[4] Peel have visions of a huge upset before Subiaco seize complete control in the third quarter where the Thunder total only 39 possessions.
[5] A snap from Swan Districts’ Joel Cornelius is originally paid as a goal but reversed by the field umpire, giving Subiaco the match.
[17] Ultra-defensive tactics cost Perth a maiden victory for 2000 after hitting the lead[24] In perhaps the highest-standard Westar Rules match for a long time despite rainy conditions,[25] Josh Wooden’s running play allows East Perth to defeat the finals charge of the financially stricken Swans.
[26] Peel’s wasteful forwards and an elementary error during a late-game kick-in where they leave reigning Simpson Medallist Christian Kelly unmarked cost it a fifth win[27] After John Todd tries to play Craig Callaghan, who was controversially ruled ineligible for the Westar finals and is taken off after tossing, the Swans fall under on- and off-field pressure against the seventh-placed Bulldogs.
[36] East Perth overcame the loss of vice-captain Rod Wheatley (hit in the face by a ball soccered by Leigh Willison) to win their first premiership in 22 years comfortably.