East Perth’s inaugural season in the WAFLW will be historic for the new eight team competition and the club’s first captain Jessica Valvasori.

The appointment of Valvasori was unanimous in a sign of how highly regarded she is within the group.

“Honestly, I was incredibly surprised and humbled to be chosen to lead our inaugural team.

When I moved to East Perth, I had been intending to play out my football days offering on-field leadership and Read More [+]

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the great Jack Sheedy at the age of 96. ‘Mr Football’ joined East Perth as Captain-Coach in 1956 after an already stellar career with East Fremantle. He led the Royals to four grand final appearances, resulting in three Premierships in 1956, 1958 and 1959. Jack is an East Perth Life-Member, inaugural Hall of Fame inductee, Team of Read More [+]

Michael Randall has been successful in his appeal to have his two-year period of ineligibility reduced. 

Randall’s ineligibility period was lowered to 20 months at an Appeals hearing at the National Sports Tribunal (NST).

The following announcement was made on afl.com.au today.

“The AFL advises that the Panel appointed by the National Sports Tribunal CEO to hear and determine the appeal of Michael Randall v AFL and Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) in respect of an Read More [+]

The countdown is on for East Perth’s opening match in the WAFLW, an achievement years in the making.

Coach Jason Bloom is proud of the way the side has come together.

“This is one of the most significant milestones for the club to have a full talent pathway for male and female footballers in our district.

We can now facilitate talented athletes to play in the top state-based competition regardless of gender.

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East Perth Football Club is excited to announce that Tom North has signed with the Royals.

Tom is a 184cm versatile midfielder from Mitcham, Victoria who was drafted to Fremantle with pick 65 in the 2017 AFL Draft out of the Eastern Ranges (VIC).

Tom played 28 WAFL League Matches over 2 seasons for Peel while on Fremantle’s AFL List before Read More [+]

by Warren Parker, EPFC Football Manager

The Senior Preseason officially started on Wednesday 30th November with players returning to complete 2km Time Trials, Sprint Tests, Strength Tests as well as General Skills and Conditioning.

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NAB AFL Draft begins at 4.00pm WAST in Melbourne today, Monday 28 November. The Draft will take place over two nights at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, with the first round tonight, rounds 2-6 from 4.00pm WAST, Tuesday 29 November and the Rookie Draft from 12.00pm WAST, Wednesday 30 December.

Jedd Busslinger
Jedd is a local product from the Coolbinia Football Club. After winning the Auskicker of the Read More [+]

by Angus Schumacher, EPFC Community Engagement and Pathways Coordinator

It has been a busy period off the field for everyone involved in the East Perth Women’s program, as we prepare to strengthen our Rogers Cup squad and implement a strong program for our first season in the WAFLW League competition for 2023.  

All involved have been working tirelessly behind the scenes; identifying talent Read More [+]

East Perth Football Club is currently seeking accommodation options for a number of relocating regional players.

Each season sees a number of 18-19 year-old players from our South-West and Lower South-West Region relocate to Perth in order to pursue their ambitions of representing the Mighty Royals at WAFL level.

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East Perth’s Jedd Busslinger enters next Monday’s AFL Draft as one of the most exciting NAB AFL Draft contenders. 

Despite undergoing shoulder surgery this year, the tall defender has shown he’s an elite underage performer, playing Colts and League football in the WAFL over the past two seasons. 

Busslinger was named in the All-Australian side after playing just two matches at the 2022 NAB AFL Under 18 National Championships.