East Fremantle

Round 18 – Collingwood v Fremantle: Uncovering some history (Floreat Pica Society)

July 17, 2023 by Frank Taylor 3 Comments

Not only does Frank Taylor write of another polished effort from Collingwood – but here he shares some history between Collingwood and South Fremantle – from South’s tour of SA and Victoria (by train) in 1954 [Outstanding – Ed].

Almanac Footy: A Flag by the Narrowest Possible Margin

June 29, 2023 by DAWS34 1 Comment

Ever pondered on some of the wildest finishes at a footy grand final where the team is showered in glory after narrowly getting over the line by a solitary point? Brian Dawson takes us through the history of Australian Rules Football spanning across the days of state competitions across WAFL, SAFL, VFL and what recent memory we have during the AFL period. Desperate defending, controversies, heartbreaks, Brian covers it all.

Almanac WAFL Footy: Sharks rise to the top

May 19, 2022 by Les Everett Leave a Comment

Les Everett provides his regular update on the WAFL and the recent interstate game against the SANFL.

Almanac Footy: WAFL Round 19 – Swans, Sharks, Dockers turn back the clock by Les Everett

August 19, 2021 by Les Everett 1 Comment

Les Everett has a wrap of the weekend’s WAFL competition – and some cracking shots to go with it.

Almanac Footy – WAFL: Ins and outs, winners and losers

June 23, 2021 by Les Everett 2 Comments

Les Everett reports on last weekend’s WAFL action and gets behind the lens as well.

Phil Matson: Prince of Coaches

June 20, 2019 by FitzroyPete 2 Comments

FitzroyPete profiles early twentieth century legendary player/coach Phil Matson of the East Perth Royals. And what a story – an extraordinary player, peerless coach and colourful character all wrapped up in one! Read also of Pete’s plans for a commemorative series on Matson’s premiership successes. (Great reading – Ed.)

WAFL: Peel make a big move

August 9, 2016 by Les Everett 1 Comment

Les Everett with the news that Peel Thunder saw off East Perth at Leederville Oval, shoring up a finals place. Get your WAFL words (and picture) here.

History Seminar: Controversy in the WAFL in 1907?

June 8, 2016 by Les Everett 5 Comments

Les Everett provides the background on The Grand Final that split WA Football, a presentation to the WA Chapter of the Australian Society for Sports History coming up on 13 June in Perth (details are in the article). All welcome to attend.

WAFL Round 6: Bulldogs prevail in classic derby

April 25, 2016 by Les Everett Leave a Comment

Les Everett reviews WAFL round 6.

WAFL Round 4: Royals and Swans get a win

April 11, 2016 by Les Everett Leave a Comment

Round 4 of the WAFL season has tightened… everyone has a win. Les Everett reports.

WAFL Round 10: Bulldogs win the derby and slip into the five

June 3, 2015 by Les Everett 1 Comment

South Fremantle run over the top of of East Fremantle in a classic WA Derby day as they are joined by Claremont, Swan Districts and East Perth on the winners list, as Les wraps up Round 9 of the WAFL

Freophile Corner: Dave Warner’s East Freo team of 2015

May 20, 2015 by Almanac Admin 6 Comments

Each year, muso, footy fan, Freophile and lover of the good things in life, Dave Warner, picks a team made up of east Frementle players. It’s always pretty handy. Check the 2015 team.

WAFL Round 6: Sharks Grab the Derby

April 29, 2015 by Les Everett 1 Comment

Always ahead of the pack, the WAFL has now completed six rounds. While the rest of the country was back to work Monday, their local Derby was taking place down Freo way. Les Everett with all you need to know.