East Perth have paid tribute to club champion and football's Indigenous Team of the Century member Ted Kilmurray following his passing.

'Square' reportedly passed away earlier this month, aged 90.

Kilmurray played 257 games for the Royals for three premiership medals, collecting a club best-and-fairest and Sandoval Medal as the WAFL's best in 1958.

In 2005 Kilmurray was named in the Indigenous Team of the Century, followed by induction into the WA football Hall of Fame one year later in recognition for a storied career.

He sits on the half forward line of East Perth's team of 1945-2005.

According to the Royals, with input from historian Peter Carter, Kilmurray, born in Wiluna, grew up in-part with fellow champion, team of the century and East Perth teammate and rucking pioneer, Graham 'Polly' Farmer, in orphanages before their individual storied careers in the game.

"Ted played 257 games in the black and blue, the third most in Royals history, and his eye-catching marking skills and ball-snatching ability were a trademark of his gameplay," East Perth wrote this week.

"He mastered the art of the 'flick' pass, to such a degree that the rules of the game were altered to specify the clenched-fist flat-palm handballing action we see today."

The club honoured Kilmurray's ability across the ground as equally capable in the middle and forward line.

A four-time leading goalkicker for the Royals, his 431 majors also ranks third in club history.

Kilmurray also featured in three state games for WA during his career.

"Our Loyal Royals are aware of Ted's contribution to the club and many hold fond memories of watching him snap the ball over his shoulder for a goal or grab a mark out of the pack," the Royals wrote.

"Ted was a Life member of the East Perth Football Club and held strong ties to the community. We are deeply saddened at his passing and extend on our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones on behalf of the entire Royals Community."