[2] South Fremantle finished the home and away season on top of the ladder, a game and a half ahead of East Fremantle, who were celebrating their 100th season in the league, and Perth, with East Perth finishing in fourth position.
Peel struggled to compete with the more established teams, winning only one game for the season, against the reigning premiers Claremont by 3 points in Round 7.
In South's forward line, Damian Condon again held Jon Dorotich to a single goal and Peter Sumich injured his thigh in the opening quarter and was unable to take any further part in the game.
He chased and tackled Rhett Bowden, causing the ball to spill to Dean Rioli who kicked his fourth goal of the game.
The umpire awarded a 50-metre penalty and Campbell kicked the goal to put South Fremantle in front.
Defender Peter Kelly then took a brave mark in front of the East Fremantle goal to prevent them from scoring with seconds left to play.