Round 20 McDonald’s WAFL Results

SUBIACO further locked away top spot and South Fremantle consolidated second by winning at unusual home venues in Round 20 of the 2016 McDonald’s WAFL Premiership Season while Peel Thunder went a long way to guaranteeing a finals berth beating East Perth.

All four matches took place on Saturday afternoon with wins for Subiaco, South Fremantle and Peel Thunder all improving their positions inside the top five while Claremont again showed it has been a season of a great missed opportunity with another big win.

Kingsway Reserve played host to the third grand final rematch of 2016 and it was Subiaco who dominated kicking 10 of the first 12 goals before winning 12.17 (89) to 5.7 (37) to remain two games and percentage clear on top of the WAFL ladder.

South Fremantle was 31 points behind Perth in Carnarvon just before half-time but the second placed Bulldogs dominated the second half with 13 goals to three to beat the Demons 17.11 (113) to 11.10 (76).

Peel Thunder moved a game clear in fourth position with an impressive 13.11 (89) to 7.11 (53) victory over East Perth at Medibank Stadium while Claremont was too good for Swan Districts prevailing 14.15 (99) to 6.9 (45) at Steel Blue Oval.

Starting with the grand final rematch at Kingsway Sporting Complex, it didn’t take Subiaco long to stamp its authority again over West Perth kicking four quick goals inside the opening 13 minutes despite the rain falling.

West Perth did get a goal just before the quarter-time siren to Andrew Strijk and then on half-time again to Strijk, but the Lions were in control by 24 points at the main break.

The Lions further dominated the third term with goals to Clancy Wheeler, Chris Phelan and Brad Stevenson. Despite Strijk kicking two more goals in the last term for West Perth and Joe Morrow chipping in, the Lions booted another four majors to run out thumping 52-point winners.

Subiaco’s midfield got on top with Leigh Kitchin leading the way with 32 possessions while Adam Cockie was at his bullocking best with 28 disposals, five tackles and two goals. Chris Phelan also had 29 touches and Craig Hoskins 20.

Brad Stevenson played his best game of the season on return from a knee reconstruction with three goals from 18 possessions and nine marks with Liam Ryan and Simon Moore booting two goals each. Clancy Wheeler also had 21 touches, five marks and a goal.

Subiaco’s defence was rock solid as well with Declan Jackson and Aaron Heal keeping Michael Lourey and Max Duffy goalless respectively while Greg Broughton had 24 touches and Jordan Lockyer 21.