In the 1960s they were fiercely competitive on-field opponents. But these days they are the best of mates and when Perth and West Perth are opposed, they enjoy catching up as they did at Saturday's matchup.
Bill Dempsey (pictured- left) and Pat Astone (pictured- right) were key ruckmen in their teams' premierships - Pat in Perth's hat trick of flags (1966-67-68) and Bill with West Perth in 1969 and 1971.
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- Round 1Sat, 30 Mar 20244:10 PM10.10 (70)VS8.8 (56)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 2Sat, 6 Apr 20244:00 PM17.14 (116)VS9.14 (68)Pentanet Stadium
- Round 3Sat, 13 Apr 20244:10 PM9.12 (66)VS9.9 (63)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 5Thu, 25 Apr 20244:10 PM10.10 (70)VS13.13 (91)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 6Sat, 4 May 20242:30 PM10.14 (74)VS4.13 (37)Fremantle Community Bank Oval
- Round 7Sat, 11 May 20242:30 PM6.10 (46)VS15.13 (103)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 8Sat, 25 May 20242:10 PM11.11 (77)VS10.13 (73)Revo Fitness Stadium
- Round 9Sun, 2 Jun 202411:10 AM10.9 (69)VS10.11 (71)Henry Street Oval, Northam
- Round 11Sat, 15 Jun 20241:10 PM12.12 (84)VS5.10 (40)Lane Group Stadium
- Round 12Sat, 22 Jun 20242:30 PM8.13 (61)VS6.6 (42)Revo Fitness Stadium
- Round 13Sat, 29 Jun 20242:30 PM16.4 (100)VS11.7 (73)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 14Sat, 6 Jul 20242:30 PM7.9 (51)VS9.11 (65)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 16Sat, 20 Jul 20242:30 PM11.15 (81)VS11.8 (74)Sullivan Logistics Stadium
- Round 17Sat, 27 Jul 20242:30 PM10.7 (67)VS13.8 (86)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 18Sat, 3 Aug 20241:10 PM13.16 (94)VS6.10 (46)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 19Sat, 10 Aug 20242:30 PM16.4 (100)VS8.8 (56)Sullivan Logistics Stadium
- Round 20Sat, 17 Aug 20242:30 PM6.2 (38)VS7.1 (43)Mineral Resources Park
- Round 21Sat, 24 Aug 20242:30 PM10.14 (74)VS2.7 (19)Steel Blue Oval
Two greats reunite
Skill errors hand Falcons 19 point win
Perth have recorded their fourth loss by under four goals this season, going down to West Perth 14.6 (90) to 15.19 (109) at HBF Arena on Saturday afternoon.
The young Demons side were in the contest all day, responding whenever West Perth threatened to take full control.
However it was basic skill errors that prevented Perth from getting on top, with the Falcons making them pay for several unforced turnovers going forward.
Brennan Stack was Perth's best, kicking seven goals straight from Read More [+]
Seven Demons selected in State Academy
The first intake of players for the 2017 DEPPRO WA State Academy has been completed.
This includes 29 players in the 16’s age group and 30 in the 18’s age group.
Four young Demons have been selected in the first 16's intake and three in the 18's.
Tarkyn Brogan-Henry, Regan Clarke, Deven Robertson and Bailey Smith have all made the 16's State Academy after impressing in the recent 16's Development Carnival.
Ian Hill, Sydney Stack Read More [+]
Round 7 Teams v West Perth
Round 7: West Perth v Perth
Saturday 29 April 2017 | HBF Arena, Joondalup
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PREVIEW: Round 7 v West Perth
Perth remain on the road this week, venturing north to take on the fifth placed Falcons at HBF Arena in Joondalup.
The Demons are coming off a disappointing round six loss to East Perth and will be looking to bounce back on Saturday afternoon to stay in touch with the top five.
West Perth knocked off the previously undefeated Swan Districts by five points.
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Third term lapse again costs Demons
A six goal to one third quarter proved the difference on Saturday afternoon as the Demons went down to East Perth by 20 points at Leederville Oval.
The third term lapse was remeniscent of last time Perth played at Leederville Oval, in round two this year, where Subiaco piled on six goals to Perth's two in the third and went on to win by 23 points.
Perth came out of the blocks strongly, with Spencer White kicking Read More [+]
Round 6 Teams v East Perth
Round 6: East Perth v Perth
Saturday 22 April 2017 | Medibank Stadium, Leederville
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PREVIEW: Round 6 v East Perth
Perth return to Leederville Oval for the second time this season on Saturday to take on a winless East Perth outfit.
After a roud four win over East Fremantle before last weekend's bye, the Demons will be refreshed and looking to notch up their second win in as many games.
East Perth, winless after five games, have endured a tough start to 2017 and are coming off a 91-point loss to co-tennants Subiaco at the weekend.
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Demons notch up first win in spirited fashion
The Demons have at last been rewarded for their effort and endeavour, defeating East Fremantle by 13-points on Saturday afternoon in front of a loyal home crowd at Lathlain Park.
Both sides went into the round four clash winless and it was the Demons who got on top early, kicking four goals to East Fremantle's three in the opening term.
Perth remained in control of the match for the rest of the afternoon, with the Read More [+]
Round 4 Teams vs East Fremantle
Round 4: Perth vs East Fremantle
Saturday 8 April 2017 | Lathlain Park
Follow all three games live from 9:25am Saturday HERE
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