1977 NFL Ardath Cup
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When the VFL chose to run a rival competition in 1977 (the Amco-Herald Cup), the NFL invited the VFA to participate in the VFL's place.
The names of the Cup contested changed with the sponsorship arrangements each season - 1977 was named for a brand of cigarettes made by W.D. & H.O.Wills cigarette makers.
As a higher-rated club, Glenelg bypassed the first round of matches, proceeding straight to the second round.
Second Round
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | Pts | |
| Perth | 5.2 | 9.4 | 17.9 | 21.14 | 140 |
| Glenelg | 4.2 | 8.6 | 9.6 | 13.9 | 87 |
Lathlain Park, Perth. Tuesday, May 31. Crowd: 5,000 (Day)
Best -
Perth: Wiley, Currie, Mitsopoulos, Rosbender, Bowyer, Gibelline
Glenelg: Carey, Hodgeman, Phillis, Lihou, Cornes, Holst
Goals -
Perth: Wiley 5, Couper 4, Bosustow 4, Mitsopoulos 2, MacKean 2, Rosbender 2, Hill, Hargrave
Glenelg: Avery 3, Holst 3, Cornes 2, Copping, Carey, Hodgeman, Keddie, Caldwell
Other
- The competition was played on a knockout basis, hence Glenelg was eliminated by their loss to Perth.
- The competition was eventually won by Norwood over East Perth in a Grand Final played at Norwood Oval played on 26 July.
