AFTER a sustained successful period that resulted in a host of players getting drafted, Peel Thunder is rebuilding with a focus on youth coming through the pathway. It saw the Thunder drop down to take out the wooden spoon with just one win to their name last year, and while 2025 might loom as a tough one on the scoreboard, preparing for long-term success is the key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LAST SEASON: <\/strong>8th Peel Thunder are firmly in a rebuilding phase through the club’s youth, which is an approach they took before winning the 2020 and 2021 flags. The only side other than Claremont and East Fremantle to win WAFL Women’s premierships since the competition was established in 2019, Peel will be in year two of a rebuild which sees plenty of young talent gather vital experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Comments by West Australian Female Talent Manager Trent Cooper<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Evie Cowcher<\/a> “Evie’s going along really well. She’s really dedicated to improving which when you’ve been WA’s MVP two years in a row, some players might take the foot off, but she’s really dedicated to improving. She’s working on her contest work and her endurance as well which is really coming along well so I’m sure she’ll have another great year.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n OTHERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Heidi Ireland<\/a> (Bottom-age) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ebony Dowson<\/a> ‘Chip’ Dowson has been as consistent of a performer as anyone over the years through the WAFL Women’s and will lead the Thunder throughout the 2025 campaign. Constantly providing support for a young defensive unit, Dowson will enjoy having Davidson back, while also remaining vigilant in her approach both offensively an defensively off half-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2025 PREDICTION: <\/strong>8th-9th<\/p>\n\n\n\nSTATE ACADEMY MEMBERS (TOP-AGE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tall Defender | 173cm | 03\/08\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mia Pedrana<\/a> (Bottom-age)<\/p>\n\n\n\nKEY PLAYERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Defender | 168cm | 06\/02\/1990<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n