Peel into third after gutsy win

Monday, August 24, 2015 - 9:56 AM - by Alex Paull

Peel Thunder has jumped back into third spot on the WAFL ladder with a gutsy 13-point win over Perth at Lathlain Park on Saturday.

Despite playing the second half with only two fit men on the bench, the Thunder showed tremendous character to grind out a 14.16 (100) to 13.9 (87) win.

The Thunder was sluggish early, missing early opportunities and conceding a string of goals, as the Demons Read More [+]

Finals secured, but improvement needed

Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:04 AM - by Alex Paull

WHILE a historic finals berth is secured, Peel will be hoping for an improved performance when it meets Perth at Lathlain Park on Saturday.

Fresh off a disappointing 32-point loss to East Perth last weekend, the Thunder will be itching to rebound against a side it has beaten on the past four occasions.

And a win would further enhance its finals credentials; given East Perth’s bye this weekend leaves Read More [+]

APPOINTMENT OF PEEL THUNDER CEO

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 4:12 PM

APPOINTMENT OF PEEL THUNDER CEO MEDIA RELEASE

The Board of the Peel Thunder Football Club is pleased to announce that Mr John Ditchburn has been appointed as the clubs Chief Executive Officer.  His selection follows a thorough recruitment and selection process that received a number of quality applicants from interstate, overseas and Western Australia.

The selection process involved submission of applications which were then shortlisted for interviews which took place on 6th Read More [+]

Red-hot Royals too good for sloppy Peel

Monday, August 17, 2015 - 12:27 PM - by Alex Paull

Red-hot Royals too good for sloppy Peel
Alex Paull



EAST Perth has leapfrogged Peel into third position on the WAFL ladder, with a convincing 32-point win at Bendigo Bank Stadium on Sunday.

The Thunder ‘s ball-handling and foot skills were below par for most of the day, and only a last-term fight-back restored respectability to the 13.16 (94) to 8.14 (62) scoreline.

 

Both sides peppered the Read More [+]

Media Release: WAFL Broadcast

Monday, August 17, 2015 - 12:25 PM

Release as follows: 13/08/2015 , 10.12am

Following a meeting of the eight affected WAFL clubs’ Presidents and Chief Executives, all clubs fully endorse any proposed WAFC action to ensure the issue of West Perth games not being televised is resolved prior to the 2015 WAFL McDonalds finals series.

We believe that it is in the best interests of the competition, clubs, our key partners and the wider football community – particularly those Read More [+]

‘Mini-Derby’ clash one for the ages

Friday, August 14, 2015 - 1:37 PM - by Alex Paull

Reserves: 8.30 

League ; 11.30 

Colts: 2.30 

ALREADY this Sunday’s Western Derby is being billed as the biggest clash between Fremantle and West Coast, and the same can be said for the crucial clash between Peel Thunder and East Perth at Bendigo Bank Stadium.

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Peel look to cement maiden finals berth

Monday, August 10, 2015 - 2:43 PM - by Alex Paull

PEEL is almost certain to play finals for the first time in the club’s history, following a comfortable 30-point win over South Fremantle at Fremantle Oval on Saturday.

The Thunder withstood a third-quarter comeback from the Bulldogs to record a 14.13 (97) to 11.1 (67) win in wet and wintry conditions.

The victory was Peel’s fourth in a row, consolidating its position in the top five, and with three Read More [+]

Peel look to cement maiden finals berth

Friday, August 7, 2015 - 3:08 PM - by Alex Paull

Peel Thunder can sew up a historic finals berth with a win over South Fremantle on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval.

The Thunder was in red-hot form heading into last weekend’s bye, and they face a Bulldogs outfit that tested ladder-leaders Subiaco for three quarters last week.

A final quarter fade-out snuffed out any chance of an upset for Souths in Ashton Hams’ 150th game, but the Bulldogs showed Read More [+]

RD 18 Review - COLTS and Reserves

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 5:06 PM

After beating recent top four teams East Fremantle and Claremont over the last fortnight, the Thunder took on the ladder leading Swan Districts this week. It promised to be an exciting game with both teams in good form and looking to consolidate their positions on the ladder. In the opening term the Thunder certainly had their opportunities however inaccuracy in front of goal proved costly kicking 1.6 to 1.0 by quarter time.  With the Read More [+]

Peel fight off plucky Swans in heart-stopper

Monday, July 27, 2015 - 10:54 AM - by Alex Paull

PEEL has moved two games clear in third spot following a heart-stopping 11-point win over finals rivals Swan Districts at Bendigo Bank Stadium on Sunday.

After leading by as much as 39 points early in the second term, the Thunder had to withstand a pulsating third quarter fight back from the Swans, before steadying the ship with five goals to two in the final term for a 17.9 (111) to 1510 Read More [+]

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