WAFL Round 3 match reportsSunday, April 2, 2017 - 10:55 AM - by Chris Pike

IT was a day not to be the home teams in Round 3 of the WAFL on Saturday with Claremont, South Fremantle, Subiaco and Swan Districts all scoring strong road victories.

The full round of action on Saturday took place on Saturday starting at Lathlain Park with Claremont delivering its second commanding performance of the season under new coach Darren Harris. 

The Tigers beat Perth 22.15 (147) to 13.10 (88).

South Fremantle headed to Bendigo Bank Stadium attempting to end the seven-game winning streak of reigning premiers Peel Thunder. 

The Bulldogs did so impressively and emphatically winning 12.14 (86) to 5.13 (43).

It was Ladies Day at HBF Arena and after West Perth's women's team made history by beating East Perth, it was time for the main event with Subiaco prevailing over the Falcons 13.9 (87) to 11.10 (76).

Swan Districts then remained undefeated this season and kept East Perth winless in 2017. The black-and-whites beat the Royals 11.7 (73) to 9.9 (63) at Leederville Oval.

The winless East Fremantle had the Round 3 bye.

ROUND 3 WAFL RESULTS
LEAGUE
Perth 13.10 (88) lost to Claremont 22.15 (147)
Peel Thunder 5.13 (43) lost to South Fremantle 12.14 (86)
West Perth 11.10 (76) lost to Subiaco 13.9 (87)
East Perth 9.9 (63) lost to Swan Districts 11.7 (73)

RESERVES
Perth 16.12 (108) defeated Claremont 13.11 (89)
Peel Thunder 10.6 (66) lost to South Fremantle 21.15 (141)
West Perth 13.12 (90) defeated Subiaco 11.9 (75)
East Perth 9.7 (61) lost to Swan Districts 10.14 (74)

REDiMED COLTS 
Perth 4.12 (36) lost to Claremont 14.13 (97)
Peel Thunder 16.7 (103) defeated South Fremantle 5.5 (35)
West Perth 10.11 (71) defeated Subiaco 9.12 (66)
East Perth 9.10 (64) lost to Swan Districts 10.13 (73)