1982 WAFL season

Australian rules football season December 2017 December 2017 wafl 1982 8 SD 4 Cla 8 88 18,556 Warren Ralph (Cla) Phil Narkle (SD) 1981 1983 The 1982 WAFL season was the 98th season of the West Australian Football League and its various incarnations. The season opened on 27 March 1982 and concluded on 18 September 1982 with the 1982 WAFL Grand Final contested between Cla and SD. Under the coaching of John Todd, Swans won the 1982, 1983 and 1984 premierships before the financial lure of the VFL deprived it one by one of the stars of this period.Devaney John Full Points Footy’s WA Football Companion 297-298 9780955689710 The black and whites’ win was marred a little, however, by their decision to play a virtual reserve grade lineup against Richmond in an Escort Cup quarter-final after the game was postponed twice The match was originally scheduled to be played on 1 June, but was postponed to 16 June and then 23 June, despite a request from Swan Districts to play in Perth on the afternoon (prime television time in Melbourne) of Monday, 21 June. and the VFL Tigers refused to play the match at Subiaco Oval on a Monday afternoon – Richmond won 33.16 (214) to 4.4 (28) and Swan Districts were suspended from the competition until 1985,Wright Steve Aylett Launches Attack on Swans The West Australian 23 June 1982 112Coward Mike WA Side Lashed and Thrashed The Age 23 June 1982 28 despite the WAFL approving of their decision after Todd argued it was normal practice among VFL clubs to play reserves players in the Escort Cup.Christian Geoff WAFL Move on Swans’ Escort Side The West Australian 18 June 1982 82 Although 1982 did not equal the numerous high-scoring records set the previous season, scoring continued high with an average score of 117.86 points per team per game, and featured the highest losing score in League history and the most scoring shots by a losing team in any major Australian Rules competition. The WAFL also showed concern from the start of the season about declining attendances – a problem that was to lead to radical changes to the structure of Australian Rules in subsequent years. Employment opportunities created by the mining boom in the Pilbara had caused several WAFL players to play in the De Grey league without a clearance during 1981, and the league announced players who did this would be suspended from the WAFL for two full seasons, though none actually were despite Ian Williams playing a practice match on 3 April for Port Hedland Panthers.Young Doug Williams Faces Suspension The West Australian 5 April 1982 99 Subiaco, depleted by their inability to afford to retain star State of Origin on-baller Gary Buckenara and the absence of league-quality key forwards,Spillman Ken Diehards: the Story of the Subiaco Football Club 1946-2000 205-209 0-9578185-0-5 set an unwanted record of losing their first sixteen matches, beating by one game their own record from 1902 and that of West Perth in 1939 for the worst start to a season in Western Australian League football.Expansion club PT would break this record twice in their first seven seasons – losing all twenty games in 1999 and their first eighteen in 2003. The Lions ultimately became the first one-win WAFL team since Swan Districts in 1968 – their only win was like the 1968 Swans against East Fremantle. Other open-age WA(N)FL teams between 1918 and 1996 with only one win during a season were Per in 1923, CC in 1926 and 1927, WP in 1939 and SD in 1951. Under new president Rod Brown and coach Dennis Cometti West Perth, despite considerable injury problems early in the season, were the one major improver, rising to third and kicking a record finals score in their first major round match for four seasons, in the process becoming the most-watched team in the league and stimulating crowds in a tough season financially.Christian Geoff West Perth Have Reason to Smile The West Australian 13 September 1982 59 Season Round 1 Round 1 Saturday, 27 March Sub 13.11 (89) A WP 15.21 (111) Subiaco Oval 8457 Saturday, 27 March SF 24.25 (169) H Per 12.12 (84) Fremantle Oval 8260 Saturday, 27 March Cla 20.9 (129) H EP 16.20 (116) Claremont Oval 10276 Saturday, 27 March SD 20.28 (148) A EF 23.17 (155) Bassendean Oval 9338 Wright Steve Old Easts the Big Improvers The West Australian 29 March 1982 97 *A depleted Tiger defence wins over East Perth via pure improvisation as the Tigers’ efficient forwards show their superiority – Malaxos kicks 7.2 (44).Christian Geoff Claremont Have What It Takes The West Australian 29 March 1982 96 An inaccurate Swan Districts team nearly comes back from eight goals down at quarter time, being hindered only by 2.7 (19) in the third quarter for a total of 3.15 (33) into the wind. It is the most scoring shots by a losing side in a major Australian Rules competition, and for two weeks the highest losing score in the WAFL.http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/All/scores.php#6 WAFL Footy Facts Highest Losing Scores 28 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513122409/http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/All/scores.php#6 13 May 2014 dead Round 2 Round 2 Saturday, 3 April WP 30.15 (195) H SF 11.16 (82) Leederville Oval 12063 Saturday, 3 April Per 16.10 (106) H Sub 13.17 (95) Lathlain Park 6127 Wright Steve Perth Can Thank Solid Defence The West Australian 5 April 1982 98 Saturday, 3 April EF 15.10 (100) A Cla 23.13 (151) East Fremantle Oval 7987 Sunday, 4 April EP 17.9 (111) A SD 20.25 (145) Perth Oval 11921 Christian Geoff Rovers Set Swans Alight The West Australian 5 April 1982 104, 98 *West Perth gain comprehensive revenge for South Fremantle’s record open-age 1981 score with a first-class display – with a badly depleted team they handed the Bulldogs their worst loss since the 1978 Preliminary Final.Christian Geoff Sweet Revenge for West Perth The West Australian 5 April 1982 99 Warren Ralph, Steve Malaxos and Brett Farmer show the loss of Jim and Phil Krakouer has not affected them as the first two combine for 15 goals and one behind, whilst Farmer – despite not scoring a goal – creates most of the opportunities for the other two.Young Doug Goals Galore from "Golden Triangle" The West Australian 5 April 1982 99 Round 3 (Easter weekend) Round 3 Saturday, 10 April SD 25.18 (168) H WP 13.13 (91) Bassendean Oval 14678 Saturday, 10 April Per 9.8 (62) A EP 17.9 (111) Lathlain Park 7520 Monday, 12 April SF 20.19 (139) H Cla 17.9 (111) Fremantle Oval 12750 Christian Geoff Tigers’ Run Comes to an End The West Australian 13 April 1982 100, 99 Monday, 12 April Sub 14.26 (110) A EF 23.15 (153) Subiaco Oval 7027 *Mike Richardson, Phil Narkle and Allan Sidebottom showed their importance to Swan Districts in a superb win over the new "glamour" club that maintained an unbeaten record against the Cardinals since 1979.Christian Geoff Swans Trio Set a High Standard The West Australian 12 April 1982 64 Bulldogs end Claremont’s run of sixteen straight victories; their last loss had been on the same ground in the ninth round of 1981.http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_all_teams.html WAFL Footy Facts Consecutive Games Won 28 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140415054014/http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_all_teams.html#ConsecutiveGamesWon 15 April 2014 Subiaco’s lack of method and directness in attack is clearly revealed as they scramble constantly towards goal but are never in the match despite having more shots.Young Doug Old Easts Shine as Kerr Stars The West Australian 13 April 1982 99 Round 4 Round 4 Saturday, 17 April Per 20.14 (134) A SD 26.14 (170) Lathlain Park 5625 Saturday, 17 April EP 26.15 (171) H WP 24.7 (151) Perth Oval 12276 Saturday, 17 April Cla 21.18 (144) H Sub 10.16 (76) Claremont Oval 6074 Saturday, 17 April EF 11.11 (77) A SF 24.28 (172) East Fremantle Oval 13125 *West Perth kick the highest losing score in WAFL history, beating the previous record of three rounds before by three points. The Cardinals had eight regulars out and lost two more in a game played at breakneck pace, whilst former Melbourne player Peter Thorne wins the game for the Royals at the finish.Young Doug City Derby Reaches Stirring Heights The West Australian 19 April 1982 88 11.1 (67) into the breeze in the second quarter gives Swan Districts a crucial victory that elevates them to top position against a gallant Perth team that unusually matches their vaunted centreline and has the redoubtable Narkle shifted to half-forward.Casellas Ken McGuire Looks the Goods The West Australian 19 April 1982 89 Round 5 Round 5 Saturday, 24 April SD 26.18 (174) H Sub 15.15 (105) Bassendean Oval 6030 Saturday, 24 April EP 18.15 (123) H SF 16.11 (107) Subiaco Oval 11657 Saturday, 24 April Cla 27.24 (186) H Per 10.8 (68) Claremont Oval 6189 Saturday, 24 April WP 21.10 (136) A EF 22.16 (148) Leederville Oval 11020 Wright Steve Taylor, Ellis Rise to the Occasion The West Australian 26 April 1981 61 *Warren Ralph and Steve Malaxos continue their dominance opposition defences with 7.3 (45) apiece to be the top two in goalkicking and invite expectations of two century goalkickers from one club in a season.Young Doug Malaxos on Target The West Australian 26 April 1982 60 East Perth ruckman John Ironmonger gives a timely reminder of his talents as he beats dual Sandover winner Stephen Michael and leaves South Fremantle’s powerful attack spasmodic.Christian Geoff Ironmonger Gives a Timely Reminder The West Australian 26 August 1982 60 Round 6 Round 6 Saturday, 1 May Sub 18.10 (118) A SF 18.13 (121) Subiaco Oval 5656 Young Doug Subiaco Lack Spearhead The West Australian 3 May 1982 85 Saturday, 1 May Per 18.10 (118) A WP 25.12 (162) Lathlain Park 5927 Saturday, 1 May SD 16.12 (108) H Cla 12.16 (88) Bassendean Oval 14270 Saturday, 1 May EF 17.9 (111) A EP 19.13 (127) East Fremantle Oval 7281 *The return of injury-plagued rover Ed Blackaby for only his twenty-seventh game since the beginning of 1980 inspires Swans to win what looked even at this early stage like a Grand Final preview – despite lacking key big man Allan Sidebottom.Christian Geoff Blackaby Wins His Battle against Adversity The West Australian 3 May 1982 84 A tactical blunder by East Fremantle – which leave key players Sewell and Lester-Smith out of action – allow East Perth to dominate with a strong wind in the first quarter and hold on as Old Easts fight back.Casellas Ken Stars Left Out in the Cold The West Australian 3 May 1982 85 Round 7 Round 7 Saturday, 8 May SF 12.7 (79) A SD 28.16 (184) Fremantle Oval 14123 Saturday, 8 May EP 14.13 (97) H Sub 13.15 (93) Perth Oval 6110 Saturday, 8 May WP 16.13 (109) A Cla 14.15 (99) Leederville Oval 8567 Sunday, 9 May Per 18.14 (122) A EF 24.18 (162) Subiaco Oval 4055 *In their most brilliant display yet, Swan Districts inflict South Fremantle’s first defeat at Fremantle since Round 9, 1980 – which would have been worse against the impassable Tom Mulooly but for eight last-quarter goals.Young Doug Dazzling Swans Silence Critics The West Australian 10 May 1982 57 East Pert come back for a thrilling win over the unlucky Lions, as Peter Thorne's roving around goals brings him five goals in the final term after Subiaco were 34 points ahead at half-time.Wright Steve East Perth Rise to Plea by Curtis The West Australian 10 May 1982 57 Round 8 Round 8 Saturday, 15 May WP 15.14 (104) H Sub 12.13 (85) Leederville Oval 7088 Saturday, 15 May Per 13.15 (93) A SF 14.19 (103) Lathlain Park 4620 Saturday, 15 May EP 11.11 (77) A Cla 13.19 (97) Perth Oval 10985 Saturday, 15 May EF 13.15 (93) A SD 19.21 (135) Subiaco Oval 7437 *In wet conditions Claremont end an "uncharacteristic" losing streak by for the first time training every night during the week and showing that Gary Shaw and Michael Mitchell have fully compensated for the loss of the Krakouers.Young Doug Claremont Thrive on Hard Work The West Australian 17 May 1982 88 Perth come close to an upset win for the third consecutive week only to be unexpectedly halted by the eclipse of spearhead Mick Rea – who had kicked seven the previous round.Wright Steve Michael Back to His Best The West Australian 17 May 1982 89 Demon coach Ian Miller acted as his own runner during the first quarter before a strained leg kept him off the field and regular Ken Inman took over in the rain.Wright Steve Miller in New Role The West Australian 17 May 1982 88 Round 9 Round 9 Saturday, 22 May SF 17.17 (119) H WP 15.14 (104) Fremantle Oval 10980 Casellas Ken South Sound a Warning The West Australian 24 May 1982 61 Saturday, 22 May SD 22.16 (148) H EP 16.15 (111) Bassendean Oval 14928 Saturday, 22 May Sub 19.15 (129) A Per 23.17 (155) Subiaco Oval 4690 Saturday, 22 May Cla 24.22 (166) H EF 19.8 (122) Claremont Oval 7417 *Swan Districts produce remarkable courage to come back from thirty-three points down late in the second quarter with only seventeen fit players as Blackaby dominates the roving and Peter Kenny shuts down East Perth centre half-forward Hayes.Christian Geoff Swans Shine in Adversity The West Australian 24 May 1982 60 The move of forward pocket Cam Shepherd into the centre cuts off Subiaco’s control there and ensures fellow tailender Perth maintains the Lions’ winless record.Young Doug Rea, Shepherd to the Fore The West Australian 24 May 1982 60 Round 10 Round 10 Saturday, 29 May WP 20.21 (141) H SD 11.13 (79) Leederville Oval 10327 Young Doug Swans Fold Under Pressure The West Australian 31 May 1982 81 Saturday, 29 May EP 20.13 (133) H Per 12.11 (83) Perth Oval 7050 Saturday, 29 May Cla 21.16 (142) A SF 21.19 (145) Claremont Oval 10665 Saturday, 29 May EF 17.10 (112) H Sub 13.14 (92) East Fremantle Oval 4241 Casellas Ken Subiaco Have Lost Winning Formula The West Australian 31 May 1982 80 *West Perth confirm they are the big improvers of 1982 with a superb victory over top club Swan Districts.Christian Geoff West Perth on the Move The West Australian 31 May 1982 88, 81 Despite winning only seven hit-outs to 30, West Perth’s smaller brigade consistently takes the ball away and Ray Holden keeps future Carlton forward Peter Sartori to 0.2 (2). In an exceptionally high-standard game, South Fremantle’s first-half forward brilliance keeps them in the match after Claremont score 9.3 (57) to 3.6 (24) in the third quarter – then South Fremantle’s superior forward play in showery weather allows them to overhaul the Tigers in a low-scoring last quarter.Christian Geoff South Attack Turns Tide The West Australian 31 May 1982 80 Round 11 (Foundation Day) Round 11 Saturday, 5 June SD 19.14 (128) H Per 14.14 (98) Bassendean Oval 7167 Young Doug Perth Are Improving The West Australian 7 June 1982 80 Saturday, 5 June WP 14.20 (104) H EP 13.10 (88) Leederville Oval 15872 Monday, 7 June Sub 8.17 (65) A Cla 14.11 (95) Subiaco Oval 5100 Monday, 7 June SF 13.16 (94) A EF 16.11 (107) Fremantle Oval 10600 *Six goals into the wind on a very wet dayAustralian Bureau of Meteorology Climate Data Online 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=1982 Perth Regional Office (009034) June 1982 rainfall provides a remarkable victory for East Fremantle, as the inspiration of Alexander drives rovers Taylor and Rankin to a decisive effort.Christian Geoff Alexander Strong at Helm The West Australian 8 June 1982 108, 107 Old Easts end a run of fifteen consecutive century scores by their derby rivals – at the time the longest on record in the WA(N)FL and only exceeded twice since.http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_teams.html WAFL Footy Facts Consecutive Century Scores 19 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20130929011145/http://waflfootyfacts.net/streaks_teams.html#Consecutive100PlusScores 29 September 2013 1981 premiership rover Mark Watson returns to life Claremont out of a hole against the luckless Lions – who would have sealed the game in torrential rain by half-time but for inaccuracy and then score only 1.6 (12) to 9.11 (65) in the second half.Young Doug Watson Lifts Claremont The West Australian 8 June 1982 107 Round 12 Round 12 Saturday, 12 June Sub 13.16 (94) A SD 25.17 (167) Subiaco Oval 4574 Saturday, 12 June EP 19.21 (135) H SF 14.12 (96) Perth Oval 7093 Saturday, 12 June Per 19.15 (129) A Cla 32.18 (210) Lathlain Park 4176 Saturday, 12 June EF 14.14 (98) A WP 21.15 (141) East Fremantle Oval 6401 *Subiaco, despite several competitive games, show they have learned little as poor discipline and errors like missed handballs out of bounds and high kicks to no-one are exploited by a Swan Districts team severely weakened by interstate calls.Perkin Steve Subiaco Have Learned Little The West Australian 14 June 1982 88 In a match regarded by critics as a "danger game" for the Tigers due to injuries and walkout of Brett Farmer, claremoent effortlessly thrash the Demons with stand-in full-forward Murray Smith kicking six and Malaxos another five.Wright Steve Claremont Put Paid to Perth The West Australian 14 June 1982 89 Round 13 Round 13 Saturday, 19 June SF 24.30 (174) H Sub 11.9 (75) Fremantle Oval 4570 Perkin Steve Even Opposition Pity "Poor Subi" The West Australian 21 June 1982 81 Saturday, 19 June Per 14.11 (95) A WP 18.18 (126) Lathlain Park 5298 Saturday, 19 June Cla 18.16 (124) H SD 17.12 (114) Claremont Oval 12951 Saturday, 19 June EP 19.13 (127) H EF 9.16 (70) Subiaco Oval 7967 *Swans' inability to hold off Ralph and Malaxos ensures Claremont – despite scoring only 4.6 (30) in the middle two quarters – win the key top-of-the-table battle and stay second on percentage with another vital match coming up.Christian Geoff Best and Worst of Claremont The West Australian 21 June 1982 80 South Fremantle kick one of only eighteen WAFL scores of over thirty behinds, and their third most on record.Australian Football http://australianfootball.com/clubs/most_behinds/South%2BFremantle/223 South Fremantle: Most Behinds Dreadful kicking by East Fremantle – with Purser missing from 5 m yard 1 out – has them on 0.8 (8) in good conditions just before half-time, and effectively ends their finals aspirations.Young Doug Old Easts Make a Mess of It The West Australian 21 June 1982 81 Round 14 Round 14 Saturday, 26 June SD 25.15 (165) H SF 15.14 (104) Bassendean Oval 10151 Saturday, 26 June Sub 11.13 (79) A EP 13.14 (92) Subiaco Oval 5074 Wright Steve Fine Debut by Subiaco Pair The West Australian 28 June 1982 87 Saturday, 26 June EF 20.16 (136) H Per 14.13 (97) East Fremantle Oval 3616 Sunday, 27 June WP 15.11 (101) A Cla 16.24 (120) Leederville Oval 18556 *West Perth found they could not conceded a seven-goal start to the Tigers – who let the Cardinals off the hook with bad shooting for goal – and move a game adrift from the double chance.Christian Geoff Claremoent Sound Warning The West Australian 28 June 1982 88, 87 The pessimistic Mal Brown is not dissatisfied despite his depleted Bulldogs being thrashed by a brilliant Swan Districts team who redeem the controversy over their Escort Cup debacle with one of the finest team displays in memory.Young Doug South Can Still Afford to Smile The West Australian 28 June 1982 86 Round 15 Round 15 Saturday, 3 July Sub 13.18 (96) A WP 14.15 (99) Subiaco Oval 3873 Saturday, 3 July SF 25.15 (165) H Per 9.11 (65) Fremantle Oval 3150 Saturday, 3 July Cla 11.21 (87) A EP 14.6 (90) Claremont Oval 6798 Saturday, 3 July SD 25.19 (169) H EF 8.12 (60) Bassendean Oval 3873 Perkin Steve Hapless Old Easts Torpedoed The West Australian 5 July 1982 70 *Claremont’s wasteful attack in difficult conditions costs them a thrilling match when John Ironmonger kicks two rare goals at the finish.Christian Geoff Royals Rewarded for Persistency The West Australian 5 July 1982 70 When Rod Alderton kicked the winning goal after Subiaco ruckman Michael Johns muffed a similar chance Subiaco’s players went to their knees in despair after failing to win a game where they won every clear centre-square possession for a half.Young Doug Hearts Go out to Subiaco The West Australian 5 July 1982 71 The Lions equalled the record, ironically held by the two opponents, for the worst start to a WA(N)FL season. Round 16 Round 16 Saturday, 10 July WP 13.16 (94) H SF 10.15 (75) Subiaco Oval 11814 Saturday, 10 July EP 12.9 (81) A SD 15.11 (101) Perth Oval 13908 Saturday, 10 July Per 20.11 (131) H Sub 11.19 (85) Lathlain Park 3565 Saturday, 10 July EF 19.8 (122) A Cla 22.19 (151) East Fremantle Oval 5351 Perkin Steve Old Easts Work a Lot Harder The West Australian 12 July 1982 77 *The power of big full-forward Mick Rea, who kicks 7.1 (43) and has a hand in several other goals in a match where no other forward scores more than one, ensures Subiaco remain winless and faced with the prospect of the worst open-age WA(N)FL record since Midland Junction’s final season. Perth power away "exuberantly" after an even first three quarters.Wright Steve Subiaco on the Brink The West Australian 12 July 1982 76 Swans’ hard work and discipline ensures they run over East Perth in the final quarter after being behind for the previous two.Young Doug East Perth Fold Under Pressure The West Australian 12 July 1982 76 Following this round, Western Australia played two interstate matches – one against the Big V on Tuesday and one against South Australia on Saturday 17 July – but critics viewed the two games in a week as too much.Christian Geoff Two a Week Is too Much The West Australian 19 July 1982 88 Round 17 Round 17 Saturday, 24 July Per 22.11 (143) A EP 24.13 (157) Lathlain Park 4250 Saturday, 24 July SF 14.17 (101) H Cla 21.19 (145) Fremantle Oval 9300 Young Doug South’s Surrender Is Now Official The West Australian 26 July 1982 64 Saturday, 24 July Sub 15.20 (110) H EF 11.10 (76) Subiaco Oval 3350 Sunday, 25 July WP 20.20 (140) H SD 9.20 (74) Leederville Oval 15695 *West Perth’s hard, physical approach completely demolished Swan Districts, who lose two players to body-on-body collisions and are never in the hunt on the scoreboard.Christian Geoff Swans Racked by West Perth Blitz The West Australian 26 July 1982 60, 56 Subiaco avoid the ignominy of the first winless season in senior WAFL football since 1917, winning well against a "spineless and undisciplined" Old Easts after a mistake-riddled first half as four quick goals early in the last quarter seal the issue after the Lions were four points ahead at the last change.Perkin Steve Subiaco’s Day to Celebrate The West Australian 26 July 1982 65 Round 18 Round 18 Saturday, 31 July Per 16.17 (113) A SD 25.16 (166) Subiaco Oval 4456 Saturday, 31 July EP 14.18 (102) A WP 18.8 (116) Perth Oval 14794 Saturday, 31 July Cla 28.23 (191) H Sub 20.15 (135) Claremont Oval 5251 Young Doug The Same Old Story The West Australian 2 August 1982 78 Saturday, 31 July EF 11.14 (80) A SF 21.12 (138) East Fremantle Oval 6449 *Two goals behind most of the afternoon, West Perth finish the match by kick 6.3 (39) to 0.5 (5) in a style that has them seen as premiership prospects for the first time since 1975.Christian Geoff West Perth Produce Irresistible Surge The West Australian 2 August 1982 78 The much-maligned Chris Stainowsky – discarded by West Perth – kicks 7.4 (46) as South Fremantle run away to kick 8.2 (50) to nothing after Old Easts looked like a surprise comeback victory.Casellas Ken Stainowsky Gives South a Boost The West Australian 2 August 1982 79 Round 19 Round 19 Saturday, 7 August SD 18.25 (133) H Sub 9.4 (58) Bassendean Oval 3058 Saturday, 7 August SF 20.20 (140) H EP 14.10 (94) Fremantle Oval 8230 Saturday, 7 August Per 13.10 (88) A Cla 28.13 (181) Subiaco Oval 3427 Wright Steve Claremont in Top Gear The West Australian 9 August 1982 76 Saturday, 7 August WP 21.18 (144) H EF 7.4 (46) Leederville Oval 3972 Young Doug Poulson Proves His Worth as a Rover’, The West Australian 9 August 1982 76 *8.6 (54) in slippery conditionsAustralian Bureau of Meteorology Climate Data Online http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/ncc/cdio/weatherData/av?p_display_type=dataDGraph&p_stn_num=009034&p_nccObsCode=136&p_month=08&p_startYear=1982 Perth Regional Office (009034) August 1982 rainfall during the second quarter ensures South Fremantle gain a convincing win and enter the four for the first time since Round 11 at their victims’ expense.Christian Geoff Rawlinson Steps into the Breach The West Australian 9 August 1982 76 Despite scoring 3.18 (36) to 4.0 (24) in the final forty-seven minutes, Swan Districts win easily against the struggling Lions, with the nomadic Baker settling into his future Bomber role as a centreman after previous playing as a forward or ruck-rover.Casellas Ken Baker Is the Man for Centre The West Australian 9 August 1982 77 Round 20 Round 20 Saturday, 14 August Sub 19.11 (125) A SF 19.15 (129) Subiaco Oval 5362 Saturday, 14 August WP 15.23 (113) H Per 9.14 (68) Leederville Oval 5256 Saturday, 14 August SD 15.16 (106) A Cla 22.12 (144) Bassendean Oval 14840 Christian Geoff Claremont Burst Tames Fading Swans The West Australian 16 August 1982 64 Saturday, 14 August EF 10.16 (76) A EP 20.16 (136) East Fremantle Oval 4585 Casellas Ken Hayes Enlivens Suspect Attack The West Australian 16 August 1982 65 A high-standard, vigorous match – featuring much unnecessary aggression despite there being no reports as seen by 83 free kicks being given – sees Subiaco lose by under a goal for the fourth time in 1982 and leaves South lamenting the failure to boost its percentage.Young Doug A Battle with Too Much Vigour’ The West Australian 16 August 1982 64 Round 21 Round 21 Saturday, 21 August SF 15.10 (100) A SD 23.15 (153) Fremantle Oval 11500 Young Doug Novice Excels Against Master The West Australian 23 August 1982 73 Saturday, 21 August EP 25.15 (165) H Sub 12.16 (88) Perth Oval 6710 Saturday, 21 August Cla 21.14 (140) H WP 11.16 (82) Claremont Oval 17395 Saturday, 21 August Per 18.14 (122) A EF 19.11 (125) Lathlain Park 2805 *Despite Ralph scoring only 1.4 (10), Claremont produce a superb display that exposes the limitations of the Cardinal attack, aided by the skill of Graham Moss and Wayne Blackwell – who each kick four goals.Christian Geoff Claremoent Carry Too Many Guns The West Australian 23 August 1982 72 8.0 (48) in twelve minutes of the second quarter secures East Perth’s finals berth, despite being without regular key forwards Paul Arnold and John Hayes, as their numerous rovers carve up the disappointing Lions in coach Ken Armstrong’s final match.Armstrong would come out of retirement in 1991 to coach Perth again for three unsuccessful seasons.Casellas Ken East Perth Have the Firepower The West Australian 23 August 1982 73 East Fremantle steal their first win since 26 June from the Demons, who squander three shots out on the full late in the game after being 28 points ahead at half-time.Wright Steve Perth Pay for Errors The West Australian 23 August 1982 72 Ladder main WDL 1982 WAFL ladder Ladder true points y 4 2 Cla Cla 16 5 0 2901 2193 SD SD 16 5 0 2935 2224 P WP WP 15 6 0 2564 2160 EP EP 13 8 0 2444 2226 SF SF 12 9 0 2552 2469 EF EF 8 13 0 2229 2788 Per Per 3 18 0 2174 3012 Sub Sub 1 20 0 2002 2729 Premiers #CCFFCC Q Q Q Q 1) points; 2) percentage; 3) number of points for. complete 1982 Ladder https://waflfootyfacts.net/season/games/results.php?Season=1982#Ladder WAFL Footy Facts Finals series First semi-final First semi-final Saturday, 28 August WP 27.18 (180) H EP 16.16 (112) Subiaco Oval 28,513 Christian Geoff West Perth Are in Mood The West Australian 30 August 1982 80, 76 *With fourteen of the last fifteen goals before three-quarter-time West Perth race away to kick the highest first-semi final score in WAFL history,http://australianfootball.com/seasons/highest_scores/WAFL_129 West Australian Football League: Highest Scores 26 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224112148/http://australianfootball.com/seasons/highest_scores/WAFL_129 24 December 2013 dead dmy-all beating Subiaco’s 1959 record against Perth by a point. The 115 points scored by the two teams in the last quarter is a record for any quarter of a WA(N)FL final.See http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/All/quarters.php#11 WAFL Footy Facts Most Combined Points Scored in 4th Quarter https://web.archive.org/web/20140513144658/http://waflfootyfacts.net/Teams/All/quarters.php#11 13 May 2014 Second semi-final Second semi-final Saturday, 4 September Cla 12.10 (82) A SD 14.26 (110) Subiaco Oval 30,857 Swan Districts shed their reputation for brittleness under pressure as they out-compete and outwit a hesitant Tiger outfit saved from a thrashing only by inaccuracy.Christian Geoff Swans Ready and Waiting for Grand Final The West Australian 6 September 1982 64, 60 Preliminary final Preliminary final Saturday, 11 September Cla 18.23 (131) H WP 13.15 (93) Subiaco Oval 30,760 Claremont withstand a Les Fong-led comeback that had West Perth only eight points behind early in the last quarter by kicking seven of the final eight goals.Christian Geoff Claremont Set for Big One The West Australian 13 September 1982 64, 58 Grand Final 1982 WAFL Grand Final Saturday, 18 September SD 5.5 (35) 10.8 (68) 14.15 (99) 18.19 (127) Baker 3, Boucher 2, Fitzgerald 2, Holmes 2, Richardson 2, Sidebottom 2, Phil Narkle 2, Shine, Solin, Rance Baker, Sidebottom, Melrose, Mullooly, Phil Narkle, Richardson, Keith Narkle, Boucher H Cla 2.3 (15) 4.9 (33) 4.10 (34) 11.12 (78) Goulding 3, Kanther 2, Ralph 2, Jamieson, Malaxos, Harper, Moss Goulding, Pearce, Betts, Panizza, Moss, Daniels Subiaco Oval 50,883 Christian Geoff Swans’ Win Triumph of Planning The West Australian 20 September 1982 64, 60 Darryl Gillies, Bob Phillips Simpson Medal Graham Melrose (SD) In the battle of two up-and-coming champion teams, Swan Districts destroy the powerful Tiger attack, holding it to its lowest score since 1980. The scoreboard flattered Claremont who kicked several late goals, and Ralph was goalless until late in the last quarter.Christian Geoff Ralph 95 Percent Certain to Stay The West Australian 20 September 1982 60 Notes "note" References 3 External links Official WAFL website Australian Football: WAFL Season 1982 Category:West Australian Football League seasons WAFL