The Langdon thing and other stuff, seems like the VFL of the old days, I have not watched it for a while due to geolocks but it does seem like a real derby.
3 field umpires and the player’s padding is being roughed up, dangerous play seems missed, I guess that is one way to get 55,ooo to a game in sandgroper land.
Perhaps the WACA and Subi did hold the game back. The new East Perth/ Burswood Stadium appears a bit sterile and lacking in character, it could be anywhere.