Wardong Warriors go back to back against Koolbardis in GWABA Bunbury football carnival grand final

Richmond Tigers star Marlion Pickett led Wardong Warriors to back-to-back titles over Koolbardis at the GWABA Bunbury football carnival on Saturday night at Kelly Park. Pickett, who grew up in Manjimup and is a two-time AFL premiership player with the Tigers, was best on ground in his side’s 4.3 (27) to 3.5 (23) grand final victory. Quite often, present and former players from either the AFL or WAFL make themselves available for this prestigious carnival and this year was no different. Aside from Pickett plying his trade, former Melbourne Demons champion Neville Jetta dominated for Bunbury Waalitj, while former Fremantle Dockers-listed speedster Jason Carter also caught the eye. While the on-field talent and skills on display again took people’s breath away, the whole purpose of the carnival — celebrating Indigenous culture and country amongst family and friends — was again cherished by all across matches at Kelly Park and Payne Park.