Monday, May 23, 2016 - 11:01 AM - by Jasmine Cookson
Horrific conditions down at Bendigo Bank on Saturday proved too much for East Perth as the Royals went down to Peel Thunder by 14 points in a low-scoring wet weather affair.
The Royals showed promise in the first quarter. Brant College and Jonathon Giles scored East Perth’s first two goals, taking strong marks inside the forward 50.
Strong winds made for a tough second quarter with both sides struggling to find targets and clean possession. Read More [+]
Friday, May 20, 2016 - 2:32 PM
It is an early start for the League against Peel in our Round 10 clash. Forecast to be a blustery, rainy day the Royals will be looking to make it back to back wins after our first bye for the year.
Co-Captain Kyle Anderson and Paul Johnson will be looking to put their mark on the match after being selected in the 41 man WA squad.
Steven Payne is on his way to recapturing his Read More [+]
Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 9:39 AM
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 2:28 PM
We are celebrating a milestone at East Perth having just processed the details of our 2000th financial member for 2016! Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far.
If you are yet to renew for 2016 please follow this link East Perth Membership or call the club on 9443 2259
Read More [+]Monday, May 16, 2016 - 9:01 AM - by Jasmine Cookson
The Swans were no contest for an unstoppable East Perth, who were also celebrating 111 years in the WAFL, on Saturday at Medibank Stadium.
Lewis Jetta was the man of the hour, playing his first WAFL game since 2009 not only against his old club, but also brother Graham Jetta. Lewis became the 1422nd player to represent East Perth at League level.
Jackson Nelson scored the Royals first goal in under two minutes, and East Perth’s Read More [+]
Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 1:32 PM
East Perth played their first game on May 12, 1906 against North Fremantle at the North Fremantle Oval.
The Team
Backs Rann Smith Wilkins
H/Back: Andrews A.J Hesford W Hesford
Centre: Oliver Wallish Biglands
H/Fwd: Lindsay Toll Hogan
Fwd: McKinnon Sinclair Sherwood
Followers: Read More [+]
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 3:29 PM
Our match against East Fremantle saw the annual gathering for our Life Members. 24 of our Life Members were hosted in the Presidents Function.
The likes of Jack Sheedy, Frank Allen, Ken McAullay, Derek Chadwick, Peter Spencer and Larry Kickett were amongst the crowd who enjoyed an afternoon of stories of their playing days and their fondness of East Perth.
‘It was a wonderful afternoon’ CEO and East Perth Life Member Dean Turner commented. ‘When these Read More [+]
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 9:35 AM
From 1940 onwards there was an exodus of players from the ranks of football and East Perth provided its fair share – young men who enlisted for overseas or home service in the Army, Navy or Air Force.
The WAFL suspended league football from 1942-44, with an under-age competition taking the place of senior action.
The War meant that many young footballers were deprived of the best years of their life and, unfortunately, several paid Read More [+]
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 7:00 AM
Round 6 will see the Royals travel to Lathlain Oval to take on Perth in the Annual ANZAC Day Round. East Perth will be looking to continue their winning streak and even there ledger for the season to 3 wins and three losses.
A win will have the added bonus of seeing the Royals jump into the top five for the first time in 2016. The Demons are coming off a 100 point loss to Read More [+]
Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 2:41 PM
Our ANZAC Clash with Perth will see a club favourite, Steven Payne play his 100th game for the Club. Currently on 99 games he has played 96 League games and three Foxtel Cup matches.
A local product from the Augusta Margaret River Football Club Steven joined the club in 2011 impressing many onlookers with his extraordinary athletic ability.
Payney made his League debut in Round 7 that year playing a total of 11 Leagues Read More [+]