IN Round 15 of the Simply Energy West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts competition, East Fremantle defeated Peel Thunder by 13 points at New Choice Homes Park on Saturday morning.

Below were the best players in the game.

EAST FREMANTLE

#8 Owen Dann
The Geraldton product was playing as a half-back flanker and showed promising signs, using his speed, and flair to set up attacking forays from the defensive half. He gathered 11 possessions, took seven marks and laid three tackles to be a pivotal defender for the Sharks.

#9 Dylan Curley
The Mullewa junior showed why he is such an exciting player, showing off plenty of flair in the forward half for East Fremantle. He led the Sharks’ revival in the second quarter, when he took a strong contested mark early before drilling his first goal. His final statistics were eight possessions, four marks, three inside 50s, two tackles and two goals.

#10 Trent Rivers
The East Fremantle captain was inspiring for the Sharks, often throwing his body into stoppages to win the contested possession for his team. He collected 25 possessions, laid seven tackles, grabbed six marks and recorded five inside 50s to be one of the best players on the ground.

#13 Keanu Haddow
A Fremantle Next-Generation Academy member, Haddow showed promising signs of his potential against the Thunder. Stationed on the half-back line, Haddow accumulated 17 possessions and took two marks, providing a heap of rebound out of the defensive half to set up attacking forays for his team.

#16 Chad Warner
The WA U18s State Academy member was his usual bullocking self in the contest against Peel Thunder. Warner accumulated 26 possessions, laid eight tackles, recorded three inside 50s and grabbed two marks to be one of the best midfielders on the ground. His thirst for the contest was especially evident, often barging his way into stoppages to win the ball for his team.

#20 Brandon Walker
The 2018 AFL U16s All-Australian defender showed why he is so highly touted for the 2020 AFL Draft with another polished performance. He accumulated 11 possessions, grabbed three marks and laid two tackles, while he also provided a heap of run from the defensive half.

#23 Luke Jackson
The All-Australian ruckman showed why he is arguably the best ruck prospect in this year’s AFL Draft pool with another dominant display. Against Peel, Jackson accumulated 22 possessions, won 41 hit-outs, laid three tackles and grabbed two marks to be the most dominant ruckman on the ground. His aerobic ability is outstanding for someone his age.

#25 Jai Jackson
The Chapman Valley product was his usual explosive self, rotating between the midfield and the forward line. He finished with 16 possessions, four marks and four tackles, playing an excellent role for the Sharks.

#29 Reuben McGuire
The Willetton junior produced a powerful performance to remind recruiters of his potential at the next level. He gathered 12 possessions, won 12 hit-outs, v\grabbed three marks, recorded three inside 50s and kicked a goal to be a key component of East Fremantle’s victory. His best moment came in the last quarter when he intercepted a Peel kick-out, before he snapped through a goal.

PEEL THUNDER

#1 Tyrone Thorne
The Rockingham junior showed why he is considered to be one of the better small pressure forwards in this year’s AFL Draft Pool. He accumulated 12 possessions, laid six tackles and recorded three inside 50s as he tried to create plenty of attacking opportunities for the Thunder.

#2 Jackson Knight
Currently third in the WAFL Colts Coaches Award, Knight continued his fine season with another great performance, this time against East Fremantle. He finished with 25 possessions, 12 tackles, eight inside 50s and seven marks to arguably be Peel’s best player. His best passage of play came in the last quarter, when he won an important clearance before he laced out Roy George inside attacking 50.

#5 Andrew Butler
Playing as the rover, Butler provided a heap of energy around the stoppages, trying to will his team on to victory. His clearance work was outstanding and his desire to win the contested possession was superb for someone his age. He finished with 15 possessions, eight tackles, and three marks to be one of Peel’s best players.

#11 Jarvis Pina
The Peel Thunder captain tried hard to will his team to victory with another accomplished performance. Against the Sharks, Pina collected 16 possessions, grabbed four marks, laid four tackles and recorded two inside 50s rotating between the wing and the half-back flank. His skills in the wet conditions were outstanding.

#18 Ben Middleton
The Halls Head product continued to show why he is the best key forward in this year’s WAFL Colts competition with another powerful performance. He finished with 14 possessions, four inside 50s, three marks and two goals to be Peel’s most dangerous forward target. He now has 20 goals from 10 games for the season.

#19 Isaiah Winder
The Eaton Boomer put together some moments that showed why he is considered a highly-rated prospect for the 2020 AFL Draft. His final statistics were eight possessions, four marks, two tackles and two goals, but it was what he did with ball-hand that would have impressed recruiters. An example of this was in the first quarter, when he was stuck on the boundary but had to poise and composure under duress, to square the ball to Jonathon Ietto.

#27 Jack Sears
Having already made a name for himself as a gun key forward, Sears has shown a versatility to be a damaging wingman for the Thunder in recent weeks. Against the Sharks, Sears gathered 14 possessions, recorded five inside 50s, laid four tackles and grabbed three marks to be a key link to many of Peel’s attacking forays.

#29 Connor Heuer
A bottom-age talent, Heuer showed why he is considered to be a talented prospect for next year’s draft with a dazzling performance against East Fremantle. He accumulated 16 possessions, laid four tackles, and recorded three inside 50s stationed on the half-forward flank.