Senator McKIERNAN —I give notice that, on the next day of sitting, I shall move:

That the Senate—

1.   Congratulate the West Coast Eagles on their magnificent 55 point victory last Saturday, over last year's AFL premiers—Carlton;

2.   Notes that the Essendon Bombers, who also played in a qualifying final last weekend, lost their game to the Brisbane Bears;

3.   Records the fact that Essendon finished the season in a lower spot on the AFL ladder, outside of the top four, than did the West Coast Eagles;

4.   Condemns the decision that now awards a home-ground advantage semifinal match to Essendon, a losing team, therefore punishing the West Coast Eagles by forcing them to travel from Perth to Melbourne;

5.   Calls on the AFL Commissioners, in the interest of equity and fairness, to think nationally and not act parochially.

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT —Senator McKiernan, it was a good try but you will not be surprised that I say that your notice of motion was out of order.