Perth Oval, Western Australia
My plan was clear and sensible. I’d move to Perth and get a house in Bulwer Street or Pier Street. I’d attend every East Perth training session, always carrying a footy. One… Continue reading
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Forrestdale, Western Australia
The Ron Brown memorial scoreboard at William Skeet Oval stands out like a beacon. It caught my eye often on drives down Armadale Road, often in pursuit of a scoreboard elsewhere. I dropped… Continue reading
Waroona, Western Australia
We last visited Waroona in early February 2015. It was just after a huge bushfire had threatened the town and destroyed nearby Yarloop.
Darkan, Western Australia
This is a no nonsense scoreboard. A sheet of metal packing material, a couple of star pickets, some wire and hooks.
Cricket in peace
From The West Australian Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Grass Patch, Western Australia
I visited Grass Patch late in December 2010. I’m guessing this structure is what’s left of the scoreboard.
East Fremantle Oval, Western Australia
For many years the two Fremantle teams were co-tenants at Fremantle Oval. East Fremantle, then known as Old East, moved permanently to their new home in 1953. There was, however, an earlier move.… Continue reading
Scoreboard reminders
“Take a look at the scoreboard pal.”