2009 State Game - SANFL vs WAFL in Perth

[Squawk]

The 2009 State League match between the SANFL and the WAFL will be held in Perth on Saturday May 23. Apparently the final venue is yet to be determined but there has been some suggestion it could be at Medibank Stadium in Leederville or at Fremantle Oval.

Is anyone thinking of going? I'm toying with the idea - does anyone know if the SANFL will coordinate a supporters trip of sorts with a package of flights and acommodation etc?

It's only 2 months away.....

[SABRE]

Great idea Squawky !
Unless any last minute business commitments get in the way, you can count me in.

[Barto]

I think I might head over for that one

[mighty_tiger_79]

yeah im definately thinking of heading over

went to the last WA v SA state game in the west

Id say the game will be at Fremantle Oval, as mentioned above.

[Big Phil]

I think you will find it will be at Medibank Oval in Leederville guys...

A few of us from LifeFM are heading over, not likely to be calling the game for SA listeners but possibly 6RPH over there will be doing the game and so I assume you will be able to pick it up through 5RPH here. Really looking forward to it, never been to Perth before.

Taking the missus over as well for a bit of a holiday before our wedding, using Mr Rudd's bonus money to finance it all

[bayman]

I think you will find it will be at Medibank Oval in Leederville guys...

A few of us from LifeFM are heading over, not likely to be calling the game for SA listeners but possibly 6RPH over there will be doing the game and so I assume you will be able to pick it up through 5RPH here. Really looking forward to it, never been to Perth before.

Taking the missus over as well for a bit of a holiday before our wedding, using Mr Rudd's bonus money to finance it all

good to see big phil leading the economic turnaround

[SABRE]

I think you will find it will be at Medibank Oval in Leederville guys...

Although they're having trouble getting a straight answer on venue over in WA,
this post from 'SeniorSeagull' on WAFootyGoss seems to back you up Phil.

"SABRE, it’s almost a certainty that it will be at Leedervill oval, as the WAFL see’s it as their 2nd ground after Subi oval. Lots of good suburban grounds it could be at, but it will be at Leedervill. We don’t get anywhere near the crowds you get in the SANFL (ave around 2000 a game at best) so an optimistic estimate would be 5-7000 at the state game which would be much better at the smaller Leederville oval than at the concrete echo chamber that is Subi oval.
The expectation here is that SA will win comfortably due to your comp being so much stronger. Our clubs have struggled along with an official salary cap of $175k, increased to $200 this year, you blokes are up around $400k?."

Another wag over there says...."you're only coming over because you miss Jars so much"

[PhilH]

Semi Related;

If 6RPH (990) are doing the state game, you would assume as a minimum 5RPH would take the coverage, even if one of the station does not send a team over.


990 Information Radio WAFL coverage to roll on
Tuesday, 17 March 2009 09:10
990 Information Radio will continue it’s comprehensive coverage of the WAFL in 2009. For the seventh year running 990 will not only cover every round of the home and away season, all the finals action, the state game between West Australia and South Australia, and the Sandover Medal.

The season gets under way this Friday with a season preview detailing all clubs chances from 7pm, then it’s round 1 action from Fremantle Oval with South Fremantle hosting last years Grand Finalists Swan Districts, Bounce down at 7.40pm

Matt Peach, Football Manager at the swans is looking forward to the upcoming season and a continuing relationship with 990,

“990AM have done a fantastic job in the past few years, providing great exposure for WAFL football, and really showcasing our state league. The Swan Districts Football Club is certainly looking forward to continuing this partnership in 2009, and we know the professional nature in which the station broadcasts the games each week will provide their listeners with a great WAFL experience, whether they are at the game or not.”

As part of the coverage there will be a Work Clobber Player Of The Year Award, and the Bic Rising Star. Weekly Updates and leader boards will be available throughout the season

[Dogsbody]

Is anyone thinking of going? I'm toying with the idea - does anyone know if the SANFL will coordinate a supporters trip of sorts with a package of flights and acommodation etc?

It's only 2 months away.....

Who's gonna ask them?

You'd be looking at a figure of at least $450 for flights and accomodation for two nights.

[mighty_tiger_79]

Is anyone thinking of going? I'm toying with the idea - does anyone know if the SANFL will coordinate a supporters trip of sorts with a package of flights and acommodation etc?

It's only 2 months away.....

Who's gonna ask them?

You'd be looking at a figure of at least $450 for flights and accomodation for two nights.

jetstar have trips advertised

$619pp 5 nights

[Squawk]

Qantas is offering specials of $139 one way at present on the following flights:

Friday 22 May departing ADL at 11.25am, 2.35pm, 4.45pm and 7.55pm, arriving Perth at 1.20pm, 4.30pm, 6.40pm and 9.50pm.

Saturday is game day (afternoon) - expected to be at Medibank Stadium (Leederville Oval)
Saturday night - West Coast play Collingwood at Subiaco if you are keen.

Sunday 24 May, flights are departing Perth at 9.30am, 1.25pm, 5.15pm and 6.05pm arriving at 1.50pm, 5.45pm, 9.35pm and 10.25pm.

$7.70 credit card booking fee also applies for each passenger booked.

[Benchwarmer]

Still no news at our end, but surely to be at Leederville ... especially if the WAFL can find a way of giving Subiaco FC a free rein on making even more dosh.

[Big Phil]

Have flights and accommodation all booked, now looking forward to getting over there...

[mighty_tiger_79]

WAFL State Squad Announced
Thursday, 16 April 2009 13:51
AFTER careful deliberation from the West Australian Football League’s State Team selectors, an initial squad of 29 has been named to prepare for this season’s State clash with South Australia.

A strong squad spearheaded by Bernie Naylor Medallist Brad Smith and former AFL goal-sneak Jeff Farmer will host the Croweaters at Medibank Stadium on May 23, with the game set to bounce down at 12.40pm.

The squad has been selected by WA coach Scott Watters (Subiaco), assisted by fellow league coaches Tony Micale (East Perth), Chris Waterman (Peel) and Shane Woewodin (East Fremantle).

Micale will also act as backline coach, Waterman forward line coach and Woewodin will focus on the midfield as WA aims to restore State pride against the South Australians, who won the last State encounter by 17 points at Adelaide Oval three years ago.

The squad also includes former AFL players Ross Young, Matthew Moody and Matthew Ferguson from Perth Football Club, Danny Chartres from Peel, Subiaco’s Phil Read and South Fremantle’s Jaymie Graham.

West Coast rookie Adam Cockie has been named again after a strong performance for the State side last season when they defeated Queensland in Townsville 24.20 (164) to 14.7 (91).

2009 WAFL STATE SQUAD:

Claremont - Chad Jones, Ian Richardson, James Thomson
East Fremantle - Kyle Hardingham, Daniel Dalby, Anthony Kyanga
East Perth - Craig Wulff
Peel Thunder- Simon Rosa, Daniel Haines, Danny Chartres, Kain Robins
Perth - Ross Young, Scott Siekierka, Matthew Moody, Aaron Zucconi, Matthew Ferguson, Jarryd Kayler-Thompson
South Fremantle - Jeff Farmer, Jaymie Graham
Subiaco - Adam Cockie, Shaun Hildebrandt, Phil Read, Brad Smith, Ben Keevers
Swan Districts - Lewis Jetta, Brett Wolfenden, Brett Robinson
West Perth - Jason Salecic, Andrew Strijk

[Big Phil]

A few handy players in the WA side there and of course a bit of AFL experience to boot...

The SANFL web site said that South Australian coach Darel Hart will announce his initial 30 man squad on the 28th of April so there are a couple more rounds for players to impress selectors.

[MightyEagles]

Is there enough people going over to make a banner?

[Big Phil]

Is there enough people going over to make a banner?

I know of at least 5 or 6 guys heading over (including myself) but I guess it something we will just have to wait and see when we get a better idea of numbers. Would be good to have one for the boys, I was involved in the banner for last years game and it was good fun and great to meet fellow forumites.

[Barto]

PM me if there's help needed with the banner on this end.

[Big Phil]

PM me if there's help needed with the banner on this end.

No worries Barto, will do...

Cheers mate...

[PhilH]

Barto ... I thought your job with Benchwarmer was to organise an SANFL supporters get together pre & post match