ROUND 4: PFC v EPFC MATCH REVIEW

Traditional rivals Perth and East Perth did battle on ANZAC Day at Mineral Resources Park with the Demons continuing their unbeaten start to the season coming away with the 37-point victory.

Perth came into the game having started the season with wins against West Coast, South Fremantle and Swan Districts, and continued that momentum with an impressive showing against the Royals.

It took just 30 seconds for Kristian Cary to kick the first goal of the game for Perth with Sam Garstone and Corey Byrne helping the Demons to kick the opening three goals of the contest.

Perth went on to lead by 16 points at quarter-time before the Demons kicked three quick goals to start the second term courtesy of Cary, Byrne and Cody Ninyette to put their lead out to 34 points.

East Perth briefly staged a fight back with quick goals to Shayne Hille and Joel Houghton, but Perth kicked a goal in response to Brant College and went into half-time leading by 28 points.

The Demons went on to kick the only two goals of the third quarter and then it was three goals apiece in the final quarter with Perth cruising to the 14.6 (90) to 7.11 (53) victory over East Perth.

There was plenty to like once again from a Perth perspective with Corey Byrne brilliant with three goals from 29 possessions and seven marks. Brant College continued his career-best form over the past 12 months too with 35 touches and two goals.

Cody Ninyette, Kristian Cary and Michael Bennell also kicked two goals each for the Demons.

Perth skipper Corey Yeo also collected another 29 possessions with Clint Jones finishing with 24 touches, Cody Leggett 19 and Matthew Rogers 19.

The Demons back-line was impressive too led by 100-gamer Michael Sinclair. Matthew Taylor racked up 24 possessions and Mitch Lague 23 to go with six marks.

PERTH 14.6 (90) defeated EAST PERTH 7.11 (53)