While today was a great win for Westies, its an example of how frustrating this club has been to its supporters over the years. We are consistently the most inconsistent side in the SANFL. One week we have a win like today's or the thrashing we handed out to Glenelg a few weeks ago, while at other times like last week against the Roosters we put up a performance that borders on embarrassing.
Unfortunately its rare that Westies put it together for an entire season or longer. I'd argue that the last time we put it together was 1983. We've had years like 1991 where it took us half the season to get going, and others like 1985, 1998, 2003, 2012 and 2013 where we get close but can't get over the line.
However, the boys showed a lot of fight today and produced what is probably the upset of the season. Though I hardly think it brings the Power reserves back to the pack. Hopefully its a sign that Westies are getting back to the form that took us to the finals in the past two years.
Well done to Rubbers and the players. A well deserved win
"21 goals 16 to 16 goals 12 and West Adelaide have won it" - Ch.7's Robert Oatey as Westies won the 1983 SANFL premiership