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Our Sharks head to Steel Blue Oval this Saturday for a massive day of WAFL football as our Colts, Reserves and League sides take on Swan Districts in three important clashes.

With all three grades entering the weekend at very different stages of their seasons, Saturday shapes as a huge opportunity for the Sharks to continue building momentum across the club.


COLTS MATCH PREVIEW

9:15AM Bounce Down

The day begins with our Colts side looking to continue its outstanding start to the 2026 season.

East Fremantle enters Round 6 with a strong 4-1 record and one of the competition’s most potent attacks, while Swan Districts are still searching for their first win of the year.


FORM GUIDE

East Fremantle Sharks

  • Record: 4 Wins, 1 Loss
  • Percentage: 200%
  • Points For: 408
  • Points Against: 204

The Sharks have been one of the competition’s dominant Colts sides through the opening rounds, averaging 12 goals per game while also maintaining a strong defensive structure.

Their ball movement, pressure and scoring efficiency have been major strengths early in the season.


Swan Districts

  • Record: 0 Wins, 4 Losses
  • Percentage: 71.81%
  • Points For: 242
  • Points Against: 337

Despite their ladder position, Swan Districts have shown periods of competitiveness throughout the year and will be eager to respond on home soil.


HEAD TO HEAD

Last 32 Meetings

  • East Fremantle Wins: 18
  • Swan Districts Wins: 14

Recent meetings between the two clubs have consistently produced entertaining, high-scoring contests.

The Sharks have won four of the last five meetings, including:

  • A 66-point victory in 2025
  • A 42-point win at Steel Blue Oval in 2024
  • A thrilling two-point win in Round 5, 2025

RESERVES MATCH PREVIEW

11:45AM Bounce Down

Our Reserves side faces a difficult challenge against an undefeated Swan Districts outfit this Saturday.

The Sharks are still searching for their first win of the season, while Swan Districts have opened 2026 strongly with four consecutive victories.


FORM GUIDE

East Fremantle Sharks

  • Record: 0 Wins, 5 Losses
  • Percentage: 41.94%
  • Points For: 242
  • Points Against: 577

While results haven’t fallen the Sharks’ way early in the season, the group continues to work hard and develop, with several younger players continuing to gain valuable experience at WAFL Reserves level.


Swan Districts

  • Record: 4 Wins, 0 Losses
  • Percentage: 172.55%
  • Points For: 352
  • Points Against: 204

Swan Districts enter the clash as one of the form sides of the competition and have consistently applied strong scoreboard pressure throughout the opening rounds.


HEAD TO HEAD

Last 31 Meetings

  • Swan Districts Wins: 16
  • East Fremantle Wins: 15

The rivalry between the two clubs has remained incredibly even over recent seasons, with several close contests.

Recent results include:

  • Swan Districts by 5 points in Round 11, 2025
  • East Fremantle by 44 points in Round 5, 2024
  • Swan Districts by 66 points in 2023

The Sharks will be eager to turn recent competitiveness into a breakthrough win.


LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW

2:30PM Bounce Down

The League side closes out the day in a crucial Round 6 clash against Swan Districts.

East Fremantle enters the weekend with a 2-3 record and looking to bounce back after a difficult outing last round, while Swan Districts will also be desperate to respond after managing just one win from their opening five matches.


FORM GUIDE

East Fremantle Sharks

  • Record: 2 Wins, 3 Losses
  • Percentage: 68.34%
  • Points For: 300
  • Points Against: 439

The Sharks have shown glimpses of strong football throughout the season, particularly when able to control possession and generate clean inside 50 entries.

Despite inconsistent results, East Fremantle has historically matched up well against Swan Districts and will look to rediscover its best football this Saturday.


Swan Districts

  • Record: 1 Win, 4 Losses
  • Percentage: 81.84%
  • Points For: 374
  • Points Against: 457

Swan Districts have been competitive in patches throughout the season and remain a dangerous side offensively, averaging 11 goals per game.

Their ability to generate scores quickly means defensive pressure and transition defence will be key for the Sharks.


HEAD TO HEAD

Last 253 Meetings

  • East Fremantle Wins: 155
  • Swan Districts Wins: 96
  • Draws: 2

The Sharks hold a strong historical advantage in the matchup and have enjoyed recent success against Swan Districts.

Recent meetings include:

  • East Fremantle by 45 points in Round 5, 2025
  • East Fremantle by 36 points in 2024
  • A thrilling 2-point victory at Steel Blue Oval in Round 5, 2024

However, Swan Districts claimed a strong win in the most recent meeting late last season, meaning the Sharks will be eager to respond.


MATCH DETAILS

Colts

9:15AM

Reserves

11:45AM

League

2:30PM

Steel Blue Oval
Saturday, May 9

Get down to Steel Blue Oval this Saturday and get behind our Sharks as all three grades take on Swan Districts in a huge day of WAFL football.