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Round 5 – WAFL League
Saturday, May 2 | 2:30PM
The Good Grocer Park

A huge day awaits at The Good Grocer Park as the Sharks return home looking to bounce back against Perth in what shapes as a crucial early-season clash.

After four rounds, both sides sit evenly matched on the ladder with 2 wins and 2 losses, making this a significant opportunity to build momentum heading deeper into the season.

LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW

Current Form

East Fremantle (2-2)

The Sharks opened the season strongly and have shown they can match it with quality opposition. Wins over Subiaco and East Perth highlighted the group’s potential, while last weekend’s loss to Claremont gives the side a clear response opportunity heading into Round 5.

East Fremantle are averaging:

  • 327 disposals per game
  • 202 kicks
  • 125 handballs
  • 86 marks
  • 9 goals per game

Perth (2-2)

Perth enter in solid touch and boast strong attacking output, averaging 12 goals per game, compared with East Fremantle’s 9.

They have scored 313 points for this season compared with the Sharks’ 253, showing their ability to punish teams on the scoreboard.

Perth’s challenge will be containing East Fremantle’s ball movement and handling the pressure of playing away at The Good Grocer Park.

HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY

History heavily favours the Sharks.

Across 369 meetings:

  • East Fremantle wins: 253
  • Perth wins: 115
  • Draws: 2
  • East Fremantle win rate: 68.56%

The Sharks have traditionally had the wood over Perth, but recent contests show this fixture is tightening.

Last Five Meetings

  • 2025 Finals Week 1 – Perth def East Fremantle by 29
  • 2025 Round 13 – Perth def East Fremantle by 3
  • 2025 Round 6 – East Fremantle def Perth by 50
  • 2024 Round 14 – East Fremantle def Perth by 14
  • 2024 Round 8 – East Fremantle def Perth by 4

2 of the last 5 games have been decided by under a goal, and 4 of the last 5 have been highly competitive.

KEY MATCH UPS

Midfield Battle

If East Fremantle can win first use and generate repeat entries, they’ll give their forwards enough looks to control the contest.

Efficiency Inside 50

Perth have shown stronger scoreboard power so far in 2026. The Sharks need to maximise opportunities when they go forward.

Response Factor

Good teams respond after disappointing losses. Expect East Fremantle to come out with real intensity.

RESERVES PREVIEW

11:45AM

The Reserves are hunting their first win after a tough opening month.

Last week, East Fremantle went down to Claremont 142–38, but there were positives through:

  • Declan Pauline – 24 disposals
  • Chadd Dunscombe – 21 disposals
  • Griffin Vladich – 3 goals

This week presents a fresh chance to reset at home and bring pressure from the first bounce.

COLTS PREVIEW

9:15AM

The Colts have been highly competitive and continue to impress with their energy and development.

Last week they suffered a heartbreaking 58–57 loss to Claremont, with standouts:

  • Josh Nathan – 37 disposals, 6 tackles
  • Kye Ormerod – 3 goals

They’ll be eager to turn effort into reward this Saturday morning.