Peel Thunder Football Club

WAFL colts‘Wiz Jr’ impresses in WAFL return

After a training stint with his legendary father Jeff’s Melbourne Demons, Kobe Farmer has returned to his original WAFL club and had an instant impact.

Jordan McArdle

Back on trackDuman shines in WAFL after interrupted pre-season

Taylin Duman pushed his case for an AFL recall with a best-on-ground performance in Peel’s historic thrashing of East Perth on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

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WAFL watch: How the Dockers fared for Peel

Taylin Duman put his hand firmly in the air for a recall, while fellow defender Griffin Logue made a promising return from injury. Here’s how each Dockers-listed player went at WAFL level yesterday.

Jay Rooney

Bush and ‘BurbsHarley’s back! Bennell, Ballantyne team up for Pinjarra

Harley Bennell returned to where it all began tonight, lining up for his junior club Pinjarra in the Peel Football League alongside two of his brothers and another fellow ex-Docker. SEE THE PICS

Jordan McArdle

Drought-breakerPeel ends LONG drought with big win

Peel Thunder snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 105-point thumping of a hapless East Perth at Leederville Oval today.

Jay Rooney

What’s happening?Peel omission creates Sturt mystery

Mystery surrounds the fitness of Fremantle forward Sam Sturt after he was an omission for Peel’s clash with East Perth on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Generation nextWAFL colts notebook: Round one

Several draft hopefuls stood out in the opening round of the 2021 WAFL season as East Fremantle, East Perth, South Fremantle and Swan Districts posted wins.

Jordan McArdle

Comeback kidSam I am: Sturt puts hand up for Freo recall

Exciting Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has put himself firmly in the mix to help bolster the Dockers’ forward line after kicking five goals for Peel on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

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WAFL watch: How the Dockers went for Peel

Just six Fremantle Dockers lined up for Peel in their 32-point loss to East Fremantle at David Grays Arena on Friday night. Here’s how each of them went.

Mitchell Woodcock

Dominant recruitSharks, Schoenfeld start 2021 on high note

East Fremantle recruit Josh Schoenfeld has wasted little time establishing himself as a star of the WAFL, dominating in the Sharks’ 32-point victory over Peel at David Grays Arena.

Mitchell Woodcock

Good Friday WAFLWAFL teams: Two Fremantle draftees to debut for Peel

Fremantle draftees Nathan O’Driscoll and Joel Western will make their debuts for Peel tomorrow after being named in the Thunder team to take on East Fremantle at David Grays Arena.

John Townsend

New occupationBallantyne to help steer WA State team

Hayden Ballantyne has returned to football and will use the passion he often displayed on the field to inspire the next crop of State players under Michael Broadbridge.

John Townsend

Rosy future?Peel football boss Rosa eyes home grown talent

Peel will field a maximum 13 Fremantle players in any WAFL match this season after the two aligned clubs agreed to guarantee increased opportunities for developing and young local talent.

John Townsend

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Why Peel penalty is ‘over the top’

Former Peel Thunder boss John Ditchburn has hit out at the WA Football Commission claiming it orchestrated a salary cap “witch hunt” to hound him out of the game.

Steve Butler

WAFL’s burning questionsCan Thunder regain respect - and wins?

As WAFL clubs prepare for the season to start on Good Friday, we cast an eye over the issues they will confront this year. Today, we examine a Peel outfit looking to bounce back from a winless 2020.

John Townsend

Bouncing backCoach praises Treacy: ‘I think he showed character’

Peel Thunder coach Cam Shepherd praised rookie forward Josh Treacy for bouncing back from the disappointment of his month-long AFL ban with a goal-kicking masterclass.

Jordan McArdle

Message sentSeventh heaven! Suspended Treacy dominates WAFL

Fremantle rookie Josh Treacy has declared himself well-and-truly ready for an AFL debut, only problem is he’s not available for selection until round five.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL tribunalDockers rookie banned for a month by WAFL tribunal

Fremantle rookie Josh Treacy will not be able to make his AFL debut for at least a month after his two-game WAFL ban was upheld by the WAFL Tribunal.

John Townsend

Suspension incidentWATCH: The hit that could cost Treacy AFL debut

This is the footage of the incident that could cost Dockers rookie Josh Treacy a shot at a round one AFL debut. Fremantle have appealed the two-match ban.

Jordan McArdle

Bouncing backPeel’s three-prong forward line sinks Bulldogs

Peel Thunder have reaffirmed their status as one of the WAFLW’s most potent teams, finding not one but three crucial avenues to goal in their 13.6 (83) to 7.1 (43) win over South Fremantle.

Eliza Reilly

Top performersWho impressed in WAFL practice matches

WAFL football returned on Saturday with three practice matches giving fans an insight into what was to come for the season ahead. Here’s who impressed from the games.

Mitchell Woodcock

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How the Dockers went for Peel

More than a dozen Fremantle Dockers played for Peel Thunder on Saturday as they fight for a round one spot. Here’s how each of them went.

Mitchell Woodcock

Strong showingTucker injury blow, Treacy firms for debut

Teenage big man Josh Treacy is almost certain to make his AFL debut next weekend, but midfielder Darcy Tucker is likely to miss after injuring himself playing for Peel Thunder today.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFLW catch upON DEMAND: WAFLW round four - Peel v Dogs

This Sunday, both Peel and South Fremantle will be looking to rebound from round three losses when they clash at David Grays Arena. Watch LIVE or ON DEMAND through The West.