WAFL: Round 10 Match Preview vs West Perth

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The Lions feasted on a wounded Eagles side to make it three wins in a row.

The 129-point win was a much needed percentage booster, increasing by 23 to sit at 130 per cent.

Subiaco moved to second on the ladder, behind Claremont.

Good wins against Peel and Swans in the weeks prior have the Lions primed for a big contest on the weekend.

For the Falcons, they’re looking to maintain some consistency, after an indifferent start to their Premiership defence.

They lost to Peel and East Perth following the State League bye, but bounced back with a win over South Fremantle.

Sitting fifth on the ladder, West Perth will be looking to win, to keep themselves in the top five.

LAST TIME THEY MET

Subiaco took the honours when the two sides met in round four.

In a period where there were still unknowns with the two sides, the Lions showed their class, announcing themselves to the competition.

Subiaco won 9.12 (66) to 6.9 (45) at Pentanet Stadium.

The now-North Melbourne listed Robbie Hansen Jr was best on for the Lions in a thrilling forward display, while big body Michael Braut played an important swingman role on the day.

ONE TO WATCH

When opportunity knocks, it’s important to answer.

No one has epitomised this more in 2023 than midfielder Jaimon Alone.

After playing three league games last year, the 23-year-old has doubled his output to play six so far, including the past four matches.

He capped it off with a best on ground performance against West Coast, with 28 disposals and nine tackles.

A bigger body in the midfield, Alone’s grunt in the contest has been on display and will be an asset going forward.