1986 WAFL season

Australian rules football season December 2017 December 2017 wafl 1986 8 Sub 6 Sub 7 88 731709 Mick Rea (Per) Mark Bairstow (SF) 1985 1987 The 1986 WAFL season was the 102nd season of the various incarnations of the West Australian Football League. It was the last season before the introduction of the West Coast Eagles in the VFL which would relegate the WAFL to a second-level league from 1987, and already all WAFL clubs were in severe financial difficultiesHess Rob Stewart Bob More Than a Game: The Real Story of Australian Rules Football 230 0522847722 as attendances were stagnant at best since 1970 and the financial power of wealthy VFL clubs drew most top players away and left below-market transfer feesSee Denham Greg Stocks Gary New Draft Puts WAFL Clubs "on Death Row" The West Australian 12 July 1988 100, 98 as WAFL clubs' inadequate main income source. There was also controversy over an attempt to play the Round 7 match between West Perth and Claremont on Mother's Day (11 May) which was vigorously opposed by young families, and the game was played on the Saturday,Stocks Gary WAFL Back off Sunday Plan The West Australian 6 May 1986 100 and the WAFL admitted mid-season that changes to its schedules with more matches in major rural centres and matches at night at the WACAAs of 1986, the WACA had not been used for any WA(N)FL match since Perth ceased playing its home games there at the end of the 1958 season. were needed to counter the competition's dwindling appeal.Marsh David More Games in WA Towns The West Australian 30 June 1986 80 WAFL chairman Roy Annear initially proposed to play two games a season in large towns like Geraldton, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie, although in modern times games in rural areas have been spread out to smaller centres at a lower frequency. On the field, 1986 saw financially crippled Perth,Christian Geoff Perth on the Move The West Australian 21 April 1986 101 whose reserves had in 1985 made the Demons' first finals appearance in any grade since 1978,16 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160316211419/http://www.wafooty.com.au/download/d/t2S9bD25xC6EMmqmpApopxqMygR9bFONkYczOkFXvhg http://www.wafooty.com.au/download/d/t2S9bD25xC6EMmqmpApopxqMygR9bFONkYczOkFXvhg WAFL Reserves Ladder Positions pdf4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130125/http://www.wafooty.com.au/download/d/R_9lqgDaI2MsxeIiVk607KGT6cDcV-CNYBg-FUNoJ8M http://www.wafooty.com.au/download/d/R_9lqgDaI2MsxeIiVk607KGT6cDcV-CNYBg-FUNoJ8M WAFL Colts Ladder Positions pdf build upon this under Mal Brown to reach the preliminary final. The loss of players to the VFL, however, prevented Perth building upon this in subsequent seasons and they have remained almost continuously a cellar-dweller since. East Fremantle and Subiaco, clearly the best teams in 1985, were even more dominant in 1986, though there was an unexpected end when hot favourites East Fremantle were thrashed in the Grand Final. Claremont, disappointing in 1984 and 1985, were spectacular early in 1986 before injuries to key players and form lapses saw a catastrophic fall from second with seven straight defeats.Casey Kevin 1995 The Tigers' Tale: the origins and history of the Claremont Football Club 158–159 0646264982 Swan Districts, who had achieved a mini-dynasty from 1980 to 1984 with 88 wins from 118 matches, declined from third to their fourteenth wooden spoon, as injuries to key players and loss of form by veteran Kevin TaylorSee Christian Geoff Tunbridge Ready to Make League Debut The West Australian 13 June 1986 76Marsh David Tigers' Defence Makes a Point The West Australian 26 May 1986 76 could only rarely be covered. South Fremantle, possessing the severest financial problems in the WAFL, also suffered from clouds over Don Haddow's coaching futureMarsh David Toothless Bulldogs No Match for Swans The West Australian 5 May 1986 101 and disputes with the Fremantle Council over Fremantle Oval producing proposals the Bulldogs move to a multi-sport stadium in Cockburn.Christian Geoff South Consider Options: The Bulldogs Look to New Sports Center The West Australian 10 May 1985 210 The Bulldogs suffered their worst season since 1972 and held no opponent under 100 points until the closing round. Clubs Club Coach Captain Best and fairest Leading goalkicker Cla Graham Moss Steve Malaxos Darrell Panizza John Scott (72) EF Ron Alexander Brian Peake Paul Harding Colin Waterson (64) EP Greg Brehaut (sacked after Round 7)Gerard McNeill Kevin Bryant (retired after Round 10)Russell Sparks Craig Starcevich Phil Bradmore (40) Per Mal Brown Robert Wiley Robert Wiley Mick Rea (90) SF Don Haddow Mark Bairstow Mark Bairstow Craig Edwards (52) Sub Haydn Bunton, Jr. Neil Taylor Laurie Keene Stephen Sells (74) SD John Todd Don Langsford Peter Sartori Don Holmes (37) WP John Wynne Les Fong Dan Foley Dan Foley (46) Home-and-away season Round 1 (Easter weekend) Round 1 Saturday, 29 March Per 13.15 (93) D WP 13.15 (93) Lathlain Park 8121 Stocks Gary Smith Gives Demons More Grit The West Australian 31 March 1986 68 Saturday, 29 March EF 12.11 (83) A Sub 18.9 (117) East Fremantle Oval 10118 Christian Geoff What a Difference a Year Makes for Lions The West Australian 31 March 1986 68 Monday, 31 March EP 22.12 (144) A SD 21.20 (146) Perth Oval 10405 Monday, 31 March Cla 33.18 (216) H SF 10.9 (69) Claremont Oval 7855 *Swan Districts' comeback from 52 points behind at half-time to win was a WA(N)FL record and equaled Collingwood's 1970 record against St. Kilda.http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html WAFL Footy Facts Won from Half-Time Deficit 11 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193428/http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html#WinsHTDeficit 29 October 2013 dead dmy-all Former East Fremantle rover Kevin Taylor led the Swans' comeback with 25 kicks, 13 marks and 5.4 (34).Stocks Gary Taylor-Made Victory for Swan Districts The West Australian 1 April 1986 96 Claremont recorded their highest score and biggest win over South Fremantle,http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/SouthFremantle/SouthFrem_vsgamer.html#2 WAFL Footy Facts South Fremantle v Each Opponent 11 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191538/http://www.waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/SouthFremantle/SouthFrem_vsgamer.html#2 29 October 2013 dead as the Tigers' brilliant centreline led by the returning Steve Malaxos decimated the Bulldogs.Christian Geoff Records Tumble as Claremont Crush South The West Australian 1 April 1986 96 Round 2 Round 2 Saturday, 5 April Sub 28.20 (188) H EP 11.7 (73) Subiaco Oval 8818 Stocks Gary Sad Royals Mauled The West Australian 7 April 1986 84 Saturday, 5 April SD 17.12 (114) A Cla 22.12 (144) Bassendean Oval 9614 Saturday, 5 April WP 17.17 (119) A EF 18.17 (125) Leederville Oval 8824 Christian Geoff Sharks Can Thank Peake, Buhagiar The West Australian 7 April 1986 84 Sunday, 6 April Per 18.13 (121) H SF 15.19 (109) Rushton Park 7147 *Eight goals from John Scott – who had played most of 1985 at full-back – gave Claremont a second strong victory to suggest a Tigers rebound from a poor 1985.Casellas Ken Great Scott: Tigers' Ace is Back on Top The West Australian 7 April 1986 84 Subiaco, by scoring 12.4 (76) to 1.1 (7), achieved the largest margin at quarter-time in open-age WA(N)FL football, though it was beaten in the underage 1944 season.http://waflfootyfacts.net/QtrHalfRecords.html WAFL Footy Facts Largest Margins at Quarter-time 11 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104071109/http://waflfootyfacts.net/QtrHalfRecords.html#17 4 November 2013 dead dmy-all For the first time, the WAFL played a match at Rushton Park, Mandurah – from 1997 to become the home of ninth Westar Rules/WAFL club PT. Round 3 Round 3 Saturday, 12 April SF 22.17 (149) H WP 20.10 (130) Fremantle Oval 6827 Marsh David Bulldogs Regain Their Bite The West Australian 14 April 1986 82 Saturday, 12 April Sub 26.21 (177) H Per 16.14 (110) Subiaco Oval 8430 Saturday, 12 April Cla 20.17 (137) A EP 21.14 (140) Claremont Oval 6021 Saturday, 12 April SD 14.16 (100) A EF 26.16 (172) Bassendean Oval 7807 *Despite eight goals from Rea and the loss of Phil Scott before the game and Neil Taylor after quarter-time, Subiaco's ability to rove to the Demon rucks gave them a convincing victory.Christian Geoff Subiaco Unperturbed by Injuries or Perth The West Australian 14 April 1986 83 East Perth narrowly avoided a second fadeout defeat as they nearly failed to hold onto a 51-point lead during the middle of the second quarter, thanks to veteran Kevin Bryant's steadiness.Stocks Gary Bryant the Driving force for Royals The West Australian 14 April 1986 83 Round 4 Round 4 Saturday, 19 April WP 20.16 (136) H SD 15.12 (102) Leederville Oval 8203 Christian Geoff West Perth's Wingmen Clip the Swans The West Australian 21 April 1986 100 Saturday, 19 April Sub 26.13 (169) H SF 18.21 (129) Subiaco Oval 8571 Saturday, 19 April Per 20.8 (128) H Cla 14.12 (96) Lathlain Park 6477 Stocks Gary Scruffy Looks but Tidy Manner The West Australian 21 April 1986 101 Saturday, 19 April EP 20.13 (133) A EF 24.5 (149) Perth Oval 6988 Marsh David Sharks Survive a Torrid Battle The West Australian 21 April 1986 99 After having won only 27 matches between 1980 and 1985, Perth claimed a prized scalp as they exploited Claremont's weakness at centre half-forward, whilst Craig Smith added to his reputation as a WAFL "tagger" by shutting down Malaxos. Round 5 (Anzac Day) Round 5 Friday, 25 April WP 14.17 (101) A EP 15.18 (108) Subiaco Oval 17529 Saturday, 26 April Per 22.8 (140) H SD 21.13 (139) Lathlain Park 7659 Saturday, 26 April Cla 18.17 (125) H Sub 9.15 (69) Claremont Oval 9050 Saturday, 26 April EF 27.15 (177) H SF 16.21 (117) East Fremantle Oval 11005 *Despite losing their two top rovers, East Perth, with deputy rover Keith Wynne scoring 5.2 (32) and Starcevich controlling the ruck, hold the initiative for three quarters despite six goals from Dan Foley – four in a third quarter when West Perth looked like running away with the match.Christian Geoff Starcevich Stars in Royals' Win The West Australian 26 April 1986 192 9.2 (56) from Chris Stainowsky allows Perth to come back from 44 points behind to a thrilling victory, after Swan Districts played almost flawless football in the first half.Christian Geoff Scorned Stainowsky Turns Hero The West Australian 28 April 1986 83 Claremont's gamble to play David O'Connell at centre half-forward due to the suspension of Scott and concede a ruck advantage to Subiaco paid off as the fleet-footed Mitchell, Peter Davidson and Panizza ran Subiaco off their feet on the ball and O'Connell kicked five goals to end the Lions' unbeaten record.Casellas Ken Master Moss Calls the Tune The West Australian 28 April 1986 83 Round 6 Round 6 Saturday, 3 May WP 17.6 (108) A Sub 25.20 (170) Leederville Oval 8217 Saturday, 3 May SF 10.9 (69) A SD 25.15 (165) Fremantle Oval 6174 Saturday, 3 May Per 18.17 (125) H EP 15.12 (102) Subiaco Oval 8215 Saturday, 3 May Cla 21.14 (140) H EF 12.11 (83) Claremont Oval 8505 *Perth, kept in the match by unheralded wingmen Joe Sanostefano and Glen Moir, came back to run over the Royals as their forward trio of Rea, Ryder and Stasinowsky took charge with seven last-quarter goals between them.Christian Geoff Perth's Year of Living Dangerously The West Australian 5 May 1986 101 Another brilliant display by Malaxos and Mitchell drove Claremont to an outstanding victory, showing their Subiaco victory as no fluke. At one point Mitchell, being treated by a trainer for a calf injury, ran off and made a handball that produced a goal with the next kick.Casellas Ken Malaxos, Mitchell Magic: They Were too Much for East The West Australian 5 May 1986 101 Round 7 Round 7 Saturday, 10 May SD 16.10 (106) A Sub 16.13 (109) Bassendean Oval 7390 Saturday, 10 May EP 15.18 (108) A SF 17.25 (127) Perth Oval 4622 Casellas Ken Worsfold Zest Heartening for South The West Australian 12 May 1986 76 Saturday, 10 May WP 20.11 (131) H Cla 19.14 (128) Leederville Oval 5885 Saturday, 10 May EF 26.16 (172) H Per 12.9 (81) East Fremantle Oval 7112 Marsh David Perth Are No Match for Slick Sharks The West Australian 12 May 1986 77 *Peter Sartori at centre half-forward leads a nine-goal last quarter that nearly produces a remarkable comeback before Warren Dean kicks the winner for Subiaco with thirty seconds remaining.Christian Geoff Dean, Sartori Star in Drama The West Australian 12 May 1986 77 In a last quarter that ran thirty-eight minutes, after veteran George Michalczyk was carried from the field because of a concussion. West Perth came back to steal the match with 7.4 (46) to 0.3 (3) as the Bewick brothers, Foley, Greg Evans, Peter Menaglio and John Gastev suddenly slipped into action as Claremont stopped to a walk.Stocks Gary Michalczyk Dead, then Suddenly Falcons Work a Miracle The West Australian 12 May 1986 76 Round 8 Round 8 Saturday, 17 May WP 19.11 (125) H Per 14.17 (101) Leederville Oval 6993 Stocks Gary When Bradmore Flies, Falcons Fly The West Australian 19 May 1986 85 Saturday, 17 May SD 23.21 (159) H EP 12.12 (84) Bassendean Oval 8081 Saturday, 17 May SF 9.12 (66) A Cla 25.17 (167) Fremantle Oval 5920 Marsh David Stylish Goulding Is too Much for South The West Australian 19 May 1986 85 Saturday, 17 May Sub 21.11 (137) H EF 16.16 (112) Subiaco Oval 11640 Christian Geoff Lions Handle the Pressure The West Australian 19 May 1986 84 *A second win for Subiaco over their 1985 conquerors was marred by the investigation of Shark rover David Bushell for pushing Subiaco trainer Barry Winzer. It was not reported by any umpire, but Winzer suffered major injuries to his cheek, left knee, chest and neck and Bushell was suspended for five matches on 28 May.Casellas Ken Bushell Gets Five Weeks The West Australian 29 May 1986 108 The return from injury of veteran strongman Garry Sidebottom allowed Swan Districts to form a combination reminiscent of their 1982/83/84 premiership days, as he and Holmes combined for fourteen goals, leaving Swans six points from fourth with a strong percentage.Hagdom Kim Big Garry's Back in Football – and How The West Australian 19 May 1986 84 Round 9 Round 9 Saturday, 24 May Per 23.15 (153) H SF 15.14 (104) Leederville Oval 5928 Stocks Gary The Writing on the Wall Told All The West Australian 26 May 1986 76 Saturday, 24 May EP 10.18 (78) A Sub 23.15 (153) Perth Oval 6158 Thomson Michael Lions End It in One Term The West Australian 26 May 1986 76 Saturday, 24 May Cla 16.32 (128) H SD 9.10 (64) Claremont Oval 10298 Saturday, 24 May EF 21.20 (146) H WP 10.18 (78) East Fremantle Oval 7142 Christian Geoff Peake Shines in a Dull Match The West Australian 26 May 1986 76 Claremont's 32 behinds was the most in a match at Claremont Oval,http://waflfootyfacts.net/ClaremontOval.html WAFL Footy Facts Claremont Oval 11 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921224736/http://waflfootyfacts.net/ClaremontOval.html 21 September 2013 but it was the Tiger defence led by Guy McKenna, Larry Kickett and Geoff Miles that dominated, holding a powerful Swan attack to 2.5 (17) in the first half in perfect conditions. Round 10 (Foundation Day) Round 10 Saturday, 31 May SD 15.15 (105) A Per 21.18 (144) Bassendean Oval 10218 Christian Geoff The Wheel Turns for Perth, Swans The West Australian 2 June 1986 76 Saturday, 31 May WP 22.18 (150) H EP 14.13 (97) Leederville Oval 8127 Stocks Gary Talented Midfielders Thrash Royals The West Australian 2 June 1986 76 Monday, 2 June Sub 14.26 (110) H Cla 7.20 (62) Subiaco Oval 21088 Monday, 2 June SF 8.10 (58) A EF 23.14 (152) Fremantle Oval 9275 Stocks Gary South Thrashed in Record Style The West Australian 3 June 1986 112 *Superb tagging of Malaxos and Mitchell permitted the Lions to hold Claremont to ten behinds in the second half, as the return of Scott forced Tiger forward David O'Connell away from centre half-forward.Christian Geoff Subiaco Prove a Point The West Australian 3 June 1986 112 East Fremantle recorded its biggest open-age victory over its derby rivals,In Round 17 of 1944 East Fremantle beat a winless under-19 South Fremantle team by 201 points. surpassing a 90-point margin from 1934.Australian Football http://australianfootball.com/clubs/biggest_losses/South+Fremantle/223/129 South Fremantle: Biggest Losses Round 11 Round 11 Saturday, 7 June WP 20.16 (136) H SD 19.13 (127) Subiaco Oval 8294 Saturday, 7 June SF 12.9 (81) A Sub 25.14 (164) Fremantle Oval 4320 Saturday, 7 June Cla 23.13 (151) H Per 14.16 (100) Claremont Oval 7670 Saturday, 7 June EP 15.13 (103) A EF 24.19 (163) Perth Oval 4880 Marsh David Sharks too Skillful – Clash Stirs Royals The West Australian 9 June 1986 81 *Without Rea and with the previously problematic Tiger attack back at its best, Perth suffered a convincing defeat despite being only seven points behind late in the second quarter.Christian Geoff Malaxos, Davidson Seal Perth's Fate The West Australian 9 June 1986 80 An unexpected move of Paul Mifka onto Sartori at half-time saved West Perth from a loss that would have looked embarrassing later, as he matched the big Swan's mobility whilst Phil Bradmore dominated at the other end.Stocks Gary Defence Decisions Bring Rewards The West Australian 9 June 1986 81 Round 12 Round 12 Saturday, 14 June WP 17.14 (116) H SF 16.14 (110) Leederville Oval 4130 Saturday, 14 June Per 15.13 (103) A Sub 19.12 (126) Lathlain Park 4771 Stocks Gary First Half Sizzle – Second Half Fizz The West Australian 16 June 1986 97 Saturday, 14 June EP 11.13 (79) A Cla 19.11 (125) Subiaco Oval 4295 Saturday, 14 June EF 21.15 (141) H SD 14.13 (97) East Fremantle Oval 4519 Marsh David Sharks Deal an Early Blow The West Australian 16 June 1986 97 South Fremantle produced their best effort to date, with Edwards and Bairstow outstanding – but a third-quarter lapse allowed the Falcons to win and enter the four for the first time in 1986.Christian Geoff Virile South a Handful for Falcons The West Australian 16 June 1986 97 Round 13 Round 13 Saturday, 21 June Sub 27.18 (180) H SD 12.8 (80) Subiaco Oval 8002 Casellas Ken Slick Lions March On The West Australian 23 June 1986 101 Saturday, 21 June SF 15.16 (106) H EP 14.17 (101) Fremantle Oval 4781 Marsh David Some Healthy Signs from Close Match The West Australian 23 June 1986 101 Saturday, 21 June Cla 13.26 (104) A WP 16.13 (109) Claremont Oval 8807 Saturday, 21 June Per 19.10 (124) H EF 12.14 (86) Lathlain Park 7218 *Perth ended a sequence of nineteen consecutive scores over 100 by East Fremantle against them, the most such consecutive scores by one club against another.http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_teams.html WAFL Footy Facts Team v Team: Consecutive 100+ Scores 11 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130929011145/http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_teams.html#Consecutive100PlusScores 29 September 2013 The Demons' feeling they could upset the depleted Sharks – without Brennan and Neesham as well as Bushell – was justified as the Sharks were never in the hunt apart from a third-quarter burst.Stocks Gary Perth's Confidence Was Not Misplaced The West Australian 23 June 1986 100 West Perth again won a thriller over the Tigers – this time holding on after scoring 7.5 (47) 0.3 (3) in thirty minutes centres around three-quarter time.Christian Geoff A New Trick from the Falcons' Bag The West Australian 23 June 1986 100 Derek Kickett and Goulding both scored 1.5 (11) for the inaccurate Tigers, who lost Steve Malaxos to a knee injury for the rest of the home-and-away season. Round 14 Round 14 Saturday, 28 June SD 16.20 (116) H SF 12.13 (85) Bassendean Oval 3861 Casellas Ken The Credit Goes to Sartori The West Australian 30 June 1986 81 Saturday, 28 June EP 17.14 (116) A Per 20.14 (134) Perth Oval 4212 Stocks Gary Early Risers Almost Catch Demons Napping The West Australian 30 June 1986 81 Saturday, 28 June EF 12.18 (90) A Cla 16.18 (114) East Fremantle Oval 6414 Sunday, 29 June Sub 14.15 (99) H WP 7.11 (53) Kalgoorlie 7139 Marsh David Subiaco Deal Falcons a Final-Four Blow The West Australian 30 June 1986 81 *Claremont's ability to absorb East Fremantle's physical pressure ensured it takes second position from the Sharks, whose play possessed courage but no planning or method.Christian Geoff Tigers Survive Critical Challenge The West Australian 30 June 1986 81 Superb displays by Brian Taylor, Laurie Keene and the Lions' defence, plus five goals by Phil Scott, placed Subiaco four wins clear at the top, and left West Perth a game from fourth. This was the first WAFL match in Kalgoorlie, and the attendance, given the showery weather during travel to the game by rail,See Australian Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/ncc/cdio/weatherData/av?p_display_type=dataDGraph&p_stn_num=012038&p_nccObsCode=136&p_month=06&p_startYear=1986 Kalgoorlie-Bouler Airport (012038) June 1986 rainfall was higher than any previous figure for a football match in rural WA and produced a gate of $30,500, or $3,500 higher than the WAFL target.Marsh David More Games for Country The West Australian 1 July 1986 79 Round 15 Round 15 Saturday, 5 July Per 20.18 (138) H WP 6.15 (51) Lathlain Park 9031 Saturday, 5 July EP 17.20 (122) H SD 13.6 (84) Perth Oval 4837 Stocks Gary Ruckmen Spark Overdue Win for East Perth The West Australian 7 July 1986 93 Saturday, 12 July Cla 15.12 (102) H SF 12.17 (89) Subiaco Oval 5630 Stocks Gary Face Is Familiar but... The West Australian 14 July 1986 81 Saturday, 12 July EF 17.13 (115) H Sub 14.16 (100) East Fremantle Oval 10298 *Despite Perth coach Brown being charged with misconduct, the Demons crushed West Perth in slippery conditionsAustralian Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/ncc/cdio/weatherData/av?p_display_type=dataDGraph&p_stn_num=009034&p_nccObsCode=136&p_month=07&p_startYear=1986 Perth Regional Office (009034) July 1986 rainfall to be temporarily second as Wiley – in the unfamiliar role of centreman – plus Barich and Santostefano took advantage of the Falcons' lack of commitment.Christian Geoff Perth's Regeneration Is Complete The West Australian 7 July 1986 93 East Perth end a sequence of twenty games conceding over 100 points, which broke Perth's previous record of nineteen in 1982 and 1983, and still stands.http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_all_teams.html WAFL Footy Facts Consecutive Games Conceding Over 100 Points 11 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140415054014/http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_all_teams.html#ConsecutiveGamesConcede100 15 April 2014 Subiaco's run of eight wins ended on a violently windy afternoon as the Lions were not able to goal against the wind until sixteen minutes into the final quarter, whilst Peake – after his State-of-Origin heroics at full-forward – and Waterson scored eleven between them.Christian Geoff Sharks Deal Lions Sharp Jolt The West Australian 14 July 1986 81 State of Origin match Western Australia vs Victoria Tuesday, 8 July (1:45 pm) Western Australia 4.4 (28) 9.5 (59) 15.10 (100) 21.11 (137) Peake 7.2Buckenara 5.2MacNish 3.1 Rioli 2.1Michael Mitchell 2.0Baker, Wilson 1.1Blackwell, Hardie 0.1 H Victoria 4.5 (29) 7.7 (49) 12.10 (82) 20.14 (134) 5.4 Weightman5.2 Royal4.2 Taylor3.1 Brereton1.0 Alvin, Bews, Healy Subiaco Oval 39863 Christian Geoff What a Great Finish – WA Clinch Title in Thriller The West Australian 9 July 1986 118, 126 Johnson (WA), Castle (VIC) Simpson Medal Brad Hardie ABC1 This match has often been regarded as the greatest State of Origin match ever played.17 March 2008 http://www.theroar.com.au/2008/03/17/the-greatest-state-of-origin-game-ever-wa-v-victoria-86/ The greatest State of Origin game ever, WA v Victoria '86 Cave Jason The Roar Round 16 Round 16 Saturday, 19 July SF 23.15 (153) H Per 19.10 (124) Fremantle Oval 5202 Casellas Ken Ryan Discipline Makes Its Mark The West Australian 21 July 1986 81 Saturday, 19 July Sub 13.22 (100) H EP 12.8 (80) Subiaco Oval 6711 Stocks Gary Nothing to Smile About at Subiaco The West Australian 21 July 1986 81 Saturday, 19 July SD 17.9 (111) H Cla 16.11 (107) Bassendean Oval 4995 Saturday, 19 July WP 9.13 (67) A EF 15.17 (107) Leederville Oval 6680 Returns to form by Taylor and Kimberley allowed Swans to grasp an exciting last-minute victory after having been fifteen points behind with ten minutes remaining in an always-close match.Marsh David The Re-Making of Swans The West Australian 21 July 1986 81 Round 17 Round 17 Saturday, 26 July Per 20.16 (136) H SD 20.14 (134) Subiaco Oval 6011 Saturday, 26 July EP 14.12 (96) H WP 11.6 (72) Perth Oval 6111 Marsh David Falcons Fold to Lively Royals The West Australian 28 July 1986 79 Saturday, 26 July Cla 13.10 (88) A Sub 13.22 (100) Claremont Oval 8504 Saturday, 26 July EF 29.21 (195) H SF 9.5 (59) East Fremantle Oval 8622 Hagdom Kim Neesham Runs His Rivals Ragged The West Australian 28 July 1986 79 *33 kicks, sixteen handballs and four goals by Gerard Neesham was regarded as the finest individual performance of the season, and led East Fremantle to a second record open-age win over South.In Round 17 of 1944 East Fremantle beat a winless under-19 South Fremantle team by 201 points. Darren Bennett, in his first match for 1986, kicked five goals. Veteran Wiley, who had shown superb skills tackling and in attack, denied lowly Swan Districts a late victory in a brilliant match via an amazing low smother where he dived onto a boot, and then a similar tackle on a Swan defender to allow a crucial goal.Stocks Gary Perth Profit From Wiley's Thirst for Hard Work The West Australian 28 July 1986 80 Round 18 Round 18 Saturday, 2 August WP 22.16 (148) H SD 15.15 (105) Leederville Oval 4915 Marsh David Swans Fall to Speed and Precision The West Australian 4 August 1986 96 Saturday, 2 August SF 17.13 (115) H Sub 15.15 (105) Fremantle Oval 4559 Saturday, 2 August Per 22.20 (152) H Cla 16.11 (107) Lathlain Park 7502 Stocks Gary Tigers Pay for Watson Move The West Australian 4 August 1986 97 Saturday, 2 August EP 17.11 (113) A EF 21.16 (142) Subiaco Oval 5435 South Fremantle provided a huge upset to move off the bottom as the brilliant Bairstow and erratic Winmar (who had been in the reserves during June) plus a surprisingly solid defence held the Lions out all afternoon.Thomson Michael Subiaco Waited and Waited But... The West Australian 4 August 1986 96 Round 19 Round 19 Saturday, 9 August SF 24.18 (162) H WP 16.11 (107) Fremantle Oval 5872 Christian Geoff Bulldogs Find a Formula for Success The West Australian 11 August 1986 84 Saturday, 9 August Sub 11.18 (84) A Per 21.10 (136) Subiaco Oval 9802 Saturday, 9 August Cla 14.10 (94) A EP 22.11 (143) Claremont Oval 5190 Saturday, 9 August SD 13.16 (94) A EF 26.15 (171) Bassendean Oval 5444 Marsh David Swans Revival Suffers a Setback The West Australian 11 August 1986 85 *Rea's power and Ryder's pure speed exploited deficiencies in Subiaco's armour as the Lions did not run hard enough to compete without key defenders Wilkinson and Crutchfield.Casellas Ken A Story of Muscle and Pace: Rea and Ryder Humble Subiaco The West Australian 11 August 1986 85 A 12.3 (75) third quarter – East Perth's highest single-quarter score since 1974 – gave the Royals an easy win over a disappointing Claremont, for whom only 30-kick Daniel Panizza played to potential.Stocks Gary Moss Has a Week to Find a Remedy The West Australian 11 August 1986 84 Round 20 Round 20 Saturday, 16 August SD 12.14 (86) A Sub 22.22 (154) Bassendean Oval 5244 Saturday, 16 August EP 21.18 (144) H SF 13.8 (86) Perth Oval 6850 Stocks Gary Big Glen Bartlett Takes Up the Challenge The West Australian 18 August 1986 104 Saturday, 16 August WP 18.24 (132) H Cla 12.11 (83) Leederville Oval 6922Christian Geoff Hooked on the West Perth Habit The West Australian 18 August 1986 104 Saturday, 16 August EF 24.16 (160) H Per 7.10 (52) East Fremantle Oval 9367 *A Perth team minus Rea and Watson failed to counter East Fremantle in Peake's three hundredth senior match. Half-forward Peter Wilson was the star, with four goals and numerous electrifying bursts, whilst George Christie was superb in a back pocket.Casellas Ken Wilson Bruises Perth Ego The West Australian 18 August 1986 105 34 kicks from Neil Taylor and seven goals each from Sells and Breman allowed Subiaco to crush Swans, scoring 14.12 (96) to 1.5 (11) in the first half. Garry Sidebottom ended his career by being crushed by Clint Brown and left the field injured with Swan Districts still goalless twelve minutes into the second quarter.Marsh David Taylor the Brains Behind the Battle The West Australian 18 August 1986 104 West Perth's convincing win over Claremont was the Tigers' fifth straight loss and left the former pacesetters in danger of losing their finals berth. South Fremantle equaled East Perth's earlier-season record of conceding 100 points for twenty consecutive games; the streaker later ended in the last round. At the East Perth versus South Fremantle match, the East Perth banner remained on the ground early in the match and produced confusion whereby John Worsfold kicked the ball through the East Perth goal and it was initially registered as a goal to the Royals, then to the Bulldogs – before the correct score of a behind to East Perth was added.Stab Pass off the Wrong Foot The West Australian 18 August 1986 104 Round 21 Round 21 Saturday, 23 August Sub 27.17 (179) H WP 12.9 (81) Subiaco Oval 9916 Saturday, 23 August SF 21.16 (142) H SD 12.12 (84) Fremantle Oval 5147 Marsh David Bairstow's Personal Triumph The West Australian 25 August 1986 81 Saturday, 23 August Per 16.15 (111) A EP 21.21 (147) Lathlain Park 6910 Saturday, 23 August Cla 13.11 (89) A EF 27.14 (176) Claremont Oval 5768 *Breman, Sells and Dean combined for eighteen goals as Bunton kept all three close to the goal square. An unstoppable centreline and a powerful half-forward line of Georgiades and Langdon, Subiaco denied West Perth's dream of a finals berth in crushing style.Christian Geoff Lions Thrive on New Tactic in Attack The West Australian 25 August 1986 80 A powerhouse display with Bennett scoring 11.6 (72) after missing more than a season with injury allowed East Fremantle to crush an uncommitted Tiger outfit.Casellas Ken Sharks' Trio Wipe '85 Blues The West Australian 25 August 1986 80 Ladder main WDL 1986 WAFL ladder Ladder true points y 4 2 Sub Sub 17 4 0 2790 2004 P EF EF 16 5 0 2917 2092 Per Per 12 8 1 2506 2537 Cla Cla 10 11 0 2507 2255 WP WP 9 11 1 2243 2529 EP EP 7 14 0 2311 2652 SF SF 7 14 0 2185 2916 SD SD 5 16 0 2318 2792 Premiers #CCFFCC Q Q Q Q 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for. complete 1986 Ladder http://waflfootyfacts.net/season/games/results.php?Season=1986#Ladder WAFL Footy Facts Finals series First semi-final First semi-final Saturday, 30 August Per 24.18 (162) H Cla 13.11 (89) Subiaco Oval 21,037 Despite the return of Mitchell and Malaxos, Claremont was uncompetitive against the Demons, who rebounded from two bad losses and never lost control.Christian Geoff Devastating Demons Deliver Warning The West Australian 1 September 1986 100, 97 Second semi-final Second semi-final Saturday, 6 September Sub 12.11 (83) A EF 20.13 (133) Subiaco Oval 25,535 Christian Geoff Sharks Look too Hot The West Australian 8 September 1985 80, 76 East Fremantle's Darren Bennett became the first player to kick ten or more goals in a WA(N)FL final,Atkinson Graeme Hanlon Michael 3AW Book of Footy Records: All the Great Players, Matches, Goals, Kicks, Brawls and Sensations from More Than 100 Years of Aussie Rules in Australia 138 1863210091 and made the Sharks red-hot favourites to equal Port Adelaide's 27 flags in the major Australian Rules leagues. Preliminary final Preliminary final Saturday, 13 September Sub 26.12 (168) H Per 15.7 (97) Subiaco Oval 23,503 Christian Geoff Subiaco Must Do a Bit of Thinking The West Australian 15 September 1986 100 Grand Final 1986 WAFL Grand Final Saturday, 20 September EF 1.2 (8) 3.7 (25) 6.9 (45) 8.13 (61) Bennett 2, Wilson 2, Waterson 2, Green, Mainwaring Harding, Neesham, Rowland, O'Sullivan, Mainwaring, Wilson, Solin Peter Wilson by field umpire O'Driscoll for striking Rod Willett in the third quarter A Sub 6.3 (39) 13.4 (82) 17.8 (110) 19.16 (130) Breman 4, Keene 3, Sells 3, Macnish 3, Dwayne Lamb 2, Dean, Carpenter, Brian Taylor, Neil Taylor Zanotti, Dwayne Lamb Lamb, Carpenter, Scott, Featherby, Macnish, Dargie Stephen Sells by goal umpire Lester Cox for striking Scott Rowland in the second quarter Subiaco Oval 38,389 Lions Go from Penery to Opulence The West Australian 22 September 1986 75, 80 Ken O'Driscoll, Mike Ball Simpson Medal Mark Zanotti (Sub) Subiaco crushed a powerful East Fremantle side to complete a rags-to-riches story over three seasons under Haydn Bunton, Jr., going from one win in 1982Their lone win during 1982 was, ironically, against East Fremantle. and four in 1983 to premiers. Notes "note" References 3 External links Official WAFL website West Australian Football League (WAFL), 1986 Category:West Australian Football League seasons WAFL