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West Perth<\/h5>
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West Perth is coming off a frustrating loss to Subiaco where the Falcons always looked a step behind though never completely out of it. They now take on a fresh Claremont outfit that had the bye in Round 1, hungry to go back-to-back with mix of youth and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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While Claremont is playing its first game of the new new season, they regain the delisted Mackenzie Webb<\/a> as a full-time major inclusion to the squad. West Perth only made the one change despite the five-goal loss to the Lions, with Jekylah Garlett<\/a> in for Chloe Smoker<\/a> who has been named as one of the four emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AFLW DRAFT TALENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of West Perth’s midfield is youth, highlighted by National Academy member Mia Russo<\/a> who will work alongside bottom-age midfielder Lexi Strachan<\/a> and ruck Cara Dziegielewski<\/a> both of whom have big tasks ahead of them against the likes of Jayme Harken<\/a> and Matilda Husband<\/a>. Samara Sallie<\/a> is the other Falcons’ State Academy member, while the Tigers have athletic Ella Gilbey<\/a> and skilful endurance machine Juliet Kelly<\/a> in for Round 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
On paper, Claremont’s side looks like a premiership contender and over four quarters should be too strong. However if the Tigers are a little rusty from the extra week, then the Falcons will hope to establish an early lead before Claremont kicks into gear. Should be a cracker under lights.<\/p>\n
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