WAFL Round Ten Preview: East Perth v South Fremantle

by Liam Maher

Fresh off the bye and a statement win in the WA Day Derby, the Royals are riding high as they head into their biggest challenge of the season. Top of the table side South Fremantle at Fremantle Community Bank Oval. This Round 10 blockbuster is set to define the mid-year ladder as two of the top teams fight it out in what could be an early preview of September action.

Key Details
Who: East Perth vs South Fremantle
What: Round 10
Where: Fremantle Community Bank Oval
When: Saturday, June 14th
Time: Colts 9.15 am Reserves 11.45 am, League 2.40 pm
Broadcast: Live on Channel Seven or 7 Plus for League, Streamer for Colts
GAME DAY HUB: All the information is here

Players to Watch

Sam Van Diemen: Sam is coming off a career-best outing with 4 goals and 21 touches against West Perth. His work rate, forward craft, and scoreboard impact will cause problems for South Fremantle’s backline.

Coby Burgiel: Coby has put together some powerful performances in his last few games and is playing his role well. His hard running and pressure in attacking, as well as his ability to hit a target, make him a dangerous player in our team.

Tom Medhat: Tom earned himself a recall to the league side after an impressive 3-goal game in the reserves. His high-flying marks and accurate goal kicking are sure to be vital in securing victory in this game.

The Opposition

South Fremantle are flying. Sitting atop the ladder at 7–1 with a mammoth percentage of 164.34, the Bulldogs have been clinical all year. Their balanced scoring, fast ball movement, and defensive structure make them the most complete team in the competition to date. East Perth must match their intensity early and limit South’s transition game to give themselves every chance of pulling off a big away win. Recent history has been kind to the Royals, winning three straight against the Bulldogs, including a gritty three-point victory last season. This week, they’ll need to draw on that experience and play four full quarters to make it four on the trot.

Last Time We Met

Round 13 2024
East Perth 10.8 – 68
South Fremantle 10.5 – 65
Goals: 3 – Tom Graham 2 – Liam Tedesco 1 – Shayne Hille, Zac Hill, Michael Randall, Christian Ameduri, Nathan Eaton
Best: Christian Ameduri, Michael Randall, Nathan Eaton, Liam Tedesco, Scott Jones

Other Games This Round
Peel Thunder vs West Coast @ Lane Group Stadium
Swan Districts vs Perth @ Steel Blue Oval

Tickets

https://www.intix.com.au/event/wafl-south-fremantle-v-east-perth-round-10
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