However the Footscray Football Club (now Western Bulldogs) purchased the Monarchs licence for the 1993 championship, In their first season back the Monarchs defeated Perth Heat 2 games to 0 at Perths home ground Parry Field to take out the 1993 ABL Championship.
In a significant move, the Footscray Football Club (now Western Bulldogs) acquired the Monarchs' license for the 1993 championship. The Monarchs then successfully defended their title by defeating Perth Heat 2-0 in their first season back at Parry Field.