state squad announced to take on WAFL

[PhilH]

The 2015 Carlton Draught WAFL state game against the SANFL at Lathlain Park will be broadcast via live stream on the WAFL website this Saturday, May 23.

The live stream will kick off at 2pm and be hosted by WAFL commentator Glenn Mitchell and South Australian commentator Phil Aspinall, with expert comments from 188-game WAFL player and former Subiaco leading goal kicker Rod Willett.

Watch the live stream from 2pm WA (3.30pm SA), Saturday 23 May

http://www.wafl.com.au/stategame

The game will also be broadcast on radio by Sport FM 91.3fm and Life FM 107.9fm in Adelaide.

LifeFM broadcast starts 3pm SA Time ... web stream http://www.lifefm.net

[Wedgie]

Why would they televise it, minimal peole care. Another unneccesary interruption to the season that's already going backwards.

I'd watch it. It would be my best chance of seeing a black and gold team win this year.

The Pittsburgh Steelers go alright mate

[westozfalcon]

The SANFL requested the match be played with a 3-man interchange bench and the ability for umpires to apply 25-metre penalties as well as 50m ones - rules which obviously apply in SA - but WA knocked it back.

It's a pity they're not allowing the 25m penalty option. It's a sensible rule. I think a 4-man bench is fair enough though given the bigger grounds in Perth.

[Lightning McQueen]

The SANFL requested the match be played with a 3-man interchange bench and the ability for umpires to apply 25-metre penalties as well as 50m ones - rules which obviously apply in SA - but WA knocked it back.

It's a pity they're not allowing the 25m penalty option. It's a sensible rule. I think a 4-man bench is fair enough though given the bigger grounds in Perth.

Is that so they fly via a cessna?

[Mr Fuller]

I find it bizarre that the SANFL would hire Graham Cornes as State coach - clearly to generate publicity/interest in the State game - then not bother to ensure that the match is televised into SA. It kind of defeats the purpose.

[heater31]

I find it bizarre that the SANFL would hire Graham Cornes as State coach - clearly to generate publicity/interest in the State game - then not bother to ensure that the match is televised into SA. It kind of defeats the purpose.

My guess is they couldn't find a coach and Cornesy happened to bump into Rowey who mentioned they were still looking.....Cornes shows slight interest and a phone call later he has the job...

[Bounce of the ball]

I hope we win and make a statement. Why would people continuously bag the competition . I understand the league has made some poor decisions, yes I have no time for AFL reserves but get behind your team and the whole competition would be more mature. Good appointment with Cornes too.
I bet if he was appointed Glenelg coach it would be well received.

[Mr Fuller]

I hope we win and make a statement. Why would people continuously bag the competition . I understand the league has made some poor decisions, yes I have no time for AFL reserves but get behind your team and the whole competition would be more mature. Good appointment with Cornes too.
I bet if he was appointed Glenelg coach it would be well received.

I always enjoy the State games, always watch (or attend) them and really don't have any issue with Cornes as the coach. I just think that to really 'get behind' the team you need to have it on tv if it is played interstate. Without it being on tv, its really hard to to care that the game is being played.

[RB]

After being robbed by the umps and losing by a point last time in Perth, I hope we bloody flog the bastards.

[Footy Smart]

Anyone got the U18 SA Squad?

[Coach Bombay]

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/2924/

Looks to be a reasonable strong squad.

As always, there appears to be a number of players who have been chosen based on last year's form rather than anything they have done this season.

Very happy to see Lachlan Mcgregor chosen in the squad and a well-deserved selection. A couple of years ago he was playing country footy after things (somehow) didn't work out with Glenelg. For whatever reason, his form has been exceptional in his second crack at SANFL league footy with the Eagles. Makes you wonder how many other similar young players are playing bush footy who have the talent to make it at SANFL league level.

Surprised?

[StrayDog]

I hope we win and make a statement. Why would people continuously bag the competition . I understand the league has made some poor decisions, yes I have no time for AFL reserves but get behind your team and the whole competition would be more mature.
Good appointment with Cornes too.
I bet if he was appointed Glenelg coach it would be well received.

Personally, I'd welcome any news that Glenelg was re-handing Cornes their top coaching job. I say that from the angle of a partisan 'Dogs fan, so read into it what you will.

[Mr Beefy]

Anyone got the U18 SA Squad?

MCDONALD’S SA UNDER-18 TEAM v WA
At Lathlain Park, 12.50pm on Saturday
F: Quinn, Ladhams, McKenzie
HF: Milera, Allen, Dawson
C: Presbury, Snelling, Dew
HB: Francis, Westhoff, Bonner
B: Tahana, Surman, Agostino
R: Parella, Scharenberg, Hewett
INT: Cross, Haysman, Markov, Partington, Nunn

[Panther Pack]

I don't really understand the point of these games.

There is little to no interest from media or general public and does anyone really care who wins? I couldn't give a rats.

Given we have all been told how money is tight for the league this seems like an obvious thing to drop to cut costs.

[Rising Power]

These games aren't for the public, they're for the players and I think that's fair enough.

[Mark_Beswick]

Who was V-Captain of the League State Side for SA - I know Thomas is Captain but I didnt get todays paper where someone said they thought it was announced

[RB]

Luke Jarrad

[wild dog]

Well done Thommo - captain of the state team for the fourth time.

[Thunderstruck]

I don't really understand the point of these games.

There is little to no interest from media or general public and does anyone really care who wins? I couldn't give a rats.

Given we have all been told how money is tight for the league this seems like an obvious thing to drop to cut costs.

Aside from the Grand finals, this is my favourite game of the year. I absolutely LOVE it and pray it never stops happening. Gutted it isn't on TV anymore.

Nothing like state pride, wish they'd bring it back at AFL level as well.

[topsywaldron]

Wonder how many SANFL staff and commissioners are being flown over.