Round 11 Preview v Subiaco

THREE weeks since a stirring WAFL Women's win over Subiaco at Steel Blue Oval, Swan Districts again take on the Lions this Saturday this time at Leederville Oval.

Swan Districts last game this Optus WAFLW Premiership Season was three weeks ago when they hosted Subiaco and scored an impressive 14-point victory at Steel Blue Oval.

Swans haven’t played since with the club having the bye in Round 10 of the WAFLW competition and then the league having a general bye for last week's State Game which saw Queensland take away the victory also held at Steel Blue Oval.

So now Swans are finally back in action following that impressive win three weeks ago against the league-leading Subiaco and it just happens to be the Lions they come up against once more.

This time the game will take place at Leederville Oval on Saturday afternoon, with bounce down to take place at 2.30pm.

Swan Districts' win three weeks ago against Subiaco improved the black-and-whites to a 4-4 record on the season but now following the bye, they are back in fourth position on the ladder.

However, a win on Saturday and depending on the result of the East Fremantle-Peel Thunder clash, a win would see Swan Districts potentially improve to second position on the ladder again by Saturday evening.

That performance back in Round 9 against Subiaco showed just how potentially good Swan Districts can be with a well-balanced line-up.

Swan Districts is getting good service in the ruck from Alicia Janz as she works with midfielders Sarah Condipodero, Stephanie Cain, Mikayla Bowen and company.

Once again like it was three weeks ago, the wing battle between Swan Districts' Ashley Sharp and Subiaco's Lindal Rohde should be a tremendous one.

Gemma Houghton was best on ground in that win three weeks ago for Swan Districts but she's out of the team this time around but the Swans' forward-line does still consist of the likes of Imahra Cameron, Shanae Davison, Mikayla Hyde  and Kellie Gibson.

The Swan Districts' back-line has been tremendous as well led by Fiona Boucher and Lauren Osborne.

But it's a tough Subiaco team that Swan Districts will be trying to beat for a second time in as many games.

The Lions did respond to their loss to Swans by beating Peel Thunder by 44 points prior to last week's State Game.

On that occasion, Beatrice Devlyn kicked two goals for Subiaco and Jessica Ritchie, Jayme Harken and Lindal Rohde were all tremendous.

With Subiaco looking to win and further extend its hold on top spot and Swan Districts potentially to improve to second with a win, it should be a tremendous Saturday afternoon contest.

Meanwhile, South Fremantle's Reserves and Youth Girls teams will host South Fremantle on Sunday at Steel Blue Oval.

The reserves match begins at 12pm on the back of the Rogers Cup contest which bounces down at 10.30am.

OPTUS WAFLW ROUND 11
SWAN DISTRICTS v SUBIACO – LEEDERVILLE OVAL, SATURDAY 2.30PM

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