Albany’s Tom Edwards boots four goals in a stunning fourth-quarter effort in Swan Districts’ win

Former Royals junior Tom Edwards was the hero in Swan Districts’ thrilling two-point win against Subiaco at Steel Blue Oval in round 14 of the WAFL on Saturday. The Swans had the early ascendancy but three Lions’ goals in quick succession to end the third term set up an enthralling final term between the two sides. Edwards rose to the occasion and then some, putting through four goals in a stunning last quarter to help seal the game for the Black Ducks. His final major was a peach, bombing a set shot from just inside the 50m arc to jump ahead by eight points in the final stages. Lions’ Taj Schofield answered back but the Black Ducks held on for a memorable upset win. The 23-year-old forward finished with 24 disposals, seven marks and two tackles in the 11.5 (71) to 10.9 (69) victory. Meanwhile, Royals and Railways product Ryley Valli continued his exceptional form in Claremont’s 63-point win against East Perth in the WAFL colts competition. Valli collected 30 touches to go with five marks, five tackles and four inside-50s in the 16.12 (108) to 7.3 (45) triumph. The Tigers remain in reach of a first-place finish with only one loss to their name, sitting in second spot behind the undefeated Perth. Mt Barker’s Seb Ballard had seven disposals and two tackles in the victory. In the Tigers’ 10-point reserves win against East Perth, Railways junior Bailey Bennett accumulated 22 touches, three tackles and four marks while Coen Jackman (11 disposals), Rhori Williams-Jolley (seven disposals), Heath Ravenhill (14 disposals), Morgan Davies (16 disposals) also featured. Railways’ product Jacob Blight shined in Peel Thunder’s 19-point victory over East Fremantle, finishing with 24 disposals, seven marks and one tackle to be named in the best players. Blight has desires to play in the AFL and made the switch from Claremont to Peel to pursue that dream.