Match Preview v Perth

This Saturday, Subiaco will head to Mineral Resources Park for a must-win clash with Perth Football Club in a match that could have massive implications for the Lions 2020 season. Bouncedown for the Round 7 contest is at 12:05pm this Saturday, August 29 with conditions expected to be perfect for footy.

Subiaco will be desperate to secure the win as they attempt to remain in contention for the 2020 Finals series following on from last week’s shock loss to East Perth.
Keep an eye on Subiaco’s social media channels and app for updates across the day if you cannot make it to the game.

FORM
Subiaco recorded their third loss of the season and third straight loss at home with a disappointing result against the sixth-placed Royals at Leederville Oval. Very little went right on the day for the Lions, who struggled to use the ball well around the ground and convert their chances in front of goal when the opportunity arose. Ben Sokol contributed strongly on the day; booting three goals from his seven marks, while Greg Clark (22 disposals, 8 marks, 5 tackles) and Leigh Kitchin (25 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles) both tried valiantly all day.
 
OPPONENTS FORM
Perth are enjoying a strong start to the 2020 Season, winning four of their five games and sitting comfortably within the top four, just one win and percentage behind the league leaders – South Fremantle. Logan McDonald is enjoying a fine season thus far, averaging nearly three goals a game, with the marking forward’s performance crucial to the chances of both sides.

LIST – EAST PERTH
Gains for 2020: Jack Amos (EP), Kieren Delahunty (NT), Liam Dellamarta (EP), Sam East (EP), Andrew Fisher (WCE), Brady Grey (WCE), Chris Masten (WCE), Fraser McInnes (WCE), Ryan Murphy (Claremont), Jacob Peletier (Subiaco), Jayden Quill (EF), Jack Richardson (CL) Sam Stubbs (Mt Gravatt), Kade Tombides (CL), Dylan Williams (Amateurs).

Losses after 2019: Clint Jones (Retired), Cody Leggett (East Fremantle), Cody Ninyette (SF).

GOAL KICKERS
Last time the two teams played was in Round 17 of the 2019 Optus WAFL Premiership Season. Subiaco dominated the contest, booting 15 majors for the game while restricting Perth to just six of their own. Ben Sokol and Ryan Vermeersch stole the show, with their combined efforts resulting in 10 goals for the day. Max Walters kicked two of his own, with Justin Joyce, Rhys Waters and Greg Clark all kicking a goal each.

LAST TWO TIMES
Subiaco have had the wood over Perth for the last few years, winning both clashes during the 2019 season at an average winning margin of nearly 11 goals. In their Round 9 clash Subiaco ran out 69-point winners, 11.13.79 to 1.4.10. The Lions followed up their crushing victory with another strong showing in Round 17, winning by 58 points 15.10.100 to 6.6.42.

OTHER GRADES
The Colts will kick off the day against Perth at 9:35am with the Reserves following on at 2:40pm. The Subiaco Women’s league team will take on South Fremantle on Sunday, August 30 at 2:00pm at Leederville Oval.