In the 2001 Budget they reviewed the day and the game between Claremont and East Perth had Adidas as the major sponsor of the day.  Adidas, strong supporters of WA Football, took over Perth Oval for the day. They also recruited radio personality John K Watts as king of the day.

First photograph is Steve Malaxos, a hot favorite for the Sandover tackled by John Ironmonger.

Second is a photograph of Mark Brayshaw, son of Commentator Ian Brayshaw.