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Isaac White and Rockingham surge, with East Perth separating as the NBL1 West men’s ladder starts to split after Round 4.

Eastern Suns, Geraldton and Willetton are all unbeaten.

On record, they’re level. On output, they’re not.

Eastern Suns have done it across four games. Geraldton is 3–0. Willetton is 4–0 but with tighter margins.

Right now, it’s three perfect records — but not three clear leaders.

Rockingham makes the biggest move

Rockingham moved to 3–1, but more importantly, did it with the most complete performance of the round.

Rockingham Flames 112 def. Goldfields Giants 67 – Watch the Replay

Rockingham built control early, scoring 26, 27 and 33 across the first three quarters to break the game open.

They shot 55.6% from the field and 70.9% inside the arc, generating consistent high-percentage looks.

Isaac White led with 23 points and five threes, while Michael Harris added 19 points and five assists.

The depth showed. Ryan Godfrey scored 18 on efficient shooting, and Blake Jones added 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Rockingham finished with 25 assists, moving the ball and controlling tempo throughout.

This wasn’t just a win — it was a performance that strengthens their position just below the top group.

East Perth takes a key result

East Perth stayed in the top tier with a win over Joondalup, separating the 3–1 group.

🏀 East Perth Eagles 94 def. Joondalup Wolves 86 – Watch the Replay

East Perth built its lead early, taking a 51–36 halftime advantage and managing the game from there.

They shot 48.5% from the field and converted 25-from-30 at the free-throw line, controlling key possessions.

David Okwera led with 21 points, while Lat Mayen added 18 points and 13 rebounds inside.

East Perth controlled the glass (52 rebounds) and protected the rim with seven blocks.

Joondalup had scoring through Sharif Black (30 points), but shot 35.2% and couldn’t close the gap.

In a top-tier matchup, East Perth handled the game when it mattered.

The next tier is forming

Joondalup drops to 3–1 but remains in the mix.

Rockingham and East Perth now sit just behind the unbeaten teams, with stronger percentage and more complete performances.

Middle group still unsettled

Perth Redbacks (2–2) remain inconsistent.

Lakeside (2–4) has had more opportunities than most but hasn’t converted enough.

There’s still movement available — but the gap above is starting to grow.

Bottom group already chasing

Multiple teams sit at 1–3 or worse.

Mandurah is 0–5 and still searching for its first win.

At this point, teams aren’t just trying to climb – they’re trying to stabilise.

What the round told us

• The unbeaten teams still hold the top line
• Rockingham is the strongest team just behind them
• East Perth has separated in the 3–1 group
• The middle is still open
• The bottom group needs results quickly

You can see the structure starting to form.

Round 5 Watchlist – West Men

Game of the Round: Eastern Suns vs Willetton Tigers

Two unbeaten teams.

Winner becomes the clear leader
Loser drops into the pack

Pressure game: Geraldton Buccaneers vs Cockburn Cougars

Geraldton win = strengthens unbeaten start
Cockburn win = resets season

Middle-tier test

Warwick Senators vs Joondalup Wolves

Joondalup needs to hold position

Round 5 Questions

• Who becomes the clear #1?
• Can Rockingham turn performance into position?
• Does East Perth stay in the top tier?
• Which middle team breaks through?
• Can any bottom team reset its season?

What this version does

• embeds 2 key game reports (not standalone stories)
• keeps ladder → performance → forward flow
• clearly defines who moved and why
• stays tight, no wasted sections