Perth Vibrancy

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Written by Shane Richmond   

The NAB Cup will get underway this weekend and Dockerland is throwing it's considerable weight behind the awareness campaign that is sweeping the city of Perth. This Friday is Clear Wristband Day where West Aussies are being encouraged to don a clear wristband to raise awareness for Daniel Kerr's unfair treatment off the ball. Forget Cancer, forget AIDS, forget any number of charities involving sick kids or poor people, Daniel Kerr being tagged has become the biggest problem facing the world today. The poor bastard can't walk onto a football ground without someone wanting to try and stop him from getting the ball. Most of the time it's just some verbal stuff and a bit of a shove but sometimes they go as far as bumping him or lightly tugging at his jumper. Some players even go as far as tackling young Kerry when he gets the ball (although, to be honest, it's been a while since he's given them the opportunity).

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