The bye gave the opportunity for the Development team to regroup and refocus after a tough month of football. As a group we came up with some key focuses for the remaining 9 games of the season. We are determined to finish the year off positively and build on the progress the group has made to date. First up was East Fremantle, who sat in 5th place on the ladder.
Peel Thunder have won their second game in a row with a 36-point victory over East Fremantle at East Fremantle Oval on Saturday.
After kicking five unanswered goals in the final term the Thunder finished 9.12 (66) to 3.12 (30) in a low scoring game, with both teams only kicking a total of twelve goals between them.
The Peel Thunder Colts had a close loss against South Fremantle last Saturday at Fremantle Community Bank Oval.
In good conditions for football the colts went down by 5 points 10-8 68 to 11-7 73.
The game was identified by the coaches as a real danger game with South Fremantle in good form in recent weeks. Peel made a number of changes from the previous week, with Andrew Barker, Jaydon Cullen and Oliver Walton in for their first games, while Damon Cramer and Lachlan Mitchell returned from state duties.
A late goal from Luke Strnadica has helped Peel Thunder hold off a fast-finishing South Fremantle by six points on Saturday at Fremantle Community Bank Oval. After last week’s disappointing loss against ladder leaders, Subiaco, the Thunder were looking to get their sixth win, against second place, South Fremantle.
ROUND 11 –THUNDER EFFORT GOOD BUT NO WIN
Ladder leaders Subiaco took home the four points this week against Peel, securing their win just minutes out from the final siren.
Peel came into this round as underdogs in fifth spot on the ladder compared to the Lions who sit on top with only one loss this season.
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Congratulations Leroy Jetta
PEEL Thunder forward Leroy Jetta was part of the WA team’s historic 63-point win against Victoria last Saturday.
Jetta kicked two goals in the side that was the first ever WA senior team to beat Victoria in Melbourne.
BANQUET AUCTION
Peel Thunder will hold their Annual Banquet Auction in the Platinum Room at Bendigo Bank Stadium. Proceeds raised from the Auction assist the Club to ‘Build A Stronger Community’ and to continue to be the success that it is.
After a disappointing fortnight, where the Peel Development side suffered 2 heavy defeats, the team made their way to Lathlain Park to take on Perth.
It was a fairly even first quarter where Peel enjoyed the run of play for the first 10 minutes but couldn’t convert it on the scoreboard. Key forward Nic Merritt was looking dangerous and we were on top around the stoppages. Our early ascendancy was halted by some poor ball use, particularly out of defence, and Perth took full toll. Trailing by 2 goals at quarter time, we once again had a positive start in the 2nd quarter, closing the gap with another goal to Merritt.
Rainy conditions didn’t stop Peel Thunder from continuing their winning streak with the side sealing a convincing 90 point win over the Perth Demons at Lathlain Park.
The Thunder were far too strong for the Demons containing the home side to just one goal in the final quarter, ending the game 18.15(123) to 5.3(33).
Leroy Jetta was in top form scoring 3 goals and 3 behinds for the side from just 9 possessions, alongside Josh Deluca with 3 goals and 1 behind with a high 22 disposal.
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