The marsupials have spoken… two of Perth Zoo’s quokkas going for the Eagles’ food bowl.
Camera IconThe marsupials have spoken… two of Perth Zoo’s quokkas going for the Eagles’ food bowl. Credit: Supplied/Marie Nirme        www.communitypix.com.au d443795

Quokkas pick West Coast Eagles to win AFL grand final

Susanne ReillySouthern Gazette

We tested Alia (1) and Sticky (5) out and it seems West Coast have it in the bag if the two make it to the MCG.

Perhaps the quokkas were just drawn to their fellow animal rather than a big metal anchor.

Either way, we are not recommending you place a bet based on Alia and Sticky’s choices.

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n Quokkas can survive in an environment virtually devoid of freshwater and they can climb trees.

Both Alia and Sticky came to Perth Zoo as orphans and have been hand-raised by keepers.