Royals advance to Foxtel Cup Semi Finals

EAST Perth have advanced to the Foxtel Cup semi final against Williamstown following a huge 50-point, 9.11 (65) to 2.3 (15), victory over Norwood at Patersons Stadium last night.

The Royals kicked the first seven goals of the game and victory was never in doubt.

When Scott Lycett snapped to open the scoreboard for the homeside, followed by captain Brendan Lee, the Royals led by 15 points at quarter time.

Will Maginness, Simon Tunbridge, Dylan Main and Josh Smith added a goal apiece for the second term as East Perth gained control of the contest leaving Norwood with just two behinds at the main break.

Brant Colledge kicked our first of the third term to stretch the margin to 46 points, before the Redlegs hit the scoreboard with a goal soon after.

Jarrad Oakley Nicholls added another in the final term to stretch the lead to 56-points, followed by a final soccered goal to the Redlegs.

While it was a convincing 50-point win for East Perth, it wasn’t a night without drama.

The game then ended on a sour note with a sickening collision in East Perth's forward-line between West Coast pair Scott Lycett and Brant Colledge.

Colledge left the field on the stretcher with concussion but was later cleared of injury.

Freddie Clutterbuck gathered 20 possessions, Steven Payne (19), Colledge (18), Brendan Lee (16), Simon Tunbridge (16), Karpany (13) and Ashley Smith (12).

Josh Smith finished with a goal and in his return from an ankle injury, playing his first game since Round 4.

The rucking combination of Paul Johnson and Lycett dominated. Johnson had 22 hit outs and Lycett 17.

East Perth will play VFL club Williamstown on July 1 at Patersons Stadium.