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Claremont has claimed its first win for the season after defeating West Perth by 20 points at the Show Grounds.
After leading by 32 points at half-time, the Tigers survived a Falcons’ comeback to prevail 12.11 (83) to 8.15 (63) and move off the bottom of the table.
The win comes as a huge relief to the players and coaching staff led by Michael Broadbridge, although the group has stood by its belief that its fortunes would turn around sooner rather than later.
Claremont (Reserves) has lost its second game in six days by a single-figure margin after the Tigers were defeated by West Perth in the final minute of play at the Show Grounds.
Despite leading by four points late in the match, a second goal to Falcon Brayden Antonio in the dying stages condemned the Tigers to a three-point loss, 14.5 (89) to 13.14 (92).
The narrow defeat sees the Tigers slip to a 2-4 record after six games, and was compounded by the fact that the side let victory slip from its fingertips after a lack of composure in the moments before the final siren.
Claremont return to the Show Grounds for just their second home game of the season on Saturday afternoon when they host West Perth.
In what’s been a frustrating and disappointing season so far, the Tigers will be hungry to register the four points and build some confidence after last week’s loss to Peel Thunder.
The Falcons, however, will be full of confidence after coming from the clouds to defeat Swan Districts.
Claremont are still searching for their first win after Peel Thunder proved too good for the Tigers at Bendigo Bank Stadium.
The 27-point defeat sees the Tigers remain at the bottom of the table after the Thunder ran out winners, 16.12 (108) to 11.15 (81).
Despite being in the game at half-time, a return of 4.14 in the second half cost the Tigers any chance of victory as the Thunder won their fourth consecutive game.
Darcy Cameron showed why he’s such a promising talent after kicking three goals as a deep forward, while Jack Bradshaw made it 10 goals in three games after slotting two majors.
Claremont (Reserves) has suffered a seven-point loss to Peel Thunder at Bendigo Bank Stadium despite keeping the hosts goalless in the first quarter.
The Tigers entered the clash on the back of victories over East Fremantle and Perth, but were kept goalless themselves in the third quarter as the hosts prevailed, 10.14 (74) to 9.13. (67).
Despite trailing by 27 points at the final change, the Tigers threatened to pinch an unlikely victory in the dying stages, however, the Thunder held sway to record their first win for the season.
Claremont travels to Bendigo Bank Stadium in round six to face a red-hot Peel Thunder side who have won their past three games.
The Tigers are still searching for their first win this season, and will be hoping to register the four points in ANZAC round.
The Tigers are coming off a disappointing nine-point loss to Perth, while the Thunder claimed a 23-point win over East Perth in round five.
Captain Jake Murphy will push for selection having missed the past two games with an ankle injury, while Corey Yeo, Mark Seaby and Tom Swift all lined up for the Reserves last weekend.
Claremont (Reserves) has recorded consecutive wins after defeating Perth by two points in a pulsating clash at the Show Grounds.
In the Tigers’ first home game for 2015, the side survived a second-half fightback by the visitors to prevail 13.10. (88) to 13.8. (86).
As they did for the majority of 2014 in the Colts, Alex Manuel and Sam Bevan starred with four and three goals respectively, while Matthew Palfrey continually broke the lines with his run and carry setting up numerous forward entries for the Tigers.
Claremont faces a week of soul searching as it tries to turn its season around following a nine-point loss to Perth at the Show Grounds.
Despite holding a 16-point lead at half-time in what was reliable defender Brandon Franz’s 100th game, the Tigers were outplayed and outrun by the Demons in the second half as they slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat, 10.6 (66) to 11.9 (75).
Jack Bradshaw continued his fine form with a bag of four goals for the second week running, however, a lack of ball winners and determination saw the hosts come up short against a more desperate outfit in the Demons.
Claremont welcome Perth to the Show Grounds in round five as the team seeks its first win for the season.
In what will be the Tigers’ first home game, the team will be looking to replicate the strong form it displayed at the venue in 2014.
With the Tigers and Demons winless so far, a cracking contest is expected as both sides look for a morale-boosting win.
Claremont has suffered a heart-breaking three-point loss to East Fremantle after a nail-biting clash at ATOM Stadium.
Despite a much-improved performance by the Tigers, the Sharks ran out winners, 10.14 (74) to 10.11 (71) and condemned the blue and gold to a third-straight loss to begin the season.
| Round 1 Saturday, 05 Apr | ||
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| 2:30 PM at Lane Group Stadium | ||
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| Round 2 Friday, 04 Apr | ||
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| 7:05 PM at Joondalup Arena | ||
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