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If you’re not completely satisfied, return the product. The only thing you risk losing, is your pain. For a limited time purchase an Oska Pulse and use the Code WCI25 to receive a 5% discount To order visit www.oskawellness.com or call Darren Wedge on 0414 230 022 CONTENTS Email: [email protected] Oska Full Page Advert A4 AUG16.indd 1 1/08/2016 6:56 pm 3 Every Week 6 Collectables 7 Tipping 21-24 WAFC 27 Club Notes 28 Stats 29 Scoreboards and ladders 30 Fixtures Features 4-5 WAFL gypsies roaring in the comforts of home 8 Entertainment Game time 9 Game previews 10-11 West Perth v Subiaco 12-13 Perth v Swan Districts 14-15 East Perth v East Fremantle 16-17 Peel v Claremont 20 Western Bulldogs v West Coast 20 CONTENTS Fremantle v St Kilda 4 WAFL gypsies roaring in the comforts of home TIME away from home can be a well-earned Heading into Round 15, the Tigers sit one game break for many people – but for Claremont out of the top five. Football Club it was a necessary evil. Their past three wins have come against the Sharks, Swans and Falcons. For the past three-and-a-half years the Tigers have been WAFL gypsies – using several alternate The loss of prize recruit Tom Lee, who returned grounds as their ‘home’ venue while their aged to Tigerland after three seasons with St Kilda, has facilities received a stunning and much-needed increased the workload for the Tigers forwards. multi-million dollar makeover. However, Harris said the likes of seasoned campaigners Beau Maister, Ian Richardson and Jack Publisher They made an impactful return home to the This publication is proudly produced for Bradshaw alongside rising star, 20-year-old Eddie redeveloped Claremont Oval facility in Round 12 the WA Football Commission by Media Simpson, were working hard to fill the void. Tonic. against East Fremantle and have now won three Phone 9388 7844 consecutive games to edge closer to the top five. “Eddie played just his fourth league game last weekend and he took five contested marks and had Fax 9388 7866 The energy levels at Tigerland have soared and Sales: [email protected] a real impact on the game,” Harris said glowingly the Tigers have their tails in the air leading into the Editor about one of a number of impressive debutants he last third of 2017 WAFL season. Tracey Lewis has blooded so far this season. Email: [email protected] First year Claremont coach Darren Harris, a “He is talented and works hard on his craft. He is Photography premiership player and coach with West Perth, says committed and will continue to grow. Eddie kicked Andrew Ritchie, Duncan Watkinson, the players are excitedly settling into their revamped two goals on debut in Round 10 and followed that Showcase photgraphix home where the last game at the old ground was up with three goals in Round 12. Design/Typesetting played on preliminary final weekend in September Jacqueline Holland 2013. “We’ve also brought on young guys like Oliver Direction Design and Print Eastland who is playing really well with the State This week, on the back of three straight home Printing 18s at the moment and Ryan Murphy who has come Data Documents game wins, the Tigers are on the road again, back from a year out of the game to play every game www.datadocuments.com.au heading down the freeway to take on Peel Thunder this season.” at Bendigo Bank Stadium in Mandurah. Cover Lee had shoulder surgery last week that has It cannot be underestimated how big a factor The Tigers return to Tigerland ruled him out for the rest of 2017. settling into their revamped home had on those three wins, although Harris credits stripping team Harris said while South Fremantle and Subiaco The Football Budget is printed on were clearly the best and most physically imposing Gloss 90gsm paper, which is sourced mechanics back to basics as a major factor in the from a sustainably managed forest and mid-season resurgence. teams in the WAFL, his side was gathering momentum. uses manufacturing processes of the “Over the last month we have really gone back to highest environmental standards. basics,” Harris said. “The relationships are really starting to grow Bouncedown is printed by an – between the coaching staff and the players and Environmental Accredited printer. “The focus has been on beating your man, between the players themselves,” said Harris who The magazine is 100% recyclable. playing team defence and being brave enough to brought in a fresh new coaching panel to the Tigers take the game on.” WAFL admission prices that includes former Falcons Geoff Valentine and $15 – Adult* The Tigers won their first three games of the year Steven Trewhella, West Coast premiership player $12 – Concession* against East Fremantle, Perth and East Perth before Andrew Embley, Craig White (South Fremantle), Free – Children 15 and under falling to six successive losses to South Fremantle, *Includes a copy of Football Budget Damien Condon (East Fremantle) and Craig Subiaco, Swan Districts, Peel Thunder, Perth and Dalton (North Beach), while former Essendon and West Perth. 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Registered by Australia Post - PP642521/00112 » Ryan Murphy has had an impactful start to his debut season » The Tigers win at home for Warrick Proudlove WAFL gypsies 5 roaring in the comforts of home by Tracey Lewis Fremantle Kepler Bradley remained at the club in a development capacity. “When you bring in pretty much a whole new coaching staff it takes a while for everyone to get to know each other,” Harris said. “We are getting tighter as a group and no doubt that is bringing with it better results. The buy-in from the players has been exceptional and they are all willing to prepare well and play hard. “Unity amongst the group and building those relationships is something we have pushed pretty hard and it’s starting to come together.” That unity was on display last weekend when the Tigers emerged victorious against the Falcons in a game dedicated to former Tiger Warwick Proudlove who was involved in a freak car accident six years ago and remains in a vegetative state and requires 24-hour care. » Keifer Yu kicks in front of the new stand “The focus has been on beating your man, playing team defence and being brave enough to take the game on.” Darren Harris.