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In the fast lanePremiumNephew of Aussie V8 great to shine bright at Suns

It will come as no surprise that a bloke with the surname of Brock is built for speed. And that speed has earned young Peel defender Sandy Brock a shot at the big time.

Mark Duffield

New coachPremiumBe my Valentine? Thunder get their man

Peel Thunder have stunned the WAFL competition, securing a big signing for head coach in 2022 and beyond.

Aaron Kirby

‘Feel disposable’ Premium‘Held ransom’: Peel skipper hits back as petition launched

Threatening a WAFLW reserves hiatus paints the women’s competition as ‘disposable’, according to Thunder premiership-winning reserves captain Whitney Benson.

Eliza Reilly

Tall timberPremiumCripps among pair of debutants for WA v SA 19s clash

A pair of exciting talls will debut for WA in their season-ending under-19s clash against South Australia in Adelaide on Sunday.

Jordan McArdle

Hot propertyCommentsPremiumWAFL clubs circle de-listed Docker Giro

Multiple state-league clubs are chasing the services of de-listed Fremantle speedster Stefan Giro as he weighs up whether to stay put in WA or return to his home state of South Australia.

Jordan McArdle

Wednesday WAFLPremiumPeel Thunder consider severing ties to Fremantle

Despite losing money, matches and players in their dire early days before the relationship with the Dockers brought two flags and a balance sheet printed in black ink not red, Peel Thunder want out.

John Townsend

Thunder stalwartNine years, two premierships: Shepherd reflects on reign

Cam Shepherd was warned he could be fired on his first day - beat the odds to take Peel Thunder to back-to-back flags.

Aaron Kirby

Draft fancyPremiumEagles come knocking for Harvey teen Hough

Brady Hough has been a revelation in his debut season of WAFL colts, earning State 19s selection, a draft combine invite and a league debut in the final home-and-away round.

Jordan McArdle

Bright futurePremiumMeek might not inherit the ruck, but he’ll share it

Lloyd Meek is confident he and Sean Darcy can form a compatible ruck partnership at Fremantle after re-signing with the club until the end of 2023.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL WatchPremiumHow the Dockers fared for Peel in loss to Subiaco

Peel almost defeated Subiaco at David Grays Arena in a stellar performance. Here’s how the Fremantle Dockers in the line-up performed.

Mitchell Woodcock

Kings of the WAFLPremiumLion has flag itch after missing in 2020

Subiaco captain Leigh Kitchin is set for a sixth finals campaign in his seven-year career at Subiaco and his Lions are in the box seat to add a remarkable ninth flag since the turn of the century to their resume.

Mitchell Woodcock

Top of the heapPremiumLions survive Peel challenge to claim minor premiership

Proving that their failed 2020 season was more of an aberration than a downward trend, Subiaco secured the minor premiership with a tense four-point win over Peel at David Grays Arena.

Mitchell Woodcock

WAFL 2021PremiumInjuries, family see Howlett hang up boots

Peel will begin a new era in 2022 with captain Ben Howlett joining coach Cam Shepherd in leaving the club at the conclusion of Saturday’s final round.

Mitchell Woodcock

footballCommentsPremiumDemons coach says club’s future bright

The Waroona Demons ended their disappointing season on Sunday with a big loss to Pinjarra, but coach Matt Templeton said he expects success in 2022.

Luke McPherson

Peel powerPremiumThunder roll on with back-to-back wins

Peel Thunder have pulled off a second straight come-from-behind victory knocking off Perth by 43 points at David Grays Arena.

Aaron Kirby

Farewell partyPremiumRoyal pair call time on WAFL career

East Perth will look to send off two of their stars and give coach Jeremy Barnard a valuable win when they take on Subiaco at Leederville Oval on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Stunning turnaroundPremiumShepherd’s strategy to shutdown Eagle seals Thunder’s win

Dual Peel Thunder premiership coach Cam Shepherd proved he’s still got a few master strokes left in him before parting ways with the club at season’s end.

Jordan McArdle

AFL watchPremiumHow Eagles fared in WAFL clash with Peel

West Coast suffered a heartbreaking two-point WAFL loss to Peel Thunder in Mandurah on Saturday. Here’s how their AFL-listed contingent fared.

Jordan McArdle

AFL watchPremiumHow Peel’s Freo contingent fared v Eagles

Peel Thunder had four AFL-listed players at their disposal in Saturday’s stunning come-from-behind win over West Coast in Mandurah. Here’s how they fared.

Jordan McArdle

WAFL 2021PremiumPeel snap four-game losing streak with stunning comeback

Peel Thunder completed a remarkable second-half comeback against West Coast at David Grays Arena on Saturday to end a four-game losing run.

Jordan McArdle

Last gamePremiumDeparting Docker set for Thunder farewell

Delisted Fremantle defender Reece Conca is set to play his final game for Peel on Saturday when they take on West Coast at David Grays Arena.

Mitchell Woodcock

Peel coachPremiumPeel Thunder premiership coach to leave the club

Peel’s dual premiership coach Cam Shepherd is eager to seek another football job after coming to an amicable agreement with Fremantle to leave the Thunder at the end of the season.

John Townsend

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ON DEMAND: WAFL round 20 - Peel v West Coast

The West Australian has you covered this footy season with every top-tier Aussie rules competition in WA broadcast live including WAFLW, WAFL colts, SWFL and WAFL league.

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Career of highs and lows PremiumInjury forces Schofield to call time on football career

Veteran Peel defender Will Schofield has become the third member of West Coast’s 2018 premiership team forced into retirement in the past month.

John Townsend