Round 13 McDonald’s WAFL Results

SUBIACO saw off the challenge of Claremont in Round 13 of the WAFL on Saturday to remain three games clear on top of the ladder with West Perth consolidating second position, Swan Districts into third and East Perth fourth after all recorded victories.

The WAFL’s top four teams now after Round 13 all recorded victories on Saturday afternoon as the league recognised Men’s Health Round in conjunction with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Subiaco and Claremont both entered their clash at the Claremont Showground on significant winning streaks, but it was the Lions who proved too strong making it eight straight wins with the 10.15 (75) to 5.8 (38) victories.

West Perth and South Fremantle battled over the Garlic Munchers Cup at HBF Arena and it was the Falcons who prevailed to move clear in second position with a 9.17 (71) to 8.8 (56) win.

East Perth and East Fremantle were then trying to break into the top five, and the Royals beat the Sharks 14.10 (94) to 11.7 (73) at Medibank Stadium to move up into fourth spot.

Swan Districts then improved to third position with a solid 12.10 (82) to 7.9 (51) win over Perth at Lathlain Park.

Claremont had won its last five matches heading into its clash with Subiaco, but the Tigers were no match for the Lions who won by 37 points to remain clear on top of the WAFL ladder by three games and having now won eight matches in succession.

Scores were all tied up at quarter-time, but Subiaco kicked four goals to one in the second term and then the only three in the last to see off the challenge of a team that had been in terrific form.

Shane Yarran kicked three goals for Subiaco to give him 37 for the season to be leading the Bernie Naylor Medal race with Michael Wood kicking two and Sam Menegola again best afield with two goals to go with 29 possessions, eight tackles and seven inside-50 entries.

Chris Phelan also gathered 24 disposals for the Lions, returning captain Kyal Horsley 22 and Brett Robinson 18.

It was a tough afternoon for Claremont but Tom Ledger had 30 touches and Corey Yeo continued his outstanding form with 27 possessions while Keifer Yu had 24 disposals, Ryan Neates 24, Matthew Davies 22 and Jack Beeck 18.

West Perth moved a game clear in second position with the Falcons winning a second straight match beating South Fremantle by 15 points at HBF Arena to retain the Garlic Munchers Cup.

After an even first half with scores tied at the main break, West Perth dominated after half-time kicking four goals to three, but that only told part of the story with the Falcons having 16 scoring attempts six in the second half and could have won by a lot more with some straight kicking.

Kody Manning had a terrific first half for the Falcons kicking three goals with Corey Chalmers adding two. West Perth’s defence was outstanding led by Marcus Adams and Nick Rodda who ensured that James Sellar and Josh Pullman kicked just one goal between them for the Bulldogs.

Sandover Medallist Aaron Black again led the way with 27 possessions while Andrew Strijk had 24 disposals, Matt Guadagnin 24, Steven Browne 23, Shane Nelson 23, Jay van Berlo 22 and Aidan Lynch 21.