East Perth have one hand on the premiership after making their first grand final in a decade with a 28-point win over Swan Districts.
Mitchell Woodcock
Swan Districts coach Andrew Pruyn has defended the decision to leave co-captain Brandon Erceg out of their side for the second semifinal despite three of their other leaders being unavailable.
A ‘mad dog determination’ helped Stan Magro earn a reputation as one of the toughest players going around - and it will see him earn his place in the WA Football Hall of Fame.
Glen Quartermain
East Perth have taken the WAFL minor premiership from Peel Thunder with a 20-point victory at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.
Josh Kempton
East Perth will have to claim the minor premiership without co-captain Hamish Brayshaw after he was ruled for a third-consecutive week with a foot injury.
This time last season, East Perth’s chances of cementing a finals double chance fell short in a final-round loss to West Perth. A year on, the Royals have signed, sealed and delivered a top-two spot.
Juri Bilcich
It was damp, cold, and, at times, arduous football, but East Perth found enough juice to prevail in a nail-biter over East Fremantle.
Swan Districts and South Fremantle have welcomed back stars Brandon Erceg and Jake Florenca for their respective clashes that are set to shape the finals.
East Perth have continued their march towards home final, while a fourth consecutive WAFL wooden spoon is still on the cards for West Coast after the Royals claimed a 67-point win.
Ben Smith
Claremont and South Fremantle have been dealt unwanted blows as their battle for fifth spot intensifies with finals drawing close.
East Perth have dodged a massive bullet with reigning Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw set to be fit for finals despite injuring his foot at the weekend.
East Perth are sweating on scans for reigning Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw and star ruckman Scott Jones after they sustained foot injuries in their derby win over West Perth.
East Perth sent arch-rivals spiralling to the bottom of the table, escaping a second quarter scare to win a tough derby by 10 points at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on Saturday.
South Fremantle’s chances of a top-three finish have taken a big blow with star midfielder Matthew Parker sidelined until at least round 21 because of a hamstring injury.
Confidence levels are high for Claremont with under a month remaining in the season which is pleasing coach Ashley Prescott.
Claremont ensured milestone men Bailey Rogers and Callan England had plenty of reasons to smile, smashing East Perth by 59 points at Revo Fitness Stadium on Saturday.
An East Perth forward has been reported for contact with an umpire after kicking the ball into a goal umpire’s head.
The Royals have survived a mighty last-quarter surge from Perth to jump into top spot with a seven-point victory at a soggy Sullivan Logistics Stadium.
Aaron Kirby
It’s a case of short-term pain for long term gain for first-year coach Jason Salecic and West Perth as they try to rebuild on the run.
East Perth coach Ross McQueen believes his team has built a level of resilience in its last five matches that could prove pivotal in the run home.
East Perth have maintained their place in the top two after withstanding a late charge to record a three-point victory over a brave Subiaco at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.
Swan Districts have added more firepower to a side on a five-game winning streak with spearhead Leigh Kohlmann back for their clash against West Perth.
Fremantle forward Sebit Kuek will make his return to football but for his original club East Perth in the reserves.
East Perth coach Ross McQueen says they’re still trying to find the right forward mix as they push to end a two-decade premiership drought without spearhead Mitch Schofield.