Summary

These teams last faced late in the 2015 season at Bendigo Bank Stadium, in a comfortable victory for the Thunder. After a tight first term, with Peel leading the break by a single point, the Thunder put their foot down and managed to run away with the game, winning by 39 points. Peel will be looking to emulate this performance, against the current top of the table, South Fremantle.

When and Where

2:15pm on Saturday, the 14th of May at Fremantle Oval.

Last Five Meetings:

R23, 2015, Peel Thunder 16.12 (108) defeated South Fremantle 9.15 (69)

R20, 2015, Peel Thunder 14.13 (97) defeated South Fremantle 11.1 (67)

R9, 2015, Peel Thunder 12.13 (85) defeated South Fremantle 5.11 (41)

R23, 2014, South Fremantle 14.20 (104) defeated Peel Thunder 10.14 (74)

R20, 2014, South Fremantle 13.17 (95) defeated Peel Thunder 14.10 (94)

Key Talking Points

Dominant Freo Youngsters

Ethan Hughes and Brady Grey were solid for Peel in their last game against South Fremantle, racking up a collective 45 disposals, while ex-Thunder player, Leroy Jetta kicked seven goals.

Twin Stats for Twin Brothers

Ex Eagle Ashton Hams and his twin brother had a near identical stat line. The pair picked up 32 disposals, comprising of 22 kicks and 10 handballs, with the difference coming in their tackles and marks count.

The Goal Kickers

South Fremantle have two players in the top five for goals scored so far this season, with Ben Saunders sitting at fourth on 15 goals and Mason Shaw sitting fifth on 14 goals. The Thunder’s highest goal scorer is Fremantle recruit Tanner Smith, with a total of nine goals from seven games. He’s currently sitting at 18th in the player rankings.

History Doesn’t Lie

The two teams have faced 49 times in the past, with South Fremantle dominating the wins, with 37 to 10, but the Thunder have won the past three meetings by thirty points or more.

Current Standings

South Fremantle has had a solid start to the season, with six wins and one loss and sits on top of the WAFL ladder. Peel have won four games and lost three, and currently sit fourth.