Off-Season Hub
2025 OFF-SEASON HUB
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WAFL
INS
Midfield | 188CM
Cooper Stephens
Hawthorn
Cooper joins East Perth from Victoria, where he has been on the list of AFL clubs Hawthorn and Geelong. He played seven AFL games for the Cats, debuting against GWS in 2022 and shining with 19 disposals. Despite being cursed with injuries, Cooper worked hard to be a consisent performer for Hawks-affiliated Box Hill in the VFL over the past few years.
Cooper’s big-bodied midfield presence will thrive off Jones’ ruck dominance and brings more firepower to our Royals team!
Cooper’s big-bodied midfield presence will thrive off Jones’ ruck dominance and brings more firepower to our Royals team!
Forward | 199CM
Sebit Kuek
Fremantle
From district club Ellenbrook JFC, Sebit played a number of games for our Colts, Ressies, and League sides before going to Freo at pick #14 in the 2022 mid-season draft. Despite knee and shoulder injuries, Sebit played 18 WAFL league games for Peel in 2023 & 2024. He’s a fan favourite and we can’t wait to see him at the Home of the Mighty Royals next season!
Defender | 187CM
Jordyn Baker
West Coast
A local product, hailing from Noranda JFC, Jordy impressed at Colts level for the Royals, resulting in a call up to AFL side West Coast. He played for the Eagles at WAFL level, however injuries hampered his development. We can’t wait to have him home in the black and blue!
Forward | 193CM
Ben Middleton
Peel Thunder
Ben joins us from Peel Thunder, where he kicked 42 goals across 42 League games. He was their leading goal kicker in 2023 and brings plenty of skills and ability to our forward line.
Midfield | 185CM
Coby Burgiel
West Coast
Speedy and versatile, Coby was picked up in the 2022 National Draft. After a few injury-ridden seasons with the Eagles, he joins us ready to make an impact and contribute to our midfield.
Ruck | 203CM
Jake Spasevski
Chelsea (Mornington Peninsula Football Netball League)
Jake is an athletic ruckman who can spend time forward as an aerial threat who loves to compete. Jake has relocated to Perth and is looking forward to developing his craft under one of the WAFL’s best in Scott Jones.
OUTS
| Mitch Crowden | Sturt (SANFL) |
| Angus Schumacher | North Adelaide (SANFL) |
| Sandon Page | West Perth (WAFL) |
| Jedd Edwards | Subiaco (WAFL) |
| Zac Hill Taylor North Spider Lockitt Nathan Eaton | Retired/Work committments |
RE-SIGNINGS
- Angus Scott
- Harrison Macreadie
- Stan Wright
- Ethan Regan
- Brad Fullgrabe
- Jayden Peak
- Adam Boules
- Jonah Brooks
- Tom Medhat
- Corey Watts
WAFLW
INS
Defence | 173CM
Hayley O’Donnell
East Fremantle
A dual Premiership winner, Hayley joins us from the Sharks with a plethora of experience. She was a 2019 and 2023 Premiership Player for the Sharks, and made the 2019 u18s State Academy side. She brings leadership experience to our side too as she was the EFFC Rogers Cup Vice Captain in 2018. Welcome to the Royals, Hayley!
Defence | 163CM
Kate Inglis-Hodge
East Fremantle
Kate joins us from East Freo, where she boasts a first-class resume. 2018 EFFC Rogers Cup Captain, 2019 EFFC Premiership Player, and 2018 & 2019 State Academy u18s – talk about impressive! Kate will bring plenty of leadership and experience to our Mighty Royals!
OUTS
| Matilda Bennett | West Perth (WAFLW) |
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