1990 WASFL season

December 2017 December 2017 wasfl 1990 8 SD 7 Cla 9 88 Glen Bartlett (EP) Mick Grasso (SD) 1989 (WAFL) 1991 (WAFL) The 1990 WASFL season was the 106th season of senior Australian rules football in Perth, Western Australia. It saw the league, already realising that the damage from the admission to the VFL of WC would be permanent rather than temporary as was hoped in 1986,Spillman Ken Diehards – the Story of the Subiaco Football Club 1946-2000 251 0-9578185-0-5 rebrand itself as the Western Australia State Football League, but the move was unsuccessful and reversed after a single season. The refusal of WASFL clubs to permit a West Coast reserves team in the WASFLThe WAFL would eventually admit a West Coast reserves team for the 2019 season. and the WAFC's refusal to accept one in the AFL's reserve grade competitionStocks Gary Presidents Opposed to Eagles' Reserves Side The West Australian 28 August 1989 105 led to further problems when Claremont said they would not play West Coast discards in the league team and produced a short-lived draft for such players,Stocks Gary Scheme to Draft Discarded Eagles The West Australian 29 March 1990 124 whilst at the same time Claremont rejected a proposed draft for the numerous young footballers who came from Perth's private schools but when not boarding lived in rural areas.Stocks Gary Claremont Reject College Draft The West Australian 3 May 1990 114 In anticipation of an AFL move planned in 1995 but not executed until 2000,Booth Ross History of Player Recruitment, Transfer and Payment Rules in the Victorian and Australian Football League ASSH Bulletin 26 June 1997 13–33 the WASFL abolished the 50:50 sharing of gate revenue to allow the home team to keep all gate receipts. This helped some clubs like South Fremantle and Swan Districts, but along with the diversion of their former $250,000 league dividend to pay for the Eagles' licence had a severe effect off-field for struggling Perth, who announced in June they had to raise $100,000 to avoid folding at the end of the season.Reid Russell Demons' Crisis The West Australian 19 June 1990 112 The WASFL during the pre-season made a number of moves designed to resurrect its flagging appeal, including a television campaign aimed at the younger generation and a sponsorship deal with Pepsi.Kids Key to WAFC's New Campaign The West Australian 29 March 1990 122 The league also adopted sponsorship naming for the first time and called itself the 'Pepsi Cup' for three seasons. To avoid conflict with television broadcasts of West Coast games, the WASFL played finals on Sunday for the first time, and the experiment was accepted despite attendances considered "poor".Stocks Gary Poor Turnout, but Sundays Get Nod The West Australian 3 September 1990 96 On the playing field, 1990 saw the Gerard Neesham-coached Claremont become the first team since South Fremantle between 1950 and 1953 to record four consecutive minor premierships, only to be beaten for the fourth time in five encounters by a Swan Districts team boosted by the return of John Todd who had coached the Swans to a hat-trick of premierships in the middle 1980s. East Perth, after five years with only twenty-four victories from 105 matches and being lucky to not suffer four wooden spoons, returned to their former home of Perth Oval, cleaned out many of their established senior playersLague Steve Bevis Stephen Campbell, Hawkins Cleared The West Australian 27 March 1990 105 and rose to fifth in a season with such a pronounced gap between the finalists and also-rans that the four was mathematically sealed with three rounds to go.Lague Steve Royals Maintain Influence The West Australian 6 August 1990 99 On the other hand, West Perth, after the previous season making only its third finals series since 1978, lost their entire ruck and most of their goal-to-goal lineLague Steve Swans Purge Last Season's Blues The West Australian 16 April 1990 111 and plummeted to its first wooden spoon since 1974 and only its second since 1939. A controversy over the clearance of Stephen Walsey (whose application was rejected by WASFL commissioner Brian Sierakowski but transferred after a fee was negotiated),Stocks Gary Walsey Wows 'Em with a Flying Game The West Australian 4 June 1990 92 Angelo del Borello and Frank del Casale from East Perth did not help the Falcons, but they did win only their second – and last as of 2025 – Colts premiership.4 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 Home-and-away season Round 1 Round 1 Saturday, 31 March Per 13.16 (94) A SD 12.25 (97) Lathlain Park 3410 Saturday, 31 March EP 11.13 (79) A Sub 28.16 (184) Perth Oval 3410 Saturday, 31 March Cla 14.11 (95) H SF 13.10 (88) Claremont Oval 4280 Saturday, 31 March EF 23.17 (155) H WP 10.9 (69) East Fremantle Oval 3103 Bevis Stephen Sharks' Defence Sets Up Big Win The West Australian 2 April 1990 88 *East Perth's return to Perth Oval with a banner proclaiming "Be It Ever So Humble — There's No Place Like Home" flops after the loss of Claremont recruit Peter Melesso at quarter-time: Subiaco kick 25 goals to six afterwards.Lague Steve Royals' Return a Flop The West Australian 2 April 1990 89 The 14-point total of the margins at each break at Lathlain Park is the smallest at that groundSee http://waflfootyfacts.net/LathlainPark.html WAFL Footy Facts Lathlain Park https://web.archive.org/web/20130921194142/http://waflfootyfacts.net/LathlainPark.html 21 September 2013 and has been equalled in the WA(S)FL only once since.See http://waflfootyfacts.net/EastFremOval.html WAFL Footy Facts East Fremantle Oval https://web.archive.org/web/20131016065241/http://waflfootyfacts.net/EastFremOval.html 16 October 2013 Perth's more frequent errors and failure to get a goal in five minutes of continuous attack before the siren cost it a win.Reid Russell Swans Squeak In The West Australian 2 April 1990 87 Round 2 Round 2 Saturday, 7 April Sub 9.8 (62) A Cla 17.17 (119) Subiaco Oval 4150 Saturday, 7 April SD 18.24 (132) H EF 16.13 (109) Bassendean Oval 3556 Saturday, 7 April WP 14.16 (100) A EP 19.10 (124) Leederville Oval 3137 Bevis Stephen Royals' Win Signals New Beginning The West Australian 9 April 1990 107 Saturday, 7 April SF 14.13 (97) H Per 5.15 (45) Fremantle Oval 4825 Lague Steve Moves to Success The West Australian 9 April 1990 107 *East Perth, with new recruits Craig McGrath, Melesso and Northern Territorian Noel LongBrother of Essendon champion Michael Long. in the team, rebound from their opening thrashing via greater directness than the Falcons, for their first victory in twelve matches.The sequence was the Royals' longest losing sequence since their record of fifteen straight losses in 1929. Teenage centre half forward Peter Mann shows up Subiaco's severe forward weaknesses – with veteran Laurie Keene especially out of form – to give Claremont an easy victory and question the merits of Subiaco's big opening win.Casellas Ken Cool Mann a Winner for Tigers The West Australian 9 April 1990 108 Round 3 (Easter weekend) Round 3 Saturday, 14 April SD 22.23 (155) H WP 14.5 (89) Bassendean Oval 4200 Saturday, 14 April EF 12.18 (90) A SF 17.9 (111) East Fremantle Oval 8200 Monday, 16 April EP 16.7 (103) H Cla 12.16 (88) Perth Oval 4088 Reid Russell Royals Romp to an Upset The West Australian 17 April 1990 110 Monday, 16 April Per 15.10 (100) A Sub 22.18 (150) Lathlain Park 3840 *South Fremantle's depth – the envy of other WASFL clubs – gives it a convincing victory over an East Fremantle team affected by the controversial sacking of veteran champion Brian Peake.Stocks Gary South "Extras" Take Over Centre Stage The West Australian 16 April 1990 112 West Perth coach George Michalczyk says his leading players were not match fit after Swan Districts overwhelm the Falcons for a loss that John Todd sees as redeeming the black and whites last-round displacement from the four in 1989. Round 4 Round 4 Saturday, 21 April SF 13.13 (91) A SD 18.15 (123) Fremantle Oval 5886 Saturday, 21 April EP 12.16 (88) A Per 17.16 (118) Perth Oval 3351 Lague Steve Royals Learn Tough Lesson in Only Five Days The West Australian 23 April 1990 107 Saturday, 21 April Sub 13.12 (90) A EF 16.14 (110) Subiaco Oval 3547 Saturday, 21 April Cla 30.21 (201) H WP 6.6 (42) Claremont Oval 3275 Reid Russell Tigers on the Prowl for Easy Points The West Australian 23 April 1990 107 *The sight of Phil Narkle, Joe Ahmat and Don Langsford in their best form after injury and stints elsewhere reveals Swan Districts under Todd as back to their early-1980s best – on top and the sole undefeated team after four rounds.Stocks Gary Swans Back to Their '80s Best The West Australian 23 April 1990 108 Claremont record their biggest win over the Falcons,http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/WestPerth/WestPerth_vsgamer.html WAFL Footy Facts West Perth v Claremont 15 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131017164015/http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/WestPerth/WestPerth_vsgamer.html#2 17 October 2013 beating 102 points from 1964, and West Perth's second-biggest loss on record.Australian Football http://australianfootball.com/clubs/biggest_losses/West%2BPerth%2B/279 West Perth: Biggest Losses Todd Ridley kicked ten goals against a depleted West Perth team that constantly played from behind. West Perth's 0.3 (3) is the lowest WANFL/WAFL/WASFL second-half score since Swan Districts kicked 0.2 (2) – ironically against West Perth – in Round 5 of 1965. Round 5 Round 5 Saturday, 28 April Sub 22.13 (145) H SD 20.10 (130) Subiaco Oval 4393 Saturday, 28 April Per 9.9 (63) A Cla 23.22 (160) Lathlain Park 3568 Reid Russell Tigers Make It a One-Horse Race The West Australian 30 April 1990 100 Saturday, 28 April WP 8.17 (65) A SF 19.16 (130) Leederville Oval 3044 Saturday, 28 April EF 14.19 (103) H EP 13.14 (92) East Fremantle Oval 3249 Denham Greg Sharks Shallow on Skills The West Australian 30 April 1990 101 *Ansett pilot and former VAFA player Jeremy SchmidtSchmidt had actually trialled for Essendon in practice matches before the 1986 VFL season but his commitments made it impossible for him to sign a contract. provides spectacular high marking and combines with six goals each from Wayne Golding and fringe Eagle Andrew MacNish (soon to suffer a severe arm injury) to completely revitalise the Subiaco attack for a comeback win.Stocks Gary Schmidt Pilots Subiaco Victory The West Australian 30 April 1990 100 A brilliant run and goal from halfback by Falcon fan favourite "Terror" Dayman fails to revive the Falcons and South Fremantle's defence proved impossible to break by other means and brothers Maurice and Willie Rioli plus David Hart pick up possessions too easily.Lague Steve Inspirational Play Fails to Life Falcons The West Australian 30 April 1990 100 Round 6 Round 6 Saturday, 5 May SD 22.24 (156) H EP 8.8 (56) Bassendean Oval 4557 Saturday, 5 May Per 15.16 (106) A WP 17.20 (122) WACA 2600 Reid Russell Win Takes Pressure off Falcons The West Australian 7 May 1990 116 Saturday, 5 May Cla 13.14 (92) A EF 18.11 (119) Claremont Oval 4346 Saturday, 5 May SF 12.14 (86) H Sub 11.15 (81) Fremantle Oval 4760 Stocks Gary Watters' Reserve Is Bulldogs' Gain The West Australian 7 May 1990 117 *East Fremantle show they have put the Peake sacking behind them with a fine win based upon hard attack upon the ball, which Claremont fail to counter with their skill.Lague Steve Sharks Maul Claremont The West Australian 7 May 1990 118 Len Gandini – who began on the bench in a tactical ploy by Todd – has 26 kicks in three quarters as Swans record their biggest win over East Perth, beating 77 points from 1964.Casellas Ken Mellow Todd Enjoying Himself Again The West Australian 7 May 1990 116 Round 7 Round 7 Saturday, 12 May WP 16.12 (108) H Sub 15.14 (104) Leederville Oval 2859 Lague Steve Falcons Sneak Home against Lions The West Australian 14 May 1990 104 Saturday, 12 May SD 14.14 (98) H Cla 12.11 (83) WACA 5354 Saturday, 12 May EF 21.11 (137) H Per 10.9 (69) East Fremantle Oval 2907 Casellas Ken Fallen Eagle on the Mend The West Australian 14 May 1990 105 Saturday, 12 May EP 19.16 (130) H SF 11.13 (79) Perth Oval 2136 *Swan Districts gain its first victory over Claremont since 1986 (they drew in 1988) as Steve Bazzo completely shields ex-Swan and West Coast discard Joe Cormack and Claremont's on-ball prowess is broken down for the second consecutive round.Stocks Gary Move To Eliminate Cormack a Winner The West Australian 14 May 1990 104 South Fremantle's insipid performance leads coach Stan Magro to blast his players as the hot-and-cold Royals play with infinitely more desire and Melesso shuts down rookie sensation Glen Jakovich.Reid Russell Bulldogs Get Magro Blast The West Australian 14 May 1990 105 Round 8 Round 8 Saturday, 19 May SD 25.19 (169) H Per 8.6 (54) Bassendean Oval 3314 Saturday, 19 May Sub 10.14 (74) H EP 7.15 (57) Subiaco Oval 3370 Saturday, 19 May SF 11.9 (75) A Cla 11.19 (85) Fremantle Oval 5136 Stocks Gary Tigers Knock Out Battling Bulldogs The West Australian 21 May 1990 88 Saturday, 19 May WP 15.14 (104) H EF 14.12 (96) Leederville Oval 3203 *Ex-Swan Districts star and rookie Perth coach Tom Mullooly is openly critical of his players' commitment after the black and whites overwhelm his team, saying that on match days they have unlearned what he teaches them despite training very well.Lague Steve Mullooly Shattered by Demons' Form The West Australian 21 May 1990 88 Burracoppin farmer Graham Kerse shows West Perth have overcome the difficult loss of centreman Menaglio from 1989, as his skill allows West Perth to overpower East Fremantle after a poor start.Casellas Ken Kerse Controls Falcons The West Australian 21 May 1990 88 Round 9 Round 9 Saturday, 26 May Cla 19.12 (126) H Sub 9.8 (62) Claremont Oval 2783 Stocks Gary "Mozzies" Bite into Bunton's Bags The West Australian 28 May 1990 104 Saturday, 26 May EP 16.11 (107) H WP 5.15 (45) Perth Oval 3050 Saturday, 26 May Per 10.15 (75) H SF 7.8 (50) Lathlain Park 1970 Saturday, 26 May EF 8.14 (62) A SD 15.14 (104) East Fremantle Oval 3000 *A frightening collision with Stephen Hooper leaves West Perth's sole ruckman Basil Zempalis out of the game with a collapsed lung, and the Falcons' chances disappear as Hooper – suspended for four matches at the following tribunal meeting – takes complete control in the ruck and allows the Royal centreline total control.Lague Steve Royals Ground Clipped Falcons The West Australian 28 May 1990 103 Perth kick 7.6 (48) with a strong wind in the first quarter before the revitalised Brian Peake has eleven kicks in the second quarter to restrict South Fremantle to three behinds with the wind in a heavy rain shower that prevents the Bulldogs coming back.Reid Russell Peake and Perth Prove They're Not Past It The West Australian 28 May 1990 104 Round 10 (Foundation Day) Round 10 Saturday, 2 June Cla 29.10 (184) H EP 13.12 (90) Claremont Oval 3592 Casellas Ken Brooks Superb in Debut for Tigers The West Australian 4 June 1990 93 Saturday, 2 June WP 17.17 (119) H SD 11.12 (78) Leederville Oval 4691 Monday, 4 June SF 12.13 (85) H EF 11.6 (72) Fremantle Oval 11536 Stocks Gary Bulldog Spirit's a Derby Winner The West Australian 5 June 1990 114 Monday, 4 June Sub 12.14 (86) H Per 9.18 (72) Subiaco Oval 3620 *Angular ruckman Stephen Walsey, playing for the first time after a clearance dispute with East Perth, easily beats Travis Edmonds and Shane Strempel to secure an upset victory for the Falcons. The 114-point second quarter aggregate, with Claremont kicking 12.4 and East Perth 6.2, is an all-time WAFL/WANFL/WASFL/Westar record for a second quarter.http://waflfootyfacts.net/QtrHalfRecords.html WAFL Footy Facts Most Combined Points Second Quarter 15 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104071109/http://waflfootyfacts.net/QtrHalfRecords.html#12 4 November 2013 East Perth discard Nathan Brooks shows superb skill in delivering the ball, whilst Joe Cormack roves superbly for seven goals. Round 11 Round 11 Friday, 8 June (6:45 pm) EF 18.17 (125) H Sub 13.15 (93) WACA 2150 Saturday, 9 June WP 10.7 (67) A Cla 27.17 (179) Leederville Oval 3084 Saturday, 9 June Per 12.13 (85) H EP 11.16 (82) Lathlain Park 2158 Reid Russell Turner's Devilish Grin Reflects Demons' Joy The West Australian 11 June 1990 114 Saturday, 9 June SD 17.7 (109) A SF 18.9 (117) Bassendean Oval 3611 *Five days after a bruising local derby, South Fremantle – down to eighteen fit men due to injuries – produce a superb display of stamina to get over a Swan Districts team rebounding from their loss to West Perth.Stocks Gary Dogs Fight It Out like Magro The West Australian 11 June 1990 108 Claremont virtually end hopes of a Falcon revival with a second crushing win, marred only by a six-goal Falcon burst late in the second quarter. With this win, Claremont had won their last four encounters by an average of 112 points.Casellas Ken Tigers Drive Out Falcons The West Australian 11 June 1990 114 Round 12 Round 12 Saturday, 16 June Cla 16.15 (111) H Per 11.11 (77) Claremont Oval 2948 Saturday, 16 June EP 10.10 (70) A EF 21.11 (137) Perth Oval 2787 Stocks Gary Sharks Keep Top Rankin The West Australian 18 June 1990 88 Saturday, 16 June SF 18.9 (117) H WP 12.16 (88) Fremantle Oval 3906 Saturday, 16 June SD 18.21 (129) H Sub 12.13 (85) Bassendean Oval 3924 *Veteran forward Brett Hutton fires the Swans into action before cracking his ribs, turning a dour battled that sharply contrasted with the clubs' Round 5 shootout into an easy win.Casellas Ken Hutton Tames Lions The West Australian 18 June 1990 88 Maurice and Willie Rioli show their 1989 skills for the first time to put the Bulldogs two wins clear inside the four – though South Fremantle's defence wins the most praise.Lague Steve Rioli Casts Spell Over Falcons The West Australian 18 June 1990 88 Round 13 Round 13 Saturday, 23 June Sub 10.13 (73) A SF 12.11 (83) Subiaco Oval 3029 Saturday, 23 June EP 13.6 (84) A SD 13.17 (95) WACA 2592 Saturday, 23 June WP 18.7 (115) A Per 23.12 (150) Leederville Oval 2500 Saturday, 23 June EF 8.19 (67) A Cla 14.15 (99) East Fremantle Oval 3651 Denham Greg Annear Shows His Value to Tigers The West Australian 25 June 1990 113 *South Fremantle make an amazing comeback from 0.5 (5) to 7.9 (51) behind in time-on of the second quarter, shattering the Lions as 1986 Teal Cup star Richard Graham finally fulfils his promise.Stocks Gary Forgotten Man Leads the Bulldogs' Revival The West Australian 25 June 1990 112 Perth take a first step towards solving their severe financial plight when they prove too good for West Perth after an even first half. Falcon coach Michalczyk orders a 6:00 a.m. Wednesday training run as a response to this collapse.Reid Russell Falcons Have Icy Workout Ahead The West Australian 25 June 1990 113 Round 14 Round 14 Saturday, 30 June Sub 5.12 (42) A WP 16.15 (111) Subiaco Oval 2574 Saturday, 30 June SF 12.19 (91) H EP 12.11 (83) Fremantle Oval 3026 Saturday, 30 June Per 14.24 (108) H EF 10.9 (69) Lathlain Park 2401 Saturday, 30 June SD 12.6 (78) H Cla 9.21 (75) Bassendean Oval 4786 *Swan Districts become the first club to win for a second time with the record deficit of twelve fewer scoring shots.http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html#WinsLessScoreShots WAFL Footy Facts Wins with Fewer Scoring Shots https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193428/http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html#WinsLessScoreShots 29 October 2013 Their post-game celebration of a dour, close-checking win is compared by critics to that occurring in the concurrent soccer World Cup.Stocks Gary Swans "Hug" Top Spot The West Australian 2 July 1990 98 Perth's severe off-field trouble again appears to rally the club as 1987 Sandover Medallist Mark Watson returns to that season's form with almost 40 possessions.Lague Steve Demons Revive Hopes for Club The West Australian 2 July 1990 98 West Perth move off the bottom by humiliating a depleted Subiaco, with full-forwards Matt Cullen, whom Subiaco rudely said they did not want, leading a powerful goal-to-goal line with five majors.Denham Greg Last Laugh for Falcons Over Lions The West Australian 2 July 1990 99 Round 15 Round 15 Saturday, 14 July Per 10.12 (72) A SD 13.15 (93) Lathlain Park 2938 Saturday, 14 July EP 17.16 (118) H Sub 11.10 (76) Perth Oval 2913 Denham Greg Royals' Healthy Future'; The West Australian, 16 July 1990 89 Saturday, 14 July Cla 6.18 (54) A SF 11.17 (83) Claremont Oval 3362 Saturday, 14 July EF 17.10 (112) H WP 10.11 (71) East Fremantle Oval 2000 Lague Steve Sharks Discover Reserves of Spirit The West Australian 16 July 1990 88 *South's physical, low-to-the-ground play in the rain sees them never in danger against an inaccurate Tiger outfit who miss thirteen shots before their first goal 29 minutes into the second quarter. At half-forward, Maurice Rioli shows himself still one of the best wet-weather footballers in the business, whilst Craig Edwards is outstanding in the ruck.Stocks Gary Tenacious Bulldogs Savage Tame Tigers The West Australian 16 July 1990 88 The agile Shane Strempel – at one point the WASFL's leading goalkicker – proves the crucial stumbling block for Perth, whose defeat already has the four looking sealed with six rounds to be contested.Reid Russell Strempel Inspires Swans to Key Win The West Australian 16 July 1990 88 Round 16 Round 16 Saturday, 21 July SF 18.11 (119) H Per 13.7 (85) Fremantle Oval 2113 Saturday, 21 July WP 7.10 (52) A EP 21.20 (146) Leederville Oval 2100 Saturday, 21 July Sub 10.11 (71) A Cla 15.19 (109) Subiaco Oval 2069 Denham Greg Claremont Make Amends The West Australian 23 July 1990 84 Saturday, 21 July SD 9.16 (70) A EF 14.9 (93) Bassendean Oval 2172 *South Fremantle produce another notable comeback, kicking 13.5 (83) to 3.3 (21) in tough conditions after half-time, as 1989 Sandover Medallist Edwards dominates the Demon rucks.Reid Russell Edwards Returns to Winning '89 form The West Australian 23 July 1990 84 Ron Wilcox' policy of playing Clinton Browning at the end favoured by the wind throughout the match is a winner: the former Eagle and future Simpson Medallist beats a different opponent each quarter, brings the ball to his smaller men, and shows the Sharks will not "make up the numbers" in the finals.Lague Steve Browning Solves Sharks' Problems The West Australian 23 July 1990 84 Stephen Hooper dominates his rematch with the Falcons as conclusively as in the ninth round, leaving West Perth powerless to avoid their second consecutive thrashing from their traditional rivals.Stocks Gary Falcons Lose Power Battle The West Australian 23 July 1990 84 Round 17 Round 17 Saturday, 28 July SD 10.10 (70) A WP 14.13 (97) Bassendean Oval 2778 Saturday, 28 July Per 12.11 (83) H Sub 9.11 (65) Lathlain Park 2070 Lague Steve Milestones Marked in Two Ways The West Australian 30 July 1990 89 Saturday, 28 July EP 7.11 (53) A Cla 23.14 (152) Perth Oval 2217 Sunday, 29 July EF 18.20 (128) H SF 10.14 (74) East Fremantle Oval 10148 Stocks Gary Sharks Have Last Laugh on "Jokers" The West Australian 30 July 1990 90 *Claremont's small men, led by Evans and Cormack, seal the four by crushing the improving Royals via immaculate passing of such skill that the Tigers seldom experience pressure. John Hutton backed them up with six goals.Stocks Gary Tigers' Little Men Put Bite on Royals The West Australian 30 July 1990 88 Swan Districts' forwards and defenders line up at the wrong end upon the opening bounce (possibly as a ploy by Todd) and the Swans never get in touch after two early Falcon goals – leading Todd to say West Perth always lift themselves for the black and whites.Reid Russell Swans Go Wrong Right at the Start The West Australian 30 July 1990 88 Round 18 Round 18 Saturday, 4 August SF 16.20 (116) H SD 13.12 (90) Fremantle Oval 3139 Saturday, 4 August EP 18.14 (122) H Per 15.14 (104) Perth Oval 1736 Saturday, 4 August Cla 20.11 (131) H WP 12.10 (82) Claremont Oval 2307 Wainwright Robert Loyal Fans Say It's Still the Same The West Australian 6 August 1990 99 Saturday, 4 August Sub 13.13 (91) A EF 23.13 (151) Subiaco Oval 2300 Denham Greg Sharks' Coach Jubilant The West Australian 6 August 1990 99 After nagging injuries earlier in 1990, Scott Watters shows his best form for South Fremantle, and the Bulldogs move to within percentage of the double chance with the easiest draw of the three contenders.Reid Russell Eagles Prospects Propels Watters The West Australian 6 August 1990 1000 Round 19 Round 19 Saturday, 11 August Sub 14.12 (96) A SD 16.15 (111) Subiaco Oval 2219 Denham Greg Swans-Lions Match Gives No Comfort to Malthouse' Saturday, 11 August WP 13.11 (89) A SF 25.10 (160) Leederville Oval 2246 Saturday, 11 August EF 12.16 (88) H EP 11.11 (77) East Fremantle Oval 2537 Stocks Gary Sharks Make It a Meal The West Australian 13 August 1990 96 Saturday, 11 August Per 11.12 (78) A Cla 16.20 (116) Lathlain Park 3055 Brian Peake becomes the second West Australian to reach 400 senior games,Barry Cable was the first, in the nineteenth round of 1979. Both totals include games played for VFL clubs ( and respectively). and has eleven possessions in the centre in the first quarter to inspire Perth to a superb display, before Claremont predictably overwhelm the Demons as Peake's influence dwindles.Reid Russell Tigers Beat the Hype The West Australian 13 August 1990 96 Round 20 Round 20 Saturday, 18 August SF 18.13 (121) H Sub 11.9 (75) Fremantle Oval 2415 Reid Russell Bulldogs Roll into Second The West Australian 20 August 1990 107 Saturday, 18 August Per 15.11 (101) H WP 13.13 (91) Lathlain Park 1658 Denham Greg Serious Charge Mars Whittington's 100th The West Australian 28 August 1990 106 Saturday, 18 August SD 6.15 (51) A EP 14.13 (97) Bassendean Oval 2655 Saturday, 18 August Cla 12.11 (83) H EF 9.15 (69) Claremont Oval 2966 *Claremont produce a brilliant last quarter into a strong wind to seal their second semi-final berth. Veteran Peter Thorns scores three goals of Claremont's total of 6.3 (39) to 0.5 (5), whilst East Fremantle forwards Clinton Browning and Andrew Lockyer combine for 1.7 (13).Stocks Gary Neesham Has Faith The West Australian 20 August 1990 106 Swans' lack of desire recalls their 1989 collapse – after a good first quarter into the gale they relax and allow East Perth complete control and give South Fremantle second position.Lague Steve Swans Repeat History The West Australian 20 August 1990 107 West Perth score nine goals in the first quarter, but Perth come back to move out of the wooden spoon danger zone in a match marred by the report of Perth defender Gavin Whittington for manhandling the shirt of umpire Sam Kronja. Whittington received four weeks for the change,Lague Steve Whittington Gets Four Weeks The West Australian 22 August 1990 132 which was a first in the WA(S)FL for many years. Round 21 Round 21 Saturday, 25 August WP 15.10 (100) A Sub 21.10 (136) Leederville Oval 2209 Tennison Max Lions Leave Falcons to Occupy Cellar The West Australian 27 August 1990 99 Saturday, 25 August EP 17.13 (115) H SF 12.16 (88) Perth Oval 3527 Reid Russell Young Royals Topple South The West Australian 27 August 1990 99 Saturday, 25 August EF 18.14 (122) H Per 4.14 (38) East Fremantle Oval 2866 Denham Greg Quill Shows Plenty as Sharks Win in a Canter The West Australian 27 August 1990 100 Saturday, 25 August Cla 17.12 (114) A SD 17.19 (121) Claremont Oval 3991 *In a match directly determining the wooden spoon owing to the Lions' large percentage advantage, Subiaco are never headed and end a ten-match losing streak. Swan Districts recapture the double chance with two goals in the last minute after dominating the earlier part of the quarter for 4.10 (34). Brett Hutton – earlier beaten at full-back by namesake John – and Todd Menegola prove matchwinners.Lague Steve Swans Snatch Double Chance The West Australian 27 August 1990 100 Ladder main WDL 1990 WASFL ladder Ladder true points y 4 2 Cla Cla 15 6 0 2456 1648 SD SD 14 7 0 2259 1948 P SF SF 14 7 0 2061 1850 EF EF 13 8 0 2214 1822 EP EP 9 12 0 1973 2150 Per Per 7 14 0 1777 2261 Sub Sub 6 15 0 1941 2228 WP WP 6 15 0 1826 2600 Premiers #CCFFCC Q Q Q Q 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for. complete 1990 Ladder http://waflfootyfacts.net/season/games/results.php?Season=1990#Ladder WAFL Footy Facts Finals First semi-final First semi-final Sunday, 2 September SF 22.15 (147) H EF 19.14 (128) Subiaco Oval 15,799 Stan Magro's gamble in playing four not-fully-fit players pays off, as Stevan Jackson and Glen Jakovich dominate the key forward positions and Peter Matera adds four more majors as the Sharks cannot counter the Bulldogs' dominance of the central corridor.Stocks Gary Magro's Gamble Pays Dividends The West Australian 3 September 1990 94 Second semi-final Second semi-final Sunday, 9 September Cla 10.14 (74) H SD 9.13 (67) Subiaco Oval 12,720 In warm but slippery conditions, Gerard Neesham's coaching skill and the long kicking of fringe Eagle Don Pyke has Swans virtually paralysed until the last fifteen minutes when four late goals flatter the black and whites.Stocks Gary Todd Checkmated by Neesham Ploys The West Australian 10 September 1990 98 Preliminary final Preliminary final Sunday, 16 September SD 19.15 (129) H SF 15.12 (102) Subiaco Oval 14,241 Ken Bell keeps rookie ruckman Travis Edmonds in the reserves,Swans' reserves lost to South Fremantle by two points in that grade's preliminary final. and his triumph over formidable South pair Edwards and Nalder ensures a Grand Final berth.Stocks Gary Bell Sound Death Knell for Bulldogs The West Australian 17 September 1990 102 Grand Final 1990 WASFL Grand Final 1990 WASFL Grand Final Sunday, 23 September Cla 4.8 (32) 7.8 (50) 8.9 (57) 10.17 (77) Evans 2, Mitchell, Thorne, Cormack, Guard, David O'Connell, Rowland, Fitzgerald, Mann Hann, Rowland, Evans, Guard, Panizera, Higgins, Mann Peter Higgins for striking Andy Holmes A SD 4.1 (25) 11.3 (69) 16.5 (101) 16.7 (103) Strempel 4, Andy Holmes 3, Walker 2, Ogg 2, Hodyl, Hutton, Passeri, Menegola, Retzlaff Gow, Walker, Strempel, Narkle, Perry, Retzlaff, Eaton, Passeri Subiaco Oval 26,541 Stocks Gary Old Firm Return to Haunt Tigers Again The West Australian 24 September 1990 98 Phillip O'Reilly, Grant Vernon Simpson Medal Greg Walker (SD) John Todd and semi-retired veterans Don Holmes, Don Langsford, Brett Hutton and Phil Narkle defeat Claremont for a third time in the Grand Final, two years after Swans were wooden spooners. The Simpson Medal goes to the son of Swans' greatest player and then-president, Bill Walker. Notes "note" References 3 External links https://www.wafl.com.au/fixtures-and-results/1990/undefined WASFL Fixtures and Results, 1990 Official WAFL website http://australianfootball.com/seasons/season/WAFL/1990 Australian Football Western Australia State Football League (WASFL), 1990 https://web.archive.org/web/20131016005937/http://australianfootball.com/seasons/season/WAFL/1990 2013-10-16 Category:West Australian Football League seasons WASFL