SOUTH FREMANTLE 11.18 (84) def. PERTH 5.8 (38)

The Bulldogs unfurled their 2025 premiership flag ahead of a commanding win in front of a home crowd on Saturday, sitting second on the ladder.

Trey Ruscoe followed up from his 4 goal haul last weekend, adding another four to his tally to make an early bid for the Bernie Naylor Medal.

It was Matthew Parker (30 disposals) and Isaiah Winder (28 disposals) who controlled the centre clearance for South Fremantle, with youngster Aiden Harvey booting his first career League goal to add to the win.

Perth were not short on time with the footy around the contest, Charlie Constable (36 disposals, 7 marks, 4 inside 50s), Austin Davis (30 disposals) and Matthew Taylor (29 disposals, 8 marks) each playing a huge role throughout the day.

The Demon’s scoring efficiency pained them with the Dogs taking the game on to finish 46-points ahead.

EAST PERTH 13.12 (90) def. SWAN DISTRICTS 10.10 (70)

The Royals chalked up their first win of the year at home over the Swans on the weekend, victorious by 20 at the final siren.

Inaccuracy saw East Perth kick 1.4 at the end of the first, Swan Districts starting off hot kicking 5.2.

The Royals kicked 9 goals to 3 in a second half surge to bring it home, Mitchell Schofield kicking 4 in his first League game of the year after he booted 4 in the Reserves last weekend.

Zane Trew (27 disposals) and Joshua Cipro (26 disposals) stood out for Swan in what was overall an even game across the stat sheet.

East Perth now sit fourth with a rough start for Swan Districts now made worse, bringing up the rear in ninth.

EAST FREMANTLE 10.11 (71) def. SUBIACO 9.14 (68)

The home ground advantage trend throughout round 2 continued after the Sharks won a nailbiter at Shark Park.

A goalless first quarter for the Lions preceded an inaccurate second term, entering the second half down by 3-points.

Jack Cleaver ended the game with 26 disposals to his name while key forward Liam Robinson put four majors on the scoreboard for the Sharks.

Jack Mayo led the goal tally for Subiaco kicking 3, Stefan Giro and Sonny Sinao both booting 2 each.

East Fremantle held on in the fourth to earn them their first win of the season and they now sit in seventh.

CLAREMONT 7.10 (52) def. PEEL THUNDER 6.5 (41)

The Tigers started on the back foot with no goals kicked in the first quarter, clawing their way back over the entirety of the match to walk away victorious at the final siren.

Scores level at half time and up by 3-points heading into the final quarter, Callan England (30 disposals) and Bailey Rodgers (25 disposals) led from the front once again for the Tigers to demand midfield dominance.

Jeremy Sharp had a day out notching up 25 disposals and kicking 3 majors for the day, while fellow Dockers listee Nathan O’Driscoll put the pressure on with 6 tackles.

Ollie Eastland had a rough day in the office facing AFL premiership ruckman Mason Cox in the ruck who hit out 34, assisted by Floyd Burmeister collecting 14.

Peel could now possibly be without the American after Dockers ruckman Sean Darcy copped a head knock in their match against Collingwood.

WEST COAST 17.5 (107) def. WEST PERTH 12.20 (92)

Inaccuracy was the story of the day for the Falcons, the Eagles capitalising in fashion to walk away with a 15-point victory.

Despite 24 more entries for the Falcons, an inability to finish in front of goals saw the Eagles kick 5 goals to 1 in the last quarter.

Midfield dominance from Connor West (42 disposals, 8 inside 50s), Kane Bevan (36 disposals, 8 marks, 7 inside 50s) and Shane Nelson (30 disposals, 5 entries) wasn’t enough for West Perth to get over the line at the final siren.

Eagles AFL forward Jack Williams did what he does best, kicking 4 majors for the day while Tom Cole (27 disposals, 9 marks, 5 tackles) and Rhett Bazzo (24 disposals, 12 marks) led the surge for West Coast.

A bad start just got worse for the Falcons, now placed at the bottom of the ladder at the end of round 2.

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