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Round 12 Preview Perth vs Swan Districts

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 10:00 AM - by Andrew Owen

This week Perth travel to Steel Blue Oval to take on Swan Districts.  With this weekend celebrating WA Day, this game will be played on a Monday.

 

Last week the Demons fought hard for three quarters but fell away in the last to go down to West Perth by 26-points while Swans lost by 80-points to Claremont.

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Falcons extend winning run at Lathlain

Monday, May 30, 2016 - 8:50 AM - by Matthew Dower

A spirited fight from Perth in the first three quarters was not enough to see them over the line against West Perth on Saturday afternoon, going down 11.12 (78) to 8.4 (52).

 

West Perth, who hadn’t lost at Lathlain Park in their previous eleven attempts, kicked four goals to one in the final term to solidify their spot in the top five with a 26-point victory.

 

In blustery conditions, Perth got off to a good start with the first two goals of the match through key forward Samuel Garstone and Kristian Cary.

 

West Perth responded with two goals of their own, but Perth were able to hold an eight-point lead at quarter-time.

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VALE JACK ENSOR - A TRUE PERTH DEMON

Friday, May 27, 2016 - 10:58 AM - by Peter Kennedy

The Perth Football Club has lost one of its true giants with the death of Jack Ensor. Jack was the architect of the club's greatest era without ever playing a league game, and remained an active member right up to the end. He was aged 88.

Jack's involvement with the club started in 1948 at the WACA ground when he played in the Seconds (now Reserves) side. He couldn't crack the strong league team which Read More [+]

Round 11 Preview Perth vs West Perth

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 10:00 AM - by Andrew Owen

Fresh off the bye Perth return to action this week when they take on West Perth at Lathlain Park on Saturday.

 

The Falcons were impressive last week when they inflicted a 22-point defeat to the reigning premiers Subiaco.

 

The Demons and West Perth met back in round two this season with the Falcons running away with the game in the last quarter to win by 41 points.

 

Perth does not have a good record against West Perth.  Their last victory was back in round 18, 2011 when they defeated the Falcons by 29-points at HBF Arena.

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Carlton Draught WAFL State Squad Announced

Monday, May 23, 2016 - 4:47 PM - by Steve Tuohey, WAFC

Carlton Draught WAFL State Coach Darren Harris, who led the WAFL to a 44-point victory over the SANFL in last year’s State Game, said he was very impressed with the quality of players selected.

 

“There are so many WAFL players in great form at the moment and this has allowed us to put together a very strong list. We’ve gone with quite a large squad initially and can still add to that if players Read More [+]

Development The Key For Perth Youngsters

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 10:00 AM - by Andrew Owen
After turning over more than half their playing list from 2015, many would not have expected Perth to be sitting atop of the colt’s ladder after nine rounds, let alone undefeated.
 
Andrew Ruck is in his first season as colts coach and while he is pleased by his sides start to the season, more pleasing for him and his fellow coaches has been the development of the playing Read More [+]

Troy Cook: Life Member 2016

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 10:00 AM - by Andrew Owen

Tough, hard, courageous.  Three words that could be used to describe the career of former Fremantle, Sydney and Perth footballer Troy Cook.

 

Cook started his career back in 1994 after moving from Carnarvon where he had been playing with the Warriors Football Club.  However he wasn’t recruited by the Demons he more or less lobbed on Read More [+]

Mortlock Football League Results Rd 7 15th May 2016

Monday, May 16, 2016 - 8:43 AM

GOOMALLING LEAGUE v. GINGIN LEAGUE

Round 6 - 15/05/2016

 

Goomalling League                       4.4,  9.5,  13.8,  17.11  (113)

 

Gingin League                           2.1,  7.5,  11.8,  14.10  (94)

 

GOALS, Goomalling League :

Kieran Ware 5, Tyson Bird 4, Dane Leeson 2, Jake O'Dowd 1, Benjamin Clarke 1, Cameron Smart 1,

Peter Walley 1, Jarrad Klemm 1, William O'Dowd 1

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Demons second half not enough at Shark Park

Monday, May 16, 2016 - 8:35 AM - by Matthew Dower

Perth’s second-half fight back was not enough to see them over the line against East Fremantle, going down by 39 points at ATOM Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

 

In a match which got heated at various stages, East Fremantle got the fast break in the first half until Perth pegged the home side back to win the second half.

 

Both sides were coming off wins from the previous week, as the Demons looked to record consecutive wins for the first time this year, whereas the Sharks welcomed back captain Jamie McNamara back from injury.

 

McNamara had a profound impact on the game, kicking five goals in the forward line, as well as taking one of the marks of the year in the first quarter.

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Round 9 Preview Perth vs East Fremantle

Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 10:00 AM - by Andrew Owen

This week Perth travel to ATOM Stadium to take on East Fremantle.

 

Both teams are coming off wins last week with the Demons defeating Swan Districts by 41-points and the Sharks accounting for Subiaco by 80-points.

 

Perth got off to a fast start Read More [+]