Perth Man Asks Again Why He Does This To Himself

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact

Perth refrigeration technician Braden Hooper once again found himself unable to explain why he's watching the West Coast Eagles play football on Sunday afternoon, despite having had what friends describe as a near-perfect weekend.

The 31-year-old enjoyed drinks with friends on Friday evening, a brunch with his girlfriend on Saturday morning, and a swim at the beach earlier today, reportedly undid all of it at 3pm Perth time when he turned on the television of his own free will.

"Why do I do this to myself," he said.

The match, between the Gold Coast Suns and the West Coast Eagles at People First Stadium, has been described by analysts as a formality.

Friends and family say no one asked Hooper to watch the game. His girlfriend is understood to have suggested a walk or even his first cigarette in seven years. A mate offered to come over for a barbecue. Both offers were declined.

More to come.