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Player reviews for the 2018 season

41 Brendon Ah Chee 14 Liam Duggan 7 Chris Masten 1 Liam Ryan
33 Brayden Ainsworth 3 Andrew Gaff 20 Jeremy McGovern 31 Will Schofield
43 Matthew Allen 25 Shannon Hurn 38 Kurt Mutimer 4 Dom Sheed
12 Oscar Allen 34 Mark Hutchings 9 Nic Naitanui 5 Brad Sheppard
37 Tom Barrass 23 Lewis Jetta 30 Jackson Nelson 13 Luke Shuey
10 Jarrod Brander 39 Malcolm Karpany 24 Luke Partington 19 Nathan Vardy
22 Hamish Brayshaw 17 Josh Kennedy 21 Jack Petruccelle 18 Daniel Venables
28 Tom Cole 2 Mark LeCras 8 Jack Redden 45 Jake Waterman
15 Jamie Cripps 29 Scott Lycett 44 Willie Rioli 6 Elliot Yeo
27 Jack Darling 16 Eric MacKenzie 35 Josh Rotham
42 Tarir Bayok 46 Callan England 40 Tony Olango
32 Ryan Burrows 36 Fraser McInnes 26 Francis Watson

Brendon Ah Chee[]

(AFL: 8 games, 2 goals; WAFL: 10 games, 6 goals) - Had a delayed start after suffering an ankle injury in a pre-season clash with his old side. After a handful of games for East Perth, made his West Coast debut but was in and out of the side and used all over the field. Dropped for the final time after the penultimate home-and-away match and was an emergency throughout the finals series.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Injured (ankle)
2 WB DNP Injured (ankle)
3 Gee DNP Injured (ankle)
4 GC DNP Injured (ankle)
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth (debut)
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
8 GWS 21d, 7m, 5t, 0.1g WCE debut
9 Ric 9d, 3m, 2t
10 Haw 14d, 2m, 3t
11 StK 14d, 5m, 3t, 0.1g
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
15 Adl 13d, 5m, 2t, 1.0g
16 GWS 8d, 4m, 1t, 0.2g
17 Col DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Emergency
19 NM DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
21 PA 15d, 1m, 5t, 0.1g
22 Mel 15d, 3m, 4t, 1.0g
23 Bri DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth
QF Col DNP Emergency
PF Mel DNP Emergency
GF Col DNP Emergency

Brayden Ainsworth[]

(AFL: 3 games, 1 goal; WAFL: 14 games, 10 goals) - Impressed during the pre-season and was selected as an emergency several times before finally making his debut. Made two more appearances for the year, spending the majority of the season in East Perth's engine room.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Emergency, played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Emergency, played for East Perth (debut)
3 Gee DNP Emergency
4 GC DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
8 GWS 15d, 3m, 8t AFL debut
9 Ric DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Emergency
11 StK DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl 12d, 2m, 2t
16 GWS 14d, 5m, 3t, 1.0g
17 Col DNP Emergency
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Injured (concussion)
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth
QF Col DNP Emergency
PF Mel DNP Emergency
GF Col DNP Emergency

Matthew Allen[]

(WAFL: 17 games, 17 goals) - Showed strong form up forward for the Royals and was selected as an emergency on a number of occasions. Added another string to his bow in the second half of the season, showing he could also play as a big-bodied midfielder, and was a joint winner of East Perth's best and fairest, but was still unable to force his way into the AFL side.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Emergency
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Emergency
22 Mel DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth

Oscar Allen[]

(AFL: 2 games, 0 goals; WAFL: 14 games, 8 goals) - After a delayed start due to a leg injury, showed strong form in the Royals' backline and was given a midseason debut, but despite a positive outing made way the following week when a host of stars returned. Shifted to attack with East Perth and again impressed, making a second AFL appearance in the final game of the regular season as a forward before being squeezed out again when Kennedy returned for the finals.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Injured (shin)
2 WB DNP Injured (shin)
3 Gee DNP Injured (shin)
4 GC DNP Injured (shin)
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth (debut)
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Injured (soreness)
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Emergency
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS 7d, 2m, 3t AFL debut
17 Col DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri 14d, 6m, 2t, 0.1g
WAFL EF Played for East Perth
QF Col DNP Emergency
PF Mel DNP Emergency
GF Col DNP Emergency

Tom Barrass[]

(AFL: 19 games, 0 goals; WAFL: 2 games, 0 goals) - Began taking the opposition's top forward target on a regular basis. After missing action in the second half of the year due to a persistent back injury, hit form during the finals and performed a vital shutdown job on Collingwood giant Mason Cox in the Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 20d, 8m, 1t
2 WB 14d, 6m, 2t
3 Gee 8d, 3m, 0t
4 GC 20d, 8m, 0t
5 Car 3d, 2m, 0t
6 Fre 7d, 3m, 1t
7 PA 6d, 3m, 0t
8 GWS 15d, 11m, 0t
9 Ric 9d, 3m, 2t
10 Haw 12d, 9m, 2t
11 StK 16d, 11m, 1t
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Injured (back)
14 Ess DNP Injured (back)
15 Adl DNP Injured (back)
16 GWS DNP Injured (back)
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
19 NM 14d, 7m, 0t
20 Fre 13d, 9m, 0t
21 PA 21d, 10m, 0t
22 Mel 14d, 5m, 2t
23 Bri 12d, 6m, 2t
WAFL EF
QF Col 8d, 3m, 0t
PF Mel 13d, 7m, 2t 50th game
GF Col 17d, 10m, 0t

Jarrod Brander[]

(AFL: 1 game, 0 goals; WAFL: 17 games, 14 goals) - Impressed early with East Perth as a strong-marking forward and debuted against Sydney, but after a quiet game was dropped back to the Royals. Shifted to defence later in the season and generally acquitted himself well, but was unable to force his way back into the AFL side.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth (debut)
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd 5d, 3m, 1t, 0.1g AFL debut
14 Ess DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Injured (back)
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth

Hamish Brayshaw[]

(WAFL: 8 games, 5 goals; WAFL reserves: 2 games; 0 goals) - Required knee surgery during the pre-season that kept him out of action for the first half of 2018. Resumed mid-season in reserves before breaking into the senior side and turning in some eye-catching performances late in the year, including a 41-possession game against East Fremantle.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Injured (knee)
3 Gee DNP Injured (knee)
4 GC DNP Injured (knee)
5 Car DNP Injured (knee)
6 Fre DNP Injured (knee)
7 PA DNP Injured (knee)
8 GWS DNP Injured (knee)
9 Ric DNP Injured (knee)
10 Haw DNP Injured (knee)
11 StK DNP Injured (knee)
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played reserves for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played reserves for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth (debut)
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth

Tom Cole[]

(AFL: 21 games, 0 goals; WAFL: 2 games, 1 goal)- On track for a Round 1 berth following a strong pre-season until the tragic loss of his father Russell to cancer on the eve of the season. Called up early in the season and became a fixture in defence from that point on, earning a Rising Star nomination and a premiership medal.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Unavailable (bereavement)
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
4 GC DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
5 Car 19d, 6m, 2t, 0.1g
6 Fre 12d, 1m, 10t
7 PA 21d, 4m, 0t
8 GWS 9d, 2m, 5t
9 Ric 14d, 5m, 3t
10 Haw 10d, 3m, 1t
11 StK 21d, 5m, 0t
12 bye
13 Syd 12d, 2m, 2t
14 Ess 13d, 1m, 3t
15 Adl 10d, 2m, 3t
16 GWS 8d, 3m, 3t
17 Col 12d, 2m, 2t
18 WB 15d, 6m, 3t
19 NM 18d, 6m, 0t Received Rising Star nomination
20 Fre 10d, 4m, 0t
21 PA 19d, 5m, 1t
22 Mel 13d, 2m, 3t
23 Bri 11d, 4m, 3t
WAFL EF
QF Col 5d, 0m, 1t
PF Mel 10d, 4m, 4t
GF Col 13d, 6m, 2t

Jamie Cripps[]

(AFL: 25 games, 38 goals) - Turned in a career-best year, playing every game and regularly kicking bags of goals. His 38 goals for the season was behind only Darling and Kennedy and he kicked a crucial goal during the third term of the Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 16d, 1m, 1t
2 WB 16d, 6m, 3t, 1.0g
3 Gee 13d, 6m, 5t, 0.1g
4 GC 17d, 4m, 4t, 4.0g
5 Car 20d, 9m, 3t
6 Fre 15d, 5m, 4t, 0.1g
7 PA 15d, 4m, 7t, 1.2g
8 GWS 17d, 4m, 4t, 1.5g
9 Ric 7d, 5m, 0t, 2.0g
10 Haw 8d, 3m, 2t, 1.0g
11 StK 14d, 3m, 6t, 2.0g
12 bye
13 Syd 14d, 5m, 5t
14 Ess 16d, 5m, 5t, 2.1g
15 Adl 18d, 6m, 7t, 2.0g
16 GWS 17d, 9m, 3t, 2.0g
17 Col 9d, 2m, 2t
18 WB 17d, 7m, 4t, 3.0g
19 NM 19d, 6m, 7t, 1.1g
20 Fre 17d, 6m, 3t, 4.3g
21 PA 12d, 3m, 2t, 3.0g
22 Mel 22d, 5m, 7t, 1.1g
23 Bri 23d, 8m, 2t, 3.1g
WAFL EF
QF Col 16d, 4m, 1t, 1.0g
PF Mel 24d, 3m, 6t, 3.1g
GF Col 16d, 3m, 4t, 1.1g

Jack Darling[]

(AFL: 21 games, 48 goals) - Was the form player of the competition in the first half of 2018, and was second in the Coleman Medal race after kicking a career-high six goals against reigning premiers Richmond in round 9. However, an ankle injury interrupted his progress and kept him out of the side for a month, and he could not quite recapture the same form on his return. Turned in a sensational third quarter in the Grand Final which helped to turn the tide of the match.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 12d, 5m, 4t, 3.1g
2 WB 16d, 11m, 1t, 4.0g
3 Gee 12d, 4m, 1t, 2.1g
4 GC 19d, 9m, 2t, 3.1g
5 Car 8d, 4m, 2t, 0.1g
6 Fre 18d, 7m, 3t, 3.1g
7 PA 18d, 10m, 4t, 3.2g
8 GWS 19d, 9m, 6t, 4.3g
9 Ric 21d, 15m, 2t, 6.2g
10 Haw 15d, 4m, 3t
11 StK 2d, 0m, 0t Injured ankle
12 bye Injured (ankle)
13 Syd DNP Injured (ankle)
14 Ess DNP Injured (ankle)
15 Adl DNP Injured (ankle)
16 GWS DNP Injured (ankle)
17 Col 11d, 2m, 3t, 3.2g
18 WB 18d, 11m, 2t, 3.3g
19 NM 8d, 2m, 5t
20 Fre 13d, 5m, 4t, 4.2g
21 PA 8d, 4m, 2t, 0.1g
22 Mel 0d, 1m, 0t Concussed
23 Bri 15d, 7m, 1t, 4.3g
WAFL EF
QF Col 13d, 5m, 1t, 2.1g
PF Mel 17d, 7m, 1t, 3.3g
GF Col 12d, 7m, 3t, 1.0g

Liam Duggan[]

(AFL: 24 games, 2 goals) - A regular in defence, played nearly every game and impressed with his ability to lock down on small forwards as well as create drive out of the backline, and was a solid contributor during the victorious Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 10d, 1m, 2t, 1.0g
2 WB 17d, 6m, 1t, 0.1g
3 Gee DNP Late withdrawal (hamstring)
4 GC 18d, 3m, 3t
5 Car 13d, 5m, 1t 50th appearance
6 Fre 18d, 6m, 0t
7 PA 19d, 1m, 2t
8 GWS 19d, 4m, 5t, 1.0g
9 Ric 18d, 4m, 4t
10 Haw 15d, 6m, 4t
11 StK 18d, 6m, 1t
12 bye
13 Syd 19d, 3m, 0t
14 Ess 17d, 6m, 3t
15 Adl 13d, 3m, 2t
16 GWS 15d, 8m, 0t
17 Col 14d, 5m, 4t, 0.1g
18 WB 25d, 8m, 3t
19 NM 17d, 4m, 2t
20 Fre 14d, 1m, 0t
21 PA 18d, 5m, 2t
22 Mel 24d, 6m, 1t
23 Bri 16d, 3m, 0t
WAFL EF
QF Col 15d, 6m, 4t
PF Mel 19d, 8m, 3t
GF Col 16d, 7m, 3t

Andrew Gaff[]

(AFL: 19 games, 12 goals) - Playing more of an inside role, was on track for another All-Australian jumper and possibly even a Brownlow Medal before, in the late-season Derby, inexplicably throwing an off-the-ball punch that broke the jaw of Docker Andrew Brayshaw. Copped an eight-week suspension, ruling him out of any involvement in the club's finals campaign, but still earned AA selection.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 24d, 5m, 4t
2 WB 27d, 5m, 1t, 1.0g
3 Gee 29d, 8m, 3t, 1.0g
4 GC 32d, 9m, 3t, 0.1g
5 Car 31d, 1m, 1t, 2.0g
6 Fre 32d, 8m, 3t
7 PA 35d, 3m, 3t
8 GWS 32d, 3m, 1t
9 Ric 24d, 8m, 3t, 1.0g
10 Haw 35d, 12m, 5t, 1.0g
11 StK 29d, 7m, 1t, 1.0g
12 bye
13 Syd 24d, 1m, 4t, 0.1g
14 Ess 32d, 4m, 4t
15 Adl 37d, 6m, 7t, 1.0g
16 GWS 41d, 6m, 3t, 2.0g
17 Col 30d, 5m, 2t, 1.0g
18 WB 35d, 3m, 1t, 0.1g
19 NM 21d, 3m, 4t
20 Fre 33d, 3m, 3t, 1.1g Reported for striking
21 PA DNP Suspended - season

Shannon Hurn[]

(AFL: 25 games, 1 goal) - Took his game to a new level, averaging 21 possessions and nearly eight marks a game, both career highs. Earned a maiden All-Australian selection, and etched his name in history as a West Coast premiership captain.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 23d, 11m, 3t, 1.1g
2 WB 29d, 10m, 2t
3 Gee 21d, 8m, 1t
4 GC 22d, 14m, 1t
5 Car 12d, 6m, 3t
6 Fre 31d, 11m, 1t Won Glendinning Medal
7 PA 22d, 6m, 0t
8 GWS 24d, 5m, 1t, 0.1g
9 Ric 20d, 8m, 1t
10 Haw 17d, 4m, 2t
11 StK 23d, 12m, 1t
12 bye
13 Syd 14d, 9m, 1t
14 Ess 24d, 9m, 1t
15 Adl 24d, 6m, 4t
16 GWS 24d, 7m, 1t
17 Col 25d, 11m, 1t
18 WB 19d, 7m, 4t
19 NM 21d, 8m, 2t
20 Fre 19d, 5m, 1t
21 PA 15d, 6m, 1t
22 Mel 18d, 5m, 4t
23 Bri 22d, 6m, 1t
WAFL EF
QF Col 17d, 9m, 0t
PF Mel 24d, 8m, 3t
GF Col 21d, 6m, 4t

Mark Hutchings[]

(AFL: 20 games, 9 goals; WAFL: 2 games, 0 goals) - In and out of the side in the early stages, but by the end of the season had established himself as one of the league's best taggers, shutting down a number of dangerous midfielders including a superb blanketing job on Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom in the Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Emergency
2 WB DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
3 Gee 21d, 6m, 4t, 0.1g Late inclusion
4 GC DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
5 Car 16d, 6m, 2t, 0.2g
6 Fre DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
7 PA 27d, 2m, 10t, 1.0g
8 GWS 19d, 3m, 9t, 0.1g
9 Ric 20d, 2m, 2t
10 Haw 18d, 0m, 5t
11 StK 17d, 4m, 4t
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Emergency
14 Ess 10d, 2m, 4t
15 Adl 25d, 6m, 6t
16 GWS 16d, 4m, 1t, 2.0g
17 Col 15d, 5m, 4t, 1.0g
18 WB 16d, 4m, 5t
19 NM 18d, 3m, 6t
20 Fre 21d, 6m, 7t
21 PA 12d, 0m, 4t
22 Mel 14d, 5m, 3t, 2.0g
23 Bri 15d, 2m, 3t, 1.0g
WAFL EF
QF Col 15d, 3m, 0t
PF Mel 12d, 2m, 6t, 1.0g
GF Col 15d, 4m, 2t, 1.1g

Lewis Jetta[]

(AFL: 20 games, 1 goal)- Moved to defence and provided creative dash out of the backline. Despite battling calf issues, played 20 games and bobbed up for a vital goal in the qualifying final before becoming a dual premiership player three weeks later.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 16d, 4m, 1t
2 WB 23d, 8m, 0t
3 Gee 12d, 3m, 1t
4 GC 17d, 4m, 4t
5 Car DNP Injured (soreness)
6 Fre 12d, 5m, 0t Injured calf
7 PA DNP Injured (calf)
8 GWS DNP Injured (calf)
9 Ric 14d, 0m, 4t
10 Haw 12d, 4m, 2t
11 StK 18d, 6m, 2t
12 bye
13 Syd 13d, 3m, 1t
14 Ess 19d, 5m, 1t
15 Adl 13d, 3m, 0t
16 GWS 12d, 6m, 0t
17 Col 17d, 10m, 1t
18 WB 28d, 7m, 2t
19 NM DNP Injured (calf)
20 Fre 18d, 8m, 3t
21 PA 18d, 3m, 2t
22 Mel 19d, 2m, 2t
23 Bri DNP Injured (calf)
WAFL EF
QF Col 20d, 4m, 4t, 1.0g
PF Mel 14d, 4m, 0t
GF Col 13d, 2m, 2t, 0.1g

Malcolm Karpany[]

(WAFL: 8 games, 1 goal; WAFL reserves: 2 games, 1 goal)- Failed to push his name forward for further AFL duties, his cause not helped by a couple of unusual injuries to his iliotibial band (in the knee) and ribs.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Injured (IT band)
10 Haw DNP Injured (IT band)
11 StK DNP Injured (IT band)
12 bye Injured (IT band)
13 Syd DNP Injured (IT band)
14 Ess DNP Injured (IT band)
15 Adl DNP Injured (IT band)
16 GWS DNP Injured (IT band)
17 Col DNP Played reserves for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played reserves for East Perth
19 NM DNP Injured (rib)
20 Fre DNP Injured (rib)
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth

Josh Kennedy[]

(AFL: 14 games, 43 goals) - Persistent leg injuries delayed his start to 2018 and limited him to just 14 games, Still managed 43 goals, overtaking Sumich as the Eagles' all-time leading goalscorer, and kicked three in a strong Grand Final performance as the club won its fourth flag.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Injured (ankle)
2 WB DNP Injured (ankle)
3 Gee DNP Injured (ankle)
4 GC 13d, 2m, 0t, 5.3g
5 Car 5d, 2m, 2t, 1.1g
6 Fre 7d, 4m, 0t, 3.1g
7 PA 9d, 3m, 1t, 4.1g
8 GWS 7d, 3m, 1t, 2.1g
9 Ric 13d, 5m, 0t, 3.2g
10 Haw 15d, 5m, 1t, 3.0g
11 StK 15d, 7m, 3t, 6.1g
12 bye
13 Syd 8d, 4m, 2t, 2.1g
14 Ess DNP Injured (knee)
15 Adl DNP Injured (knee)
16 GWS DNP Injured (knee)
17 Col 10d, 5m, 3t, 3.1g
18 WB 10d, 4m, 4t, 2.2g
19 NM DNP Late withdrawal (soreness)
20 Fre DNP Injured (shin)
21 PA DNP Injured (shin)
22 Mel DNP Injured (shin)
23 Bri DNP Injured (shin)
WAFL EF
QF Col 12d, 6m, 3t, 2.4g
PF Mel 13d, 7m, 4t, 4.0g
GF Col 18d, 11m, 4t, 3.2g

Mark LeCras[]

(AFL: 23 games, 32 goals) - Began the season strongly and although his form dropped away slightly, not helped by a wrist injury suffered mid-season, was still able to play 23 games for the year and finally earn a premiership medal.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 16d, 4m, 9t, 3.2g
2 WB 16d, 4m, 5t, 2.0g
3 Gee 12d, 6m, 2t, 3.2g
4 GC 14d, 3m, 3t, 2.1g 200th game
5 Car 13d, 4m, 0t, 3.2g
6 Fre 16d, 2m, 4t, 2.1g
7 PA 17d, 3m, 2t, 1.0g
8 GWS 13d, 0m, 3t
9 Ric 17d, 5m, 4t, 3.0g
10 Haw 18d, 6m, 3t, 1.1g
11 StK 6d, 3m, 6t, 2.0g
12 bye
13 Syd 19d, 6m, 2t, 0.1g
14 Ess 11d, 4m, 1t, 1.2g
15 Adl DNP Injured (wrist)
16 GWS DNP Injured (wrist)
17 Col 18d, 4m, 3t, 2.1g
18 WB 17d, 5m, 0t, 2.1g
19 NM 9d, 4m, 2t, 1.0g
20 Fre 12d, 4m, 3t
21 PA 24d, 6m, 5t, 1.0g
22 Mel 11d, 4m, 1t, 1.0g
23 Bri 15d, 5m, 2t, 0.2g
WAFL EF
QF Col 15d, 1m, 2t, 0.2g
PF Mel 12d, 3m, 3t, 3.2g
GF Col 10d, 3m, 5t

Scott Lycett[]

(AFL: 25 games, 10 goals)- Bounced back from an injury-ravaged 2017 to play every game, partnering first Naitanui and then Vardy in the ruck. Despite battling a hip injury late in the season he held his own, nullifying All-Australian ruckmen Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy during the finals series.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 10d, 2m, 1t, 32ho
2 WB 15d, 5m, 6t, 21ho, 2.1g
3 Gee 10d, 2m, 4t, 16ho
4 GC 14d, 4m, 0t, 12ho, 1.0g
5 Car 13d, 4m, 6t, 23ho, 1.1g
6 Fre 18d, 4m, 3t, 20ho
7 PA 16d, 3m, 3t, 25ho
8 GWS 13d, 2m, 3t, 30ho
9 Ric 13d, 4m, 2t, 20ho, 0.1g
10 Haw 17d, 4m, 1t, 18ho
11 StK 14d, 4m, 3t, 20ho, 0.1g
12 bye
13 Syd 13d, 3m, 3t, 16ho, 1.0g
14 Ess 14d, 2m, 1t, 15ho, 0.2g
15 Adl 9d, 0m, 2t, 13ho, 2.1g
16 GWS 8d, 6m, 4t, 1.0g
17 Col 9d, 1m, 4t, 17ho, 0.1g
18 WB 10d, 4m, 6t, 23ho
19 NM 12d, 3m, 5t, 34ho
20 Fre 20d, 2m, 4t, 21ho, 2.0g
21 PA 19d, 5m, 3t, 40ho
22 Mel 11d, 0m, 7t, 21ho
23 Bri 8d, 2m, 2t, 17ho, 0.1g
WAFL EF
QF Col 10d, 1m, 3t, 14ho
PF Mel 7d, 1m, 3t, 20ho
GF Col 9d, 1m, 4t, 15ho, 0.1g

Eric MacKenzie[]

(WAFL: 1 game, 0 goals) - Surgery on a rare condition affecting the toes over the off-season was followed by stress fractures in his feet that delayed his start to 2018. Played one midseason game for East Perth but suffered a flare-up, and was ultimately put back in cotton wool for the rest of the year. (Retired)

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Injured (toe)
2 WB DNP Injured (toe)
3 Gee DNP Injured (toe)
4 GC DNP Injured (toe)
5 Car DNP Injured (toe)
6 Fre DNP Injured (toe)
7 PA DNP Injured (toe)
8 GWS DNP Injured (toe)
9 Ric DNP Injured (toe)
10 Haw DNP Injured (toe)
11 StK DNP Injured (toe)
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Injured (toe)
15 Adl DNP Injured (toe)
16 GWS DNP Injured (toe) - season

Chris Masten[]

(AFL: 24 games, 7 goals) - Bounced back from a poor 2017, locking in a spot on the wing and playing almost every game, including the successful Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 15d, 4m, 0t, 1.0g
2 WB 20d, 4m, 1t
3 Gee 18d, 7m, 4t, 0.1g
4 GC 30d, 12m, 2t, 2.1g
5 Car 27d, 6m, 1t, 1.0g
6 Fre 17d, 7m, 5t Reported for misconduct
7 PA 19d, 6m, 3t
8 GWS 19d, 5m, 1t
9 Ric 16d, 6m, 2t, 0.1g
10 Haw 11d, 4m, 0t, 1.0g
11 StK DNP Injured (hamstring)
12 bye
13 Syd 23d, 9m, 5t, 0.1g
14 Ess 17d, 5m, 3t
15 Adl 22d, 8m, 0t
16 GWS 17d, 10m, 0t
17 Col 16d, 4m, 3t
18 WB 28d, 7m, 3t
19 NM 16d, 4m, 0t
20 Fre 20d, 8m, 1t
21 PA 21d, 6m, 2t, 1.0g
22 Mel 27d, 5m, 0t, 1.0g
23 Bri 23d, 3m, 1t
WAFL EF
QF Col 11d, 0m, 3t
PF Mel 17d, 6m, 1t
GF Col 14d, 4m, 1t, 0.1g

Jeremy McGovern[]

(AFL: 24 games, 6 goals)- Had an eventful season, setting a league record for intercept marks, bringing up his 100th appearance late in the year, drifting forward to kick a game-winning goal after the siren against Port Adelaide, and achieving All-Australian selection for the third straight year. Was a key player in the side's victorious Grand Final after being in doubt to play due to internal bleeding, taking an intercept mark that led to Dom Sheed's game-winner.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 18d, 9m, 2t
2 WB 14d, 8m, 0t, 0.1g
3 Gee 11d, 2m, 0t
4 GC 22d, 13m, 0t
5 Car 13d, 5m, 1t
6 Fre 10d, 10m, 0t
7 PA 13d, 4m, 1t
8 GWS DNP Injured (calf)
9 Ric 14d, 9m, 3t, 1.0g
10 Haw 11d, 6m, 2t
11 StK 21d, 12m, 2t
12 bye
13 Syd 13d, 6m, 2t
14 Ess 12d, 6m, 1t
15 Adl 9d, 5m, 1t, 2.1g
16 GWS 6d, 2m, 3t, 2.0g
17 Col 22d, 12m, 2t
18 WB 20d, 6m, 2t
19 NM 18d, 7m, 2t
20 Fre 15d, 5m, 0t Reported for engaging in melee
21 PA 9d, 6m, 1t, 1.0g Kicked winning goal
22 Mel 13d, 6m, 2t
23 Bri 14d, 8m, 0t 100th game
WAFL EF
QF Col 18d, 9m, 3t
PF Mel 17d, 4m, 0t Injured hip
GF Col 14d, 9m, 1t

Kurt Mutimer[]

(WAFL: 17 games, 0 goals) - Although he showed solid form playing as a lock-down defender with the Royals, failed to press for further AFL duties.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Emergency
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Emergency
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth

Nic Naitanui[]

(AFL: 15 games, 6 goals) - Made a long-awaited return after sitting out all of 2017 following a knee reconstruction, and looked to have lost little of his athleticism. Missed only one game through suspension before heartbreakingly injuring his other knee against Collingwood, requiring another reconstruction.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 12d, 3m, 3t, 33ho, 1.1g
2 WB 8d, 1m, 3t, 33ho
3 Gee 9d, 0m, 6t, 39ho, 1.0g
4 GC 14d, 4m, 1t, 33ho 150th game
5 Car 8d, 2m, 6t, 26ho, 0.1g
6 Fre 8d, 1m, 2t, 32ho, 0.1g
7 PA 11d, 2m, 4t, 31ho Reported for rough conduct and attempted tripping
8 GWS DNP Suspended
9 Ric 12d, 1m, 7t, 30ho
10 Haw 12d, 2m, 6t, 34ho, 1.0g
11 StK 17d, 2m, 6t, 18ho, 2.0g
12 bye
13 Syd 15d, 2m, 1t, 32ho, 0.1g
14 Ess 9d, 0m, 3t, 34ho, 1.1g
15 Adl 7d, 1m, 6t, 34ho
16 GWS 15d, 3m, 8t, 41ho, 2.0g
17 Col 6d, 1m, 2t, 9ho Injured knee
18 WB DNP Injured (knee) - season

Jackson Nelson[]

(AFL: 10 games, 0 goals; WAFL: 9 games, 0 goals) - Played 10 of the first 13 games, generally as a lock-down defender, but found himself out of the senior side in the second half of the year although he was an emergency on numerous occasions.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 5d, 0m, 2t, 0.1g
2 WB 11d, 7m, 2t
3 Gee 7d, 4m, 0t
4 GC 12d, 3m, 2t
5 Car 9d, 3m, 0t
6 Fre DNP Emergency
7 PA 14d, 4m, 0t
8 GWS 11d, 4m, 1t
9 Ric DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
11 StK 9d, 6m, 0t
12 bye
13 Syd 16d, 2m, 0t
14 Ess 6d, 3m, 1t, 0.1g
15 Adl DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Emergency, played for East Perth, reported
20 Fre DNP Suspended
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Emergency
WAFL EF Played for East Perth
QF Col DNP
PF Mel DNP Emergency
GF Col DNP Emergency

Luke Partington[]

(WAFL: 17 games, 17 goals) - Found himself on the outer with the match committee. Despite putting up big numbers at East Perth and being named a joint winner of the Royals' best and fairest, failed to win senior selection at any stage.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Injured (hamstring)
6 Fre DNP Injured (hamstring)
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth

Jack Petruccelle[]

(AFL: 3 games, 2 goals; WAFL: 14 games, 15 goals) - Played two early-season games as a defensive forward, kicking two goals against Port Adelaide to showcase his potential before being forced out of the side with an ankle injury. Made one further senior appearance later in the year, but his WAFL form dropped away at the tail end of the season.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth (debut)
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
6 Fre 4d, 1m, 1t AFL debut
7 PA 7d, 1m, 1t, 2.0g
8 GWS DNP Injured (ankle)
9 Ric DNP Injured (ankle)
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM 5d, 1m, 1t Late inclusion
20 Fre DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth

Jack Redden[]

(AFL: 25 games, 10 goals) - Became a prime mover in the middle following the retirements of Priddis and Mitchell. Played every game, led the side in total disposals, and was at his best during the club's victorious finals campaign.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 18d, 3m, 6t
2 WB 17d, 5m, 4t
3 Gee 19d, 2m, 4t, 1.0g
4 GC 10d, 1m, 5t Injured shin
5 Car 17d, 4m, 8t
6 Fre 34d, 6m, 4t, 1.1g
7 PA 32d, 7m, 6t, 1.0g
8 GWS 29d, 2m, 4t
9 Ric 23d, 6m, 1t, 2.0g
10 Haw 25d, 5m, 4t
11 StK 22d, 7m, 2t
12 bye
13 Syd 28d, 5m, 2t
14 Ess 26d, 6m, 4t
15 Adl 21d, 5m, 10t
16 GWS 32d, 9m, 6t, 1.0g
17 Col 30d, 8m, 7t, 1.0g 50th WCE game
18 WB 26d, 9m, 5t, 0.1g
19 NM 26d, 2m, 5t
20 Fre 33d, 10m, 5t, 1.0g
21 PA 24d, 1m, 4t
22 Mel 25d, 2m, 5t, 0.1g
23 Bri 27d, 4m, 2t
WAFL EF
QF Col 32d, 12m, 3t, 1.0g
PF Mel 31d, 13m, 9t, 1.0g
GF Col 21d, 6m, 3t

Willie Rioli[]

(AFL: 24 games, 28 goals) - Despite a limited pre-season, was quickly brought into the senior side in Round 2 and immediately impressed as a silky small forward with the ability to push up into the midfield. Played every game from that point on, and joined his famous cousins in becoming a premiership player.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB 8d, 2m, 2t, 0.1g AFL debut
3 Gee 12d, 2m, 2t
4 GC 10d, 6m, 1t, 2.0g
5 Car 16d, 2m, 2t, 1.3g
6 Fre 9d, 3m, 2t, 0.2g
7 PA 16d, 5m, 2t, 2.0g
8 GWS 9d, 4m, 4t, 1.0g
9 Ric 12d, 3m, 0t, 1.0g
10 Haw 13d, 5m, 3t, 2.1g Reported for misconduct, umpire contact
11 StK 9d, 2m, 2t, 1.1g
12 bye
13 Syd 7d, 0m, 5t
14 Ess 9d, 2m, 3t, 1.0g
15 Adl 10d, 5m, 3t
16 GWS 8d, 3m, 2t, 2.0g
17 Col 12d, 4m, 2t, 3.0g
18 WB 11d, 6m, 2t, 1.1g
19 NM 12d, 1m, 5t, 2.0g Reported for striking
20 Fre 14d, 5m, 2t, 2.0g
21 PA 10d, 3m, 1t
22 Mel 10d, 2m, 2t, 3.2g
23 Bri 15d, 4m, 3t, 1.0g
WAFL EF
QF Col 14d, 1m, 6t, 1.0g
PF Mel 14d, 6m, 0t, 1.2g
GF Col 12d, 1m, 7t, 1.1g

Josh Rotham[]

(WAFL: 17 games, 2 goals) - Spent the year in East Perth's backline, often fighting above his weight in match-ups on key forwards.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Injured (groin)
16 GWS DNP Injured (groin)
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth, concussed
18 WB DNP Injured (concussion)
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth

Liam Ryan[]

(AFL: 13 games, 20 goals; WAFL: 3 games, 5 goals) - Debuted Round 1 and quickly became a fan favourite, kicking seven goals in his first three matches before suffering an ankle injury. After an extended layoff, returned to the side briefly before an early-morning car crash that resulted in drink driving charges and a stint with East Perth. Regained his senior spot late in the season and was part of the premiership side.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 12d, 3m, 1t, 1.1g AFL debut
2 WB 14d, 6m, 3t, 3.3g
3 Gee 12d, 4m, 3t, 3.0g Injured ankle
4 GC DNP Injured (ankle)
5 Car DNP Injured (ankle)
6 Fre DNP Injured (ankle)
7 PA DNP Injured (ankle)
8 GWS DNP Injured (ankle)
9 Ric DNP Injured (ankle)
10 Haw DNP Injured (ankle)
11 StK DNP Injured (ankle)
12 bye
13 Syd 12d, 3m, 2t, 1.2g
14 Ess 7d, 3m, 0t, 0.1g
15 Adl 5d, 1m, 1t, 1.1g
16 GWS DNP Unavailable (personal)
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth (debut)
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre 15d, 2m, 2t, 3.2g Reported for instigating melee
21 PA 10d, 2m, 2t, 1.2g
22 Mel 8d, 0m, 1t, 1.0g
23 Bri 12d, 4m, 4t, 3.0g
WAFL EF
QF Col 15d, 2m, 0t, 2.0g
PF Mel 18d, 4m, 2t, 1.1g
GF Col 10d, 3m, 4t, 0.2g

Will Schofield[]

(AFL: 12 games, 0 goals; WAFL: 6 games, 0 goals) - Played just two AFL games before the midseason bye as the match committee preferred a smaller defence. Worked his way into the side in the second half of the year, was squeezed out for the first final but recalled when Sheppard tore a hamstring, and turned in one of his best games in the Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 8d, 4m, 1t
2 WB DNP Emergency
3 Gee DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
4 GC DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Emergency, played for East Perth, reported for striking
8 GWS 7d, 2m, 0t
9 Ric DNP Emergency, played for East Perth, injured hamstring
10 Haw DNP Injured (hamstring)
11 StK DNP Injured (hamstring)
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess 7d, 4m, 2t
15 Adl 6d, 2m, 2t
16 GWS 10d, 5m, 2t
17 Col 7d, 4m, 2t
18 WB 10d, 2m, 0t
19 NM 13d, 5m, 0t
20 Fre 2d, 1m, 1t Injured hamstring
21 PA DNP Injured (hamstring)
22 Mel DNP Injured (hamstring)
23 Bri 5d, 2m, 4t
WAFL EF
QF Col DNP Emergency
PF Mel 8d, 4m, 0t
GF Col 9d, 5m, 2t

Dom Sheed[]

(AFL: 18 games, 8 goals; WAFL: 4 games, 3 goals) - Form wavered and found himself dropped to East Perth on multiple occassions. The suspension of Gaff handed him one last opportunity which he took with both hands, putting in a number of strong performances during the finals series culminating in his clutch game-winning goal late in the Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 23d, 2m, 1t
2 WB 18d, 2m, 2t
3 Gee 30d, 6m, 1t, 2.2g
4 GC 29d, 5m, 1t
5 Car 18d, 3m, 2t, 0.1g
6 Fre 23d, 2m, 3t, 1.0g
7 PA DNP Injured (foot)
8 GWS DNP Injured (foot)
9 Ric 17d, 4m, 1t
10 Haw 22d, 5m, 5t, 0.1g
11 StK 26d, 3m, 2t, 1.0g Late inclusion
12 bye
13 Syd 11d, 1m, 4t, 0.1g
14 Ess DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
18 WB 10d, 1m, 1t, 0.1g
19 NM 17d, 3m, 4t
20 Fre DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
21 PA 22d, 4m, 1t, 1.1g
22 Mel 31d, 8m, 3t, 1.0g
23 Bri 30d, 5m, 0t
WAFL EF
QF Col 27d, 5m, 1t, 1.0g
PF Mel 27d, 7m, 1t
GF Col 32d, 6m, 0t, 1.0g

Brad Sheppard[]

(AFL: 23 games, 0 goals) - In career-best form and was spoken of as a potential All-Australian candidate until misfortune struck in the opening final when he damaged a hamstring, ending a run of 95 consecutive games and knocking him out of the club's premiership push.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 15d, 4m, 5t
2 WB 14d, 6m, 1t
3 Gee 17d, 7m, 2t
4 GC 15d, 3m, 3t
5 Car 13d, 3m, 3t
6 Fre 11d, 7m, 0t
7 PA 18d, 6m, 0t
8 GWS 23d, 8m, 2t
9 Ric 18d, 8m, 4t
10 Haw 20d, 7m, 3t
11 StK 15d, 8m, 1t
12 bye
13 Syd 14d, 3m, 2t
14 Ess 16d, 6m, 6t
15 Adl 19d, 9m, 4t
16 GWS 9d, 3m, 3t
17 Col 17d, 12m, 1t
18 WB 18d, 8m, 3t
19 NM 17d, 6m, 1t
20 Fre 26d, 12m, 2t, 0.1g 150th AFL game
21 PA 18d, 9m, 1t
22 Mel 23d, 8m, 2t
23 Bri 15d, 5m, 4t
WAFL EF
QF Col 2d, 0m, 0t Injured hamstring
PF Mel DNP Injured (hamstring) - season

Luke Shuey[]

(AFL: 20 games, 6 goals) - Battled regular tags as well as a hamstring injury that ruled him out for a month mid-season, but managed to turn in the occasional vintage performance, none more so than his memorable 34-possession effort in the Grand Final that earned him a Norm Smith Medal to go with his premiership medal.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 25d, 4m, 6t, 0.1g
2 WB 18d, 4m, 3t
3 Gee 28d, 1m, 4t, 1.0g
4 GC 22d, 4m, 3t
5 Car 24d, 3m, 6t, 1.0g
6 Fre 27d, 4m, 6t, 1.0g Reported for kneeing
7 PA 3d, 1m, 0t Injured hamstring
8 GWS DNP Injured (hamstring)
9 Ric DNP Injured (hamstring)
10 Haw DNP Injured (hamstring)
11 StK DNP Late withdrawal (hamstring)
12 bye
13 Syd 14d, 1m, 4t, 0.1g
14 Ess 18d, 2m, 5t, 1.0g
15 Adl 26d, 1m, 10t, 1.0g
16 GWS 32d, 4m, 3t, 0.1g
17 Col 30d, 5m, 6t
18 WB 28d, 9m, 4t
19 NM DNP Late withdrawal (personal)
20 Fre 26d, 4m, 4t
21 PA 31d, 1m, 5t
22 Mel 21d, 2m, 10t
23 Bri 29d, 2m, 5t, 0.3g
WAFL EF
QF Col 19d, 5m, 5t
PF Mel 21d, 3m, 1t
GF Col 34d, 3m, 8t, 1.1g Won Norm Smith Medal

Nathan Vardy[]

(AFL: 10 games, 7 goals; WAFL: 7 games, 5 goals) - Suffered a groin injury during the pre-season that wrecked the first half of his year. Returned through East Perth, finding form just in time to replace Naitanui, and played 10 of the last 11 games including the victorious Grand Final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Injured (groin)
2 WB DNP Injured (groin)
3 Gee DNP Injured (groin)
4 GC DNP Injured (groin)
5 Car DNP Injured (groin)
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth, injured groin
7 PA DNP Injured (groin)
8 GWS DNP Injured (groin)
9 Ric DNP Injured (groin)
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
16 GWS 5d, 0m, 1t, 17ho
17 Col DNP Played for East Perth
18 WB 12d, 5m, 4t, 16ho, 1.0g
19 NM 4d, 1m, 3t, 7ho, 1.0g 50th AFL game
20 Fre 8d, 2m, 3t, 18ho, 2.2g
21 PA 9d, 7m, 3t, 17ho, 0.1g
22 Mel 8d, 5m, 2t, 14ho. 1.1g
23 Bri 5d, 0m, 3t, 22ho
WAFL EF
QF Col 11d, 1m, 2t, 14ho, 1.0g
PF Mel 5d, 1m, 2t, 8ho
GF Col 14d, 4m, 6t, 14ho, 1.0g

Daniel Venables[]

(AFL: 15 games, 9 goals; WAFL: 2 games, 0 goals) - Quickly impressed playing as a defensive forward with occasional stints in the midfield, before suffering an ankle injury that saw him placed on the long-term injury list. Returning through the WAFL, cemented his spot ahead of the finals and turned in his best performance in the preliminary final against Melbourne, recording 17 touches and a goal while having a hand in several others.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 7d, 1m, 4t AFL debut
2 WB 12d, 7m, 0t, 3.1g
3 Gee 9d, 2m, 0t, 0.1g
4 GC 11d, 2m, 4t, 1.1g Injured ankle
5 Car DNP Injured (ankle)
6 Fre DNP Injured (ankle) - placed on LTI list
7 PA DNP Injured (ankle)
8 GWS DNP Injured (ankle)
9 Ric DNP Injured (ankle)
10 Haw DNP Injured (ankle)
11 StK DNP Injured (ankle)
12 bye Injured (ankle)
13 Syd DNP Injured (ankle)
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS 4d, 1m, 6t
17 Col 12d, 5m, 2t, 0.1g
18 WB 13d, 6m, 1t, 1.0g
19 NM 8d, 2m, 3t, 0.2g
20 Fre 12d, 2m, 1t, 0.1g Reported for engaging in melee
21 PA 5d, 3m, 1t
22 Mel 10d, 5m, 3t, 1.0g
23 Bri 13d, 3m, 2t, 2.0g
WAFL EF
QF Col 7d, 1m, 7t, 0.1g
PF Mel 17d, 2m, 2t, 1.1g
GF Col 4d, 0m, 2t

Jake Waterman[]

(AFL: 16 games, 13 goals; WAFL: 6 games, 14 goals) - Debuted in Round 1 and impressed as a hard-running forward. Played 16 of the side's first 18 games and received a Rising Star nomination, before being squeezed out of the lineup as the match committee looked to field a smaller forward line.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 8d, 2m, 3t, 1.0g AFL debut
2 WB 13d, 4m, 0t, 2.0g
3 Gee 20d, 9m, 2t, 0.1g
4 GC 10d, 3m, 1t, 1.1g
5 Car 10d, 5m, 2t, 0.1g
6 Fre 14d, 5m, 4t, 2.1g Received Rising Star nomination
7 PA 11d, 3m, 1t, 1.0g
8 GWS 12d, 4m, 1t, 3.0g
9 Ric 11d, 5m, 0t, 0.1g
10 Haw 9d, 7m, 1t, 1.1g
11 StK 10d, 7m, 2t, 1.0g
12 bye
13 Syd 10d, 4m, 1t, 1.0g
14 Ess 6d, 3m, 1t, 0.1g
15 Adl 11d, 5m, 1t
16 GWS DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
17 Col 15d, 7m, 2t, 0.3g
18 WB DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
19 NM 8d, 2m, 1t, 0.2g Late inclusion
20 Fre DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth

Elliot Yeo[]

(AFL: 25 games, 14 goals) - Used as a permanent midfielder, was again named in the extended All-Australian squad. Brought up his 100th appearance for the club and was an important part of the premiership midfield.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd 26d, 5m, 4t, 1.0g
2 WB 20d, 7m, 7t
3 Gee 12d, 3m, 4t
4 GC 33d, 11m, 5t, 0.1g
5 Car 26d, 3m, 11t, 0.1g
6 Fre 19d, 3m, 7t, 1.0g
7 PA 26d, 4m, 4t
8 GWS 28d, 3m, 8t
9 Ric 29d, 2m, 6t, 1.1g Injured knee
10 Haw 28d, 3m, 5t
11 StK 20d, 5m, 5t, 0.1g
12 bye
13 Syd 29d, 5m, 8t, 2.1g
14 Ess 22d, 5m, 12t, 0.1g
15 Adl 19d, 6m, 3t, 1.0g
16 GWS 32d, 6m, 4t, 0.2g
17 Col 17d, 3m, 5t, 1.0g
18 WB 28d, 6m, 8t, 1.2g
19 NM 28d, 6m, 11t, 1.0g
20 Fre 26d, 6m, 5t, 2.3g Won Glendinning-Allan Medal
21 PA 25d, 7m, 6t, 1.0g 100th WCE game
22 Mel 23d, 9m, 11t, 1.1g
23 Bri 21d, 6m, 9t
WAFL EF
QF Col 36d, 6m, 9t, 0.1g
PF Mel 23d, 6m, 6t
GF Col 19d, 3m, 5t, 1.0g

Tarir Bayok[]

(WAFL: 8 games, 2 goals; WAFL reserves: 9 games, 3 goals) - After showing good form with the Royals, was elevated to the senior list and travelled to Sydney with the team as an emergency. However, his form tailed away in the second half of the season and he finished the year in the reserves.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played reserves for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP Elevated to senior list, emergency, East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played reserves for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played reserves for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played reserves for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played reserves for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played reserves for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Undisclosed
21 PA DNP Played reserves for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played reserves for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played reserves for East Perth
WAFL EF

Ryan Burrows[]

(WAFL reserves: 10 games, 6 goals) - Unable to break into East Perth's senior side, and was not seen at any level late for the last few weeks of the season after reportedly injuring an ankle.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP
2 WB DNP Ill
3 Gee DNP Ill
4 GC DNP Ill
5 Car DNP Ill
6 Fre DNP Played reserves for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played reserves for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played reserves for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Played reserves for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played reserves for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Injured (undisclosed)
14 Ess DNP Played reserves for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played reserves for East Perth
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played reserves for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played reserves for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played reserves for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Injured (ankle)
21 PA DNP Injured (ankle)
22 Mel DNP Injured (ankle)
23 Bri DNP Injured (ankle)
WAFL EF Injured (ankle)

Callan England[]

(WAFL: 7 games, 3 goals; WAFL reserves: 10 games, 10 goals) - Played a handful of games in East Perth's senior side but spent the majority of the season in the reserves, including the Royals' unsuccessful run to the grand final.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played reserves for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played reserves for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth (debut)
6 Fre DNP Played reserves for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Injured (back)
16 GWS DNP Injured (back)
17 Col DNP Played reserves for East Perth
18 WB DNP Injured (quad)
19 NM DNP Injured (quad)
20 Fre DNP Injured (quad)
21 PA DNP Played reserves for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Played reserves for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played reserves for East Perth
WAFL EF Played reserves for East Perth
QF Col DNP Played reserves for East Perth
PF Mel DNP Played reserves for East Perth

Fraser McInnes[]

(AFL: 3 games, 1 goal; WAFL: 12 games, 11 goals) - Filled in for a suspended Naitanui for one week and made a couple of unsuccessful appearances as a key forward later in the year, before late-season groin issues cruelled any chance he had of participating in the AFL finals.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Emergency, played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Played for East Perth
6 Fre DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Emergency, played for East Perth
8 GWS 11d, 3m, 2t, 6ho
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Held over
14 Adl 8d, 4m, 1t, 0.3g
15 Adl 6d, 2m, 5t, 1.0g
16 GWS DNP Injured (groin)
17 Col DNP Injured (groin)
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Injured (adductor)
21 PA DNP Injured (adductor)
22 Mel DNP Played for East Perth
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Injured (adductor)

Tony Olango[]

(WAFL: 2 games, 1 goal; WAFL reserves: 8 games, 3 goals)- Project ruckman was called up to East Perth's senior side twice, but suffered hamstring injuries both times.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP
2 WB DNP Injured (knee)
3 Gee DNP Injured (knee)
4 GC DNP Injured (knee)
5 Car DNP Injured (knee)
6 Fre DNP Played reserves for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played reserves for East Perth
8 GWS DNP East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Injured (undisclosed)
10 Haw DNP Played reserves for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played reserves for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played reserves for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played reserves for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth (debut), injured hamstring
16 GWS DNP Injured (hamstring)
17 Col DNP Injured (hamstring)
18 WB DNP Played reserves for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played reserves for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth, injured hamstring
21 PA DNP Injured (hamstring)
22 Mel DNP Injured (hamstring)
23 Bri DNP Injured (hamstring)
WAFL EF Injured (hamstring) - season

Francis Watson[]

(WAFL: 16 games, 0 goals; WAFL reserves: 1 game; 0 goals) - Unable to force his way into a settled backline, although he was close on several occasions.

Round Opponent Stats Notes
1 Syd DNP Emergency, played scratch match for East Perth
2 WB DNP Played for East Perth
3 Gee DNP Played for East Perth
4 GC DNP East Perth bye
5 Car DNP Emergency
6 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
7 PA DNP Played for East Perth
8 GWS DNP Emergency, East Perth bye
9 Ric DNP Played for East Perth
10 Haw DNP Played for East Perth
11 StK DNP Played for East Perth
12 bye
13 Syd DNP Played for East Perth
14 Ess DNP Played for East Perth
15 Adl DNP Played for East Perth
16 GWS DNP East Perth bye
17 Col DNP Played reserves for East Perth
18 WB DNP Played for East Perth
19 NM DNP Played for East Perth
20 Fre DNP Played for East Perth
21 PA DNP Played for East Perth
22 Mel DNP Emergency
23 Bri DNP Played for East Perth
WAFL EF Played for East Perth
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