The name Phil Matson conjures up the magic of football at the turn of the 20th Century – and more than 80 years later his coaching exploits particularly still rank among the best ever. In fact, his premiership achievements with East Perth still hold records in Western Australia.
In simple terms, Matson coached East Perth to seven premierships – five in succession – and if his life had not been cut short by a traffic Read More [+]

Media Release

League Coach Appointed

East Perth has appointed West Coast development coach Jaymie Graham as its league coach after Brian Dawson decided not to seek reappointment for the 2016 season.

Dawson has coached the league team to three consecutive seasons of finals action and will remain intimately involved at East Perth in the new position of Director of Coaching while maintaining his busy schedule as a full-time Professor in Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry at Read More [+]

Co-Captain Brendan Lee and 2015 FD Book Medallist Paul Johnson have capped off stellar years to be named in The West Australian Team of the Year. Brendan was also named captain of the side.

The side was selected by The West Australians panel of WAFL writers with the only criteria being that the players were picked in their regular playing position.

Both Paul and Brendan have become regulars in this side and are deserved selections after Read More [+]

THE honour of winning the fairest and best award in any team at any level carries a high degree of satisfaction and achievement and some great football names have claimed the reward at the East Perth Football Club.

While the presentation of an award for the “Most Brilliant Player” was made in the club’s early days, the award has been officially listed on the club’s Honour Board since 1926 and after several name changes and Read More [+]

Paul Johnson has won his 2nd FD Book medal in 4 years finishing with 66 votes, 7 votes ahead of born again backman Garry Moss. 

Affectionately known as ‘Tower’ the East Perth ruckman had another stellar year as our 1st choice ruckman. Johnson averaged 17 disposals, 5 marks and an impressive 32.5 hit outs per game in 2015. Paul also represented WA for the 3rd time.

The 32 year old again showed his fortitude playing Read More [+]

Our Youngest First Year Player – Sam Sloss:

Sam Sloss was born in Horsham, Victoria on 15 March 1891, the son of Othel and Eliza Sloss. The family moved over to W.A. during the gold rush (about 1895) and they had several children born in Coolgardie before moving to Perth in about 1905. 

Sam Sloss played his first game for East Perth in the game against Perth, Played at North Fremantle Oval, on 11 August Read More [+]

The 2015 FD Book Medal promises to be an intriguing one. With the voting system implemented by the coaching staff each player who plays receives a vote ranging from 0-5. This system always ensures a close race and promotes consistent effort throughout the year.

There is a number of players who have performed at a very high standard over the season in the League. Paul Johnson was our highest polling player in the Sandover Medal Read More [+]

Young East Perth player Thomas Shanahan has taken out the Prendergast Medal as the best and fairest player in the 2015 WAFL Reserves competition.

 
Winning the Prendergast Medal is an outstanding achievement in itself but Tom’s win is made even more impressive due to Tom being promoted to the League team for 4 matches throughout the season.

A noted ball winner Shanahan averaged 28.5 disposals a game. In our Round 7 Read More [+]

Book your tickets to this year's FD Book Medal Night, Thursday October 8.

Tickets: $65 per person.

For details please see the link below.

FD Book Medal Invitation 2015

Our well-travelled Royals will head to Joondalup on Sunday to battle it out with the Old Enemy West Perth for a place in the 2015 McDonalds WAFL Grand Final. Preliminary Finals are always hard fought contests and this Derby Prelim promises to be a special one.

The Royals have won 7 of their last 8 matches including a 4 point win against the Falcons in Round 19. East Perth also have key players in form Read More [+]