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Good news Taylor out for personal, so at least it is not an injury.
Hopefully back next week.
Hope everything is okay for him.
 

Simpson straight in. Stubbs in and Derksen out- surely we didn’t drop Detksen for Stubbs? 

When was the last time an EP v Perth game was 1st v 3rd (4th if WP win tonight)? Huge game next week. 

I told you guys ages ago that Paton would be a huge bonus for you once he got on the park.

Yes, Paton, Wills, Kemp amongst others have lifted their game to a new level. The kids from that Colts" side are also growing with confidence and overall we have a bit of depth in the ranks.
I like the endeavour, the run and the tackling. Keep it up boys. You are on the right track but still a work in progress.

Just basking nicely atm.

Apparently Taylor out for a wedding. Thorne injured at training on Thursday.

J. Clarke gone for (work reasons) - If playing League though ??

Derkson Gastro and hence Stubbs in for today. Stubbs no good at all as a replacement. Sorry.

Other than that all beautiful 

Big game next week - have a free swing;. 

7 by Clarke awesome
Sing excellent 
Edwards lifted 2nd half
Paton 4 after being dropped initially 

Had too much to drink - night for now

Great crowd back at the presentations - get there if you can and regularly - 

Thanks for the info on ins and outs TF. My take on Stubbs is he was always probably unfairly expected to be or hoped to be a 40 - 50 goals a season forward which he was never going to be in this league even if he was at a stronger club.

Probably now in this team he can be an impact player that offers something different and gets the fourth best defender. I couldn't make it today but I liked his game apart from missing two set shots. Good to see he's got rid of the skip out to the right. Keep at it Stubba they'll start sailing through the middle soon.

The big thing that's stood out in our first 3 games is pressure. Pressure all over the ground. If we keep this up we win more than we lose.

Heard Simpson was limping at the end of the game. Hopefully just sore. Hasn't played a game in 6 weeks.

Stubbs will play reserves when Derksen is available.
Gastro today.

A dominant second half from Perth proved the difference as they overpowered the WAFL Eagles to claim a 15.9 (99) to 9.9 (63) win at Mineral Resources Park.

The first quarter got off to a slow start with both teams failing to take advantage of their inside 50s. Jobe Shanahan kicked the first goal of the game 13 minutes in, giving the Eagles the early advantage. Lochlan Paton responded for Perth, kicking his first of four majors for the day, giving the Demons a two-point lead. With the quarter closing in, Loch Rawlinson opened his scoring account, bringing the Eagles back to within one point.

Perth quickly responded through Paton, before a terrific mark and conversion from an outnumbered Aaron Clarke extended the Demon’s lead to 14 points at the first break. The second quarter saw Clarke secure his second goal for Perth, before West Coast’s Bailey Williams showed his brute strength in a one-on-one contest, and kicking a vital goal for the blue and gold.

The Eagles continued to charge, kicking three goals in seven minutes off the boots of Shanahan, Noah Long and Coen Livingstone, bringing the margin back to just one point at the halftime break.The Demon’s elevated their game to another level in the third quarter, kicking five-unanswered majors, and holding the Eagles goalless for the term.

Rawlinson opened the final term with a much-needed goal for the Eagles, before Clarke continued his dominance for Perth, slotting three consecutive goals, and surging his team to a 43-point lead. West Coast youngster Malakai Champion sparked some hope with two quick goals in under two minutes, cutting the margin back to 31 points, before Jed Kemp iced the game with his second goal for Perth.

Clarke was a dominant presence throughout the day for Perth, finishing with seven goals and 10 marks, while Paton, who was a late selection for the Demons on the day, made the most of his opportunity with four majors. Bailey Williams was a standout for the Eagles with his ruck work and follow up, winning the hit outs for the game and finishing with 21 touches, three marks and a goal. Experienced Eagle Tom Cole worked hard, managing 32 disposals, five marks and four tackles in his WAFL return, while Bo Allan finished with 23 touches and seven marks.

While the Eagles showed promise in key stats, leading in marks (92-83), hit outs (30-25), and tackles (39-26), it was Perth’s second-half surge that proved decisive, sealing a hard-fought win and leaving the Eagles to regroup ahead of next week.

West Coast take on Claremont at Revo Fitness Stadium in Round Four on Friday, April 25.  

PERTH                              4.5    6.5   11.8   15.9
WEST COAST                    2.3    6.4    6.7    9.9
Goals: 
Perth: Clarke 7; Paton 4; Kemp 2; Schlensog, Cachard. West Coast: Shanahan, Rawlinson, Champion 2; Williams, Long, Livingstone.
Best:
Perth: Constable, Clarke, Parfitt, Wills, Paton, Schlensog. West Coast: Cole, Williams, Hall, Allan, Long, Johnston.