 However, these invitations were declined by the goldfields clubs, due to problems obtaining funding and with the condition of the Goldfields grounds.A Coolgardie representative team toured Perth in August/September 1896, and were entertained at St. George's Hall in the city by local politicians and representatives of the Western Australian Football Association.The team played one match against a "combined juniors" team, winning 3.15 (33) to 3.5 (23), and other matches in Perth and Fremantle.