FOR THE second time in three years, an undefeated season up to the grand final did not yield a flag for East Fremantle, though the Sharks still boast one premiership and three grand finals in as many years. A consistent contender, there is plenty of change out at Shark Park, so it will be fascinating to see how they fare.

LAST SEASON: Runners-up
2025 PREDICTION: 2nd-5th

East Fremantle is the great unknown in 20525, and given how well run the Sharks are, it would not be a shock to see them contending for the flag again. But having lost a number of key players to either retirement, the draft or otherwise, it will be a season to semi rebuild while still having the top-end quality to test just about every side.

STATE ACADEMY MEMBERS (TOP-AGE)

Comments by West Australian Female Talent Manager Trent Cooper

Alicia Blizard
Tall Forward | 174cm | 15/11/2007

“Ali had a good carnival last year and a good finish for the East Fremantle. Really powerful forward and probably the best thing and the biggest improvement in her game has been her forward pressure where she’s elite at that level at applying that pressure so looking forward to seeing what she does this year.”

Kai Clucas
Midfielder | 160cm | 09/12/2007

“Kai’s a father-daughter for Fremantle. Father Matthew played a lot for East Fremantle, South Fremantle and for Fremantle. She played all Rogers Cup last year but she’s developing well, got really good skills, and quite a good athlete so looking forward to seeing what she can do.”

Maya Louvel-Finn
Defender/Midfielder | 169cm | 20/02/2007

“Maya was put up by East Fremantle last year as a prospect and then she tested really well, really powerful athlete. Plays as a defender and really good at the contest and can play on different players because of her power and athleticism.”

OTHERS:

Avuya Nomlatyu (Bottom-age)

KEY PLAYERS

Ashleigh Gomes
Midfielder/Wing | 162cm | 24/09/1997

The skipper has been an incredible player for many years now and will provide even more importance with the loss of Beth Beckett, Sharon Wong and Zippy Fish from the midfield rotation. Gomes showed she can also play a wing role, though her experience will likely be needed o-nball this year. Expect her to put in yet another strong season in the blue and white.

Amber Kinnane
Midfielder | 170cm | 21/08/2001

Like Gomes, Kinnane’s experience through the middle will be invaluable to the Sharks as they look to develop some midfielders through the guts. The club still has plenty of depth at either end, but expect quite a few young ones to come through the ranks. Kinnane only turns 24 in August, so is hitting her peak and can impact games in a big way.

Anjelique Raison
Key Utility | 182cm | 07/09/2005

The return of Raison will be an important one for the Sharks, with the former East Fremantle junior spending a season at Claremont. Though she has had her injury interruptions, Raison is a terrific contested mark and booming kick. If she can gain that continuity then she can be one of the most consistent goalkickers for her side this season if played forward.

PRESEASON

East Fremantle defeated East Perth by 7 points @ East Fremantle Oval
East Fremantle defeated West Perth by 15 points @ Joondalup Arena

ROUND 1

vs. South Fremantle
Saturday March 29, 2:10pm
Fremantle Community Bank Oval