Mann part of the Peel “family”
PEEL Thunder prospect Bella Mann is a talented multi-sport athlete. A former basketballer and netballer, the 17-year-old has taken to the Australian football code quickly after getting her introduction as a “fill in”. “I started playing basketball and netball since I was little,” Mann said. “When I moved to Baldivis, my friends had a local […]
2021 WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 10 – Claremont vs. Peel Thunder
CLAREMONT shot clear in third with a 21-point win over Peel Thunder on Saturday morning, overcoming the impact of multiple changes to come away with its third-straight victory. Peel started the brighter side and opened up an early three-goal buffer through superior conversion, before being pegged back to trail at half time. Claremont took over […]
2021 West Australian Under 19 squad announced
THE 2021 West Australian Under 19 squad was announced on Wednesday, with 33 players making the cut to represent their state at the upcoming National Championships. Selected to compete in games against South Australia (July 31) and the Allies (August 7), the squad features players ranging from their 19th year, to a gun 16-year-old who […]
2021 WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 7 – Peel Thunder vs. West Perth
WEST Perth picked up its second win of the 2021 WAFL Colts season on Saturday morning, knocking off Peel Thunder by 36 points in Mandurah. The Falcons proved a class above for much of the day, and broke to an early buffer before being forced to weather a Peel Thunder storm in term two. After […]
In Contention | Outsider AFL Draft prospects to consider: Western Australia
COME the end of a year like no other, there is likely to be a greater amount of hard luck stories and near misses than ever before, especially after the recent cuts to AFL list sizes. But for all that doom and gloom, the 2020 AFL Draft intake is also poised to provide some of […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 Western Australia Under 18 All-Stars – Game Two
THE 2020 Western Australia Under 18 All-Stars went head-to-head for a second time on Saturday, serving as the final chance for budding WA draft prospects to impress AFL recruiters. Potential top five selection Denver Grainger-Barras was ultra-impressive, leading Team Gold to a mighty turnaround from game one in his side’s 55-point victory. Claremont prospect Max […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 Western Australia Under 18 All-Stars
THE 2020 Western Australia Under 18 All-Stars went head-to-head on Saturday, with a bunch of budding AFL Draft prospects boosting their stocks in Game One. Fremantle Next Generation Academy member Joel Western was named best afield as Team Black came up trumps by 55 points. Our scout, Ed Pascoe was on hand to jot down […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 9 – East Fremantle vs. Swan Districts
MATCH REPORT THE final regular season round of the 2020 Simply Energy WAFL Colts competition saw East Fremantle secure its finals position after overcoming Swan Districts by 10 points at New Choice Homes Park. East Fremantle’s captain Keanu Haddow was inspirational in defence for the Sharks with 30 possessions and seven marks. Finn Gorringe (21 […]
Scouting Notes: 2020 WAFL Colts, Round 8 – Claremont vs. West Perth
IN ROUND 8 of the 2020 Simply Energy WAFL Colts competition, Claremont defeated West Perth by 12 points at Revo Fitness Stadium. Below were the best players in the game. CLAREMONT #4 Jake Willson The Wembley Downs junior produced a powerful performance, playing as the rover for Claremont. He accumulated 18 possessions, took five marks, […]
WAFL League Player Focus: Logan McDonald (Perth) vs. Denver Grainger-Barras (Swan Districts)
IT was a highly anticipated matchup that did not disappoint. Both Logan McDonald and Denver Grainger-Barras are not only considered the best young players out of Western Australia, but loom as possible top five picks who have been mainstays in their respective League sides. They have both had some impressive performances, with McDonald second in […]
