Overview

• East Perth’s Jordyn Baker won a free kick seconds before the siren, and South Fremantle’s Aaron Drage kicked the ball away as the horn sounded.
• Umpires conferred, awarded Baker the post‑siren kick without a 50‑metre penalty, and his long attempt fell short as South Fremantle won 8.8 (56) to 8.6 (54).
• WAFL officials, the WA umpiring coach and an AFL representative endorsed the on‑field interpretation that time‑wasting penalties are not enforceable after time expires.
• Stadium celebrations briefly began with the team song and presentation setup before being halted during protests and discussions on the decision.
• Social media reaction was fierce, with former West Coast player Will Schofield calling the non‑call a butchering and insisting a 50‑metre penalty should have been paid.