Perth Football Club

By Mark Thornber

Round 18, Perth v East Perth

EFTel Oval

Saturday, 24 July 2010

Perth 3.2          4.4          4.5          5.6          36

East Perth 4.5         11.7         15.14      22.21        153

Perth were simply no much for an impressive East Perth side that showed that they are still a chance of making the finals as they were overrun to the tune of 117 points in fine conditions at EFTel Oval on Saturday.

The Royals came out all guns blazing and kicked 3 quick goals in the first 5 minutes of the match. Key big man Zac Clarke was controlling the centre square and West Coast Eagle Ben McKinley was proving lively up forward for East Perth.

This is the schedule for after match presentations for the remainder of this season.

Rd 18 Perth v East Perth (24 July)-------EFTel Oval 6.00pm presentation will include awards from Claremont match previous week

Rd 19 Bye

Rd 20 East Fremantle v Perth( 7 August)------------------ Carlisle Hotel presentation at 6.15pm

Rd 21 Perth v Peel Thunder(14 August)--------------------EFTel Oval at 6.00pm

Rd 22 Swan Districts v Perth(21 August)-------------------No presentation due banquet auction and match split over Saturday and Sunday

Rd23 West Perth v Perth(28 August)----------------------EFTel Oval at 6.00pm presentation will include awards from Swan Districts match previous week.

By Mark Thornber

Round 17, Perth v Claremont

Claremont Oval

Saturday, 18 July 2010

Perth 6.2          7.3             10.5         12.6            78

Claremont 2.5          8.8             9.12         15.16         106

Perth tried valiantly all day against the Tigers with the home side only pulling away in the last term to run out 28 point winners at Claremont Oval on Saturday.

With the ground in heavy condition Perth Captain Steven Armstrong won the toss and kicked with a slight breeze to the northern or showground’s end of Claremont Oval.

Despite missing spearhead Chad Jones the home side was bolstered with a number of quality AFL players that were certainly prominent early and scored the first goal at the 3 minute mark.

 Reece Conca has earned $250 for Victoria Park Junior Football Club as part of AAMI’s   grassroots reward program.

Conca, who started out at Victoria Park, was one of the best on ground for Perth at the weekend to claim the AAMI WAFL Player of the Week Award.

Conca also claims a $250 prize and is in contention to win the overall $5000 AAMI WAFL Player of the Year Award.

By Mark Thornber

Round 16, Perth v Swan Districts

EFTel Oval

Saturday, 10 July 2010

Perth                        2.3          4.4             7.8          12.10          82                                        

Swans                      2.2          5.5             7.10         10.12         72

Perth caused a major upset by defeating Swan Districts and ending their nine game winning run in wintry conditions at EFTel Oval on Saturday.

Perth entered the match without a number of their key players including Ross Young, Scott Siekierka as well as Ashley Smith and Tim Ruffles who both earnt an AFL call up

Perth Captain Steven Armstrong won the toss and chose to kick to the Jon Building Supplies end of the ground. With rain threatening both sides knew the importance of early goals and getting a score on the board. The Black and Whites were the first team to score at the 8 minute mark through the dangerous Tim Geappen.

The Phoenix Demons were quick to answer their opponents when ruckman Wil Sullivan converted truly from 45 metres after receiving a 50 metre penalty. The match was very even in the early stages with both midfields gaining plenty of the ball. For the home side Andrew McDougall was again showing his versatility along with the usual spark provided by the skillful Tendai Mzungu.

Daniel Venditti playing his first game for the year kicked truly late in the term and then a late goal to the black and whites again evened up the scores. At quarter time Perth led Swans 2 goals 3 to 2 goals 2.