Carlisle’s new captain Bayden Drew (22) from St James leads the team with the anticipation of a strong season, but will wait until the derby to see if his youth gain the upper hand against Belmont captain Joel Cooper (22) of Rivervale.
‘It should be pretty good ” there’s a good rivalry between us ” there should be a fair few people who will come out to support us,’ Drew said.
Cooper is back to captain the Bombers for a fourth year after missing out last season due to injury.
The long-time Belmont player, on board since he was seven-years-old playing Auskick, said he was keen.
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‘You want to win because there’s the rivalry, but the final is what’s important,’ Cooper said.
The WA Amateur Football league season kicks off on April 13.