Round 10 Preview Claremont vs. Subiaco

Claremont will be out to redeem themselves when they face Subiaco at the Showgrounds on WA Day.

The Tigers were completely outplayed by the Lions to the tune of 80 points at East Fremantle Oval back in round three.

The Tigers will be looking to mount a revival in the second half of 2014 with the club playing eight of their remaining 12 games at the Showgrounds.

The two rivals head into the big clash, having won six of the last ten premierships.

The Tigers will be looking to replicate their round six win over Peel Thunder at the venue, while the Lions will be looking to bounce back from their round nine loss to reigning premiers West Perth.

The Tigers will be seeking a four-quarter performance after a disappointing second term let the side down in its round nine loss to Swans.

Brenden Abbott will add another dimension to the forward line having kicked 4.3 against Swans in only his fourth League game.

However, the team will have to make do without vice-captain Trinity Handley who will miss the match with a broken thumb.

It’s been a frustrating season for Handley, having played only three League games due to injury.

The Lions have injury concerns of their own with Lachlan Delahunty and Wayde Twomey missing WA’s win over a NEAFL representative side last week.

Tiger’s vice-captain Luke Blackwell who copped a heavy cork in the match, will be fit to take his place in the team.

Blackwell has been in scintillating form, averaging 27.5 disposals per game.

Ryan Neates will play his 50^th game for the club (46 League & 3 National) while the Lions will regain forward Rhys Waters after he served a two-match suspension.

Bounce down is at 2.05pm.

by Dan Scamozzi