WAFL GF Report
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:03 pmMatch Report - WAFL Grand Final (WAFL Web Site)
SUBIACO’S midfield rose to every challenge to win this year’s WAFL grand final, beating South Fremantle by 83 points in front of almost 22,000 fans at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.
After leading at every change, the Lions ran away with the game in the second half, winning 24.9 (153) to 10.10 (70). The Lions, who have now won two of the last three premiership-deciders, led by just six points at quarter time after trailing by 12 points midway through the term. But the Lions edged their way further forward as Matt Priddis, Marc Webb, David Robbins and Mark Haynes found some space and worked their way into the game. The Lions midfield thrived off the ruck work of Luke Newick, while Ben Keevers and Jarrad Schofield were also in ominous form as the Lions prevented the Bulldogs from winning consecutive premierships.
Finishing off the work of the classy midfield was Sam Larkins who kicked eight majors, including three in the final quarter when the Lions outscored the Bulldogs 10 goals to two. It capped a momentous week for Priddis who won the prestigious Sandover Medal the previous Monday night. Webb, the premiership captain, won the Simpson Medal as the best player on the ground which was a just reward for his 26 possessions.
SOUTH Fremantle was unable to farewell two favourite players when it went down by 83 points to Subiaco in the WAFL grand final at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.
Matt Clucas and Ryan Webb announced before the grand final that the premiership-decider would signal an end to their careers, but the 24.9 (153) to 10.10 (70) loss by the 2005 premiers meant they would not end their careers on the highest possible note. Clucas, who played for both South and East Fremantle finished his career after 118 games, and Webb, who played for West Perth and the Bulldogs, called it a day after 180 games. The Bulldogs kicked ahead to lead by 12 points late in the first term but Subiaco fought back to lead by six at the first change and from there on never let go of the lead.
The Bulldogs were badly outplayed in the second half, conceding 15 goals to five after half-time. Small forward Ashley Sampi and midfielder Clint Jones caused the Lions early headaches, as did Paul Duffield who was a tower of strength in defence, but they didn’t have the support to sustain the effort for a full four quarters. Sampi was the Bulldogs leading scorer with three majors, while Craig White and Toby McGrath each kicked two. Subiaco captain Marc Webb won the Simpson Medal as the best player on the ground
SUBIACO’S midfield rose to every challenge to win this year’s WAFL grand final, beating South Fremantle by 83 points in front of almost 22,000 fans at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.
After leading at every change, the Lions ran away with the game in the second half, winning 24.9 (153) to 10.10 (70). The Lions, who have now won two of the last three premiership-deciders, led by just six points at quarter time after trailing by 12 points midway through the term. But the Lions edged their way further forward as Matt Priddis, Marc Webb, David Robbins and Mark Haynes found some space and worked their way into the game. The Lions midfield thrived off the ruck work of Luke Newick, while Ben Keevers and Jarrad Schofield were also in ominous form as the Lions prevented the Bulldogs from winning consecutive premierships.
Finishing off the work of the classy midfield was Sam Larkins who kicked eight majors, including three in the final quarter when the Lions outscored the Bulldogs 10 goals to two. It capped a momentous week for Priddis who won the prestigious Sandover Medal the previous Monday night. Webb, the premiership captain, won the Simpson Medal as the best player on the ground which was a just reward for his 26 possessions.
SOUTH Fremantle was unable to farewell two favourite players when it went down by 83 points to Subiaco in the WAFL grand final at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.
Matt Clucas and Ryan Webb announced before the grand final that the premiership-decider would signal an end to their careers, but the 24.9 (153) to 10.10 (70) loss by the 2005 premiers meant they would not end their careers on the highest possible note. Clucas, who played for both South and East Fremantle finished his career after 118 games, and Webb, who played for West Perth and the Bulldogs, called it a day after 180 games. The Bulldogs kicked ahead to lead by 12 points late in the first term but Subiaco fought back to lead by six at the first change and from there on never let go of the lead.
The Bulldogs were badly outplayed in the second half, conceding 15 goals to five after half-time. Small forward Ashley Sampi and midfielder Clint Jones caused the Lions early headaches, as did Paul Duffield who was a tower of strength in defence, but they didn’t have the support to sustain the effort for a full four quarters. Sampi was the Bulldogs leading scorer with three majors, while Craig White and Toby McGrath each kicked two. Subiaco captain Marc Webb won the Simpson Medal as the best player on the ground
