1919 The Royal Domination Begins
The East Perth Football Club is, unequivocally, one of WA’s great sporting institutions. Revered by many, respected by all, the regal royal blue-and-black colours have made a massive impact in their 114 seasons in the Western Australian Football League.
The likes of West Perth (1885), East Fremantle (1898), Perth (1899), South Fremantle (1900) and Subiaco (1901) all joined the then Western Australia Football Association before East Perth (1906). However, Young Easts made an almost immediate impact, reaching the 1909 finals. A year later they made the Grand Final, only to lose to Old Easts in the first of 11 title deciders the two adversaries have met in.
Read about East Perth's historic, first Premiership in 1919. All of the premiers matches are reviewed, including challnege matches post season. There are player profiles as well as news of the day giving insight in to the politics off field at the Club and for the WANFL.
A terrific read for all Royals and Australian Football lovers
