PICTURE GALLERY: East Perth FC cheer squad, 1982-88 (courtesy David Lockhart)

East Perth cheer squad, 1982 Reserves 2nd semi-final, Subiaco Oval (courtesy David Lockhart). David Lockhart writes on Lost WAFL Facebook page that he was the leader of this group which operated over the years 1982-88; had up to 40 members at one point; was funded by the club; knew the other cheer squads; and participated in State of Origin cheer squad a few times.

East Perth cheer squad banner, 1982 Reserves Grand Final, Subiaco Oval (courtesy David Lockhart)

East Perth cheer squad, 1983, Perth Oval (courtesy David Lockhart)

East Perth cheer squad banner, 1983, Perth Oval (courtesy David Lockhart). Even as a West Perth fan it is impossible to disagree with the sentiments expressed on this banner! If Yakka filed a libel case I'm sure a knowledgeable judge would throw the case out of court!

East Perth 1978 premiers, Subiaco Oval. Not directly related to the cheer squad but I'm sure East Perth fans will forgive me for posting this picture here (which is "borrowed" from the EPFC's official Facebook page).

PICTURE GALLERY: Fat Pam's West Perth cheer squad, northern end, East Fremantle Oval, 8 August 1981

This cheer squad stopped operations at the end of the 1983 season but continued to make the banners for players to run through in 1984 and following years. Although I never met her, the leader of this group was allegedly a legendary figure known as "Fat Pam".