If there was ever an omen for the finals, how is this for an omen.

In 1978 in round 21, EP defeated WP on 26 August 1978, 85 - 76 at Leederville to win 7 on the trot. EPFC then lost their first final against Perth ( the then 2 time in a row winner of the WAFL premiership) and then went on to win the flag playing 2 more finals.

In 2008 in round 21, EP defeated WP on 15 August 2009, 89 - 73 at Leederville winning 6 out of 7 games and then lost to Subi ( the then 3 time in a row winner of the WAFL premiership).

In 1978, after their first 13 games( note they did not have a bye then so the comparison cannot be exact), EPFC had won 6 out of 13 while in 2009 after 13 games, EPFC had won 5 out of 13 games.

In 1978, Claremont won 9 out of their first 13 and then won 3 of their last 8 including the last game to finish 5th and miss the finals.

In 2009, WP won 7 out of their first 13 and 2.5 out of their last 6 before having to win their last game.