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Royals snare former AFL first-round pick

East Perth have won a five-club WAFL battle to sign former first-round draftee Cooper Stephens, who will move Western Australia for a fresh start.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumRoyals lose another star in wake of grand final defeat

East Perth have lost another star midfielder, with Angus Schumacher following Mitch Crowden out the door to the SANFL just weeks after their grand final loss.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumRoyal blow as ex-Docker departs East Perth

East Perth’s hopes of avenging their grand final loss in 2025 have been dealt a significant blow with Mitch Crowden deciding to return to South Australia.

Mitchell Woodcock

AFLCommentsPremiumWhat Lions saw in young mid to create a defensive beast

Brandon Starcevich played his junior football as a midfielder. But a steely determination and a thirst for a challenge mean his transformation to a dour and desperate defender didn’t surprise many. 

Jackson Barrett

WAFL CommentsPremiumRaw Brayshaw’s hope amid pains of WAFL grand final defeat

A devastated Hamish Brayshaw believes the pain of grand final defeat can spur East Perth onto greater heights much as it did for his father.

Jake Santa Maria

WAFL CommentsPremiumJones relishes old-school ruck battle despite bitter loss

At 205cm, Scott Jones always looms large. But the East Perth ruckman stood tallest when it mattered most on grand final day.

Jake Santa Maria

WAFLCommentsPremiumMcQueen has no regrets as Royals fight it out

East Perth may have fallen short of ending a 22-year premiership drought but coach Ross McQueen couldn’t be prouder of the group after a fighting performance.

Jake Santa Maria

WAFLCommentsPremiumErasmus stakes claim for higher duties with Simpson Medal

Neil Erasmus staked his case for an increased AFL role next year in emphatic style, snaring a deserved Simpson Medal as best afield in Peel’s WAFL grand final triumph.

Chris Robinson

WAFL 2024CommentsThunder strike! Peel hold off Royals to snare WAFL flag

Redemption is Peel Thunder’s in 2024 after a blistering third quarter against East Perth set up the third premiership in the club’s history.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL CommentsEtched into history: Don’t miss WAFL grand final posters

As another enthralling WAFL season draws to a close a piece of WAFL history will be inside Monday’s The West Australian with our free grand final posters.

Jake Santa Maria

WAFL 2024CommentsHille opens up on Royal journey from alignment to purity

Shayne Hille has worn the black and blue coat of arms of East Perth for more than a decade but at times feels as if he played for several clubs.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumHeartbreak for some as big names return for decider

Peel Thunder’s premiership hopes have been boosted by the return of star midfielder Will Brodie, but it means heartbreak for wingman Ethan Stanley.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFLCommentsPremiumEast Perth make call on Brayshaw’s grand final bid

Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw will play for East Perth in the WAFL grand final despite not suiting up nearly seven weeks because of a serious foot injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024PremiumRoyals star Brayshaw makes bold fitness call for grand final

Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw has declared himself fit to play in the grand final for East Perth against Peel Thunder at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumRoyals co-captain Brayshaw pushing to play in grand final

Sandover medallist Hamish Brayshaw is pushing to play in the grand final as he continues to work through a serious late-season footy injury.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFLCommentsPremiumClub-by-club: Who polled votes in thrilling Sandover Medal

The 2024 Sandover Medal has been run and won but who polled votes at your club? Find the club-by-club breakdown here.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumJones finds out grand final fate after rough conduct report

East Perth ruckman Scott Jones has found out his fate after being reported for rough conduct in the Royals’ second semifinal win over Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024VideoCommentsPremiumRoyals ruckman awaits match review for grand final fate

East Perth’s celebrations after making a grand final for the first time in a decade could be short-lived as they await the outcome of a report on star ruckman Scott Jones.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumRoyal order: East Perth on track to break 22-year drought

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

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumStill no skipper for Swans as rolling Royals make one change

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.

Mitchell Woodcock

HALL OF FAMECommentsPremiumWA Football Hall of Fame: Magro a hard man in a tough era

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

WAFLCommentsPremiumRoyals claim minor premiership with win over Thunder

East Perth have taken the WAFL minor premiership from Peel Thunder with a 20-point victory at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Josh Kempton

WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumMixed news for Royals as they chase minor premiership

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.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFLCommentsPremiumA right Royal turnaround has McQueen delighted

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