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Read More [+]LAPSES AND MISSED OPPORTUNITIES COST THUNDER
By Alex Paull
PEEL’s tough start to the season has continued, going down to sharp-shooting Subiaco by 17 points at Bendigo Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Subiaco’s experience was telling, and its efficiency on the scoreboard was a critical factor in securing the 16.9 (105) to 13.10 (88) victory, as it did not register a behind until well into the third term.
The Thunder started strongly, with fluent ball movement and strong pressure on the Read More [+]
PEEL RECOGNISED AS TOP FACILITY
by Alex Paull
It’s official: Peel Thunder has one of the best Club facilities in WA.
Bendigo Bank Stadium has taken out the Best Medium Club Function Facility Award at the Clubs WA awards for the second year in a row, beating the Kellerberrin District Club and the Mounts Bay Sailing Club.
The 2014 awards night celebrated the contributions of clubs to the industry and the wider community, as well as recognising the importance of Read More [+]
EIGHT CHANGES FOR THE THUNDER
by Alex Paull
PEEL Thunder has made eight changes for the clash with Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval tomorrow, welcoming Fremantle ruckman Jonathan Griffin and draftee Thomas Vandeleur into the fold.
Griffin and Vandeleur will make their Thunder debuts alongside Fremantle rookie midfielder Jacob Ballard, while young star Dylan Winton is also an inclusion.
There were initial fears for Colin Sylvia after he suffered a quad injury in the Round 1 Read More [+]
Dynamic Duo To Make Their Mark
by Alex Paull
PEEL Thunder’s development program has produced some wonderful AFL players over the past decade, with names such as Daniel Wells, Hayden Ballantyne, Farren Ray and Harley Bennell among the elite in the competition.
This season, two young Peel players will hope to join that illustrious group when they pull on the WA Under 18s State jumper later this year.
Rockingham product Brad Walsh and Dylan Winton from Halls Head are both Read More [+]
Courageous Thunder Go Down In Season Opener
by: Alex Paull
AN spirited but undermanned Peel Thunder has fallen short in the opening match of the 2014 season, going down to premiership favorites East Perth by 19 points at Bendigo Bank Stadium.
With only one fit player on the bench for most of the second half, the Thunder were overrun by a star-studded Royals side who are tipped to be premiership favorites.
In a gritty encounter, both sides showed great endeavor early Read More [+]
SEASON LAUNCH A ROUSING SUCCESS
BY: Alex Paull
OPTIMISM and the excitement of seizing the challenge were the two main messages when Peel Thunder officially launched their season on Saturday night.
In front of 200 guests, the launch also marked the first season of Peel’s official affiliation with the Fremantle Dockers, and a host of the Fremantle squad were present on the night
The integration of Fremantle players into the Peel squad remains a big talking point, but coach Cam Read More [+]
Round 1 beckons for improving Peel
By Alex Paull
DESPITE going down to South Fremantle in the final practice match of the pre-season on Saturday, coach Cam Shepherd is confident Peel Thunder is well-prepared ahead of next week’s season opener against East Perth.
The Thunder were gallant in the 14.7 (91) to 12.11(83) defeat, but Shepherd said there were plenty of positive signs.
“We got more minutes into some of our players, and we came away from it pretty injury-free, Read More [+]
Final Dress Rehearsal for the Thunder
by Alex Paull
A HOST of young stars and a Docker with Grand Final experience headline the inclusions for Peel Thunder’s final practice match against South Fremantle at Bendigo Bank Stadium tomorrow.
Nick Suban is the big inclusion for the Thunder, with the versatile midfielder to maintain match fitness while serving a one-match suspension from last year’s AFL Grand Final.
Joining Suban in the side is highly-regarded Dockers rookie Michael Apeness, youngster Russell Shore, Read More [+]