North Albany junior Talon Delacey kicks game-winning goal to hand Claremont last-gasp win over Peel Thunder

Former North Albany player Talon Delacey booted a thrilling last-minute goal in Claremont’s two-point win over Peel Thunder at Revo Fitness Stadium in the WAFL on Saturday. The Tigers trailed by 16 points deep in in the final quarter but in a stunning twist Thunder conceded three late goals as the Tigers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to secure an unlikely comeback win. A snap from Samuel Alvarez and a roving goal to Anthony Treacy had the Tigers within reach as the clock ticked down. Then optimism turned to elation as Delacey took a contested mark from former Kangas junior Declan Mountford’s centre-square clearance with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. The 20-year-old kicked truly and that would be the final score of the game as the Tigers stole a win from out of nowhere to finish 9.8 (62) to 8.12 (60) winners. Delacey finished with three goals, nine disposals and three tackles in the Tigers’ seventh win of the season and they remain on top of the WAFL ladder. Tigers captain Mountford was outstanding in the midfield, gathering 24 touches. Borden’s Anthony Davis also played well, finishing with 15 disposals in the round nine result. Railways and Royals junior Ryley Valli continued his terrific form for Claremont’s colts side, amassing 17 touches, while Mt Barker’s Seb Ballard finished with 10 touches and three tackles. Kangas product Mitch McGovern played his 100th AFL game as part of Carlton’s 34-point loss to Essendon at the MCG on Sunday and Railways junior Jordan Clark compiled 14 touches in Fremantle’s 15-point defeat to Richmond at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.