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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
3
Aus Bailey of Balingup captain is pictured receiving congratulations from the opposing Rovers captain Jim Lewis who praised a turn by turn contest and predicts Rovers will win next year.
In a wind affected final, Balingup beat Rovers 58 to 42 at Boyup Brook. Key performers include Trezise with four goals and Allsop with three, aided by Aus Bailey Rex Bailey and Blakeney as Balingup press forward while Rovers rely on Slayford May and Green to respond.
West Perth premiers defeated Perth in the WANFL grand final last Saturday and will tour Bridgetown and Nelson. The visit includes a scenic Manjimup trip, a Welcome Buffet at Freemasons Hotel, a Green bushes Ball, and a Sunday match against Nelson with West Perth selections announced by Nelson Association Secretary Ben Fisher.
Early this week Nelson Association secretary Ron Fisher received a letter expressing Collie's appreciation of how he and the Carnival Committee conducted the recent South West Football Carnival. Many favourable comments were made during the carnival and the letter shows the remarks were not idle.
Centrals take the B grade premiership 5 11 to 4 6 on a windy day as captains Dave Walker and Trevor Scott lead Centrals and Rovers respectively. Allan Allsop wins fairest and best while Aus Bailey claims a semi final award and Giblett stars for Rovers in the final.
Ray Brooks of Centrals and Rovers captain Jim Lewis congratulated Balingup, praising their better class of football. Aus Bailey, Balingup captain, responded. Each side gave three lusty cheers for the opposing team.
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