Trailing by three goals at the first break, the Sharks kicked into gear in the second quarter outscoring the Warriors 17-10 on the way to their 59-44 win.
Rose Aryang led the way with 31 goals while Kassidy Withers scored 26 for the Warriors.
The Comets secured their second win from as many starts against Rangers as they led from start to finish to secure a 70-49 victory.
Jasmah Haywood, who was elevated from the 20/U to the Open Squad in the off-season and playing against her old club, scored 55 goals at 89 per cent up front in an impressive performance.
Western Roar’s title defence gathered momentum with a 34-goal win over Peel in Mandurah.
The damage was done in the first quarter as Roar raced out of the blocks and led by 16 goals at quarter time.
Caitlyn Brown and Chelsea Bartlett formed a formidable defence combination which challenged the Peel frontline. Tess Gee-Cransberg coming into the side for injured Sophia Lamers, partnered strongly with Emma Putt who scored 35 goals at 88 per cent to be Roar’s highest scorer.
Demons opened their account for season 2023 with a 25-goal win over the Jets in Bunbury.
Demons came out of the blocks strong early and continued this form throughout the game. They were strong in attack with all four goalers contributing solidly to their win with Meg Gallagher impressing, shooting 25 from 26 goals in half a game.
Round Two Results
Open
Western Roar 70 defeated Peel Lightning 35
East Freo Sharks 59 defeated West Coast Warriors 44
Southside Demons 71 defeated Souwest Jets 46
Comets 70 defeated Rangers 49
20/U
Western Roar 81 defeated Peel Lightning 29
East Freo Sharks 50 defeated West Coast Warriors 40
Southside Demons 73 defeated Souwest Jets 38
Comets 53 defeated Rangers 44
