Memory Lane - Round 13

Our weekly look back at Subiaco’s history continues with Round 13 in the spotlight in Memory Lane.

Round 13 has been one full of big victories with two memorable 100 point wins over Swan Districts, while there have also been two memorable Round 13 wins over East Perth.

In recent times a nail biter against East Fremantle has been one of the best recent clashes.

Round 13, a round with a little bit of everything:

1986

Subiaco 180 d Swan Districts 80

Subiaco’s dominance in the 1986 season would continue in round 13 with a big win over the Swan Districts. After a tight first quarter Subiaco burst into life in the second, breaking the game out to a 43 point lead and from there they would control the whole game with the result never in doubt from that point forward. Subiaco had a field day with 10 players recording 20 or more disposals with 6 of those players recording 29 disposals or more. Brian Taylor had the best day of them all recording 39 disposals and 2 goals.

2012

Subiaco 85 d East Fremantle 79

An out of form Subiaco side headed into this contest in 2012 with all the history on their side. Subiaco had beaten East Fremantle 24 out of the past 25 encounters between the two teams. Subiaco would lead the game the majority of the way, and after a big third term they headed into the last with a 32 point lead. East Fremantle would try their best to come back scoring 33 points in the last quarter but it would be to no avail as Subiaco would once again pick up the win. Rhys Waters played an outstanding game in the win recording 25 disposals and 4 goals.

1983

Subiaco 127 d East Perth 101

A struggling Subiaco side headed into this encounter out of form and needing a result. A tightly contested first quarter gave Subiaco confidence as they progressed through the match. Taking the ascendency in the match, Subiaco would lead East Perth at both half time and three quarter time. Subiaco would put their foot down in the last extending their lead to 26. Clint Brown would be a major force in the game scoring a personal best 10 goals in the game. Neil Taylor would also play an outstanding game recording 35 disposals and a goal.

2007

Subiaco 153 d Swan Districts 49

A top of the table Subiaco headed into this contest against an out of form Swan Districts side with major confidence they could get the result. A well fought out first quarter saw Subiaco take a goal lead into a second quarter in which they would explode into life. An amazing 11 goal second quarter in which they scored 70 points saw Subiaco extend their led to 69 points as they headed into the second half. Subiaco would go on cruise control in the second half as they came away 104 point winners. Shaun Hildebrandt and Chad Cossom played great games recording 27 disposals each, Brad Smith also contributed heavily booting 6 goals in the win.

1985

Subiaco 132 d 66 East Perth

Heading into this match Subiaco would have been quietly confident due to the struggles East Perth were having at that time. Subiaco’s confidence was evident throughout the game as they controlled proceedings with their end score doubling East Perth’s. Subiaco’s big win was sparked by the top class performance of Dwayne Lamb who recorded 40 disposals and 2 goals. Neil Taylor and Peter Spencer also played great games recording 31 and 32 disposals respectively.