroo crowd calling for Heals’ head after halftime was a bit premature.
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I do not think anyone was blaming the umpires - and if they were, they certainly should not be in MrM humble opinion. I would say it has been a good season from the club so far and that is from the outside looking in, as MrM is not privy to the inner sanctum dealings. Still 2 games to go as well - and as a side note Wanneroo were the only club in B Grade with all 3 teams in finals.
The bolded comment would be by far the most idiotic comment I have ever read on any forum in MrM lifespan.
[quote=“voice from the outer post=212174 userid=1887”]Yeah from my view at the ground, it seemed the umpires failed to grasp the urgency of calling time on. It seemed bizarre that in the first incident involving the injured West Coast player with about 5 minutes to play for the field umpire to jog the width of the ground to ask for the click to stop. It seemed as thought a good 2 minutes were lost from the player going down and umpire calling time on.
And in the second incident having no further play with 45 seconds left in a 2 point game was strange.
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Long time listener - first time caller. I was at the game and clicked my timer for 25 minutes as the siren sounded to start the last. I was also on the far side of the ground where the West Coast player got injured with just under 5 minutes to go. The boundary umpire was right there and when the field umpire arrived and saw his arm was broken they called time off. It was pretty much right in front of me and I reckon he’d been on the ground for 15-20 seconds at most before one of the central umpires got there and time was called. I got Siri to stop my timer when I saw the umpire gesture to the timers (he did it from where he was which the far side and didn’t jog over to the members side as suggested above) and then I restarted my timer as he called time back on again. At the final siren I was only out by 1 second so the umpire’s gesture to the timers from the far side must have been picked up at the same time that I did so I can confirm no time was lost.
I agree the second one should have been called time off but it should have also been a free to West Coast so I doubt it would have changed the result.