WAFL & WAFLW: Round Preview

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 4:06 PM - by Matt Paddick

WAFL: Round Six Match Preview vs East Fremantle

Subiaco continue to make statements in season 2023, and will look to do so again against the Sharks at the WACA Ground on Saturday May 13. 

The Lions are eyeing a fourth win in a row, after a strong start to the WAFL season. However, the task won’t be easy, given the Sharks have had Subiaco’s number in recent history.

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Lions’ head trainer honoured to represent Australia

Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 4:00 PM - by Matt Paddick

 

Subiaco has had representation at an international level, after one of the club’s own represented Australia in cheerleading. The Lions were represented at the 2023 World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando by head trainer Maddison Oudman.

Australia was one of 52 countries represented, and Oudman was selected as part of a group of 24 to represent her nation, who took out the event.

She said it was an incredible experience.

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WAFLW RECAP: Round 9

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 10:42 AM - by Matt Paddick

 

WAFLW: Lions bounce back against East Perth.

Subiaco have returned a much needed win and percentage boost as they eye a spot in the finals. Against Leederville Oval co-tenants East Perth, the Lions got ahead early and never gave it up.

Subiaco looked too experienced with ball in hand, as the Royals continued to build in their first WAFLW season. Veteran on-baller Tiah Toth was a welcomed return, Read More [+]

WAFL ROUND 5 RECAP

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 10:35 AM - by Matt Paddick

 

WAFL: Lions triumph in low scoring affair

Subiaco held on for a 12-point win over the Bulldogs at Leederville Oval on Saturday, May 6 in a thrilling contest. After South Fremantle hit the front for the first time in the match in the last quarter, both sides became desperate to get their team over the line.

The ball bounced between the two arcs, but neither team was able Read More [+]

WAFL & WAFLW: Match Preview

Friday, May 5, 2023 - 1:22 PM - by Matt Paddick

 

WAFL: Round Five Match Preview vs South Fremantle

Subiaco have claims to be the in form team of the competition, but that mantle will be tested against South Fremantle at Leederville Oval on Saturday May 6. The fifth-placed Lions will be looking to continue their strong start to the season against the Bulldogs who are eighth, but have two wins on the board.

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Mansbridge developing Colts into more than just good footballer

Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 2:06 PM - by Matt Paddick

 

Subiaco’s Colts coach is hoping to shape his squad into good young men, not just good footballers.John Mansbridge, who took over the coaching role in 2023, is focused on developing his group of young men both on and off the field. He said the goal is to set them up with the building blocks for the rest of their lives.

“I just want to see them get better,” Mansbridge said.

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WAFLW: Lions late surge not enough to secure win over Falcons

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 10:59 AM - by Matt Paddick

 

Subiaco have fallen short of what would have been a remarkable come from behind win at Leederville Oval on Sunday April 30. The Lions left it late, but were surging in the last quarter to bring the margin back down to six points. With the clock ticking down, each side was giving it their all to get their team the four points.

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WAFL: Subiaco knocks off reigning premiers

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - 10:02 AM - by Matt Paddick

 

Subiaco have shown their form is no fluke, having defeated the two grand finalists from last year in back-to-back rounds. After a strong win over Claremont last week, the Lions took down the 2022 WAFL Premiers West Perth, winning 9.12 (66) to 6.9 (55). 

In a low scoring affair, Subiaco took ascendancy in the second quarter, and refused to give it up for the rest of the game. The side’s Read More [+]

WAFL & WAFLW Match Preview: Subiaco vs West Perth

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 1:17 PM - by Matt Paddick

 

WAFL: Round Four Match Preview vs West Perth

Subiaco head to Joondalup with a bit of confidence, as they look to knock off the reigning premiers in West Perth at Pentanet Stadium on Saturday April 29. With both sides hitting their straps after three rounds, the four points will be important to both teams going forward. Midfielder Stefan Giro comes back into the Lions’ side, while Read More [+]

Futures: Subiaco completes another successful season

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 3:20 PM - by Matt Paddick

 

A new approach to the Subiaco Football Club’s Futures program has yielded similar success, whilst also creating innovation.

The Lions went 5-1 across the season, finishing second on the ladder on percentage. 67 players were included as part of the program, including 14 from Subiaco's regional zone in Kalgoorlie and Esperance.

Among them, 56 were called on to represent the Lions across the six games this year, which is higher than Read More [+]