Claremont have continued their dominant start to the season after defeating East Perth by 36 points at Leederville Oval last Friday night.
Despite trailing by five points at the opening change, the Tigers put in a blistering second term, kicking 6.2 to no score on the way to a third straight win, 16.9 (105) to 11.3 (69).
Zac Langdon had more inside 50s (eight) than any other player in Claremont’s 59-point win against Perth in round three, and after bulking up over the off-season, is enjoying spending more time in the midfield.
Langdon played 11 League games in 2016 but knew he had more to offer after playing in the Reserves’ premiership.
Three consecutive wins is what Claremont will be aiming for when they face East Perth at Leederville Oval on Friday night.
The Tigers demolished Perth by 59 points in round three to make it consecutive wins, while the Royals are yet to record a victory this season.
Ryan Neates is set to be sidelined for two weeks after suffering a knee injury in the win over Perth, while Jared Hardisty (ankle) and Nick Winmar (hamstring) will need to pass fitness tests.
Claremont’s Reserves remain winless after a 19-point loss to Perth at Lathlain Park left the Tigers with consecutive losses to start the season.
Despite a bye in round two and 24-point lead at half-time, Claremont were outscored 11 goals to four in the second half of the 13.11 (89) to 16.12 (108) defeat despite leading at every change and recording seven more inside 50s.
A best-on-ground performance from Alex Manuel helped Claremont record consecutive wins after smashing Perth by 59 points at Lathlain Park.
The hard-working Tiger, in just his ninth League game, finished with 27 disposals, seven marks and five goals as well as having a hand in several others to take home the players’ player award following the 22.15 (147) to 13.10 (88) victory.
The Tigers won every quarter, recorded 19 more inside 50s, 14 more scoring shots and had nine goal kickers as they continued their dominant start to the season and left the Demons winless.
Claremont will be looking to record consecutive wins when they face Perth at Lathlain Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers recorded a 62-point victory over East Fremantle in round one before a bye last weekend, and will be looking to put in another spirited performance against the Demons, who have started the season with two losses.
Teenager Ryan Murphy fell out of love with football after shining in Claremont’s stirring 69-point colts premiership triumph over Swan Districts in 2015.
But after a football-free 2016 he has ignited the passion for the game and made a splendid league debut --- in an unfamiliar role --- when the Tigers crushed East Fremantle in a round one contest at East Fremantle Oval last Saturday.
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Tom Lee left Claremont on a high as a member of Claremont’s 2012 league premiership side --- and he made a wonderful return to the Tigers, after four years with St Kilda, with a brilliant five-goal performance against East Fremantle at East Fremantle Oval last Saturday.
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An inspired performance from Zac Langdon helped Claremont destroy a woeful East Fremantle by 62 points at East Fremantle Oval in the opening round of the 2017 McDonald's WAFL Premiership Season.
Despite trailing by 19 points at quarter-time after an early onslaught by the Sharks, the Tigers slammed on 18 goals to five after quarter-time in the 19.9 (123) to 9.7 (61) demolition to give the team and new coach Darren Harris an outstanding start to the season.