We are again gripped by the AFL footy season. This sport is one of the most popular games in Australia and is almost a religion to some over the 6 month season. It culminates in September with the grand final being held on the last Saturday of the month.
Our team, the West Coast Eagles (WCE), played their first game for the year on Sunday and of course we were there. They had a win against the Western Bulldogs in the heat, it was still 35 deg. C when the game started at 4:40 pm. It was uncomfortable for the 36,000 spectators let alone the players.
Spectators show their support by donning the colours of their team in all sorts of ways.
The game takes about 3 hours from start to finish. Although we have followed the Eagles since they joined the AFL, we now have a nephew, Jamie Cripps, playing for them so we hope to get to all home games this year as well as a game in Melbourne if possible.
At half time the little kids play exhibition games with great enthusiasm.
The major goal kickers for WCE and the final score on the scoreboard.
We missed the whole season last year as we were in Europe so this year we will be watching as much footy as we can.
Margaret River & Beyond 
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Footy is one of the things Rafael really misses…
As we found out last year it is pretty hard to follow the footy from Europe.
All I can say is Go Cats!
They look good!
Lots of fun at the games by the look of it!
Yes, it is great to watch it live.
Go the Pies! Had to say it even tho’ I support them purely by default :O)
Oh…what can I say!
Hi Jim and Kerry, Pleased you are enjoying your new life down Margaret River way, and also that you will be able to get back to barracking for the Eagles again this year.
Jamie played well on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you back at Friday Tarts sewing, Kerry!
Jan Portwood x
Thanks Jan. Hope to get up to sewing soon.