WEST Perth lived up to the occasion at HBF Arena on Saturday with a stirring 10-point victory against the ladder leading Subiaco in front of a massive crowd for the International Football Festival.

Prior to the game more than 70 people became Australian citizens and the pride that was evident amongst this group was reflected in the West Perth performance. The International Day was a huge success with 7389 people attending and the concept is one which the Falcons can justifiably be proud of as it strives to bring a new generation of  West Perth fans to the footy.

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WEST Perth hosts Subiaco in a battle between the two WAFL teams at HBF Arena on Saturday as the Falcons look to celebrate the annual International Football Festival by proving that the league-leading Lions aren’t as invincible as they appear to be.

A massive afternoon is planned at HBF Arena for the International Football Festival with another big crowd expected in recognition of the multiculturalism of the West Perth zone in the northern corridor, and to attract the migrants to the region to the game of Australian Rules football.

It has proved a tremendous success with big crowds attending the past two seasons and now plenty is planned again on Saturday including a citizenship ceremony, international food stalls, the Falcons wearing a specially designed jumper and then a Gaelic Football showcase match to close the day.

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COMING up against Subiaco is one of the most anticipated games of the fixture for a lot of the guys in our team. Being our closest neighbouring district, many of us either grew up playing with or against a number of Subiaco players.

I played my junior footy in the Subiaco zone so still keep in contact and get the inside knowledge from some good mates from their squad. The personal nature of the game makes it that little bit more meaningful to get the win. With a few defectors also heading to Leederville to join their side I think most guys would agree that these games have become a bit of a ‘Northern Derby’.

Our group has shown great enthusiasm at training coming off some hard fought wins and I am confident that if we can approach this week’s game with the same mental application we will be able to cement ourselves as contenders going into the back half of the season.

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The 2015 International Football Festival looks set to be the WAFL show-down of the year this weekend second on the ladder West Perth battle it out against top of the ladder Subiaco Lions.

With a crowd of more than 600 expected on a day which will see the weather gods shine a sparkling green gem is set to follow the match with a Gaelic Football exhibition match set to follow the league match starting from 5.15pm.

“The match will see some of WA’s best Gaelic Footballers from across six WA’s Gaelic Football Club’s put their rivalry to the side to put on an entertaining exhibition match,” said Gaelic Football WA’s Alan Burke. “These boys are not just any players – they are some of our best.” Read More [+]

NOT only will West Perth host the league-leading Subiaco on Saturday but it's the annual International Football Festival with a massive occasion planned at HBF Arena on what continues to be one the biggest games of the WAFL season.

To recognize and mark our intent to promote football through our new communities, the West Perth Football Club's league team will play in a special one-off Jumper in 2015 showcasing our International Community.

After the successes of previous years; 2012 the British Flag Jumper, the 2013 World Football and our 2014 World Jumper, the club has recognized the need to embrace the concept moving forward.

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WEST Perth premiership coach Bill Monaghan will be conducting a weekly question and answer segment for the club's website. Here he discusses the hard fought win over South Fremantle and looks ahead to this week's International Football Festival clash with Subiaco at HBF Arena.

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IT WASN'T a pretty game of football in the blustery conditions at HBF Arena on Saturday but that didn’t detract from the importance of the four points picked up by West Perth over South Fremantle. The win leaves the Falcons one game clear in second spot leading into a clash with league leaders, Subiaco, on Saturday. It is the International Football Festival and should be played in front of a large crowd. The Garlic Munchers Cup will also remain in the hands of the Falcons for another year as the victory gave West Perth its second win in the three years that it has been in place.

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WEST Perth put in a strong performance in difficult conditions to beat South Fremantle by 15 points at HBF Arena on Saturday to retail the Garlic Munchers Cup and to move a game clear in second position on the WAFL ladder.

West Perth was coming off the bye following a terrific win over Peel Thunder and now the Falcons' 9.17 (71) to 8.8 (56) win over the Bulldogs at HBF Arena sees them improve to a 7-4 record to now be a game clear in second position on the WAFL ladder ahead of the chasing pack.

That sets up a tantalising match up for West Perth on Saturday at HBF Arena against the league-leading reigning premiers Subiaco who currently sit three games clear on top of the ladder.

However, a win for the Falcons would see them enter next week's bye full of momentum and further entrenched in second position, and potentially send a message that the Lions aren’t the invincible force they currently appear to be.

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WEST Perth returns from the bye coming off a terrific win over Peel with the chance to move clear in second spot on the WAFL ladder when hosting South Fremantle at HBF Arena in the battle for the Garlic Munchers Cup.

The Falcons consolidated second position with a strong win over Peel Thunder at Bendigo Bank Stadium prior to last week's bye, and now return to action on Saturday at home to a Bulldogs team who have won on their last four trips to HBF Arena.

However, West Perth has the chance to further consolidate second spot ahead of next Saturday's clash with the league-leading Subiaco and to maintain hold of the Garlic Munchers Cup in the process.

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IT HAS been an amazing few weeks for my wife, Anna, and our little family. On Friday the 29th of May we welcomed our daughter, Hayley, into the world. 

It has been a period of reflection for us. It was two years ago that Xavier was born and how easily you forget what a little baby is like. We have been reminded of the lack of sleep you have and how important it is to be prepared for everything. It has been tough at times but also so much fun as well.

Anna has been unreal as always. She not only has to deal with Xavier wanting attention, Hayley needing constant feeding not and changing but also she has had to put up with me being a little tired as well. She never ceases to amaze what she is a capable of. 

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