Fremantle gears up for Derby traditionTuesday, May 26, 2015 - 4:34 PM

The port city is preparing for its annual WAFL blockbuster, with East Fremantle and South Fremantle set to compete in the 370th original derby on Monday, June 1 at ATOM Stadium, East Fremantle.

This great rivalry stretches back to Round 1, 1900, when East Fremantle defeated South Fremantle by 26 points at Fremantle Oval. Since then East Fremantle have won 197 derbies and South Fremantle have won 167, with 4 matches resulting in a draw.

The last 9 derbies have been won by the away team and the Sharks will be looking to break this recent record at ATOM Stadium on Monday, June 1.

Both clubs are encouraging everyone to wear their team colours with pride and be part of the historic rivalry that divides Fremantle.

Photo: 1979 Leading goalkicker Kevin Taylor breaks free from South's Geoff O'Brien.

Entertainment

Musician and songwriter Dave Warner ‘The Suburban Boy’ will be performing in the Main Hall after the League game with his band Dicemen. Originally from Perth, Dave formed his punk band Pus back in the early 1970s. From there Dave moved on to Suburban Rock with his band From The Suburbs who were a major success in Australia as a pub band playing with the likes of Midnight Oil and INXS. In 1997, Dave released the single ‘East Fremantle is Football’ to celebrate the centenary of the Club and in the same year he released his debut novel City of Light. Dave will also be launching his latest book, and copies can be purchased and signed by the man himself on the night.

Sam Roberts-Smith, courtesy of the West Australian Opera and Channel 7, will perform the National Anthem before the match.

Jayda D'Agostino will perform in the President's Lunch at 12:30pm.

Fun for the Family

The day will be fun for the whole family with bouncy castles, face painting, balloon twisting and inflatable boxing all in the free kid’s zone on the hill.

Bring a footy or buy one from the merch store (located at the front of the main grandstand) and have a kick around on the oval during all the breaks and after the game.

Competitions

Win a Grand in the Hand! Fill in the entry form at the gate and you could win $1000! A lucky East Fremantle and South Fremantle supporter will each win $1000.

There are some great prizes up for grabs in the WA Day Raffle - 4 tickets to the President's Lunch for the 3rd 2015 Original Derby, a signed Dockers Jumper, Lunch at Parliament House and more!

Charity

The Sharks are once again supporting Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation and helping to raise awareness of organ donation.

One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people. Around 1,500 people are on Australian organ transplant waiting lists at any time.

The players representing East & South Fremantle, in all three grades, will wear rainbow laces to highlight organ donation. Allan Turner, the CEO of the Foundation and Zaidee's dad, will attend the game and present the Zaidee's Medal for the best on ground at the end of the game.

More info on organ donation can be found at www.zaidees.org or http://www.donatelife.gov.au

Sponsors

East Fremantle Football Club thanks match day sponsors:

Stork Legal
TABtouch
Kevin's Water Cartage

And Media Supporters:

Channel 7 / 7Mate (Broadcast live)
The West
720ABC Perth (Broadcast live)
6PR
Pirate 88.com (Broadcast live)
SportFM 91.3
Red FM

Broadcast

The Derby will be broadcast live on 7Mate from 2:30pm, on radio by 720 ABC Perth and online by Pirate 88.com. ABC will also live broadcast the after match presentation.

Schedule

9:15 am Colts Match

11:45am Development League Match

12:30pm President’s Lunch

2:30pm National Anthem by Sam Roberts-Smith

2:38pm Coin Toss by Sharks Legend Jack Sheedy

2:40pm League Match

5:15pm After match presentation of Foundation Trophy & Zaidee's Medal

5:20pm Dave Warner & the Dicemen in the Main Hall

Tickets

Tickets will be sold on the gate. Adults $15, Concession $12 and kids under 16 free.

Hospitality

Enjoy the game with mates and colleagues from the comfort of a private marquee. The cost is $85 per person including 4 hours of drinks, entry to the game and a private bar. Contact EFFC on 9339 5533 to book a marquee.

The President’s Lunch is held in the Main Hall from 12:30pm and includes lunch, drinks, afternoon tea and viewing from the Sponsors Lounge. $85pp, book by Monday 25th.

Food & Beverage

There will be additional bars and food outlets located throughout the ground.

Only alcohol purchased from the Club may be consumed at the Oval, and strictly only within the licensed areas. Bags may be searched on entry.

Merchandise

Sharks merchandise including guernseys, t-shirts, polos, caps, jackets, beanies, scarves and more will be available at the southern end of the main grandstand, in front of the Shark Pit.

Parking

Additional parking will be available on the day at Gibson Park Netball Centre on Leach Highway. A gold coin donation will get parking at the netball centre with just a 300m walk to ATOM Stadium.