What do you do when you can’t get into the Western Derby at Subiaco Oval? You create your own MiniSubi naturally. That was the approach of Eagles sponsor SGIO, Channel 7 and 96fm. I was extremely lucky to be wondering past on Saturday and get invited inside.
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Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room
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Inside I found six television screens, an inside bar, an outdoor beer garden and about 300 hopeful West Coast Eagles fans.
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
After a wonderful Welcome to Country, which focused on ‘sharing place together, sharing the journey for today and tomorrow,’ there was also …
Past footy greats, Glen Jackovich and Peter Wilson
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
Eddie the Eagle
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
Great food by Hyder and Shears http://www.heydershears.com.au/
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
The 96fm crew interviewing Glen Jackovich, where he explained …
‘West Coast won the first nine, then the Dockers turned the corner. West Coast have lost that underdog mentality. They need to go to work today, need to play hard.’
‘It’s a brutal game, a young man’s game … I got old man’s syndrome and knew it was time to retire … I think it will be Dean Cox’s last year.’
After the game …
‘It was an admirable loss. The Eagles have to build. The young players showed they have some resolve today. Be patient.’
And when asked about the times when Mick Malthouse walked through the player pack after the game …
‘I used to hide behind people so he couldn’t eyeball me.’
‘West Coast won the first nine, then the Dockers turned the corner. West Coast have lost that underdog mentality. They need to go to work today, need to play hard.’
‘It’s a brutal game, a young man’s game … I got old man’s syndrome and knew it was time to retire … I think it will be Dean Cox’s last year.’
After the game …
‘It was an admirable loss. The Eagles have to build. The young players showed they have some resolve today. Be patient.’
And when asked about the times when Mick Malthouse walked through the player pack after the game …
‘I used to hide behind people so he couldn’t eyeball me.’
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
A mini skills set area
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
The chance to win a trip to the Grand Final
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
And most of all a nail biter of a footy game.
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| Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
Congrats to all involved for a fantastic day, especially Regan at M and C Saatchi Sports and Entertainment http://www.mcsse.com.au/.
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| Glen Jackovich Mini Subi Western Derby © The Ponder Room |
As I wandered back out at the end of the day I pondered …
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As inaugural events go this was a brilliant idea which I’m sure will get repeated, at least I hope it will.
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Congrats to the Dockersfor the great game and taking home the prize.
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You never know what can happen if you just stop and ask, ‘what’s going on in there’, you might just get invited inside.
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Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ when an opportunity comes your way.
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What a brilliant idea. Bet this takes on.