Peel Thunder played well despite the loss to West Perth with Leroy Jetta kicking four goals from 18 possessions with Max Duffy also booting four majors from 18 disposals as well. Nathan Fahey and Tendai Mzungu kicked two goals for the Thunder as well with Mzungu also gathering 20 possessions.

Tanner Smith did a terrific job in defence helping to hold Michael Lourey goalless and that could see him required for Fremantle now this week to help in the absence of Zac Dawson, Alex Silvagni and Michael Johnson.

Peel had a host of players who had big games in the midfield as well led by Connor Blakely who finished the afternoon with 34 possessions, five tackles and four inside-50 entries.

Jacob Ballard also gathered 32 disposals, Matt de Boer 28 (14 tackles), Brendon Jones 25 and Josh Deluca 21.

There was no Jonathon Griffin to lead the ruck for Peel but Jack Hannath did well in his absence with 18 touches, six marks, 35 hit outs and a goal with Craig Moller offering solid support with 11 disposals, 33 hit outs and a goal.

Not only was South Fremantle coming off a short break, but was also without its first choice midfield of Haiden Schloithe, Jacob Martinez and Tim Kelly while full-forward Ben Saunders returned in the reserves from an ankle injury and hurt a hamstring.

In the absence of Schloithe, Martinez and Kelly, South Fremantle coach Todd Curley put Steve Verrier onto the ball with outstanding results with him finishing with a team-high 27 possessions to go with eight marks, four tackles and four inside-50 entries.

Ashton Hams continued his terrific form with another 23 disposals and two goals despite having Perth's Michael Sinclair running with him for much of the afternoon. Jarrod Parry also had 18 touches and Toby Bairstow 17 in the midfield. 

South Fremantle's forward-line looked dangerous and combined for 17 goals despite the absence of Saunders and with James Sellar quiet. Josh Pullman was the star with the hard working big man finishing with four goals from 16 possessions and six marks.

Cory Dell'Olio, Paul Mugambwa, Jacob Dragovich, Shaun Bewick and Craig White all kicked two goals apiece for the Bulldogs with 182-game dual premiership veteran White returning to the league side after a month in the reserves.

South Fremantle's back-line held up well also with Adam Guglielmana doing well holding AFL premiership player Mitch Morton to just five kicks and one goal while Adam McIntosh finished with 20 possessions, Kyle Hams 19, Blayne Wilson 16, Matthew Gundry and Marlion Pickett 15.

Despite the loss and South Fremantle managing to kick 17 goals, Perth had several players who did outstanding jobs in defence with Chris Billings shutting down James Sellar while Toby Gianatti kept Cory Dell'Olio quiet and Daniel O'Sullivan had a good battle most of the day with Ryan Cook.

With no Christian Eyres or Ben Power in the ruck for Perth, usual key defender David Johnston was given that role most of the afternoon up against both Josh Branchi and Brock Higgins from South Fremantle, and he more than held his own finishing with 14 touches and 31 hit outs.

Then Perth had the usual suspects working tirelessly in the midfield led again by Aidan Tropiano who amassed 36 possessions while laying 10 tackles.

Liam McKenna had another 28 disposals, captain Dene White 22 and Bret Wolfenden 20 while Michael Sinclair returned from injury to rack up 27 touches and lay eight tackles.

Jarryd Morton and Cody Leggett kicked three goals apiece for Perth up forward with Jacob Payne also booting two to go with 21 possessions in a new role in attack.

Subiaco was coming off a three-week break with the State game and then a bye with East Fremantle having had just five days rest since losing to South Fremantle on WA Day, and that led to a lacklustre start by both sides with just the two goals to the Lions.

However, by half-time East Fremantle was in front but then Subiaco dominated after the main break with 10 goals to two to win by 48 points and remain clear on top of the ladder.

Sam Menegola had a remarkable first game of the season with Subiaco finishing with 35 possessions and two goals, but he had plenty of help from the Lions with Brett Robinson also outstanding with 34 disposals, 12 marks and two goals.

State representative Chris Phelan had 28 touches, eight tackles and a goal as well for the Lions with Joel Latham amassing 22 possessions (11 marks, seven inside 50s) and Scott Hancock 21 (six inside 50s).

Chris Deluca and Shane Yarran kicked two goals each as well for Subiaco with Lachlan Delahunty working hard from centre half-forward for 18 disposals, eight marks, seven hit outs, four inside-50 entries and a goal.

George Hampson kicked two goals for East Fremantle in his first game up against Subiaco after having previously played 62 games with the Lions, winning a fairest and best award and starring in last year's premiership victory.

Julian Locantro also booted two for the Sharks to go with 18 possessions and seven inside 50s but East Fremantle's tall forwards Ryan Lester-Smith, Jack Perham, Rob Young and James Bristow only combined for two goals.

Jamie McNamara compiled 24 possessions and eight marks in his 101st game for East Fremantle while Brock O'Brien picked up 23 touches off half-back.

Captain Rory O'Brien finished with 21 touches for the Sharks, Jayden Schofield 20, Sean Henson 19, Tom Hooker 18 and Danny Chartres 17.

RESERVES STANDOUTS
Swan Districts reserves scored a 16.12 (108) to 9.6 (60) win over East Perth at Steel Blue Oval with Albert Dean outstanding with 42 possessions for the black-and-whites as he continues to make a strong case to make his league debut.

Joel Houghton kicked three goals for Swans after being dropped to the reserves following a quiet game against Perth the previous week with David McKay, Daniel Patching, Dylan Nelson and Callan Cranenburgh all kicked two goals apiece.

David McKay also picked up 27 disposals, Ben Whitsed 23, Warrick Wilson 22, Roderick Manton 21 and Brandon Erceg 20.

Shayne Hille compiled 30 possessions for East Perth with Tom Shanahan gathering 28 disposals and Corey Adamson 28 while Cameron Atkin, Chris Harding and Agid Gardoud all booted two goals.

West Perth's reserves also scored a thumping 20.12 (132) to 5.5 (35) victory over Peel at Bendigo Bank Stadium with Brent Fotheringham booting five goals for the Falcons up against one of his two former teams.

Brayden Antonio also kicked four goals from 27 possessions for West Perth with Callum Papertalk booting three majors and James Batterham two.

Trent Manzone racked up 34 possessions for West Perth's reserves, Blake Wilhelm 29, Kaidyn Fullgrabe 27, Brayden Antonio 27, Joe Morrow 24 and Broderick Walton 19. Ruckman Tim Sutherland dominated with 50 hit outs as well.

Brennan Gillam gathered 23 possessions in the reserves for Peel with Harrison Tyler compiling 21 touches, Mitch Gill 21 and Corey Morris 20.

South Fremantle's reserves maintained its hold on top spot on the ladder thanks to a 16.10 (106) to 11.7 (73) victory on Saturday at Fremantle Oval.

Lachie Harris played his first game of the season for the Bulldogs and was impressive with three goals from 11 possessions with John Sgherza continuing his goalkicking form with five majors. Kaiden Matera also kicked two goals for South Fremantle.

Ben Saunders made his return from an ankle injury and kicked two goals early, but then injured a hamstring ending his day and leaving him needing several more weeks on the sidelines.

Haiden Schloithe and Jacob Martinez both got through their second matches back from injury with Schloithe gathering 21 disposals and kicking a goal while Martinez had 16 touches and nine mark tackles.

Ben Sokol finished with 24 possessions and 10 marks for the Bulldogs with Anthony Collica amassing 22 touches, Jason Maskos 21 and James Laurino 19.

Brennan Stack kicked three goals for Perth with Kurtis Chester and Blake Borrett adding two apiece while Kane Ransted amassed 22 possessions. 

Subiaco's reserves beat East Fremantle 11.18 (84) to 9.10 (64) with Sean Bradley and Reece Blechynden kicking two goals each with Blechynden also gathering 25 possessions and laying five tackles.

Luke Norriss also picked up 26 disposals for the Lions, Craig Hoskins 24, Joel Ashman 24, Braden Fimmano 23 and Max Walters 21.

Brandon Ellis kicked two goals for East Fremantle with Jake Schleicher racking up 27 possessions, Carl Green 18 and Dion Anthony 17.

REDiMED COLTS RISING STARS
East Perth's colts scored a 12.6 (78) to 5.11 (41) win over Swan Districts with Blair Della Franca starring with five goals and Stanley Wright amassed 32 possessions, Mitch Dobson 26, Tarir Bayok 21, Kobe Chrisp 17, Connor De Campo 17 and Nathan Eaton 17.

Ben Gillard gathered 27 possessions for Swan Districts, Chad Daniels 21, Aidan Clarke 20 and Sam Fowler 18.

Peel Thunder's colts opened the day at Bendigo Bank Stadium with a thrilling 9.10 (64) to 9.5 (59) win over West Perth.

Brett Milward booted three goals for Peel with Michael Humble amassing 27 possessions, Keegan Power 19 and Alex Cohen 18 while Nicholas Merritt was terrific in the ruck with 20 touches, 22 hit outs and a goal.

Nathan Alexandre kicked two goals for the Falcons with Clint Hinchcliffe returning from a strong showing in WA's State 18s team with 25 possessions and a goal. Scott Nelson also picked up 22 disposals for West Perth, Troy Manners 18, Ben Mountford 17 and Conal Lynch 16.

It was a thrilling start to the day at Fremantle Oval with Perth winning a nail-biter 8.10 (58) to 7.15 (57).

James Bereyne kicked three goals for Perth's colts with Cody Ninyette booting two and John Levien compiling 30 possessions, Kayle Phillips 23, Kirk Howes 21, Chapman Jones 19 and Rhys Leech 18.

Nicholas Bretag and Mitchell Dzelebdzic kicked two goals each for South Fremantle's colts with Jesse Musika racking up 31 possessions, Daniel Burke 24, Jamie Foster 22, Brandon Donaldson 21 and Kade Stewart 20.

Subiaco's colts recorded a 9.7 (61) to 8.5 (53) victory over East Fremantle at Medibank Stadium with Josh Hatch kicking three goals and Wyvern McDiarmid two. Michael Braut gathered 23 posssessions, Ethan Burnett 23, Bailey Nylander 20 and Ryan Borchet 20.

Oliver Parish played well for East Fremantle with 24 possessions and two goals with Joey Eardley also kicking two majors, and Jesse Adamini compiling 30 disposals, Zac Fowler 24 (32 hit outs), Senna Grljusich 23, Kyle Baskerville 21, Nick Menegola 21, Alex Newton 20 and Stellan Grljusich 20.