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By Dan Scamozzi
A fourth consecutive loss has left Claremont two games outside the top five and needing a miracle to play finals, after the Tigers suffered a heart-breaking four-point defeat to East Perth at Claremont Oval.
Despite a goalless first quarter, marred by poor ball use and several turnovers, the Tigers battled bravely but ended up losing 10.10 (70) to 11.8 (74).
East Perth’s cleaner ball use, better decision making and ability to take their chances were the differences between the teams, as the Tigers suffered their 10th loss of the season.