Subiaco has moved swiftly to replace the five Lions drafted to the AFL in the national and rookie draft, with Drew Rohde signing on to play for Subiaco in 2018.
Rohde spent the 2017 season playing in the Central Midlands Coastal Football League, helping Jurien Bay to win the premiership playing alongside returning Lion, Rhys Waters. Rohde played 14 games and kicked 19 goals for Jurien Bay being named one of the best players in the CMCFL Grand Final.