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Sunday Round 13 McDonald's WAFL ResultsSunday, June 19, 2016 - 11:49 PM - by Chris Pike
SOUTH Fremantle and Subiaco confirmed themselves as the top two teams in the WAFL with strong Round 13 victories on Sunday over fellow top five sides Peel Thunder and East Fremantle.
Round 13 began on Saturday with West Perth holding on to beat Claremont 14.10 (94) to 14.7 (91) and East Perth beating Perth 14.18 (102) to 10.6 (66).
The other two matches then took place on Sunday with South Fremantle beating Peel Thunder 15.11 (101) to 10.9 (69) at Bendigo Bank Stadium and Subiaco thrashing East Fremantle 16.14 (110) to 5.2 (32) at ATOM Stadium.
The Sunday victories keep both Subiaco and South Fremantle a game clear of the third placed West Perth on top of the ladder with the Lions taking over first position with less than a half per cent edge over the Bulldogs.
South Fremantle lost its last up effort prior to the state game to East Fremantle and lost dangerous half-forwards Haiden Schloithe and Blaine Johnson in the process.
Then during the game against Peel in Mandurah on Sunday, star veteran Ashton Hams injured a calf and reliable defender Adam McIntosh broke a bone in his lower leg, but the Bulldogs still did well to finish over the top of the Thunder who had won their last three matches.
Peel led by 11 points not long before half-time but South Fremantle kicked the last two goals of the first half to lead by a point at the main break.
The Bulldogs then kicked the opening three goals of the third quarter, and then the next three majors either side of three quarter-time.
Peel rallied briefly with goals to Ed Langdon and Blair Bell to get back within 19 points but then South Fremantle got the last two goals of the game from Tim Kelly and debutant Brandon Donaldson to win by 32 points.
South Fremantle ruckman Brock Higgins was far and away the most dominant player on the ground finishing with 28 possessions, 46 hit outs and four tackles.
Peel was missing Fremantle big men Zac Clarke, Jack Hannath, Tanner Smith and Michael Apeness, and then Matthew Uebergang injured a hamstring early in the game on Sunday.
Debutant Nick Merritt fought hard against Higgins for 15 touches and 13 hit outs but was ultimately no match despite the 18-year-old sure to greatly benefit from the experience.
Tim Kelly continued his terrific form in the midfield for the Bulldogs with 22 possessions, seven inside-50 entries and six tackles while Shane Hockey finished with 20 disposals and six tackles, Steven Verrier 17 possessions and five tackles, Tim Stewart 17 touches and six tackles.
Shaun Bewick earned his spot back in the South Fremantle team and played well for 15 possessions and two goals with Jacob Martinez playing his first game since Round 2 and delivering 17 disposals, eight tackles and a goal.
Despite the wet conditions, South Fremantle's forward-line was productive with Ben Saunders kicking three goals, Zac Strom three and Mason Shaw two. Small forward Brandon Donaldson made his debut and looked lively and went on to kick the last goal of the game.
Ed Langdon was the standout player for Peel finishing the afternoon with 25 possessions, 10 marks and five goals.
Peel might have been missing the majority of its usual brigade of Fremantle big men, but they were well stocked with Dockers ball winners along with Langdon. Tendai Mzungu racked up 29 possessions, Brady Grey 20, Clancee Pearce 19 and Matt de Boer 17.
Garrick Ibbotson returned from injury and had to play a key defensive role and worked hard ending up with 24 possessions and nine marks.
Rory O'Brien battled away on the ball for the Thunder with a game-high 31 possessions while Brayden Lawler collected 23 disposals and Brad Walsh 22.
Subiaco had lost three of its last five matches leading into the state game and that including the Lions' first loss of 2016 at the hands of East Fremantle by 80 points.
Subiaco could not have responded any more emphatically than with Sunday's 78-point demolition of East Fremantle at Shark Park that sees the Lions soar to the top of the ladder.
Subiaco's midfield dominated with East Fremantle struggling to cover for the absence of Cameron Eardley, George Hampson and Liam Anthony.
Chris Phelan racked up 31 possessions for Subiaco, Craig Hoskins 23, Leigh Kitchin 21, Kyal Horsley 20 and Adam Cockie 20 to go with 11 tackles and three goals.
Greg Broughton was outstanding off half-back for the Lions ending the game with 29 possessions, eight marks and a goal.
Hamish Shepheard booted another three goals to maintain his lead in the Bernie Naylor Medal race with Braden Fimmano playing what was likely the best game of his league career with 21 disposals and two goals.
Subiaco big men Clancy Wheeler and Lachlan Delahunty both kicked two goals apiece as well for the Lions with Wheeler particularly prominent with 19 possessions, six marks and five inside-50 entries as well.
Subiaco premiership defenders Wayde Twomey (19 possessions) and Jordan Lockyer (15 touches) both made strong returns as well while Sean Bradley held down the ruck for much of the day with 15 disposals and 17 hit outs.
It proved to be a day largely to forget for East Fremantle with the Sharks missing a chance to move into the top two and instead falling a game behind the third placed West Perth, and two behind Subiaco and South Fremantle.
One bright spot for the Sharks was the debut of small forward Lewis Krakouer who ended up kicking three goals from five kicks.
Brock O'Brien kicked East Fremantle's other two goals to go with 24 possessions, six marks and four tackles.
Jayden Schofield worked hard for East Fremantle ending up with 25 disposals and 10 marks while Tim Bristow finished with 22 disposals and eight tackles.
The RediMed Colts action started the day with South Fremantle beating Peel Thunder 13.14 (92) to 4.7 (31) at Bendigo Bank Stadium.
Andre Coutinho kicked three goals for South Fremantle, Antionne Forrest-Yarran two and Jarren Colpitts two.
Daniel Burke racked up 29 possessions for the Bulldogs, Kyle Russell 27, Zac De San Miguel 26, Caleb Datson 26, Bruno Faulkner 22, Dylan Brown 20, Bodhi Corner 19 and Chad Pearson 18.
Jimmy Miller (15 touches, six marks, 13 hit outs) and Jacob Warne (14 disposals, 19 hit outs) both did well sharing the ruck duties.
Fletcher Klasztorny kicked two of Peel's four goals while Michael Humble gathered 24 possessions, Brandon Penny 23, Alex Cohen 22, Cruze Wilson 20, Jackson Capurso 19 and Jakeb Shine 18.
East Fremantle's colts beat Subiaco 10.8 (68) to 6.7 (43) at ATOM Stadium with Matthew Burton the dominant player on the ground with 31 possessions and two goals.
Dylan Campbell kicked three goals as well for the Sharks and Hamish Rodgers two with Ben Harding gathering 21 possessions, Corey Holmes 20, James Valentine 18 and Liam Rajanayagam 18.
Corey Young booted four of Subiaco's six goals with Jack Beverley compiling 28 possessions, Jacob Miller 26 and Aaron Breman 23.
And then in the reserves matches, South Fremantle scored a thumping 22.11 (143) to 10.6 (66) win over Peel Thunder.
Jesse Mirco kicked six goals for the Bulldogs to go with 22 possessions and seven marks while Noah Strom booted five majors, Tyson Pickett three and Brendan Verrier.
Josh Pullman returned from injury with 21 possessions and 14 marks while Brayden Andrews racked up 27 disposals, James Laurino 24, Dylan Main 24 and ruckman Josh Branchi 19 along with five marks, 33 hit outs and a goal.
Haydn Matthews was a strong performer for Peel with 20 disposals and three goals while Jakob Janzekovic kicked two goals.
East Fremantle won a much tighter reserves contest over Subiaco winning 10.6 (66) to 9.11 (65).
Jacob Green kicked three goals for the Sharks, Andrew Stokes two and Jesse Adamini two to go with 20 possessions.
Dion Anthony racked up 33 disposals for East Fremantle, Conor Regan 29, Tyler Chalwell 27, Tom Marshall 21, Aiden Anthony 19, Matthew Bannister 18 and Tom Bennett 18.
Hayden Yarran kicked three goals for Subiaco and Jeremy Woodley two with Matt Bogensperger gathering 32 possessions, Max Walters 27 and returning premiership defender Daniel Leishman 26.
ROUND 13 McDONALD'S WAFL RESULTS
LEAGUE
Claremont 14.7 (91) lost to West Perth 14.10 (94)
East Perth 14.18 (102) defeated Perth 10.6 (66)
Peel Thunder 10.9 (69) lost to South Fremantle 15.11 (101)
East Fremantle 5.2 (32) lost to Subiaco 16.14 (110)
RESERVES
Claremont 12.8 (80) defeated West Perth 11.13 (79)
East Perth 15.13 (103) defeated Perth 9.12 (66)
Peel Thunder 10.6 (66) lost to South Fremantle 22.11 (143)
East Fremantle 10.6 (66) defeated Subiaco 9.11 (65)
REDiMED COLTS
Claremont 6.11 (47) defeated West Perth 2.4 (16)
East Perth 8.11 (59) lost to Perth 9.8 (62)
Peel Thunder 4.7 (31) lost to South Fremantle 13.14 (92)
East Fremantle 10.8 (68) defeated Subiaco 6.7 (43)
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