http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/17333/Default.aspx#fixtureid=7936&tab=Teams
Port Melbourne fielding possibly its weakest side in this competition so far. Claremont shouldn't be taken lightly but the Borough are going to have a huge task to win over at Subiaco.
Not sure what the future of the comp is like with very junior teams being fielded.
I'm tipping Claremont to win by 6 or 7 goals.
Les Fong had the 70s mo with thick black hair. Reckon he would have had a cult following. Very good player. Neil Fong I think was head of the WAFL at one stage.
Neil Fong also headed up the WA Institute of Sport also, i think
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Fong
Les Fong is a former Australian rules footballer who played 284 games for West Perth Football Club. He joined the club in 1973 as a rover in the reserves. Despite being only 16, he played well enough to take the fairest and best award. He made his debut in the senior team in round 8 of the same year against East Fremantle Football Club, becoming the youngest player to represent West Perth at league level. He tasted premiership glory in 1975 when West Perth defeated South Fremantle.[1]
He was club captain from 1980 to 1985 making him the longest serving captain at West Perth, during which he earned the nickname 'Captain Courageous'.[2]
Fong retired after the 1987 season and started coaching in the amateur division. He coached Sunday Football League club Wanneroo to consecutive premierships in 1991 and 1992.[3]
Fong is the first rover in West Perth's official 'Team of the Century'. Fong was inducted into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neale_Fong
NEALE FONG
Fong has been involved in all facets of the game for 44 years, including nine years as WAFC chairman, 15 years as West Coast Eagles chaplain and two years as West Perth Football Club director.
He became a WAFC commissioner in 1999 and served until November 2010.
He was a driving force behind the establishment of the WA Football Hall of Fame and oversaw the implementation of the highly successful WA Football District Model, emphasising the importance of grassroots football development.
His playing career included several best and fairest awards at club and district level, captaining the West Perth colts in 1978 and winning the 1981, 1982 and 1983 A-Grade Association medal playing for Nollamara Amateur Football Club.
He also captained the WA State Amateur team in 1984, represented the State on three occasions and played in two Sunday Football League premierships with Wanneroo.
If the competition does continue next year, which seems unlikely given the way AFL clubs have complained about it, the leading SANFL clubs have ignored it, and the way it is regarded by competing clubs... Then I believe the prize money needs to be massively increased. I'm not sure Foxtel would be that keen on doing that though.
I'll watch the game during this week. I really hope the experience will benefit our kids so there is a positive results for the Reserves side and for those who come under consideration for senior selection. I'd be interested to see if any of those who have played in the Foxtel Cup but not in the VFL senior side to date, make their debut in these last few rounds.
NorthPort,
If Port Melbourne thought that the side they sent to Perth would beat Claremont they were in Wallyworld.
To me it just reeked of arrogance & a complete lack of respect for their opponents & the competition.
A highly credentialed Claremont person told me that Port would not have won even with their best side in & he may well be right.
If you don't want to win it.........
Dont go in it.
Digs
I thought you out of anyone would understand the importance of the VFL season.
The Foxtel Cup is a side show nothing more nothing less
VFL season is the most important thing and will always be the most important thing.
Correct weight Station, However there is no point in running the competition if clubs are not interested in performing at their best.
I can tell you that if the Roosters were involved they would have given it their best shot.
If it is to be continued next year, the top 3 clubs should be given priority then if they sre not interested then give the opportunity to those that are, similar to SA.
I understand your point of view but we wanted to give the young guys experience.
If anything insted of the Foxtel Cup why doesn't foxtel help all states in broadcasing more games during the home and away season.
1 match per week is not enough
All that is OK Station but the only experience that the young guys got was to be embarrassed across the nation wearing the famous Port jumper.
Game up on Bigpond Video.
http://bigpondvideo.com/AFL/469320