Blechynden and Schloithe dominate for Bulldogs against Eagles, Ongerup’s Angus Dewar in hot water after report

Former Upper Great Southern Football League guns Tom Blechynden (Brookton-Pingelly) and Haiden Schloithe (Katanning) starred in South Fremantle’s commanding victory over West Coast on Saturday. Blechynden was back in his usual No.7 guernsey after retiring it for one match last week to pay tribute to Bulldogs’ club legend Steve Marsh who died earlier this year. The Panthers product (30 disposals) and Schloithe (27 and two goals) amassed a combined 57 disposals in their 88-point dubbing of the Eagles in the 22.11 (143) to 8.7 (55) triumph at Mineral Resources Park. Boddington’s Jarrod Salmeri contributed to the hefty win by gathering 12 touches and laying six strong tackles. Ongerup-raised Angus Dewar played a key hand in Subiaco’s sensational win on Sunday against last year’s grand finalists Peel Thunder. Dewar collected 18 possessions and took five marks in his side’s upset win over the Thunder at Sullivan Logistics Stadium but landed himself in hot water after he was reported for kicking Cooper Simpson, Fremantle Dockers’ top pick in last year’s draft. Claremont, who feature talented Great Southern defender Anthony Davis, remain winless through their opening two games after being disposed of by 91 points by the reigning premiers. Hailing from Borden, Davis was named in the Tigers’ best with 21 disposals and four tackles in a tough 21.9 (135) to 6.9 (45) defeat.