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East Perth’s Luke Foley has rediscovered his passion for the game since he joined the Royals.

WAFLPremiumFormer Eagle on how Royal change helped him love footy again

It may only be a drop punt away from his former club, but defender Luke Foley says a fresh start at East Perth this year has helped him rediscover why he loves playing footy.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth teenager Axel Walsh will lead the ruck in the preliminary final.

WAFLPremiumRoyals hoping for teenage dream to fix prelim ruck crisis

East Perth coach Ross McQueen has confirmed teenage ruck sensation Axel Walsh will be the Royals’ No.1 ruckman for their blockbuster preliminary final against Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

Claremont chief executive Warren Parker on why he feels awkward ahead of preliminary final.

WAFLPremiumWhy the Tigers boss has soft spot for Royals ahead of prelim

Claremont chief executive Warren Parker felt it was always destined that the Tigers and East Perth would meet at some stage during this year’s finals campaign, leaving him feeling awkward as well as excited.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sport. WAFL. First Semi Final. Perth Demons v East Perth Royals at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. Royal Scott Jones collects Demon Charlie Dean high.

WAFLVideoPremiumA Royal pain: Jones fails in bid to overturn ban

East Perth's hopes of reaching a third straight WAFL grand final have taken a massive hit with ruck star Scott Jones failing in his bid to overturn his rough conduct ban.

Jake Santa Maria

East Perth will appeal Scott Jones’ ban.

WAFLPremiumRoyals to appeal Jones suspension

East Perth have lodged an appeal to challenge the three-game suspension of ruckman Scott Jones.

Mitchell Woodcock

Scott Jones (left) has been suspended for three games.

WAFLVideoPremiumRoyals star Jones learns finals fate at WAFL Tribunal

Royals big man Scott Jones has learnt his fate at the WAFL Tribunal after being reported for rough conduct in the first term of East Perth’s last-gasp two-point semifinal victory over Perth.

Aaron Kirby

Scott Jones has been referred to the WAFL tribunal for rough conduct.

WAFLVideoPremiumRoyals star referred to tribunal ahead of preliminary final

Ahead of their preliminary final against Claremont, one of East Perth’s stars has been referred directly to the WAFL tribunal on a report of rough conduct in their stirring semifinal win over Perth.

Josh Kempton

Hamish Brayshaw hailed East Perth’s resilience after their stunning semifinal win over Perth.

WAFLPremiumCo-captain hails Royals’ resilience after semifinal epic

A proud East Perth co-captain Hamish Brayshaw hailed the resilience of his depleted side after they won their way through to a preliminary final berth in stunning style on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

East Perth won a thriller.

WAFLPremiumVan Diemen the hero as Royals win thrilling semifinal

Sam van Diemen has made himself the hero to send East Perth through to the preliminary final and Perth out of September in straight sets.

Josh Kempton

East Perth ruckman Alex Walsh will make his debut.

WAFLPremiumRoyals coach backs teen ruck sensation to finals impact

East Perth coach Ross McQueen has backed exciting teenager Axel Walsh to make an immediate impact on league football after handing the ruck sensation a debut in Saturday’s cut-throat first semifinal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Midfielder Liam Tedesco says East Perth will embrace being the underdog throughout the finals series.

WAFLPremiumTedesco: Belief is high as Royals prepare for ‘free swing’

Midfielder Liam Tedesco says East Perth will embrace being the underdog throughout the finals series and they will treat every game as a ‘free swing’ from here on out.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth forward Ben Middleton celebrates a goal.

WAFLPremiumRoyals’ revenge! East Perth eliminate reigning premiers

South Fremantle’s premiership defence is over, with East Perth extracting grand final revenge with a thrilling five-point victory in Sunday’s elimination final.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth have recalled spearhead Tom Graham for their elimination final against Claremont.

WAFLPremiumGraham earns final recall as Royals look to stretch Bulldogs

East Perth have pulled a selection shock, recalling key forward Tom Graham for their cut-throat elimination final against reigning premiers South Fremantle on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL finals begin this weekend.

WAFLVideoPremiumMUST READ: The ultimate guide to 2026 WAFL finals

Ahead of the first week of the WAFL finals, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock goes in-depth on each team in contention for the 2026 premiership in an all-you-need-to-know preview.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth’s Scott Jones will be back for the Royals to take on South Fremantle this weekend.

WAFL PremiumGreat Scott! Royals ruck ready to role for must-win final

East Perth’s hopes of avoiding an early exit this finals series have been boosted by the return of star ruckman Scott Jones for their elimination final clash against South Fremantle on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL finals preview with coaches and captains at Leederville Oval. East Perth Captain Hamish Brayshaw, Perth Captain Charlie Constable, Peel Captain Jack Sears, Claremont Captain Callan England and South Fremantle Captain Chad Pearson. Stuart Quinn

WAFL 2026PremiumPearson: Dogs can still win flag from fourth

South Fremantle captain Chad Pearson has backed his side to be able to run the gauntlet and win four consecutive finals to claim consecutive premierships for the first time in more than 50 years.

Mitchell Woodcock

Subiaco's Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves celebrates a goal.

WAFLPremiumFerocious Lions beat Royals but East Perth get last laugh

East Perth may have lost to cross-town rivals Subiaco by 35 points, but they live to fight another day after holding onto fifth spot by percentage in a thrilling last quarter at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Spencer Robertson

South Fremantle defender Noah Strom is taken from the ground.

WAFL 2026PremiumTop Dog’s season in doubt in blow for back-to-back flag hope

South Fremantle’s hopes of claiming consecutive premierships have been dealt a massive blow with an ankle injury set to sideline key defender Noah Strom for the rest of the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth’s Maddi Gunson fires off a handball.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers take home top awards for East Perth

Three South West footballers were honoured for their performances in East Perth’s Rogers Cup team this year including a 1-2 finish in the best and fairest. 

Jack Penniment

East Perth celebrate beating West Perth in the derby on Saturday.

WAFLPremiumRoyals skipper a chance for crucial Leederville showdown

East Perth coach Ross McQueen says Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw will be ‘touch and go’ for what looms as a premiership-shaping clash against Leederville co-tenants Subiaco next weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth forward Tom Medhat celebrates a goal.

WAFL PremiumEast Perth thrash West Perth to stay in hunt for third spot

East Perth has gone from the fringes of finals to fighting for a top three spot after thrashing arch-rivals West Perth by 64 points on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

George Gale (left) and Heath Mellody (middle) will join Benji van Rooyen in Claremont’s league side.

WAFLClaremont to give draft prospects debuts against Lions

An injury-hit Claremont have turned to draft prospects Heath Mellody and George Gale to help them lock away a top three spot, handing the pair league debuts for their clash against Subiaco.

Mitchell Woodcock

East Perth's Will Cassidy celebrates a goal.

WAFLPremiumRoyals embracing challenge of ‘do or die’ finish

After back-to-back grand final defeats and a brutal run of injuries to key players this season, East Perth would have been excused for a down year — but the Royals have hung tough.

Jack Penniment

Garrison Kenh will make his debut for West Coast’s WAFL side this weekend.

AFLPremiumKenh gets Eagles call-up for must-win WAFL clash

West Coast has given next-generation academy prospect Garrison Kenh an audition to make their AFL list after he was named to play in their WAFL side against Subiaco on Saturday. SEE THE FULL TEAMS HERE

Mitchell Woodcock