Match Report: Perth Football Club WAFL vs West Coast Eagles
Round 1, WAFL League | April 3, 2026
The Perth Football Club has kicked off its 2026 WAFL campaign in a positive fashion, powering to a 153–88 victory over West Coast at Mineral Resources Park.
The Demons’ midfield set the tone from the outset, led by an outstanding performance from Charlie Constable, who amassed a game-high 35 disposals, along with 6 tackles and 10 inside 50s in a complete display. He was well supported by Corey Byrne (28 disposals, 8 inside 50s) and Indhi Kirk (22 disposals, 3 tackles), as Perth controlled the midfield contest.
Up forward, Aaron Clarke delivered a standout performance with 7 goals straight, while Kane Johnston was equally damaging, collecting 17 disposals with 6 goals and 4 behinds in a best on ground performance. Their ability to capitalise on the midfield ball use was a key factor in the Demons building scoreboard pressure throughout the day.
Other strong contributors included Matthew Taylor (21 disposals, 3 tackles) and Baxter Philip (21 disposals), while Brandan Parfitt added 20 disposals and a goal in a well-rounded performance.
In the ruck, Zac Harding was influential with 23 hit outs and 4 inside 50s in his first outing for the club.
After a competitive opening, Perth broke the game open through the middle quarters to put the result beyond doubt but to West Coasts credit, they fought the game out, kicking 9 goals in the 2nd half.
The performance marks an impressive start to the season for the Demons, who now move onto a Round 2 showdown with reigning Premiers, South Fremantle, who have won 16 games in a row.
The Demons’ midfield set the tone from the outset, led by an outstanding performance from Charlie Constable, who amassed a game-high 35 disposals, along with 6 tackles and 10 inside 50s in a complete display. He was well supported by Corey Byrne (28 disposals, 8 inside 50s) and Indhi Kirk (22 disposals, 3 tackles), as Perth controlled the midfield contest.
Up forward, Aaron Clarke delivered a standout performance with 7 goals straight, while Kane Johnston was equally damaging, collecting 17 disposals with 6 goals and 4 behinds in a best on ground performance. Their ability to capitalise on the midfield ball use was a key factor in the Demons building scoreboard pressure throughout the day.
Other strong contributors included Matthew Taylor (21 disposals, 3 tackles) and Baxter Philip (21 disposals), while Brandan Parfitt added 20 disposals and a goal in a well-rounded performance.
In the ruck, Zac Harding was influential with 23 hit outs and 4 inside 50s in his first outing for the club.
After a competitive opening, Perth broke the game open through the middle quarters to put the result beyond doubt but to West Coasts credit, they fought the game out, kicking 9 goals in the 2nd half.
The performance marks an impressive start to the season for the Demons, who now move onto a Round 2 showdown with reigning Premiers, South Fremantle, who have won 16 games in a row.