A SWFL umpire who retired at the weekend after officiating 701 games has cited a lack of support from inside and outside the umpiring fraternity as one of her reasons for hanging up the flags.
Josh Kempton
It was a weekend of heavy defeats during round 16 of the SWFL league season, with each victor winning by more than 30 points.
Sean Van Der Wielen
Busselton left the Eaton women’s team completely scoreless on Sunday, while Collie forfeited their game against Donnybrook after sacking their coach during the week.
The Bunbury Bulldogs have triumphed in their clash against top-four rival Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lions at Payne Park on Sunday afternoon.
Bunbury notched up a comfortable victory against the Harvey Brunswick Leschenault Lions in their SWFL women’s clash on Sunday afternoon.
Both South Bunbury sides took big wins in this round of the SWFL, read how the round’s games unfolded.
Oliver Lane
Bunbury women were victorious over Carey Park in a monster 96-point win at Kelly Park on Saturday.
The Bunbury Bulldogs beat Carey Park 14.6 (90) to 12.8 (80) at Kelly Park on Saturday in a game where momentum shifted in dramatic fashion multiple times.
Harvey Bulls have found themselves back on the winners’ list after a tough month while Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault were dealt a shock loss.
While their competition for top spot scored some big wins, the Harvey Bulls kept their distance with a dominant win of their own.
Fve games
South Bunbury women fended off a spirited comeback from Dunsborough on Saturday to win 3.2 (20) to 2.2 (14) at Hands Oval to make it five wins from five in the SWFL women’s league.
South Bunbury scored a monster 171 points in their win at the weekend but remarkably it wasn’t the biggest score or winning margin of the SWFL round.
Busselton Magpies women‘s side have kept themselves in good stead as finals draw ever-closer with a scrappy win over Carey Park on Sunday.
Carey Park have kept their finals hopes in good stead with a victory over Busselton on Sunday.
Harvey Bulls have continued their fine form with a win over hometown rivals Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.
Harvey Brunswick Leschenault have overcome the Harvey Bulls to win their second Sam Strano Cup.
Two members of the South West football community who left a lasting impact will be recognised in this weekend’s SWFL league games.
Busselton are now pecking on the heels of Bunbury’s second-place position in the SWFL’s womens competition after keeping their opponents to one goal.
The hopes of Busselton’s league side reaching this year’s SWFL finals have taken a major hit after the team suffered a second-half collapse against Bunbury.
It is proposed the season will be shortened by a fortnight and start on April 20, with the grand final held on October 6.
Justin Fris
“It’s been awesome to have another HBL guy there — it’s pretty special.”
“It’s exciting to watch and I know they’ll keep growing and improving for the kids, and inspire them for later in life.”
Bennell, 31, initially plead guilty to the offences — possessing both cannabis and drug paraphernalia — which led to a police prosecutor reading out facts related to the case.
Emily Moulton and Justin Fris
