Both teams combined in August to defeat the visiting personnel from the HMAS Geranium
(Weld St. to the right shows the teacher's house. The house in the centre to the left of the tree is still there today with a modern extension attached. It was built in 1911 and next to it on the left is the kitchen. Behind the house were stables and a well. The goals are East/West)
Geraldton Guardian July 31st 1923
Football at Broome
Only three broken noses at the local football match on Sunday say the ‘Nor West Echo’ Broome and it was a friendly games too. Hope this will not interfere with the desire of Carnarvon to send a team to Broome. Carnarvon has invited the Broome club to send a team to their town to try conclusions there, offering to provide free accommodation for visiting players – a typical sportsmanlike offer, which is highly appreciated in Broome. The chief difficulty in the way is the fact many of Broome’s best players are in banks, the public services and other callings from which they would find it hard to absent themselves. The matter is being considered from all angles, and, if at all possible, the invitation should be extended to Carnarvon to visit Brome. Visits of this kind tend to promote a spirit of camaraderie, which is well to foster between towns.
This photo is a combined side which played Derby about mid to late 50's
BACK ROW: Keith Murray, Ernie Rahman, Don McKenzie, Fred Cox, Don Gibbs, Jimmy Howard, Don (Billy Bunter) Entwhistle, Eric Cox and Peter Talman
FRONT ROW: Arthur Shackleton (first Captain of Meatworks) ? Phillip Matsomoto, Les Crispin, Peter (Nugget) Matsumoto, Simon Bernard.
The first representative side by the West Kimberley Football League in many years, travelled to Port Hedland recently to take on the
North Pilbara Football League. The two leagues, starved from representative football due to cost and distance, organized the game
among themselves with the sanction and support of the WA Country Football League – with the idea West Kimberley would travel to Port
Hedland this year and then the Pilbara to Broome next year.
The game was played under lights at Colin Matheson Oval on Saturday evening. It began at a frenetic pace with the North Pilbara in control
in the early part of the first term. The West Kimberley boys made many unforced errors, missing targets by hand and foot, nerves
clearly playing a part. Once they settled late in the first quarter, it become a very even contest.
Good players for the WKFL in this quarter were Tim Richter, Jack Reagan, Robert Sampi and full back Paul Taylor, under immense pressure
from North Pilbara attack. After a slow start West Kimberley regained composure and led by a point at quarter- time, but the side
copped a major blow when co-captain Brett Claudius, who had begun well, strained a hamstring and was forced from the ground for the
remainder of the game. However, this had minimal effect, as a quality mid-field led by Tim Richter, stepped up to fill the void.
In the second quarter WKFL gained complete control, kicking 6.4 to 2.1, leading at the half-time break by nearly five goals. A potent forward-
line led by Evan Russell kicking goals, Lyle Buck coming into play and Ben Saunders, began to dominate the second quarter. Jo
Dann provided a focal point up forward, creating many marking options, while Ben DeMeo was in control with some superb ruck work
supplying the fleet of WKFL mid-fielders with ample opportunities.
The third quarter began with the Pilbara kicking a goal within 30 seconds. But the Kimberley bounced back, kicking another five goals to
NPFL’s two. The back line led by Paul Taylor, Ben Weardon, Sean Gregory and Dave Siebel had the measure of their opponents.
Tim Richter continued his best-on-ground performance, gathering many possessions. Rotations off the bench included Geoff Clarke,
Jack Reagan, Jordan King and Davo Cox, and all had an influence, creating immense pressure on the NPFL midfielders. Up forward
Clinton Bangmorra, Dom Treacy and Lyle Buck all got in on kicking goals. This quarter had the sparkling skills of Angelo Thomas on display
as he danced and weaved, mesmerizing spectators and opponents.
By three-quarter time the writing was on the wall – the WKFL by how far? The last quarter had WKFL have another seven shots at goal to
two.What had the hallmarks of being a tight contest had not eventuated. The WKFL, with brilliant skill and willingness to support and run
hard for each other, continued its dominance
thumping the NPFL by a massive 73 points.
Broome Bulls Coach/Captain Tim Richter was
judged best afield and won the BOG medal for
his dominant midfield performance.
CBFC Players from the 2012 representative WKFL side vs NPFL From L to R: Jordan King,
Brett Claudius (CAPT.), Ben De Meo, Evan Russell & Joseph Dann all played very well.
Goal Scorers:
Lyle Buck x4, Evan Russellx3, Clint Bangmorra, Dom Treacy x2, Geoff
Clarke, Tim Richter, Angelo Thomas, Jo
Dann & Ben Saunders x1.
Best Players: Tim Richter, Jo Dann, Ben
Saunders, Sean Gregory, Paul Taylor & Ben
Weardon.
CBFC Players from the 2012 representative WKFL side vs NPFL From L to R: Jordan King,
Brett Claudius (CAPT.), Ben De Meo, Evan Russell & Joseph Dann all played very well.
(photo taken 2012 August 20th Woodside sponsorship and Graeme Gordon)
2014 The West Kimberley Football league defeated the North Pilbara Football League 18:16:to 11:8 in Broome. Best of the ground: Hayden McLeod.
PHOTO TAKEN 14th June 2014 WKFL D NPFL (Coach Peter Kelleher)
2016 WKFL V NPFL
Despite jumping out of the blocks early and setting up a 26 point lead at halftime, the WKFL was overrun by the NPFL in last Saturday's representative game held in Port Hedland.
Congratulations to all those involved with the WKFL side as you represented the broader West Kimberley with pride.
Graeme Hastie was quoted as saying, "It was a privilege to have been involved with such a wonderful group of young men. They represented the WKFL with great pride and respect."
We look forward to the next opportunity set for 2018 when the WKFL will host the NPFL.
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