1970 WANFL season

Western Australian National Football League season December 2017 December 2017 wanfl 1970 8 SF 9 Per 5 88 936632 17,836 Austin Robertson, Jr. (Sub) Pat Dalton (Per)Bill Walker (SD)Walker lost on a countback, but was retrospectively awarded a Medal by the Westar Rules hierarchy in 1997. 1969 1971 The 1970 WANFL season was the 86th season of the Western Australian National Football League. After four years of dominance by the three Perth clubs, 1970 saw 1969 wooden spooners South Fremantle, aided by a tough pre-season training program under coach "Hassa" Mann (a three-time Melbourne premiership player) and the arrival of Len Clark and John O‘Reilly from the VFL, rise to take their first premiership since the 1947–1954 dynasty.Devaney John Full Points Footy's WA Football Companion 269-270 9780955689710 The Bulldogs (as the club had recently become known) upset Perth in two finals in wet conditions, while 1969 premiers West Perth fell to sixth with only ten victories: indeed this was the first season since 1955 with East Perth that legendary ruckman "Polly" Farmer had played for a team that missed the finals. The Cardinals were affected by the loss of John Wynne to Norwood, backup ruckmen Brian Sampson and Neil Evans to retirementTodd John West Perth May Not Regain Place in Four The West Australian 25 May 1970 36 and Greg Astbury to a major stomach problem, plus a dispute over Bill Valli, whose clearance to Collingwood was refused by the WANFLChristian Geoff Valli Returns to Play for West Perth The West Australian 13 April 1970 39 and the club's severe lack of depth in its reserves.See http://www.wafooty.com.au/download/d/t2S9bD25xC6EMmqmpApopxqMygR9bFONkYczOkFXvhg WAFL Reserves Ladder Positions Of the lower sides from previous seasons, in addition to South Fremantle's surprise flag Claremont showed major improvement due to such young players as Moss, winning more games than in any season since 1965, and would have done much better but for long-term injuries to rover Bruce Duperouzel and centre half-forward Lindsay Carroll in the second half of the season, when they fell out of the four after looking like a second semi-final berth.Todd John Perth Prove Right to Favouritism The West Australian 7 September 1970 35 Despite a much wetter winter than the drought year of 1969, scoring in 1970 was higher than ever before, exceeding 100 points per team per game for the first time, including a record highest losing score. This was largely due to the "out of bounds on the full" rule which the WANFL adopted for the first time after its success in the 1969 VFL season.See Bunton Favours "Hook" Kick The West Australian 7 April 1970 28 Attendances for the home-and-away season also hit a never-to-be-equalled average of 9,644 per match, aided by South's revival. The season, unusually, lasted a week beyond the conclusion of the senior premiership due to a draw in the reserves Grand Final between East Fremantle and Subiaco.Reserves to Replay Match The West Australian 5 October 1970 31 Although Swan Districts finished with its second wooden spoon in three seasons, captain-coach Bill Walker – whose coaching was often severely criticisedLee Jack Coach Fails To Check Forwards The West Australian 6 April 1970 23 – became the only player to win four Sandover Medals when awarded a retrospective Medal by Westar Rules in 1997.Devaney Full Points Footy's WA Football Companion 314-315 Home-and-away season Round 1 Round 1 Saturday, 4 April (2:15 pm) Per 20.15 (135) H SF 13.12 (90) Lathlain Park 10298 Saturday, 4 April (2:15 pm) Sub 21.18 (144) H EP 14.16 (100) Subiaco Oval 10520 John Todd (footballer) Todd John Triumph for Bunton The West Australian 6 April 1970 23 Saturday, 4 April (2:15 pm) Cla 15.18 (108) H WP 15.13 (103) Claremont Oval 12061 Saturday, 4 April (2:15 pm) EF 22.20 (152) H SD 12.11 (83) East Fremantle Oval 9138 *Pat Dalton's dominance of the centre exposed a flaw in the old playing-coach system as South Fremantle's "Hassa" Mann moves from his centre position to other areas and allows the Demon centreman such control that the black and reds score 16.10 (106) to 5.7 (37) after half-time.Lee Jack Move Exposes Serious Flaws The West Australian 6 April 1970 23 East Fremantle completely outclass the inexperienced Swan Districts defence and ruck, with Neil Dedman capitalising via seven goals as Bill Walker does nothing. The opening attendance was a record for Claremont Oval, beating the 11,626 against South Fremantle in Round 20 of 1967.Australian Football http://australianfootball.com/clubs/biggest_crowd/Claremont/80/129/100/ha Claremont – Biggest Home-and-Away Crowds Round 2 Round 2 Saturday, 11 April (2:15 pm) WP 11.15 (81) A Sub 14.17 (101) Leederville Oval 14048 Saturday, 11 April (2:15 pm) SD 8.11 (59) A Per 25.19 (169) Bassendean Oval 8301 Saturday, 11 April (2:15 pm) EP 12.16 (88) A Cla 19.19 (133) Perth Oval 11488 Todd John Claremont Capable of Greater Improvement The West Australian 13 April 1970 39 Saturday, 11 April (2:15 pm) SF 19.13 (127) H EF 10.15 (75) Fremantle Oval 12786 *East Fremantle's stereotyped tactics allow South complete control on the ball and Mann leaving the centre vacant to serve as a loose man in attack, the newly christened Bulldogs led by eighty points before easing off.Lee Jack Ruck Becomes Liability to East Fremantle The West Australian 13 April 1970 39 Greg Bennett and Grahan Jenzen cover the loss of Barry Cable perfectly, and when Walker moves St. Kilda recruit Ian Cooper to centre half-forward, Perth score an amazing 10.5 (65) into the wind in the third quarter for a crushing victory.Kovacs Zoltan Cable's Absence Offset The West Australian 13 April 1970 39 Round 3 Round 3 Saturday, 18 April (2:15 pm) SD 17.16 (118) A SF 19.14 (128) Bassendean Oval 6472 Kovacs Zoltan Swans Fail in Moments of Crisis The West Australian 20 April 1970 24 Saturday, 18 April (2:15 pm) EP 15.8 (98) H WP 12.8 (80) Perth Oval 13222 Saturday, 18 April (2:15 pm) Cla 20.12 (132) H Sub 19.17 (131) Claremont Oval 15782 Saturday, 18 April (2:15 pm) EF 14.13 (97) A Per 17.14 (116) East Fremantle Oval 8021 Todd John Perth Must Improve to Pass Coming Tests The West Australian 20 April 1970 24 *West Perth's depth problem – their reserves scored only 1.12 (18) and having to play half-forward Stephen Smeath as a rover – sees East Perth (themselves badly depleted by injuries) run away after a scrappy first half, with veteran wingman Derek Chadwick the matchwinner.Lee Jack West Perth Falter, Need To Find Good Reserves The West Australian 20 April 1970 24 In front of a second consecutive Claremont Oval crowd record, the Tigers produce an amazing comeback from 43 points behind early in the last quarter to win a thriller, with Austin Robertson missing three easy shots that would have saved the game for the Maroons and umpire Ray Scott failing to hear the siren for twenty seconds after it sounded.Christian Geoff Claremont Reveal Class in Tense Fightback The West Australian 20 April 1970 24 Interstate Trial Western Australian Interstate Trial Match Saturday, 27 April "Polly" Farmer's XVIII 3.3 (21) 7.9 (51) 12.17 (89) 14.22 (106) Grljusich 4.3Smeath 3.3Scott 3.2Cox 2.4Melrose 1.3Watling 1.1Richards 0.2Farmer, Orr, Moss 0.1 Orr, Grljusich, Smith, McAullay, Moss, Cox A Eric Sarich's XVIII 5.4 (34) 11.8 (74) 13.8 (86) 19.13 (127) 4.1 Jenzen3.3 Thomson3.0 Russell Reynolds2.3 Metropolis2.1 Cooper2.0 Dalton1.1 Jacks, Beeching1.0 Smart0.1 John Reilly, Page Whinnen (best on ground), Williams, Smart, Jenzen, Russell Reynolds, Page Subiaco Oval 5,569 Todd John Claim Staked by Reynolds The West Australian 27 April 1970 39 J. Fuhrmann The first interstate trial match on Anzac Day since 1961 had its revenue donated to the Anzac Day Trust Fund, and saw Claremont's Russell Reynolds and Vern Orr emerge as the leading new lights for carnival selection.Christian Geoff Ruck-Rovers Needed in Team for Vic. Match The West Australian 27 April 1970 39 Round 4 Round 4 Saturday, 2 May (2:15 pm) Sub 23.28 (166) H SD 12.13 (85) Subiaco Oval 7420 Lee Jack Poor Outlook for Swans The West Australian 4 May 1970 36 Saturday, 2 May (2:15 pm) Per 7.8 (50) A EP 15.13 (103) Lathlain Park 12178 Saturday, 2 May (2:15 pm) SF 15.20 (110) H Cla 10.20 (80) Fremantle Oval 13964 Todd John South take Control at Bounces, Throw-Ins The West Australian 4 May 1970 36 Saturday, 2 May (2:15 pm) WP 20.14 (134) H EF 11.12 (78) Leederville Oval 9474 After a shaky start, an East Perth team featuring only ten of its 1969 Grand Final players demolishes a feeble Perth via hard defence on a perfect day for football.Christian Geoff East Perth Emerge as Threat to Leaders The West Australian 4 May 1970 36 Round 5 Round 5 Saturday, 9 May (2:15 pm) Sub 16.18 (114) A SF 17.18 (120) Subiaco Oval 12922 Saturday, 9 May (2:15 pm) Per 7.9 (51) A WP 13.18 (96) Lathlain Park 9759 Saturday, 9 May (2:15 pm) SD 16.19 (115) H EP 16.17 (113) Bassendean Oval 6783 Saturday, 9 May (2:15 pm) EF 15.15 (105) A Cla 25.19 (169) East Fremantle Oval 7953 Lee Jack Fairclough, Duperouzel Inspire, Guide Teammates The West Australian 11 May 1970 36 *West Perth's short, accurate handball and Whinnen's eclipse of Dalton in the centre crushes Perth, who score only 2.2 (14) to three-quarter time in perfect conditions.Kovacs Zoltan West Perth Make Use of Handball The West Australian 11 May 1970 36 Coach Mann's policy of using seven followersThis policy was made illegal in 1973 when a "centre diamond" (later the current centre square) was introduced, within with no team could place more than four players during a centre bounce. upsets the Lions, shadowing Bunton, Ron Jacks and Peter Burton enough to with. South do not use conventional set positions and Fred Seinor kicks five goals from full-forward despite starting centre bounces in the ruck.Christian Geoff Ruck Failure Leads To Loss by Subiaco The West Australian 11 May 1970 36 A superb solo performance from captain-coach Walker leads Swan Districts to a huge upset as East Perth appear to take a casual attitude after establishing a six-goal lead early in the second quarter.Todd John Walker Leads Swans to an Upset Victory The West Australian 11 May 1970 36 Round 6 Round 6 Saturday, 16 May (2:15 pm) SF 19.18 (132) H WP 12.20 (92) Fremantle Oval 15591 Christian Geoff South Show Strength The West Australian 18 May 1970 39 Saturday, 16 May (2:15 pm) Sub 17.10 (112) H Per 11.16 (82) Subiaco Oval 8754 Saturday, 16 May (2:15 pm) Cla 19.29 (143) H SD 13.14 (92) Claremont Oval 8931 Kovacs Zoltan Moves Give Claremont Early Drive The West Australian 18 May 1970 39 Saturday, 16 May (2:15 pm) EP 28.18 (186) H EF 16.18 (114) Perth Oval 8721 *Subiaco's decision to rotate captain-coach Bunton, Burton and Jacks on and off the ball lifts the Maroons to a solid comeback won over Perth, let down by its attacking deficiencies whilst Robertson score 8.4 (52).Todd John Subiaco Reap Benefit of Changes in Tactics The West Australian 18 May 1970 39 East Perth kick the highest score against East Fremantle to that point, beating West Perth's 26.15 (171) from ten seasons beforehand.Australian Football http://australianfootball.com/clubs/highest_conceded/East%2BFremantle/96/129 East Fremantle: Highest Scores Conceded Round 7 Round 7 Saturday, 23 May (2:15 pm) WP 18.18 (126) H SD 11.6 (72) Leederville Oval 8231 Saturday, 23 May (2:15 pm) EP 15.24 (114) H SF 12.13 (85) Perth Oval 14589 Saturday, 23 May (2:15 pm) Per 10.17 (77) A Cla 13.9 (87) Lathlain Park 8829 Saturday, 23 May (2:15 pm) EF 7.8 (50) A Sub 11.9 (75) East Fremantle Oval 6958 No Miracles, Says Coach The West Australian 25 May 1970 36 *Claremont, clear last for most of 1969, move to the top as they reveal major problems in Perth's attack – which scores only 2.6 (18) while attacking for all of the last quarter.Kovacs Zoltan Claremont Held to Ten-Point Win The West Australian 25 May 1970 36 Mal Brown's control at centre half-forward allows an inaccurate East Perth to recover top form, kicking 9.15 (69) to 3.8 (26) in wet conditions against the WANFL's new "glamour" club.Christian Geoff East Perth Pose Threat to Top Three Sides The West Australian 25 May 1970 36 Round 8 (Foundation Day) Round 8 Saturday, 30 May (2:15 pm) Sub 12.10 (82) H EP 7.22 (64) Subiaco Oval 11193 Todd John Ruckmen Take Charge The West Australian 1 June 1970 25 Saturday, 30 May (2:15 pm) WP 10.13 (73) H Cla 6.12 (48) Leederville Oval 8661 Monday, 1 June (2:15 pm) SF 8.9 (57) A Per 9.17 (71) Fremantle Oval 11660 Christian Geoff Centreline Trio Give Perth Victory at Port The West Australian 2 June 1970 31 Monday, 1 June (2:15 pm) SD 19.19 (133) H EF 13.11 (89) Bassendean Oval 5927 *Farmer and Dempsey show top form for the first time in 1970 to knock off Claremont in very wet and heavy conditions,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=05&p_startYear=1970 Perth Regional Office (009034) May 1970 rainfall as the Tigers' lack of strength and finesse allows the team just two goals over three quarters. Improved physical strength and six goals from Max George allows the brilliant Walker to life his Swan Districts team from bottom with a remarkable attacking display in the wet conditions. Peter Manning's speed on the wing is a highlight.Swans Rise from Bottom The West Australian 2 June 1970 31 Round 9 Round 9 Saturday, 6 June (2:15 pm) Sub 17.15 (117) H WP 14.25 (109) Subiaco Oval 13565 Saturday, 6 June (2:15 pm) Per 21.18 (144) H SD 9.2 (56) Lathlain Park 7682 Saturday, 6 June (2:15 pm) Cla 19.9 (123) H EP 17.16 (118) Claremont Oval 10882 Saturday, 6 June (2:15 pm) SF 17.13 (115) H EF 8.19 (67) Fremantle Oval 8357 Kovacs Zoltan Lapses Prove Costly The West Australian 8 June 1970 37 *Dennis Marshall's fierce application leads Claremont from a desultory first half to an exciting victory when East Perth's Dorrington misses a shot after the siren to draw the match.Christian Geoff Marshall Inspires Claremont The West Australian 8 June 1970 37 Perth's centreline control destroys the power Swan Districts showed the week before – Brehaut thrashes Manning – and veteran Gerry Iseger, who kicked 0.7 the week before, reverse that with a 6.1 (37) tally duplicated by skipper Pat Astone.de Mori Gino Perth's Hopes of Finishing in the Top Four Brighten The West Australian 8 June 1970 37 Round 10 Round 10 Saturday, 13 June (2:15 pm) SF 18.26 (134) H SD 5.10 (40) Fremantle Oval 5792 Brakey Dale South Show Strength in Marking The West Australian 15 June 1970 23 Saturday, 13 June (2:15 pm) WP 12.10 (82) A EP 15.14 (104) Leederville Oval 10359 Saturday, 13 June (2:15 pm) Sub 10.13 (73) H Cla 9.16 (70) Subiaco Oval 10782 Saturday, 13 June (2:15 pm) Per 14.15 (99) H EF 10.9 (69) Lathlain Park 5469 de Mori Gino Astone's Play Spurs Perth The West Australian 15 June 1970 24 West Perth, without Farmer and Dempsey on state duty, and only seventeen fit players after half-time, fall to two games below fourth as their forwards fail to capitalise on Mel Whinnen's dominance.Kovacs Zoltan West Perth Lack System The West Australian 15 June 1970 23 Round 11 Round 11 Saturday, 20 June (2:15 pm) SD 12.13 (85) A Sub 20.20 (140) Bassendean Oval 5590 Saturday, 20 June (2:15 pm) EP 16.7 (103) H Per 11.14 (80) Perth Oval 12333 Christian Geoff East Perth Set To Take Place in Top Four The West Australian 22 June 1970 33 Saturday, 20 June (2:15 pm) Cla 27.20 (182) H SF 16.8 (104) Claremont Oval 11867 Saturday, 20 June (2:15 pm) EF 11.10 (76) A WP 15.10 (100) East Fremantle Oval 6152 *Claremont's brilliant attack – 25.14 (164) in the final three quarters – surprises the Bulldogs as Moss and Harvey outplay South Fremantle's recognised strength in the ruck.Todd John No Excuses for South The West Australian 22 June 1970 33 Despite a nine-goal burst in the third quarter, Old Easts still play without nearly enough consistency to break through for their first victory since opening day.Kovacs Zoltan Experience Aids West Perth The West Australian 22 June 1970 33 1973 premiership hero Keith Watt makes an impressive debut for Subiaco, countering doubts the league leaders lack adequate roving depth to support their 33-year-old captain-coach.de Mori Gino New Rover Makes Impressive Debut The West Australian 22 June 1970 33 Round 12 Round 12 Saturday, 27 June (2:15 pm) SF 11.18 (84) H Sub 9.8 (62) Fremantle Oval 8891 Saturday, 27 June (2:15 pm) WP 4.8 (32) A Per 16.18 (114) Leederville Oval 8854 Christian Geoff Perth Outclass West Perth; Remain in Top Four The West Australian 29 June 1970 28 Saturday, 27 June (2:15 pm) EP 21.18 (144) H SD 8.8 (56) Perth Oval 6815 Saturday, 27 June (2:15 pm) Cla 8.17 (65) H EF 7.9 (51) Claremont Oval 6025 Kovacs Zoltan Marshall Uses Wind Wisely The West Australian 29 June 1970 28 *West Perth's score, besides being the lowest of the season, was at the time their lowest against Perth since 3.4 (22) in 1918;Australian Football http://australianfootball.com/clubs/lowest_scores/West%2BPerth%2B/279/129/200 West Perth: Lowest Scores indeed the Cardinals had kicked only two lower scores since 1921. The Cardinals scored only 0.2 (2) at one end in dry if windy conditions despite Perth having only three rainless days during June.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=1970 Perth Regional Office (009034) June 1970 rainfall "Hassa" Mann's relegation of five top players pays off as the youngsters rise to the occasion, whilst playing all eighteen players on the backline during the last quarter pays off as Subiaco cannot score with a howling wind for seventeen minutes.Todd John Bold Moves Rewarded The West Australian 29 June 1970 28 Round 13 Round 13 Saturday, 4 July (2:15 pm) WP 9.15 (69) A SF 14.5 (89) Leederville Oval 10297 Saturday, 4 July (2:15 pm) Per 17.19 (121) H Sub 15.12 (102) Lathlain Park 11165 Christian Geoff Easy Win Gives Perth Heart for Next Big Test The West Australian 6 July 1970 18 Saturday, 4 July (2:15 pm) SD 13.16 (94) A Cla 16.15 (111) Bassendean Oval 5681 Saturday, 4 July (2:15 pm) EF 8.9 (57) A EP 16.14 (110) East Fremantle Oval 7086 Todd John Brown Needed in Attack The West Australian 6 July 1970 18 With Farmer and Dempsey back in form, West Perth hold South Fremantle scoreless in the opening quarter, but the Cardinals' lack of good forwards proves decisive afterwards.Kovacs Zoltan West Perth's Hopes Fade The West Australian 6 July 1970 18 Round 14 Round 14 Saturday, 11 July (2:15 pm) SD 18.21 (129) H WP 12.10 (82) Bassendean Oval 6867 Kovacs Zoltan Cooper's Display Lifts Swans The West Australian 13 July 1970 32 Saturday, 11 July (2:15 pm) SF 17.14 (116) H EP 16.12 (108) Fremantle Oval 14500 Christian Geoff Easrly Goals Save South The West Australian 13 July 1970 32 Saturday, 11 July (2:15 pm) Cla 12.16 (88) A Per 20.11 (131) Claremont Oval 11984 Saturday, 11 July (2:15 pm) Sub 22.15 (147) H EF 12.14 (86) Subiaco Oval 6934 de Mori Gino Subiaco Ease Up in Second Half The West Australian 13 July 1970 33 *Perth's tough defence, led by youngsters Quartermaine, Mal Day, Colin Lofts and Mick Ray, overpowers Claremont to place the Tigers' second position and finals double chance in danger owing to Claremont's poor percentage.Todd John Perth Impress as Best Side The West Australian 13 July 1970 32 With their defeat by Subiaco, East Fremantle equal their 1968 record of thirteen consecutive defeats,http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/EastFremantle/EastFrem_streaks.html#ConsecutiveGamesLost WAFL Footy Facts East Fremantle – Consecutive Games Lost 31 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140101082433/http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/EastFremantle/EastFrem_streaks.html#ConsecutiveGamesLost#ConsecutiveGamesLost 1 January 2014 dead dmy-all despite the Maroons easing up after an irresistible opening half. Interstate match Western Australia v South Australia Saturday, 20 July Western Australia 2.2 (14) 7.8 (50) 9.15 (69) 12.17 (89) Robertson 5.4Mann 3.2Smeath 1.3Moss 1.1Young, Manning 1.0Marshall 0.3Dempsey, Bob Page, Cooper 0.1 Stiles, Young, Marshall, Dempsey, Bob Page, Millson Reilly (pulled thigh muscle) H South Australia 3.2 (20) 5.5 (35) 9.7 (61) 13.7 (85) 5.2 Fred Phillis3.0 Tilbrook2.1 von Bertouch1.1 Marker, Huppatz, Wayne Phillis McKellar, Robert Day, Ottens, Huppatz, Wayne Phillis, Fred Phillis Robert Day (cramp) Subiaco Oval 32,250 Christian Geoff WA Reveal Reserve Strength in Close Win The West Australian 20 July 1970 33 Jack Crouch Simpson Medal Alan Stiles (Western Australia) Western Australia's speed on the wings allows it to win a drab and unexciting match, whose margin should have been wider since a late goal awarded to Wayne Phillis was clearly a behind according to replays. "Polly" Farmer played with a major ankle problem. Round 15 Round 15 Saturday, 25 July (2:15 pm) Per 12.15 (87) H SF 7.18 (60) Lathlain Park 9218 Todd John Perth Force South To Wilt under Pressure The West Australian 27 July 1970 34 Saturday, 25 July (2:15 pm) EP 13.11 (89) H Sub 7.10 (52) Perth Oval 10238 Saturday, 25 July (2:15 pm) WP 13.9 (87) H Cla 5.12 (42) Leederville Oval 5854 Saturday, 25 July (2:15 pm) EF 21.16 (142) H SD 9.18 (72) East Fremantle Oval 4338 de Mori Gino East Fremantle Outclass Swans The West Australian 27 July 1970 34 *East Perth's centreline dominance allows it to crush Subiaco in slippery conditions despite a solo six-goal hand from Austin Robertson – and positions the Royals to re-enter the four. East Perth's on-ball dominance was such they could overcome the effect on their forward line of losing Mal Brown and deputy centre-half-forward Ian Thomson.Christian Geoff East Perth Triumph, Poised to Re-enter Four The West Australian 27 July 1970 34 Claremont's inability to move the ball from the packs in muddy conditions leaves it very vulnerable as West Perth – led by debutant Shane Sheridan – rebound from their poor display at Bassendean.Kovacs Zoltan Claremont May Not Stay in Four The West Australian 27 July 1970 33 Round 16 Round 16 Saturday, 1 August (2:15 pm) WP 13.17 (95) H Sub 5.8 (38) Leederville Oval 9549 Saturday, 1 August (2:15 pm) SD 17.10 (112) A Per 18.10 (118) Bassendean Oval 5553 Brakey Dale Atwell Makes Shrewd Move, Perth Hold Lead The West Australian 3 August 1970 33 Saturday, 1 August (2:15 pm) Cla 16.12 (108) A EP 17.11 (113) Claremont Oval 11428 Saturday, 1 August (2:15 pm) EF 15.14 (104) A SF 20.10 (130) East Fremantle Oval 8927 Kovacs Zoltan South Find Solution to Problem The West Australian 3 August 1970 33 *The loss of Peter Burton to a long-term injury leaves Subiaco terribly weak in the ruck, whilst the recovered Astbury decimates the Maroon attack from centre-half-back – resulting in the early flag favourites being poised to miss the finals altogether.Todd John Weaknesses Exposed in Subiaco Ruck The West Australian 3 August 1970 33 Claremont just fail to remain in the four after coming back from fifty-one points behind late in the third quarter, despite a losing on-ball division without Duperouzel.Christian Geoff Claremont's Exit May Be Only Temporary The West Australian 3 August 1970 33 Leaders Perth and South Fremantle struggle against the two tailenders but are saved by moving Graham Edwards (eleven goals) and Graham Scott (ten) respective to cover weaknesses in the critical full forward position. Round 17 Round 17 Saturday, 8 August (2:15 pm) SF 15.10 (100) H WP 14.10 (94) Fremantle Oval 10774 Todd John Clark excels but South Lack System The West Australian 10 August 1970 36 Saturday, 8 August (2:15 pm) Sub 17.2 (104) A Per 21.22 (148) Subiaco Oval 9325 Christian Geoff Perth Give Superb Display; Subiaco Eclipsed The West Australian 10 August 1970 36 Saturday, 8 August (2:15 pm) Cla 20.12 (132) H SD 16.21 (117) Claremont Oval 6408 Brakey Dale Marshall, Smart Lift Claremont The West Australian 10 August 1970 36 Saturday, 8 August (2:15 pm) EP 18.22 (130) H EF 8.6 (54) Perth Oval 7413 *Subiaco kick the most accurate score in WANFL history, with over 89 percent of scoring shots successful.http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html WAFL Footy Facts Accurate Scoring 31 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193428/http://waflfootyfacts.net/GameRecords.html#AccurateScoring 29 October 2013 dead dmy-all The Maroons do not score a behind between the midpoint of the first quarter and a miss by Mick Malone one minute from the finish,Subiaco Players on Target The West Australian 10 August 1970 36 scoring 15 unbroken goals to be an astonishing 17.1 (103). Nonetheless, Subiaco were completely outplayed by the top-of-the-ladder Demons, who exploit their ruck weakness to score 15.14 (104) to 4.0 (24) in 2 1 2 quarters to the final change. Round 18 Round 18 Saturday, 15 August (2:15 pm) SD 19.8 (122) H Sub 15.14 (104) Bassendean Oval 7918 Saturday, 15 August (2:15 pm) Per 14.16 (100) H EP 10.9 (69) Lathlain Park 16443 Christian Geoff Perth East task of PLaying in Second Semi-Final The West Australian 17 August 1970 36 Saturday, 15 August (2:15 pm) SF 21.13 (139) A Cla 26.14 (170) Fremantle Oval 13437 Todd John Claremont Followers Play Decisive Role The West Australian 17 August 1970 36 Saturday, 15 August (2:15 pm) WP 17.19 (121) H EF 15.9 (99) Leederville Oval 4991 Brakey Dale Moves Help West Perth The West Australian 17 August 1970 36 *South Fremantle kicked the highest losing score in WANFL history to that point, beating the Tigers' 21.12 (138) from 1960.See West Australian Football League: Highest Match Aggregates https://web.archive.org/web/20131225095639/http://australianfootball.com/seasons/biggest_match_aggregates/WAFL_129 25 December 2013 The 309-point aggregate score was also a record, beating 303 points by East Fremantle and Claremont from 1948. Subiaco lose their sixth match in seven to tailender Swans – and must win every game to have a chance of playing finals. Swan Districts' skill and play-on style is never countered by the flagging Maroons.de Mori Gino Subiaco Hopes Dwindle The West Australian 17 August 1970 37 Round 19 Round 19 Saturday, 22 August (2:15 pm) Sub 15.18 (108) H SF 14.17 (101) Subiaco Oval 10629 Saturday, 22 August (2:15 pm) Per 14.10 (94) H WP 11.10 (76) Lathlain Park 9289 de Mori Gino Tight Defence Helps Perth The West Australian 24 August 1970 34 Saturday, 22 August (2:15 pm) EP 18.16 (124) H SD 14.17 (101) Perth Oval 10100 Saturday, 22 August (2:15 pm) EF 19.24 (138) H Cla 13.10 (88) East Fremantle Oval 7194 *Claremont, taking victory for granted against an Old Easts team faced with a first wooden spoon since its debut season of 1898,East Fremantle were not to suffer another wooden spoon after their debut until 2004, but did so again just two seasons later in 2006. and are only briefly in the match after the blue and whites burst away early in the second quarter. Future VFL star "Whale" Roberts dominates the ruck for Old Easts.Brakey Dale Claremont Under Pressure The West Australian 24 August 1970 35 With youngster and future star Fitzpatrick finally covering for Burton, Subiaco end their horror run and not face a battle with Claremont for the last place in the finals.Christian Geoff Subiaco and Claremont Will Meet in Vital Game The West Australian 24 August 1970 34 Round 20 Round 20 Saturday, 29 August (2:15 pm) SD 10.13 (73) A SF 15.21 (111) Bassendean Oval 8987 Saturday, 29 August (2:15 pm) EP 16.10 (106) A WP 17.11 (113) Perth Oval 10892 Todd John East Perth Given Ruckplay Lesson The West Australian 31 August 1970 43 Saturday, 29 August (2:15 pm) Cla 11.14 (80) A Sub 16.16 (112) Claremont Oval 15252 Saturday, 29 August (2:15 pm) EF 14.16 (100) H Per 12.11 (83) East Fremantle Oval 6822 Brakey Dale Perth Run Checked The West Australian 31 August 1970 43 After an even first half, George Young, Cam Blakemore and Peter Metropolis take the match over, kicking eight of the Maroons' ten second half goals and dominating general play on the ball. The result leaves Claremont to beat top team Perth and hope Old Easts can continue their recent form to remain in the four.Christian Geoff Trio Play Vital Role The West Australian 31 August 1970 43 Round 21 Round 21 Saturday, 5 September (2:15 pm) WP 18.16 (124) H SD 10.7 (67) Leederville Oval 6344 Brakey Dale Swans Make Mistakes The West Australian 7 September 1970 36 Saturday, 5 September (2:15 pm) SF 24.17 (161) H EP 18.14 (122) Fremantle Oval 17836 Saturday, 5 September (2:15 pm) Per 19.26 (140) H Cla 11.8 (74) Lathlain Park 11488 Saturday, 5 September (2:15 pm) Sub 18.13 (121) H EF 15.14 (104) Subiaco Oval 9570 de Mori Gino Subiaco Geared for Semi-Final The West Australian 7 September 1970 35 *East Perth are nonplussed by South Fremantle's swift ball movement that produces fifteen goals in the first half of a match that would determine the double chance – leaving the Royals fourth and faced with a long injury list.Christian Geoff South Show Power, Pace in 39-Point Victory The West Australian 7 September 1970 35 Perth rebound from their upset loss to East Fremantle as, despite inaccuracy, the Tigers cannot counter Perth's ability to get the ball constantly from the centre. After being reported for striking Mick Fitzpatrick (but cleared on the Tuesday tribunal hearing), East Fremantle fullback Trevor Sprigg claims he was hit by a teenage boy as he left the field. Ladder main WDL 1970 WANFL ladder Ladder true points y 4 2 Per Per 15 6 0 2210 1746 SF SF 14 7 0 2293 2085 P Sub Sub 13 8 0 2205 2008 EP EP 12 9 0 2306 2006 Cla Cla 12 9 0 2233 2196 WP WP 10 11 0 1969 1863 EF EF 4 17 0 1907 2404 SD SD 4 17 0 1881 2696 Premiers #CCFFCC Q Q Q Q 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for. complete 1970 Ladder http://waflfootyfacts.net/season/games/results.php?Season=1970#Ladder WAFL Footy Facts Finals First semi-final First semi-final Saturday, 12 September (2:15 pm) Sub 10.6 (66) A EP 17.14 (116) Subiaco Oval 29,060 Christian Geoff Unlucky East Perth Run Ends in Triumph The West Australian 14 September 1970 31 Poor tactics by Subiaco – including playing an unfit Bunton together with Watt on the ball and constantly kicking too high in the air – leave the depleted Royals with a very easy win and no injuries form the game.Todd John Subiaco Fail Tactically The West Australian 14 September 1970 31 Second semi-final Second semi-final Saturday, 19 September (2:15 pm) Per 12.12 (84) A SF 12.16 (88) Subiaco Oval 28,771 Christian Geoff Resolute South Survive Battle of Attrition The West Australian 21 September 1970 39 South Fremantle end a record 11-game losing streak against Perth to enter their first Grand Final since 1956.http://www.waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/SouthFremantle/SouthFreml_streaksvs.html South Fremantle: Longest Losing Streaks 31 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131031000408/http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/SouthFremantle/SouthFreml_streaksvs.html#2 31 October 2013 dead dmy-all The Bulldogs' resolution after a woefully inaccurate first quarter yielding 2.12 (24) allowed them to hold out Perth in a controversial finish where Perth forward Pat Astone was denied a mark to boos from the crowd. Preliminary final Preliminary final Saturday, 26 September (2:15 pm) Per 16.18 (114) H EP 16.14 (110) Subiaco Oval 27,400 Christian Geoff Perth's Weak Finish Raises Doubts The West Australian 28 September 1970 36 Perth's tired finish – it just held on after leading by thirty-five points at three-quarter time – raises doubts over its Grand Final prospects on the back of two very tough games. Grand Final 1970 WANFL Grand Final Saturday, 3 October SF 5.3 (33) 8.3 (51) 13.5 (83) 15.7 (97) Ciccotosto 4, Scott 4, Clark 2, Dougan 2, Mann, Troode, Ryan Ciccotosto, Civich, Grljusich, Haddow, Dennis, G. Reilly Daw (concussion) H Per 1.5 (11) 5.10 (40) 5.14 (44) 6.18 (54) Shields 3, Stiles 2, Wilson Wilson, Miller, Lofts, Shields, Ray, Day Subiaco Oval 40,620 Christian Geoff South Master Rain and Wind to Defeat Perth Easily The West Australian 5 October 1970 36 Ray Montgomery Simpson Medal Brian Ciccotosto (SF) In very wet conditions, South Fremantle take advantage of Perth's woeful inaccuracy in the first half to win their first premiership for sixteen years with some ease. Notes "note" References 3 External links Official WAFL website Western Australian National Football League (WANFL), 1970 Category:West Australian Football League seasons WANFL