1969 Carnival WA Player Details

Coach: Malcolm Atwell (Perth) - Unlike the other three state coaches Atwell, aged 33, is still playing. Has been captain-coach of Perth for the past four years after a magnificent career with East Perth. As a playing coach of Perth he has had almost unbelievable success - the past three premierships in a row. As a player he represented Western Australia for many years and earned a reputation as one of the toughest, most rugged, hard hitting players in the game. He played in ruck or defence, and is a former top professional sprint runner. (See footnote 1)

No.	Player	Age	Ht.	Wt.	Information
1	Malcolm Brown (East Perth)	22	185cm	92kg	Ruckman. Not a high leaping player, he is a strong mark. Uses handball intelligently and is a beautiful long kick.
2	John McIntosh (Claremont)	25	192cm	93.5kg	Ruckman. State player since 1963 apart from last year when injured. All Australian player, 1966.
3	Bill Walker (Swan Districts)	27	173cm	73kg	Rover. Form rover of WA. Beautiful foot pass with either foot, he is a devastating player if left unattended in the forward line.
4	Barry Cable (Perth - vice-captain)	25	168cm	70kg	Rover. First state appearance against SA in 1964 and all state teams since. Sandover Medallist 1964, 1968 and Tassie Medallist 1966.
5	Derek Chadwick (East Perth - captain)	28	173cm	71kg	Wingman. He coached the Royals in 1967-68. Plays his best football when the opposition is strong. Played with most state teams since 1961 including 1966 championship at Hobart.
6	Bob Graham (East Perth)	27	180cm	80kg	Back pocket specialist. Plays with considerable pace and robustness, and allows resting rovers no respite. Great high mark and long kick. State teams 1961, 1965, 1968.
7	Greg Brehaut (Perth)	22	179cm	76kg	Wingman. Strong left foot player. State teams 1966-67. Missed out last year through injury.
8	Dave Dyson (West Perth)	24	184cm	85kg	Half back flanker. Not a quick ground player, but a close checking one. First state team.
9	Graham Melrose (East Fremantle)	20	179cm	73kg	Rover. Played 32 League games. Fast, elusive player with precise, accurate disposal. Replacement for injured Hassa Mann. First state team.
10	Graham Scott (South Fremantle)	22	183cm	80.5kg	Half forward flanker. A dangerous player with his expert ball handling, vigour and pace. State teams 1967-68.
11	Chris Mitchell (East Perth)	22	194cm	90kg	Ruckman. Former Geelong and leading Vic. ruckman. A high leaping knock ruckman and very mobile.
12	Peter Manning (Swan Districts)	23	178cm	76kg	Centreman. Can be used as a wingman or half forward flanker. Other state teams, 1965 against VFA and VFL.
14	Peter Stephen (East Fremantle)	20	182cm	82.5kg	Half back flanker. Selected in a state side after only 9 League games. Talented right footer who in last few games was transferred from defence to centre.
15	John Wynne (West Perth)	21	189cm	79.5kg	Utility player. Comes through strongly, reads the play well and isn't lacking in pace. Represented WA last year.
16	Austin Robertson (Subiaco)	26	184cm	82.5kg	Full forward. Excelled in interstate football. In last qualifying game, August 31 1968, kicked 15 goals 11 behinds for 157 goals 68 behinds for the season, an Australian record. State teams 1963, '65, '67, '68.
17	Peter Eakins (Subiaco)	21	189cm	86.5kg	Centre half back. Not the type of kick the purists like, he is nevertheless a long kick. First state team against SA last year.
18	Pat Astone (Perth)	25	180cm	76kg	Ruckman. Although not tall or heavily built, the secret of his success is his ability to 'hang' and deliver the ball to his rovers. His first state team.
19	Brian Sierakowski (Subiaco)	23	188cm	92.5kg	Back pocket, ruck. Former St Kilda player with 89 games to his credit, he transferred to Perth this year and is completing his final year in Law at the WA University.
20	Bradley Smith (East Perth)	20	191cm	93kg	Full back. His strong robust play is reminiscent of the Vic's style of football. Marks and kicks strongly. First state teams last year.
21	Graham Farmer (West Perth)	34	191cm	93.5kg	Ruckman. His record includes Sandover Medals (1956 and 1960), Tassie Medal (1956), All Australian team (1956, 1958, 1961), WA captain 1961 - championship won by WA. Captained Geelong for three years. Currently captain-coach of West Perth.
22	Brian Roberts (East Fremantle)	24	199cm	108kg	Ruckman. Knocks the scales at about 17 stone (108kg). Represented SA and last year WA. His midfield play has improved out of recognition.
23	Tony Casserly (East Fremantle)	25	184cm	80kg	Ruckman. Kicks either foot, reads the play, and is an excellent team player. Member of state teams 1964, 1966, 1968.
24	Pat Dalton (Perth)	26	179cm	85.5kg	Centreman. Played over 150 games, mainly at centre. Great team man and tireless work horse. First state team.
25	Ian Miller (Perth)	19	185cm	82.5kg	Utility. Team's youngest player, adaptable to either the attack or defence. Main attributes include tenacity and a willingness to mix it with any player. Safe mark, and good kicking ability. First state team.
26	John Turnbull (Swan Districts)	27	183cm	88kg	Utility. Has played in every position except rover. State teams 1961-62-64-68.