The young players on the West Coast list are making an impression at elite level and the same could be said of those playing at East Perth.

While the Royals were beaten by South Fremantle on Saturday, the progress of some of the developing players has continued.

Key defender Tom Barrass, after graduating to league football with the Royals just three weeks ago, continues to impress and he was again among the better contributors on the weekend, with 14 possessions deep in defence.

Alec Waterman is a tough in-and-under midfielder who had 17 touches and capped off his work with a good goal, while Brant Colledge continued his push for an AFL call-up with 27 touches and seven marks.

Irishman Paddy Brophy, playing off half-back, was again steady with 15 disposals and learns a little more about the game with every outing.

Mark Hutchings played a full game and is edging back to his best, accumulating 20 possessions and taking six marks, while Kane Lucas had a rare quiet day, with just nine touches.

Ruckman Scott Lycett worked his way into the contest, had 32 hit outs, 21 disposals and took eight marks, improving as the match progressed.

The development of the young group extended to the reserves where Corey Adamson was moved from defence to a run-with role in the reserves as a continuation of his education.

He had 18 possessions and will take some key learnings from the change of role.

Forward Malcolm Karpany (family bereavement) and wingman Dylan Main (back) did not play this week, but will hopefully resume when East Perth play arch rivals West Perth next Saturday.