Match Preview: Round 20

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - 12:38 PM

Subiaco will take on East Perth Football Club in a round 20 clash on Saturday afternoon in an away game at Leederville Oval, with bounce down at 2.15pm.

Keep an eye on Subiaco’s social media channels and app for updates across the day if you cannot make it to the game.

Form

Securing the minor premiership against Swan Districts two weeks ago, Subiaco still sit four games clear and a sizeable percentage on top of the ladder. Subiaco will be looking to continue their hot form in the last home and away game of the 2019 Optus WAFL Premiership Season, prior to the 2nd semi-final on 8 September at Leederville Oval. Subiaco has averaged 16 goals per game since their round 15 bye and has conceded an average of six goals per game during the same period.

Last five games

The last five games both teams went head to head have seen Subiaco effectively use the ball and hit the scoreboard allowing them to bring home the win in all of these games. All of the games have been played at Leederville Oval, however, only three of these have been Subiaco home games. Round one of this season saw Subiaco keep East Perth to six goals and eight behinds as they ran out 19.9 (123) to 6.8 (44) winners. Subiaco will be looking to continue their winning streak.

Opponents Form

East Perth currently sit 9thon the ladder with five wins. East Perth went down to West Coast last week on Friday night in a low scoring contest, only booting one major throughout the game. East Perth will be looking to end the season with a win against the Leederville Oval co-tenants Subiaco.

Other Grades

Round 20 will see the reserves team take on East Perth at Leederville Oval on Saturday 11.30am, prior to the League game.  Meanwhile, the Colts team will play on Sunday at 10.30am. Both sides will be looking to get a win to finish the 2019 Optus WAFL Premiership Season.