Round 19 Football Department Update

A disappointing result for both the League and Reserves against West Perth in Round 18 at New Choice Homes Park.

The Reserves were jumped early by a talented West Perth squad going into the half time break 8 goals behind, but fought back strongly in the second half kicking 7 goals to 2. Unfortunately is was not enough and our boys went down by 20 points. Harley Sparks was prominent through the midfield all day along with his brother Cooper, while Tom Albertsen put together his strongest performance of the season. Other strong contributors were Taylor North in defence and Patrick Reilly who did a good job playing on Mark Hutchings.

The League boys started well with a number of quality opportunities in front of goals in the first quarter, but it was all West Perth in the second half and we ultimately went down by 70pts. Scott Jones battled well in the Ruck all day while Stanley Wright worked hard all day in providing rebound. Young gun Reuben Ginbey was also one of our better contributors playing roles through the mid-field and down back.

We now set our sights to South Fremantle in Round 19 and putting on a strong performance down at Fremantle Oval.

In Round 19, the Colts will play South Fremantle at Fremantle Community Bank Oval. This will be an away game for EPFC, with bounce down at 9:10am on Sunday. The Colts Boys will be looking to turn their form around this weekend and look to play an exciting brand of East Perth Football. Daniel Curtis and all the Coaches are working very hard with all the players to continue to develop their skills and education on the game.

LEAGUE SQUAD

Two Changes to the League side this week with Nicholas Robertson coming out due to a Hamstring Injury which he picked up in the 3^rd quarter last week. Reuben Ginbey will also come out of the side after developing the flub mid-week. They will be replaced by Harley Sparks who has been strong in the midfield at Reserves Level of late and Key Defender Taylor North who will come into the League Squad for the first time since Round 9.

INS: T.NORTH, H.SPARKS

OUTS: N.ROBERTSON, R.GINBEY

RESERVES SQUAD

A number of changes to the Reserves Squad this week with Taylor North and Harley Sparks being promoted to the League side while Joshua Hubbard comes out due to a knee injury and Jake Symington will miss due to a suspension handed down for a dangerous bump last week. Coming into the side are livewire Ben McGuire, who returns after an elbow injury and in for the first matches of 2022 are Key Forward Jarrod Cook, Ruckman Bailey Hyne and Bonheur Cubahiro who has been promoted from the Colts Squad for this week.

SENIOR INJURY LIST

Damon GREAVES (Ankle): 1-2 weeks

Nicholas ROBERTSON (Hamstring): 1-2 weeks

Reuben GINBEY (Illness): 1 week

Max FABRE (Knee): 1-2 weeks

Joshua HUBBARD (Knee): Season

Jesse KEATING (Ankle): Season

Archie HALL (Back): Season

Jedd EDWARDS (Foot): Season

Yugusuk SOKA (Shoulder): Season

Thomas EDWARDS-BALDWIN (Shoulder): Season

COLTS SQUAD

We have made 2 changes to the side that last played v West Perth in round 18. Into the side comes Bienfait KIHUSA (Bayswater) who returns after a week out to freshen himself up, BK has played a vital role for us and considering his young age we are excited to bring him back into the side this weekend. 

Will CASSIDY also comes back into the side after finishing up his PSA commitments and recovering from a toe injury. Will had a very strong PSA season and was voted the teams B&F player. 

We would also like to congratulate Jonah Brooks, Jonah received the B&F for his school after the outstanding PSA season he had. 

INS: 9. William CASSIDY (AMR), 15. Bienfait KIHUSA (Bayswater)

OUTS: 26. Jack BROCKLISS (Busselton), 50. Bailey MAXWELL

COLTS INJURY LIST

Bailey Maxwell – Hamstring – 1 to 2 weeks

Jack Brockliss – Sick – 1 week

Kayden Taylor – Hamstring – 1 to 2 weeks

Gavin Ryan – Hamstring – 1 to 2 weeks 

Adam De Masi – Foot – 5 to 7 weeks

Bailey Maxwell – Ankle – 1 to 2 weeks

Jett O’Rourke – Shoulder – Season

Xavier Walsh – Foot - Season

Mitch Williams – Knee – Season

Jedd Busslinger – Shoulder - Season