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Drew Morphett's Lathlain Links

Monday, August 28, 2017 - 10:38 AM - by Peter Kennedy

The prominent sporting broadcaster Drew Morphett, who died suddenly at his Victorian home in Pakenham last Friday (August 25) aged 69, had fond memories of Lathlain Park and Perth’s late captain and premiership coach, Ern Henfry.

Drew was born in Sydney and had no knowledge of “Aussie Rules” when he won a much sought after ABC sporting cadetship and was appointed to Perth in the late 1960s.

On arrival he was told by the head Read More [+]

Round 22 Match Report v East Perth

Monday, August 21, 2017 - 12:07 PM - by Chris Pike
Perth showed some brilliant fight and character to kick the last 3.5 of the game on Saturday at Lathlain Park to stun East Perth with a five-point victory to end its season on the highest of highs and seriously dent the Royals' finals aspirations.
 
It was a remarkable finish to the game at Lathlain Park with Perth playing its last match of what has been a forgettable 2017 season.
 
They looked set to Read More [+]

PREVIEW: Round 22 v East Perth

Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 3:10 PM

In the club's last home and away fixture for season 2017, the Demons host East Perth at Lathlain Park on Saturday afternoon.

League and Colts will be looking to end the year on a positive note, while the Development side must beat East Perth on Saturday to secure a finals berth.

The Demons are coming off a 21-point loss at the hands of Peel Thunder, while East Perth are in good form after a Read More [+]

PREVIEW: Round 21 v Peel Thunder

Thursday, August 10, 2017 - 9:09 AM

In the final away game of season 2017, the Demons head down the Kwinana Freeway to take on reigning premiers Peel Thunder at Bendigo Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Perth will be eager to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing defeat at the hands of Claremont.

Their opponents, the Thunder, are coming off a round 20 bye after consecutive losses to Subiaco and Swan Districts.

After being restricted to just one goal after quater Read More [+]

PREVIEW: Round 20 v Claremont

Friday, August 4, 2017 - 10:23 AM

The Demons return refreshed and ready to go after the bye to take on Claremont at Lathlain Park this Saturday.

The two teams will be playing for the Pyke Cup, named after father/son duo Frank and Don Pyke.

Frank Pyke played 130 games for the Perth Football Club and was a premiership player in 1966. Don Pyke was a two time premiership player at Claremont (1987 & 1996) to go with two premierships at the Read More [+]

A Ton of Guts and Persistence

Friday, July 21, 2017 - 11:16 AM - by Callum Walley

When Perth take the field against West Perth on Saturday, they will be looking to channel the effort and workrate of gutsy midfielder Aidan Tropiano.

Saturday's match at Lathlain Park with be the Sandover Medalist's 100th WAFL game.

After coming across from East Fremantle, Tropiano has been a remarkably consistent performer for the Demons highlighted especially during the 2015 season.

While Tropiano agrees it was a remarkable year personally, winning WA football's highest honour and collecting a best Read More [+]

PREVIEW: Round 18 v West Perth

Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 11:40 AM

The Demons return home to Lathlain Park this Saturday to take on West Perth for the first time since round 7.

The Falcons were too strong in the two teams only encounter in 2017, doing enough to win the game by 19 points.

Perth will be looking to bounce back from a tough game against East Fremantle and to gain some confidence leading into a bye next week. It will be a game with a Read More [+]

GALA Auction Saturday 29th July

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 12:42 PM

Online Auction is now up and running! Here is everything you need to know on how to bid for our range of awesome items donated by our sponsors, members and supporters!

The Online Auction will be closing at 10:00pm on Saturday the 29th (Gala Auction night). Items are available for inspection prioir to the event - please call 9362 4499 to arrange an inspection appointment.

 

 

 

 

Silent Auction Instructions

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Perth the Benchmark for Indigenous Talent

Friday, July 14, 2017 - 9:28 AM

The Perth Football Club have set the benchmark when it comes to the amount of indigenous talent representing the Demons.

With the Rio Tinto NAIDOC round occuring last week, Perth once again had an astounding amount of aboriginal footballers playing in our senior, development and colts sides.

There are currently 29 indigenous footballers across the senior and colts with many more coming through our development squads.

Perth are also very fortunate to have ex-AFL legends in Chance Read More [+]

PREVIEW: Round 17 v East Fremantle

Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 9:51 AM

The Demons will be looking for redemption this Saturday when they head to East Fremantle Oval to take on the Sharks.

Last time the two teams met, Perth were 23 points up at half time before capitulating in the second half and giving East Fremantle their first win of 2017.

Perth have a lot to play for, as a win will put the Demons two games clear of the 9th placed Sharks and produce a Read More [+]