{"id":190947,"date":"2025-05-31T08:22:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T22:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=190947"},"modified":"2025-05-31T08:22:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T22:22:21","slug":"preview-2025-waflw-round-9-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2025\/05\/31\/preview-2025-waflw-round-9-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW &#8211; Round 9: Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>COMPLETING Round 9 of the WAFL Women&#8217;s sees a top against bottom clash to start Saturday, before finals hopefuls Swan Districts and reigning premiers Claremont go head-to-head in the other contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Perth<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Perth-FC-logo-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Subiaco<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Subiaco-FC-logo-150x150.jpeg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perth came agonisingly close to its first win of the season against West Perth last week but could not quite finish off, and now the Demons take on the red-hot Lions. Subiaco is undefeated in the 2025 WAFLW season and cruising along on the top of the ladder, with the opportunity to notch up another win against the bottom side here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TEAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-vs-SUB-WAFLW-2025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-vs-SUB-WAFLW-2025.png 1174w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-vs-SUB-WAFLW-2025-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-vs-SUB-WAFLW-2025-1024x752.png 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-vs-SUB-WAFLW-2025-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-vs-SUB-WAFLW-2025-128x94.png 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/P-vs-SUB-WAFLW-2025-32x23.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHANGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each side has made just one change with <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"184601\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jordyn-mcrae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordyn McRae<\/a> replacing <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"184588\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tui-wineti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tui Wineti<\/a> for Perth, while Subiaco loses wing <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"99541\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/hayley-corlett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hayley Corlett<\/a>, replaced by <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"100935\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/claudia-langley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claudia Langley<\/a> in the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AFLW DRAFT TALENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The defensive duo of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"183645\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/addison-opalinski\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Addison Opalinski<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"130733\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/mia-carlshausen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mia Carlshausen<\/a> will have big jobs again and have been really impressive for the Demons. They have the likes of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"112043\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/olivia-wolmarans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olivia Wolmarans<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"160838\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/layla-quinn-schofield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Layla Quinn-Schofield<\/a> who are both big threats on the scoreboard, while up the other end, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"126252\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/olivia-crane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olivia Crane<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"181210\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sunni-quay-peters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunni-Quay Peters<\/a> will provide rebound from the back half and turn defence into attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a top against bottom clash, it is fairly easy to side with the former and Subiaco is every bit the premiership contender in 2025. Perth is still building its list and has a lot of young talent, but a competitive effort will be a great tick for the Demons in this game.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Swan Districts<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Swan-Districts-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Claremont<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-Claremont-logo-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like Subiaco, Claremont is yet to lose in the 2025 WAFLW season with the reigning premiers up and about looking to go back-to-back. The Tigers take on a challenging Swan Districts side which looks like being in finals this year and will enjoy the challenge of taking on a side with the quality of Claremont here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TEAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1174\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SD-vs-CL-WAFLW-2025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SD-vs-CL-WAFLW-2025.png 1174w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SD-vs-CL-WAFLW-2025-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SD-vs-CL-WAFLW-2025-1024x752.png 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SD-vs-CL-WAFLW-2025-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SD-vs-CL-WAFLW-2025-128x94.png 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SD-vs-CL-WAFLW-2025-32x23.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1174px) 100vw, 1174px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHANGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each team has made one solitary change with <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"86972\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tyla-fitzgerald\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyla Fitzgerald<\/a> replacing <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"29870\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/emma-humphries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emma Humphries<\/a>, while the Tigers have gone for extra run over height as WAFLW state captain and wing <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"63372\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/kate-orme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate Orme<\/a> comes in for tall forward <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"152421\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/hannah-seaborn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hannah Seaborn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AFLW DRAFT TALENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"123852\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/juliet-kelly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Juliet Kelly<\/a> is coming off a ridiculous league record-breaking 48 disposals last week and will be a key cog in the midfield. Up forward, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"150217\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ella-gilbey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ella Gilbey<\/a> adds some serious pace, as does Swan Districts&#8217; <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"130730\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sienna-gerardi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sienna Gerardi<\/a> up the other end. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"126090\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/carys-daddario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carys D&#8217;Addario<\/a> has not put a foot wrong all season and is a consistent ball-winner through midfield, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"148301\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ava-stewart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ava Stewart<\/a> will take a key tall inside defensive 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Claremont is as consistent of a side as there is, and while still missing a couple of key players, should do enough to get over the line. However Swan Districts is good enough to cause the upset, particularly with a really damaging forwardline that has the capacity to kick a winning score.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dc-block-dc-mention _dc_mention\"><div class=\"section-heading_wrap\"><span class=\"section-heading is-small\">Mentions<\/span><span class=\"hor-border\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"js-overflow-list overflow-list\"><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jordyn-mcrae\/\">Jordyn McRae<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/tui-wineti\/\">Tui Wineti<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" 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