2001, May 27, West Australian Newspaper, Story under headline “Harper has cake and eats it, too”. Claremont forward Darren harper celebrated his 21st birthday in style, with three important second-half goals in Claremont’s 9 point win over East Fremantle.
He kicked his first midway through the third quarter and added 2 more in quick succession in the beginning of the last quarter. Harper was happy to have contributed to this victory in just his second league game. Harper is the grandson of South Fremantle champion Bernie Naylor.
