Rory O’Brien boots East Fremantle’s first of the game.
Camera IconRory O’Brien boots East Fremantle’s first of the game. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Swans make top

Bryce LuffThe Advocate

East Perth are in fourth place after a 10-point win over Claremont.

The Royals won 10.10 (70) to 8.12 (60), with Brendan Lee and Kane Lucas both tallying 31 disposals for the winners.

East Fremantle fell to their 10th straight loss on Saturday, going down to West Perth by 73 points at East Fremantle Oval.

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On a day the club celebrated its 1985 premiership win, the hosts were outgunned from the start, falling 38 points behind before they were able to get on the board through RoryO'Brien.

O'Brien's goal was one of the few highlights for the Sharks, who fell 15.14 (104) to 4.7 (31).

Steven Potente booted three goals for the Falcons, with Trent Manzone gathering 34 disposals to go with two goals.O'Brien led the Sharks for disposals with 36.

South Fremantle face a difficult challenge to play finals this year.

The Bulldogs fell to Peel Thunder 14.13 (97) to 11.1 (67) at Fremantle Oval on Saturday to be a game and percentage outside the top five and with a bye this week.