1936 WANFL season

Australian rules football season March 2020 December 2017 wanfl 1936 8 EP 8 EF 22 84 George Doig (EF) George Moloney (Cla) 1935 1937 The 1936 WANFL season was the 52nd season of the Western Australian National Football League. The most conspicuous features were the rise of Claremont to their first finals appearance since entering the WAFL ten years beforehand after having won only forty (plus two draws) of its first 183 games,Devaney John The Full Points Footy Encyclopedia of Australian Football Clubs, Volume 1 98-99 978-0-9556897-0-3 and the thrilling finals series in which East Perth rose to their first premiership for nine years after holding on to a thrilling struggle for fourth position where all eight clubs were in the running well into August,League Football – Claremont Recovers; Keen Rivalry – Swan Districts Fourth The West Australian 10 August 1936 6 then winning two finals by a solitary point. In the process the Royals set a record for the most losses by an eventual premiership club in major Australian Rules leagues,Since equalled by East Fremantle in 1965, Glenelg in 1986 and in 1998 but won their last open-age premiership until 1956. The Royals overcame much adversity to win the premiership, including a crippling injury toll and a schedule modified to allow them to tour Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania between 4 July and the first week of August. George Moloney, famous as a prolific goalscorer with , aided Claremont's rise in his new role as a centreman and won the club's fourth Sandover Medal in five seasons, whilst former West Perth key forward Frank Hopkins took Moloney's place at the goalfront to great effect. West Perth, who had won three premierships during the previous four seasons, began a short but extraordinarily steep decline this season, not returning to the finals until 1941 (when they won another premiership) and suffering two wooden spoons and twenty-seven consecutive losses. Victoria Park, wooden spooners in 1935, reverted to the club's traditional name of 'Perth' after Parliament failed to pass an Act to allow them to acquire Raphael Park to develop a new oval.East Alan 2005 From Redlegs to Demons: A History of the Perth Football Club from 1899 58 After a poor beginning the Redlegs improved, but were not again to contest open-age finals until they began three decades of only briefly interrupted success in 1947. Off the field, 1936 saw the WANFL establish permanent headquarters at Subiaco Oval,New Football Headquarters The West Australian 7 September 1936 7 whilst the Grand Final was the first game with a new grandstand at the ground. Home-and-away season Round 1 (Labour Day) Round 1 Saturday, 2 May (2:45 pm) SF 13.15 (93) A SD 18.16 (124) Fremantle Oval Swan Districts' Success: Steadier than South Fremantle The West Australian 5 May 1936 17 Saturday, 2 May (2:45 pm) Cla 12.14 (86) H EF 9.15 (69) Claremont Oval Claremont Starts Well – East Fremantle Defeated The West Australian 5 May 1936 17 Saturday, 2 May (2:45 pm) EP 21.20 (146) H Per 15.7 (97) Perth Oval East Perth too Fast: Easy Win from Perth The West Australian 5 May 1936 17 Monday, 4 May (2:45 pm) Sub 12.19 (91) H WP 9.8 (62) Subiaco Oval Condition Tell – Strong Finish by Subiaco The West Australian 5 May 1936 17 Claremont immediately show they will be much stronger with the return of George Moloney and the recruitment of several players from other WANFL clubs. Round 2 Round 2 Saturday, 9 May (2:45 pm) EF 20.18 (138) H Per 12.14 (86) Fremantle Oval An Easy Victory: East Fremantle's Attack Strong The West Australian 11 May 1936 8 Saturday, 9 May (2:45 pm) Cla 10.10 (70) A EP 12.15 (87) Claremont Oval East Perth Wins – Claremont Go Down Fighting The West Australian 11 May 1936 8 Saturday, 9 May (2:45 pm) WP 15.7 (97) A SF 16.23 (119) Leederville Oval Pace and Determination – South Fremantle Encouraged The West Australian 11 May 1936 8 Saturday, 9 May (2:45 pm) SD 16.12 (108) H Sub 12.9 (81) Bassendean Oval Subiaco Overwhelmed – Brilliant Third Quarter Effort The West Australian 11 May 1936 8 Round 3 Round 3 Saturday, 16 May (2:45 pm) SD 13.7 (85) H Cla 10.11 (71) Bassendean Oval Stirring Play at Bassendean – Swan Districts Beat Claremont The West Australian 18 May 1936 6 Saturday, 16 May (2:45 pm) SF 10.15 (75) H EF 8.15 (63) Fremantle Oval Sequence of Losses Broken: South Fremantle's Success The West Australian 18 May 1936 6 Saturday, 16 May (2:45 pm) Per 8.16 (64) A WP 18.11 (119) WACA Perth Soundly Defeated: West Perth Gaining Form The West Australian 18 May 1936 6 Saturday, 16 May (2:45 pm) EP 5.13 (43) A Sub 7.4 (46) Perth Oval A Three-Point Victory – Subiaco's Vigorous Tactics The West Australian 18 May 1936 6 In a round of vigorous play despite favourable conditions, Subiaco inflict the injury-depleted Royals' first loss and the reigning premiers gain their first win. Round 4 Round 4 Saturday, 23 May (2:45 pm) EF 18.21 (129) H SD 10.6 (66) Fremantle Oval A One-Sided Match – Swan Districts Outclassed The West Australian 25 May 1936 16 Saturday, 23 May (2:45 pm) WP 10.13 (73) A EP 11.14 (80) Leederville Oval Exciting Second Half – East Perth Prevails at Leederville The West Australian 25 May 1936 16 Saturday, 23 May (2:45 pm) Sub 8.8 (56) A Per 13.10 (88) Subiaco Oval Perth Surprises; Subiaco Well Beaten The West Australian 25 May 1936 16 Saturday, 23 May (2:45 pm) Cla 13.7 (85) H SF 11.13 (79) Claremont Oval Claremont's Narrow Win – Strong Challenge Almost Succeeds The West Australian 25 May 1936 16 In a round of upsets, Perth convincingly defeats the Maroons with Bert Gook scoring eight goals Round 5 Round 5 Saturday, 30 May (2:45 pm) EP 11.11 (77) H EF 11.10 (76) Perth Oval One Point To Spare – East Fremantle Defeated The West Australian 1 June 1936 9 Saturday, 30 May (2:45 pm) Per 4.19 (43) A Cla 17.9 (111) WACA Speed and Good Kicking – Claremont Overwhelms Perth The West Australian 1 June 1936 9 Saturday, 30 May (2:45 pm) WP 13.14 (92) H SD 10.16 (76) Leederville Oval High Marking in the Rain – West Perth Wins Hard Game The West Australian 1 June 1936 9 Saturday, 30 May (2:45 pm) SF 11.22 (88) A Sub 15.14 (104) Fremantle Oval A Last Minute Recovery – Subiaco's Tussle at Fremantle The West Australian 1 June 1936 9 East Perth wins a thriller in wet conditions in a match notable for East Fremantle beginning the game two players short. Round 6 (Foundation Day) Round 6 Monday, 1 June (2:45 pm) Cla 9.18 (72) H WP 8.8 (56) Claremont Oval All-Round Strength – Claremont Defeats West Perth The West Australian 2 June 1936 8 Monday, 1 June (2:45 pm) SF 15.12 (102) H EP 7.15 (57) Fremantle Oval A Brilliant Last Quarter – South Fremantle's Fine Victory The West Australian 2 June 1936 8 Monday, 1 June (2:45 pm) SD 16.14 (110) H Per 14.12 (96) Bassendean Oval System in Attack – Swan Districts' Good Form The West Australian 2 June 1936 8 Monday, 1 June (2:45 pm) Sub 10.7 (67) A EF 13.7 (85) Subiaco Oval Steady at Critical Stages – East Fremantle Extended The West Australian 2 June 1936 8 In extremely wet conditions with 48.5 mm in 2 of rain in Perth,Australian 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=06&p_startYear=1936 Perth Regional Office (009034) June 1936 rainfall South Fremantle gain their third win with a 5.1 (31) to 1.3 (9) last quarter into a strong northwesterly wind. Round 7 Round 7 Saturday, 6 June (2:45 pm) EF 13.10 (88) H WP 12.13 (85) Fremantle Oval A Magnificent Recovery – East Fremantle's Success The West Australian 8 June 1936 6 Saturday, 6 June (2:45 pm) Sub 12.14 (86) A Cla 21.12 (138) Subiaco Oval Superior in Attack – Claremont too Strong for Subiaco The West Australian 8 June 1936 6 Saturday, 6 June (2:45 pm) EP 20.16 (136) H SD 14.10 (94) Perth Oval Brilliant Last Quarter – East Perth Outplays Swan Districts The West Australian 8 June 1936 6 Saturday, 6 June (2:45 pm) Per 21.13 (139) H SF 15.16 (106) WACA Perth in Form: South Fremantle Easily Beaten The West Australian 8 June 1936 6 *East Fremantle come back from thirty-eight points behind after an early last quarter goal by Ted Tyson to snatch victory over the Cardinals. With Gook kicking ten and moving to only four behind George Doig, Perth convincingly beat South Fremantle. Round 8 Round 8 Saturday, 13 June (2:45 pm) Per 9.18 (72) A EP 11.10 (76) WACA East Perth's Close Call – Perth Loses by Four Points The West Australian 15 June 1936 7 Saturday, 13 June (2:45 pm) WP 19.15 (129) H Sub 4.7 (31) Leederville Oval West Perth Strikes Form: Runaway Win from Subiaco The West Australian 15 June 1936 7 Saturday, 13 June (2:45 pm) SD 8.14 (62) A SF 11.13 (79) Bassendean Oval Victory Hard Won – South Fremantle's Success The West Australian 15 June 1936 7 Saturday, 13 June (2:45 pm) EF 13.14 (92) H Cla 10.11 (71) Fremantle Oval Claremont Not Disgraced; East Fremantle Better Balanced The West Australian 15 June 1936 7 Tyson kicks twelve goals, five behinds as West Perth rebound in spectacular fashion over Subiaco, who do not goal after midway through the first quarter. Round 9 Round 9 Saturday, 20 June (2:45 pm) Sub 16.10 (106) H SD 15.11 (101) Subiaco Oval A Stirring Finish – Subiaco's Narrow Escape The West Australian 22 June 1936 6 Saturday, 20 June (2:45 pm) SF 8.12 (60) A WP 18.9 (117) Fremantle Oval Nine Goals to Spare – West Perth Play Strongly The West Australian 22 June 1936 6 Saturday, 20 June (2:45 pm) EP 15.17 (107) H Cla 12.16 (88) Perth Oval East Perth to Strong; Bad Start by Claremont The West Australian 22 June 1936 6 Saturday, 20 June (2:45 pm) Per 13.18 (96) H EF 12.17 (89) WACA Perth Shows Pace: Narrow Win from East Fremantle The West Australian 22 June 1936 6 West Perth continue their return to top form, whilst Perth cling to a seven-point lead for the last few minutes against a strong-finishing Old Easts outfit. Round 10 Round 10 Saturday, 27 June (2:45 pm) EF 14.14 (98) H SF 13.8 (86) Fremantle Oval The Tables Turned – East Beats South Fremantle The West Australian 29 June 1936 13 Saturday, 27 June (2:45 pm) WP 14.18 (102) H Per 13.12 (90) Leederville Oval A Hard Fight: Twelve-Point Win by West Perth The West Australian 29 June 1936 13 Saturday, 27 June (2:45 pm) Sub 17.14 (116) H EP 10.13 (73) Subiaco Oval Subiaco Wins Well: East Perth Weak The West Australian 29 June 1936 13 Saturday, 27 June (2:45 pm) Cla 15.19 (109) A SD 20.11 (131) Claremont Oval Claremont Outplayed: Swan Districts' Strong Finish The West Australian 29 June 1936 13 Subiaco wins well over league leaders East Perth, so depleted that coach Jerry Dolan was forced to play. Round 11 Round 11 Saturday, 4 July (2:45 pm) EP 6.10 (46) A WP 13.10 (88) Perth Oval West Perth's Easy Win: East Perth Badly Beaten The West Australian 6 July 1936 4 Saturday, 4 July (2:45 pm) SF 14.12 (96) H Cla 11.20 (86) Fremantle Oval Close and Rugged – Victory for South Fremantle The West Australian 6 July 1936 4 Saturday, 4 July (2:45 pm) SD 9.20 (74) H EF 9.16 (70) Bassendean Oval A Stirring Finish – Swan Districts' Great Win The West Australian 6 July 1936 4 Saturday, 4 July (2:45 pm) Per 8.16 (64) A Sub 13.8 (86) WACA Superior in Attack – Subiaco Finishes Strongly The West Australian 6 July 1936 4 *West Perth continue their surge to move to second position after a wasteful first half by both teams, with Max Tetley and Ted Flemming impregnable in defence. Swan Districts come back to beat East Fremantle for the first time in their three seasons in the WANFL. In the reserves,Then called the 'Association' however, East Fremantle, playing as 'North East Fremantle', kick an astonishing 52.20 (332),The Association – North-East Fremantle's Huge Score The West Australian 6 July 1936 4 which remains the record for any grade of WANFL football.Lee Jack Celebrating 100 Years of Tradition: East Fremantle Football Club 1898–1997 228 0646358812 Round 12 Round 12 Saturday, 11 July (2:45 pm) SD 10.16 (76) H WP 9.10 (64) Bassendean Oval West Perth Beaten: Swan Districts' Hard Play The West Australian 13 July 1936 7 Saturday, 11 July (2:45 pm) EF 13.14 (92) H EP 12.13 (85) Fremantle Oval A Third Quarter Rally – East Fremantle Beats East Perth The West Australian 13 July 1936 7 Saturday, 11 July (2:45 pm) Cla 16.14 (110) H Per 15.7 (97) Claremont Oval Claremont's Success: Perth Outplayed in Last Quarter The West Australian 13 July 1936 7 Saturday, 11 July (2:45 pm) Sub 14.22 (106) H SF 7.16 (58) Subiaco Oval Subiaco's Easy Victory – A Contrast in Team-Work The West Australian 13 July 1936 7 Interstate match Interstate match Saturday, 18 July (2:45 pm) Western Australia 2.9 (21) 8.13 (61) 12.17 (89) 15.22 (112) Doig 4, McDiarmid 3, Truscott 2, Marinko 2, Hooper 2, Gook 2 Marinko (best on ground), Clarke, Lou Daily, Birmingham, Tetley, Krepp, Gook H South Australia 2.1 (13) 5.7 (37) 5.11 (41) 8.18 (66) Tully 2, Schultz 2, Dermody, Munro, Johnston, Quinn Tully, Biggs, Burton, Quinn, Reval, Dermody Subiaco Oval 20,000 WA Winners by 46 Points: South Australian Beaten Convincingly in Yesterday's Interstate Match at Subiaco The Sunday Times 19 July 1936 7 Val Sparrow Western Australia's greater speed and dash assures it of an easy victory in perfect conditions over the visitors.W.A. Supreme in Key Positions: Speedy and Dashing Westerners Outclass S.A. Footballers The Mirror 18 July 1936 3 Round 13 Round 13 Monday, 29 June (2:45 pm) SF 20.3 (123) H EP 14.14 (98) Subiaco Oval Dash and Determination; East Perth's Vain Struggle The West Australian 30 June 1936 7 Saturday, 25 July (2:45 pm) EF 15.16 (106) H Sub 15.12 (102) Fremantle Oval Won by Four Points – Subiaco Beaten in Great Finish The West Australian 27 July 1936 6 Saturday, 25 July (2:45 pm) WP 17.21 (123) H Cla 7.18 (60) Leederville Oval West Perth Strong: Claremont Badly Beaten The West Australian 27 July 1936 6 Saturday, 25 July (2:45 pm) Per 13.14 (92) H SD 8.11 (59) WACA Perth's Fourth Victory – Too Strong for Swan Districts The West Australian 27 July 1936 6 *The match between South Fremantle and East Perth was uniquely played on a working day afternoon to allow the Royals' tour of the eastern States. South Fremantle kick the most accurate score in WANFL history to that point despite very windy conditions, beating 13.2 (80) by West Perth against Perth in 1902.http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html WAFL Footy Facts Accurate Scoring 1 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193428/http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html#AccurateScoring 29 October 2013 In the later games, East Fremantle take top place from the Royals whilst the latter lose by ten points to a combined Tasmanian team.East Perth Beaten: Match Against Tasmania The West Australian 27 July 1936 6 Round 14 (Labour Day) Round 14 Monday, 4 May (2:45 pm) SD 12.12 (84) A EP 14.18 (102) Bassendean Oval Won in Last Quarter – East Perth's Good Effort The West Australian 5 May 1936 17 Saturday, 1 August (2:45 pm) Cla 9.11 (65) A Sub 13.9 (87) Claremont Oval Victory for Subiaco: Claremont Fades in Last Quarter The West Australian 3 August 1936 7 Saturday, 1 August (2:45 pm) WP 9.4 (58) A EF 12.17 (89) Leederville Oval West Perth Outclassed: Fine Recovery by East Fremantle The West Australian 3 August 1936 7 Saturday, 1 August (2:45 pm) SF 4.8 (32) A Per 8.12 (60) Fremantle Oval Perth's 28-Point Win: South Fremantle Badly Beaten The West Australian 3 August 1936 7 *The match at Bassendean was put forward to allow East Perth's tour of the eastern States. In wet conditions, East Fremantle overwhelm a West Perth side with 9.7 (61) to 3.1 (19) in the second half to take top spot from East Perth, who lose their last tour match by thirteen points to a North Tasmanian team.East Perth Defeated – Last Match of the Tour The West Australian 3 August 1936 7 Round 15 Round 15 Saturday, 8 August (2:45 pm) Cla 13.13 (91) H EF 12.7 (79) Claremont Oval Leading Team Defeated: Claremont Brilliant in Hard Game The West Australian 10 August 1936 6 Saturday, 8 August (2:45 pm) SF 13.13 (91) A SD 17.10 (112) Fremantle Oval Big Players Inspiring – Swan Districts' Dashing Display The West Australian 10 August 1936 6 Saturday, 8 August (2:45 pm) EP 15.10 (100) A Per 17.11 (113) Perth Oval East Perth Beaten: Perth's Meritorious Victory The West Australian 10 August 1936 6 Saturday, 8 August (2:45 pm) Sub 18.9 (117) H WP 11.14 (80) Subiaco Oval Won in Third Quarter – Subiaco's Orgy of Goals The West Australian 10 August 1936 6 *Claremont, after six losses in seven games, rebound to defeat East Fremantle in an exceptional standard game. The round's results remarkably leave only three wins separating the eight clubs with five matches remaining, and have Swan Districts in the box seat for a maiden finals berth in its third season. Round 16 Round 16 Saturday, 15 August (2:45 pm) Cla 12.9 (81) H SD 7.12 (54) Claremont Oval Good Form Maintained – Claremont Upset Swan Districts The West Australian 17 August 1936 7 Saturday, 15 August (2:45 pm) EP 12.15 (87) A Sub 15.13 (103) Perth Oval Determined Team Work – Subiaco Improves in Second Half The West Australian 17 August 1936 7 Saturday, 15 August (2:45 pm) EF 11.17 (83) H SF 9.8 (62) Fremantle Oval Strong in Key Positions – East Fremantle Not Fully Extended The West Australian 17 August 1936 7 Saturday, 15 August (2:45 pm) Per 7.10 (52) A WP 7.13 (55) WACA A Poor Game – West Perth's Narrow Win The West Australian 17 August 1936 7 Longtime leader East Perth falls out of the four, whilst Claremont defeat and displace Swan Districts – both seeking a first finals appearance. Round 17 Round 17 Saturday, 22 August (2:45 pm) Per 14.5 (89) H Sub 7.18 (60) WACA Subiaco Outplayed; Straight Shooting by Perth The West Australian 24 August 1936 6 Saturday, 22 August (2:45 pm) SD 9.7 (61) A EF 15.10 (100) Bassendean Oval Sound, Telling Tactics – Swan Districts Badly Beaten The West Australian 24 August 1936 6 Saturday, 22 August (2:45 pm) EP 12.7 (79) H WP 5.15 (45) Perth Oval Extra Pace and Vigour – Good Display by East Perth The West Australian 24 August 1936 6 Saturday, 22 August (2:45 pm) SF 5.7 (37) A Cla 7.14 (56) Fremantle Oval Better Pace and Players – Claremont's Third Successive Victory The West Australian 24 August 1936 6 *Greater accuracy allows East Perth to rebound from six consecutive losses in a fiery match. With eight straight goals in the second half, Perth move off the bottom and loosen Subiaco's hold on the double chance. Round 18 Round 18 Saturday, 29 August (2:45 pm) EF 21.11 (137) H EP 7.12 (54) Fremantle Oval East Perth Debacle; G. Doig Kicks 11 Goals The West Australian 31 August 1936 6 Saturday, 29 August (2:45 pm) Sub 16.17 (113) H SF 13.8 (86) Subiaco Oval Subiaco's Good Form: South Fremantle Beaten The West Australian 31 August 1936 6 Saturday, 29 August (2:45 pm) Cla 15.17 (107) H Per 11.6 (72) Claremont Oval A Claremont Rally: Perth Beaten in Second Half The West Australian 31 August 1936 6 Saturday, 29 August (2:45 pm) WP 16.19 (115) H SD 14.5 (89) Leederville Oval Won in Last Quarter – West Perth's Strong Finish The West Australian 31 August 1936 6 *With George Doig kicking eleven goals, East Fremantle produce the finest display of the season to displace the Royals from the four due to a poor percentage. Round 19 Round 19 Saturday, 5 September (2:45 pm) WP 11.15 (81) A Cla 12.13 (85) Leederville Oval Four Valuable Points – Vital Victory to Claremont The West Australian 7 September 1936 7 Saturday, 5 September (2:45 pm) EF 14.10 (94) H Sub 13.7 (85) Fremantle Oval East Fremantle Hard-Pressed – Determined Effort by Subiaco The West Australian 7 September 1936 7 Saturday, 5 September (2:45 pm) EP 15.19 (109) H SF 10.11 (71) Perth Oval An Unattractive Match – East Perth Wins by 38 Points The West Australian 7 September 1936 7 Saturday, 5 September (2:45 pm) Per 22.14 (146) H SD 11.5 (71) WACA Perth's Big Score: Swan Districts Easily Beaten The West Australian 7 September 1936 7 Claremont secure their first WANFL finals berth with a thrilling win over West Perth in a match with many missed opportunities at the finish – and with Subiaco's loss in a tough match gain a strong chance of claiming second position. Round 20 Round 20 Saturday, 12 September (2:45 pm) WP 11.11 (77) A EF 14.13 (97) Leederville Oval West Perth Fails: East Fremantle's Notable Victory The West Australian 14 September 1936 7 Saturday, 12 September (2:45 pm) Sub 8.9 (57) A Cla 12.18 (90) Subiaco Oval Paces and System Tell – Claremont Plays Convincingly The West Australian 14 September 1936 7 Saturday, 12 September (2:45 pm) SF 8.6 (54) A Per 11.22 (88) Fremantle Oval An Unimportant Fixture – Perth too Strong for South Fremantle The West Australian 14 September 1936 7 Saturday, 12 September (2:45 pm) SD 9.11 (65) H EP 8.15 (63) Bassendean Oval East Perth Beaten: Swan Districts' Two-Point Margin The West Australian 14 September 1936 7 *Claremont beat Subiaco in a match that determined who took second position and the double chance in the finals. An East Fremantle rally in the third quarter ensures East Perth remain in the top four despite kicking 2.8 (20) with the wind in the second quarter and failing to catch Swan Districts in the last. Ladder main WDL 1936 ladder Ladder true points y 4 2 EF EF 14 6 0 1874 1544 Cla Cla 12 8 0 1732 1618 Sub Sub 11 9 0 1700 1734 EP EP 10 10 0 1705 1755 P WP WP 9 11 0 1718 1561 Per Per 9 11 0 1744 1787 SD SD 9 11 0 1702 1916 SF SF 6 14 0 1597 1857 Premiers #CCFFCC Q Q Q Q 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for. complete 1936 Ladder http://waflfootyfacts.net/season/games/results.php?Season=1936#Ladder WAFL Footy Facts Finals First semi-final First semi-final Saturday, 19 September (2:45 pm) Sub 5.16 (46) A EP 6.11 (47) Subiaco Oval 8,133 After Subiaco take the lead despite scoring only two goals in three-quarters, East Perth rebound for a stirring victory.Football Semi-Final – Win for East Perth; Only One Point to Spare The West Australian 21 September 1936 17 Second semi-final Second semi-final Saturday, 26 September (2:45 pm) EF 9.20 (74) A Cla 11.13 (79) Subiaco Oval 11,482 George Doig misses a late shot that could have drawn the match, and Claremont win their first final.Football Semi-Final – A Stirring Finish: Claremont Wins by Five Points'; in The West Australian 28 September 1936 7 Preliminary final Preliminary final Saturday, 3 October (2:45 pm) EF 14.13 (97) A EP 14.14 (98) Subiaco Oval 10,079 Herb Screigh wins a third successive thrilling final with a goal after the siren. East Fremantle were leading by thirteen points with five minutes remaining.Football Final – East Perth's Close Call – Last Kick Wins Match The West Australian 5 October 1936 8 Grand final 1936 WANFL Grand Final Saturday, 10 October (2:45 pm) Cla 1.2 (8) 5.2 (32) 6.5 (41) 9.6 (60) Hopkins 3, Boys 2, Cook 2, Hooper, Robert Moloney Clarke, Headon, Birmingham, Reeves, George Moloney, Batt Hooper (shoulder) A EP 6.2 (38) 6.3 (39) 7.3 (45) 11.5 (71) Dolan 4, Screaigh 2, Mussman 2, Parry, Cronin, Lockyer Hall, Miller, Graham, Crow, Starr, Parry Subiaco Oval 20,874 Football Premiership – East Perth Triumphs; Stirring Finish: Claremont's Hard Fight The West Australian 12 October 1936 17 Sparrow Despite kicking only 1.1 in the second and third quarters, East Perth win another exciting match with a fine last quarter into a strong breeze. Notes "note" References External links Official WAFL site Western Australian National Football League (WANFL) 1936 Category:West Australian Football League seasons WANFL season