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
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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 [+]
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 1:49 PM
The Royals take on the old enemy West Perth in a must win clash for both teams. East Perth is coming off a hard fought victory against Peel Thunder in Mandurah last week. The Falcons will be dangerous as they look to bounce back after two sizable losses.
The Royals will be bolstered by the inclusion of Sharrod Wellingham who is returning from injury. The victory against Peel was encouraging with a number of important Read More [+]
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 2:32 PM
Have you ever thought about playing football?
Are you over the age of 14 and wanting to give footy a go?
Come down to Altone Park.
Training days are at 6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Our games are played Sundays and we'd love to see some new faces down at training.
Join up Our Youth or Reserves team and give it a go!
For more information check out their Facebook page Read More [+]
Friday, April 1, 2016 - 12:54 PM
The Royals will take on South Fremantle in a Friday Night Clash at Fremantle Community Bank Oval tonight. East Perth will be looking to notch up their first victory for the season.
Chris Masten will play his first game for the Club on his way back from an ankle injury. The inclusion of Masten will provide plenty of run and class to the Royals impressive midfield brigade.
Callum Hart will play his first game in Read More [+]
Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 3:18 PM
Good Friday footy is back tomorrow. Whilst the game is at Medibank Stadium it is not an East Perth home game so East Perth season passes and paid parking permits do not apply this week. Please make arrangements accordingly.
The Mighty Royals take on Subiaco in what has become one of the must see fixtures of the WAFL Season. League bouncedown is scheduled for 3:10pm.
PRE GAME
16’s – 7.50am
Colts – 9.55am
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