WAFL 2022: Jono Marsh inspires East Fremantle to first quarter blitz in 10-point regional win over East Perth

East Fremantle ambushed a shell-shocked East Perth with an incredible 10-goal first term on their way to a 10-point victory at Northampton Community Oval. Sharks forward Jono Marsh led from the front with six goals, including four in a scintillating first term, as they took full advantage of a strong breeze to win 13.13 (91) to 12.9 (81). The only downside could be a potential suspension to star Blaine Boekhorst, who will come under scrutiny for an incident in the third quarter with tagger Jack Cooley. While it was not reported by on-field umpires, it is understood a notice of investigation has been put forward which could cost the midfielder a chance to win the Sandover Medal if he is suspended after his hot start to 2022. The Sharks kicked the opening five goals within 10 minutes before the Royals got one back against the tide thanks to Kyle Hamersley. East Fremantle refused to concede the momentum any longer, kicking another five in just five minutes before the first break to lead by 54 points, with Marsh and hometown hero Brynn Teakle (two goals) combining for six goals. Sharks star Kyle Baskerville was dominant in the middle, finishing with 29 touches, 15 contested, eight inside 50s and seven clearances, while Cam Eardley (40 touches) was providing plenty of drive out of defence. The Royals took advantage of the breeze in the second, kicking five unanswered goals to bring themselves within the 25 points at the main break. It came on the back of improved efforts by captain Jackson Ramsay (32 disposals, 19 contested and nine clearances) and midfielder Angus Schumacher (31, 16 and eight), while the Sharks started to waste their opportunities going forward. East Fremantle looked as if they were going to replicate their first-quarter efforts when they kicked three goals within 10 minutes to start the second half, but the Royals settled to limit the damage. It left them just 40 points down at the final break, a fair margin but within reach given the strong breeze. After a nervous seven goalless minutes, the Royals would boot five unanswered goals to get within two kicks. But time ran out as the Sharks ended East Perth’s unbeaten start to the year. SCOREBOARD EAST FREMANTLE 10.4, 10.5, 13.9, 13.13 (91) EAST PERTH 1.4, 6.4, 7.5, 12.9 (81) Goals – EAST FREMANTLE: J Marsh 6 D O’Reilly 2 B Teakle 2 K Baskerville F Gorringe C Leggett. EAST PERTH: N Robertson 3 T Edwards-Baldwin 3 C Ameduri K Dittmar K Hamersley T Medhat G Narrier A Schumacher. Best – EAST FREMANTLE: J Marsh K Baskerville C Eardley M Murdock J Jansen M Jupp. EAST PERTH: J Ramsay A Schumacher S Jones H Brayshaw S Wright A Scott. Injuries – EAST FREMANTLE: B Teakle (head) L Bailey (illness) replaced in the selected side E Aiken-Featherstone. EAST PERTH: A Schumacher (nose) H Sparks (COVID-19) replaced in the selected side by G Narrier. Umpires: O Wharton A Crowhurst N Shaw. Crowd: About 6000 at Northampton Community Oval.

WAFL 2022: Jono Marsh inspires East Fremantle to first quarter blitz in 10-point regional win over East Perth

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