Locked in Teal: Peel Thunder Players Recommit for the Future
Peel Thunder has officially locked the deal, with more than 90% of both the WAFL and WAFLW squads re-committing for 2026 and beyond, the club’s connection has never been stronger, and the vision for the seasons ahead is crystal clear. The Thunder’s culture of unity, growth, and belief continues to thrive, with even more player signings and re-signings still to come.
Peel Thunder CEO Paul Lekias shared his thoughts on the milestone, saying:
“It’s fantastic acknowledgement of the work we are doing behind the scenes to provide our players with the best possible chance at success in the WAFL and WAFLW competitions. To have strong retention allows us to continue to develop our group to contend with the very best sides each week.
We are proud of what we are building here at Peel Thunder, and the commitment of these players highlights they are all-in, in support of this approach, and we are excited to see what they can all achieve together in 2026.”
This strong level of retention reflects the belief within the playing group and the confidence in the direction the club is heading.
Men’s Squad Re-Signings
Jack Ahearn (2026)
Jude Axford (2026)
Traye Bennell (2026)
Ryan Bizzell (2026 & 2027)
Joel Brown (2026 & 2027)
Tristan Bryce (2026)
Jeremy Caratti (2026)
Luen Colton (2026)
Owen Davidson (2026)
Jaden Funazzi (2026)
Jesse Grant (2026)
Ethan Gration (2026)
Ben Hancock (2026)
Jacob Hewitt (2026)
Sean Hunter (2026)
Luke Hutchinson (2026)
Jonathon Ietto (2026)
Toby Jenkins (2026 & 2027)
Cooper Kelly (2026)
Jackson Klepzig (2026)
Jack Mathey (2026)
Josh Mathey (2026)
Riley Mitchell (2026)
Brody Nascimento (2026)
Tyler Nesbitt (2026 & 2027)
Darcy Petersen (2026)
Austin Polmear (2026)
Deian Roberts (2026)
Joel Rush (2026)
Kyelan Sanders (2026)
Jack Sears (2026)
Corey Tregenza (2026)
Zachary Trevena (2026)
Scott Tuia (2026)
Zane Wearing (2026)
Will York (2026)
Lachy Birch (2026)
Women’s Squad Re-Signings
Zoe Bailey (2026)
Ebony Bilcich (2026)
Holly Bilcich (2026)
Kayla Bradshaw (2026)
Krystal Carter (2026)
Ksharna Coyne (2026)
Cassie Davidson (2026)
Ebony Dowson (2026)
Giaan Evans (2026)
Gracie Fenton (2026)
Riley Fisher (2026)
Anke Grove (2026)
Keely Hare (2026)
Kaitlyn Hayes (2026)
Chelsea Hutchinson (2026)
Bridey Jackman (2026)
Jordain Thompson (2026)
Chloe Wrigley (2026)
With the majority of the squad recommitting, the Thunder is building a foundation of loyalty, connection, and drive for success, setting our sights firmly on 2026 and beyond.
Peel Thunder CEO Paul Lekias shared his thoughts on the milestone, saying:
“It’s fantastic acknowledgement of the work we are doing behind the scenes to provide our players with the best possible chance at success in the WAFL and WAFLW competitions. To have strong retention allows us to continue to develop our group to contend with the very best sides each week.
We are proud of what we are building here at Peel Thunder, and the commitment of these players highlights they are all-in, in support of this approach, and we are excited to see what they can all achieve together in 2026.”
This strong level of retention reflects the belief within the playing group and the confidence in the direction the club is heading.
Men’s Squad Re-Signings
Jack Ahearn (2026)
Jude Axford (2026)
Traye Bennell (2026)
Ryan Bizzell (2026 & 2027)
Joel Brown (2026 & 2027)
Tristan Bryce (2026)
Jeremy Caratti (2026)
Luen Colton (2026)
Owen Davidson (2026)
Jaden Funazzi (2026)
Jesse Grant (2026)
Ethan Gration (2026)
Ben Hancock (2026)
Jacob Hewitt (2026)
Sean Hunter (2026)
Luke Hutchinson (2026)
Jonathon Ietto (2026)
Toby Jenkins (2026 & 2027)
Cooper Kelly (2026)
Jackson Klepzig (2026)
Jack Mathey (2026)
Josh Mathey (2026)
Riley Mitchell (2026)
Brody Nascimento (2026)
Tyler Nesbitt (2026 & 2027)
Darcy Petersen (2026)
Austin Polmear (2026)
Deian Roberts (2026)
Joel Rush (2026)
Kyelan Sanders (2026)
Jack Sears (2026)
Corey Tregenza (2026)
Zachary Trevena (2026)
Scott Tuia (2026)
Zane Wearing (2026)
Will York (2026)
Lachy Birch (2026)
Women’s Squad Re-Signings
Zoe Bailey (2026)
Ebony Bilcich (2026)
Holly Bilcich (2026)
Kayla Bradshaw (2026)
Krystal Carter (2026)
Ksharna Coyne (2026)
Cassie Davidson (2026)
Ebony Dowson (2026)
Giaan Evans (2026)
Gracie Fenton (2026)
Riley Fisher (2026)
Anke Grove (2026)
Keely Hare (2026)
Kaitlyn Hayes (2026)
Chelsea Hutchinson (2026)
Bridey Jackman (2026)
Jordain Thompson (2026)
Chloe Wrigley (2026)
With the majority of the squad recommitting, the Thunder is building a foundation of loyalty, connection, and drive for success, setting our sights firmly on 2026 and beyond.
