1972 Carnival WA Player Details

Coach: Haydn Bunton (Subiaco) - One of the finest rovers of the past 20 years, Haydn Bunton junior has also carved out a formidable reputation for himself as a coach. In 1961 he steered Swan Districts to the club's first ever WA premiership, a feat which was repeated in each of the following 2 years. After a stint in SA with Norwood, Bunton is now back in WA where he is helping re-establish Subiaco as a major force in League football.

No.	Player	Age	Ht.	Wt.	Information
1	Mal Brown (East Perth - captain)	25	185cm	95.5kg	Utility. Undoubtedly one of WA's most talented footballers. Strong mark, long kick. Play him anywhere. Various state teams and 1966 and '69 championships. 1969 Sandover Medallist. League games 136.
2	Mel Whinnen (West Perth)	29	175cm	76kg	Centreman. One of football's 'evergreens' (250th League game last Saturday). Mel played his first state game against Tassie in 1963. he was in the state teams of 1964-5-6-7. Still retains his pace, brilliant handling of the ball, ground play, while his foot passing remains a delight to watch. Whinnen joined West in 1960 and won his club's fairest and best award in 1962-65-67-68-70-71 - a WP club record. League games 250.
3	Barry Cable (Perth - vice-captain)	28	168cm	70kg	Rover. Brilliant left footer. First state game against SA, 1964. All state teams since except 1970 when with North Melbourne. Tassie Medallist 1966. Sandover Medallist 1964 and '68. At his top, an unbeatable player. League games 215, including 20 with North Melbourne.
4	Gary Gillespie (East Perth)	28	170cm	73kg	Half back flank and wing. One of the fastest, toughest little men in football. Gets up in the air for his marks, and most elusive. Was not originally in the state squad of 33 players. First state team. League games 160.
5	Colin Tully (Claremont)	27	179cm	77.5kg	Centreman. Former Collingwood player. Excellent mark, and kicks like a mule - either foot. Also good ground player. Represented VFL 1967 at centre. First state game for WA. League games 126, including 94 with Collingwood.
6	Brian Ciccotosto (South Fremantle)	24	170cm	71kg	Rover. Fast, elusive player. Strong mark and kick. Representing WA for the first time. League games 101.
7	Greg Brehaut (Perth)	25	179cm	79.5kg	Wingman. Left footer. Has come into his own again this season playing on the left wing. Strong, physically tough player. State teams 1966-67-69. League games 125.
8	Fred Lewis (East Fremantle)	25	183cm	85.5kg	Centre half forward and flanker. Talented player, exceptionally strong in the marking department. Excellent kick, and reads the play well. Entered League in 1964 at age of 17. State teams in 1965-66-67. League games 148.
9	Leon O'Dwyer (West Perth)	23	175cm	76kg	Back pocket. Hails from Darwin, joining the Cardinals last year. Roved for Waratahs in Darwin, but has developed into an efficient, reliable defender. First state team. League games 25.
10	Alan Watling (West Perth)	23	173cm	71.5kg	Wingman. Pacy, tenacious player, safe in the air, and disposes of the ball to advantage. He joined West Perth in 1969. Plays in his first state team. League games 67.
11	George Young (Subiaco)	23	185cm	81.5kg	Wingman. Great left foot kick. At his top, a brilliant centreline player. Safe in the air, he reads the play well and could be used as a half forward flanker. State teams 1970-71. League games 67.
12	Bill Dempsey (West Perth)	30	185cm	92kg	Ruckman. Outstanding high mark. Great defender, and around the ground player. State teams 1970-71. Originally from Darwin. Joined WP in 1960. League games 244.
14	Peter Stephen (East Fremantle)	23	182cm	84kg	Half back flanker. Nuggety, determined player who is strong in the air. Recruited from North Albany in 1969. Won a state guernsey that year after playing only 9 games, and again last year. League games 56.
15	Phil Tierney (East Perth) - click on image to enlarge	30	183cm	80.5kg	Full forward. Commenced League with his club in 1962. Led the goalkickers in 1967, kicking 119 for the season. Played a season with West Torrens. Kicked 99.56 for EP last year. High flying player, accurate kick. Made a late start to the season and wins state selection for the first time. League games 181.
16	Peter Steward (West Perth)	30	191cm	85.5kg	Centre half back. Played 130 League games with North Melbourne. Cleared to WP in 1971. Played 7 state games for VFL (3 games 1969 championships) and played for WA last year. Great mark and boots the ball an effortless 50-60 metres. Talented, polished footballer. League games 157, including 130 with North Melbourne.
17	Ken McAullay (East Perth) - click on image to enlarge	22	185cm	79.5kg	Centre half back. Strong, all round player and superb mark. Ken has lengthened his kicking and few players can beat him in the air. First state team last year. Also state cricketer. League games 113.
18	Ian Miller (Perth)	22	185cm	66kg	Centre half forward. Plays strongly either in attack or defence. Physically strong player, sure in the air and hard to counter on the ground and in the packs. He was the youngest player with the WA team at the 1969 championships. League games 104.
19	Graham Moss (Claremont)	22	196cm	95.5kg	Ruckman. Tall, high marking footballer and, apart from his accomplished ruck work, plays well around the ground. Entered League ranks in 1970 from the Fourths. Won a state guernsey the same year against SA in Perth. Also in last year's state line up. League games 74.
20	Bob Beecroft (Swan Districts)	20	191cm	81.5kg	Ruckman. Most improved young ruckman in League ranks. From Williams in 1970 and Williams' fairest and best 1969. Will test the best of opposing rucks. League games 52.
21	Mike Fitzpatrick (Subiaco)	19	191cm	85.5kg	Ruckman. Youngest in side. Greatly improved footballer. Strong in the air, good kick, and consistently reliable player. Came up to League 1970. League games 44.
22	Ian Anderson (West Perth)	23	191cm	89kg	Ruckman. Former Essendon player. Had 29 League games with Bombers, 4 at full forward. Commenced 1968. Improving follower with potential. league games 40, including 29 with Essendon.
23	Doug Green (East Fremantle)	20	188cm	80.5kg	Centre half back. Next to Fitzpatrick the youngest of the WA players. Reliable high mark and kick. Came up to League 1970 from junior ranks. First state team. League games 41.
24	John Hayes (East Perth) - click on image to enlarge	22	185cm	85.5kg	Ruckman. Commenced with his club in 1968 and a vastly improved footballer. Played his junior football with Swans. Fast mover, good mark and kick. First state team. League games 43.
25	Bob Greenwood (Claremont)	24	175cm	79kg	Rover. Formerly with Essendon, and an outstanding rover. A nuggety, physically tough and experienced player. Strong mark and kick. First state team. League games 74, including 65 with Essendon.
26	David Hollins (East Fremantle)	21	177cm	79.5kg	Centreman and rover. Beautiful kick on the run and able to kick goals when spelling. Played Thirds for Old East before playing for South Bunbury. Returned to EF in 1970 and topped off a great season last year by winning the Sandover Medal. First state team 1971. League games 44.