Round 4 Sunday McDonald's WAFL ResultsSunday, April 10, 2016 - 7:17 PM - by Chris Pike

SUBIACO remained unbeaten with a dominant WAFL win over Perth on Sunday while Swan Districts overcame a slow start to overrun Claremont to gets its opening win of 2016.

Round 4 began on Saturday with East Perth beating Peel Thunder by 30 points and East Fremantle defeating West Perth by 50.

Then on Sunday, Subiaco kicked 12 of the first 13 goals to beat Perth 14.9 (93) to 4.19 (43) at Medibank Stadium while Swan Districts looked dead and buried at quarter-time, but found a way back to defeat Claremont 13.5 (83) to 10.17 (77) at Steel Blue Oval.

Claremont took its home game to Bassendean due to the unavailability of the Showground and the Tigers got off to a dominant start. Despite Swans kicking the first goal through Albert Dean after three misses to the Tigers, it appeared a matter of time before Claremont blew Swan Districts away.

Claremont did kick the last four goals of the first quarter but the lead of 26 points didn’t fully highlight their dominance.

And right throughout the rest of the game missed opportunities in front of goal continued to stop Claremont pulling away and kept Swan Districts in it.

The Tigers' midfield was dominant and Claremont was getting good chances in front of goal many of which were straight in front not more 35 metres out, but they just couldn’t take toll.

Swans were taking heart from that and desperate for a first win of 2016 ahead of a clash with Subiaco next Sunday, closed to within five points late in the first half.

Claremont again appeared to steady late in the third term leading by 21 points, but Swan Districts had a sniff and the Tigers couldn’t put them away.

The Tigers likely had a chance at the sealer following a 50m penalty to Ian Richardson. But he hit the post for his fifth behind. From that kick-in, Freddie Clutterbuck goaled for Swans followed by majors to Kirk Ugle and Ricky Cary that got the black-and-whites home.

Cary kicked three goals for Swans with Tom Smirk and Albert Dean adding two apiece. Smirk also played a tremendous role as a defensive forward holding the dangerous Matt Davies to 13 possessions.

Aaron Elari racked up 25 possessions, Clutterbuck 22, Dean 21, Adam Faulkner 19 and Matt Riggio.

Down back, captain Tallan Ames held Beau Maister goalless and Alex Howard kept Darcy Cameron without a goal too.

Ian Richardson kicked three goals for Claremont with Jack Richardson and debutant Zac Langdon adding two.

The Tigers' midfield was dominant with Jye Bolton racking up 36 possessions, Tom Ledger 33, Ryan Lim 25, Jack Bradshaw 24, Jake Murphy 23 and Ryan Neates 21.

And at Medibank Stadium, Subiaco showed its dominance against Perth with 12 of the first 13 goals but it did take a while for the Lions to get going.

The only goal of the first quarter came at the 16-minute mark. But then Subiaco lifted in the second term with four goals in 14 minutes. The Lions led by 31 points at half-time and then that was 60 by time-on in the third following five more unanswered goals.

Perth did kick two of the last three goals but that only cut Subiaco's winning margin to 50.

The Demons were able to be competitive with the Lions with both teams having 23 scoring shots while Subiaco had just four more possessions and three extra inside-50 entries. But kicking four goals and 19 behinds cost Perth any hope of getting close to Subiaco.

Hamish Shepheard had his best game for Subiaco with five goals while Ben Sokol chipped in with another two.

Leigh Kitchin racked up 39 possessions, Brett Robinson 27, Chris Phelan 27, Kyal Horsley 22, Adam Cockie 19, Wayde Twomey 19, Greg Clark 18 and Joel Latham 18.

Lachlan Delahunty had a fascinating ruck battle with Angus Graham. The versatile Lion had 33 possessions and 23 hit outs while the Demons ruckman was good with 18 disposals, six marks and 40 hit outs. Both kicked a goal as well.

Clint Jones picked up another 36 disposals for the Demons while Aidan Tropiano had 32 touches, Julian Jacobs 24, Brett Wolfenden 20, Michael Sinclair 20, Brent Edmonds 19 and Taran Etto.

Teenager Zac Fisher was terrific again with 22 possessions and six tackles.

In the reserves, Claremont recorded a 12.14 (86) to 9.12 (66) victory over Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval.

Gerrick Weedon marked his return to WAFL football with an encouraging performance for Claremont finishing with 16 possessions, six marks and three goals. Eddie Simpson and Mason Whitehead kicked two goals apiece.

Morgan Davies racked up 28 possessions for the Tigers, Justin Speed 26, Haydn Busher 22, Harry Sinclair 21, Harrison McCracken 20, Dylan Ross 18, John Williams 18 and Tom Shanahan 18.

Brody Sutton kicked three goals for Swan Districts and Steven Wityk two with Warrick Wilson compiling 28 possessions, Ben Whitsed 27, Jesse Turner 23 and Lindsay Murray 19.

And at Medibank Stadium, Subiaco beat Perth 17.14 (116) to 11.7 (73) with Hayden Yarran kicking three goals, Jeremy Woodley two, Ryan Vermeersch two, Liam Ryan two and Michael Braut two.

Matt Bogensperger racked up 30 possessions for the Lions, Simon Moore 24, Justin Joyce 24, Max Walters 24 and Braden Fimmano 18.

Rowan Brookes kicked four goals for Perth and Kristian Cary two while Fraser Millar gathered another 30 possessions, Brad Keast 21, Lennon Marlin 19 and Kieran Hug 18.

And in the RediMed Colts to start the day, an inaccurate Swan Districts held on to beat Claremont 7.15 (57) to 7.9 (51) at Steel Blue Oval.

Aidan Clarke had a day out for Swans with 31 possessions, seven marks and two goals while Gregory Humphries also booted three goals.

Josh Cipro also compiled 36 disposals for the black-and-whites, Lochie Huntley 20, Tobe Watson 19, Taryce Stewart 17, Griffen Logue 17 and Mitch Price 17 to go with 19 hit outs and eight marks in the ruck.

Oliver Eastland and Matt Guelfi kicked two goals each for Claremont with Guelfi also racking up 31 possessions. Jacob Sideris also had it 30 times for the Tigers, Bailey Banfield 20, Jake Stergiou 19, Tom Lawrence 17 and Bailey Bennett 17.

And at Medibank Stadium, Perth took out a strong 14.10 (94) to 5.11 (41) victory over Subiaco.

James Bereyne kicked four goals for the Demons, Cody Kickett three and Josh Burke two while Joseph Ugle had 27 possessions, Quinton Narkle 27, Chris Leonard 20, Jayden Johnstone 18 and John Levien 18 to go with six tackles and five inside-50 entries.

Aaron Breman, Martin Kaker, Jye Harris, Daniel Del Prete and Daniel Ryan were Subiaco's goal scorers. Jacob Miller and McKenzie Lawrence finishing with 19 possessions apiece and Fraser Twomey 18.

ROUND 4 McDONALD'S WAFL RESULTS
LEAGUE
Peel Thunder 11.8 (74) lost to East Perth 15.14 (104)
East Fremantle 14.17 (101) defeated West Perth 7.9 (51)
Claremont 10.17 (77) lost to Swan Districts 13.5 (83)
Subiaco 14.9 (93) defeated Perth 4.19 (43)

RESERVES
Peel Thunder 5.6 (36) lost to East Perth 14.12 (96)
East Fremantle 13.11 (89) defeated West Perth 8.11 (59)
Claremont 12.14 (86) defeated Swan Districts 9.12 (66)
Subiaco 17.14 (116) defeated Perth 11.7 (73)

REDiMED COLTS
Peel Thunder 12.7 (79) defeated East Perth 10.16 (76)
East Fremantle 19.11 (125) defeated West Perth 5.5 (35)
Claremont 7.9 (51) lost to Swan Districts 7.15 (57)
Subiaco 5.11 (41) lost to Perth 14.10 (94)