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Round 17 Preview Claremont vs. Peel Thunder

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 8:26 AM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont face Peel Thunder for the third this season when the two teams meet at the Show Grounds this Saturday.

Both teams recorded hard-fought wins in round 16 and with just four points separating them on the ladder, a victory for either side is crucial as the run to finals heats up.

The Tigers were unconvincing in their narrow win over the Bulldogs, and will be looking for a four-quarter performance and their eighth victory in nine games.

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Tigers Claw Past Bulldogs

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 9:31 AM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont have registered consecutive wins after holding off a wasteful South Fremantle by four points at the Show Grounds in NAIDOC Round.

In one of the most scrappy and error-riddled contests in recent memory, the Tigers produced a scintillating seven-goal opening term, before kicking just two majors after quarter-time to prevail 9.10 (64) to 8.12 (60).

After producing a near flawless display in the opening term, the Tigers were held goalless in the second and Read More [+]

Tigers Bitten by Bulldogs

Monday, July 13, 2015 - 9:29 AM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont (Reserves) has lost its third straight game after the Tigers were handed a 23-point defeat by first-placed South Fremantle at the Show Grounds.

Despite a spirited performance in which the hosts closed to within one point in the final term, the Bulldogs showed why they are the team to beat in 2015 as they responded and prevailed, 11.12 (78) to 8.7 (55).

The loss sees Claremont slip to seventh position with a 5-8 record, Read More [+]

Round 16 Preview Claremont vs. South Fremantle

Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 1:19 PM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont will be looking to replace South Fremantle in the top five when the Tigers host the Bulldogs at the Showgrounds on Saturday.

In what is the Tigers’ first of eight matches in a challenging run to the opening week of the finals, the side will be looking for consecutive wins after enjoying its final bye in round 15.

The Tigers recorded a 68-point drubbing of East Fremantle before the week off, while the Bulldogs Read More [+]

Byfield passes away at 91

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 3:56 PM - by Ken Casellas

Arnold (Bud) Byfield, a member of Claremont’s 1940 WAFL premiership side, has died at the age of 91.

He was a 16-year-old Christ Church Grammar School student and in only his fourth league appearance when he kicked two goals to help the Tigers defeat South Fremantle by 17 points in the 1940 grand final at Subiaco Oval. Earlier that year Byfield was captain of the WA schoolboys’ football team.  

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Rogers, Seton Excel

Friday, July 3, 2015 - 10:37 AM - by Ken Casellas

Claremont’s Bailey Rogers and Sam Seton were two of Western Australia’s best players when the side battled manfully and was defeated by 32 points by the Victorian Country side in the national under-18 carnival match at Kardinia Park in Geelong on Thursday.

Rogers, a robust defender, finished with 20 disposals and skilful midfielder Seton with 18 as WA went down, 8.15 to 4.7. WA won two of their six matches (by a point over South Read More [+]

Tigers Blow Sharks out of Water

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 11:27 AM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont has bounced back from its disappointing defeat to Subiaco by thumping a woeful and listless East Fremantle to the tune of 68 points at ATOM Stadium.

After keeping the Sharks goalless until just before three-quarter time, the Tigers prevailed 14.9 (93) to 3.7 (25) and in the process restricted the hosts to their lowest ever score between the two sides.

The win sees the Tigers back in the top five, having recorded their sixth Read More [+]

Tigers Suffer Consecutive Losses

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 11:26 AM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont (Reserves) has lost its second straight game after East Fremantle defeated the visitors by 22 points at ATOM Stadium to claim just their third win for the season.

Despite the Tigers holding a one-point lead at three-quarter time, the hosts kicked seven goals to one in the final term and prevailed 14.6 (90) to 10.8 (68).

The result sees the Tigers drop out of the top five, although they do have a game in Read More [+]

Tigers too Slippery for Sharks

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 11:22 AM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont (Colts) have moved two games clear on top of the ladder after a scrappy 30-point win over East Fremantle at ATOM Stadium.

After holding the Sharks goalless in what was a forgettable first half of football, the Tigers prevailed 6.16 (52) to 2.10 (22) and in the process recorded their third straight win.

The Tigers have conceded just 14 goals in the past three weeks, and will enter their round-15 bye full of confidence Read More [+]

Round 14 Preview Claremont vs. East Fremantle

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:40 AM - by Dan Scamozzi

Claremont will be looking to return to the winners’ list when they face East Fremantle at ATOM Stadium on Saturday.

The Tigers saw their five-game winning streak come to an end when they were defeated by Subiaco at the Showgrounds, while the Sharks are on a five-game losing streak and searching for their first win under interim coach Brad Dodd.

The Tigers suffered an agonising three-point defeat in the corresponding fixture back in round three, but have improved dramatically since, and with both sides locked on five wins, the match is a must-win clash.

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