A massive contest awaits this Saturday as traditional rivals East Fremantle and Claremont face off in a high-stakes Round 16 clash at The Good Grocer Park. With finals approaching and both sides inside the top five, this game could shape the ladder heading into August.

FORM GUIDE

Both sides enter this clash in solid form:

• East Fremantle: 8 wins, 5 losses, 114.77%

• Claremont: 9 wins, 3 losses, 150.27%

Claremont comes in with better percentage and defensive numbers, having conceded just 750 points this season. East Fremantle, though, has shown resilience and attacking threat, and will be keen to make a statement at home.

HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY

• Games Played: 297

• East Fremantle Wins: 162

• Claremont Wins: 133

• Draws: 2

East Fremantle holds a commanding advantage in the long-term rivalry, having won 162 of their 297 meetings. While Claremont has had the better of recent encounters, the Sharks will be motivated to reassert their dominance on their home turf.

LAST 5 MATCHES

Claremont has taken three of the last five encounters, including a dominant win earlier this season in Round 2, 2025 (117–37). East Fremantle’s most recent win came in Round 2, 2024, in a strong 135-point performance. This game presents a chance for redemption for the Sharks, who have been outplayed in recent meetings.

FEATURE MATCH: COLTS GAME TO SHOWCASE FUTURE STARS

Before the senior clash, the Colts match promises to be one of the most exciting games of the weekend. Both clubs boast highly talented youth squads, with a number of players already catching the eyes of AFL recruiters. Expect a fast, high-skill contest that could feature several future stars. This is a must-watch for fans of the next generation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect a fierce contest between two well-drilled, finals-bound sides. The rivalry, the stakes, and the ladder implications all point to a hard-fought game. Claremont has shown more consistency, but East Fremantle will be driven to make a statement in front of their home crowd and close the gap on the ladder.