The Thunder welcome back Fremantle recruit Colin Sylvia from suspension, as well as Dockers teammates Garrick Ibbotson and Sam Menegola.
Highly-regarded youngster Josh Simpson also makes his way back into the Peel fold after sanctions imposed by Fremantle, and his class through the midfield will be most welcome.
Mitch Green has been rewarded for strong form in the Reserves and he has been named on an extended bench.
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Peel have not kicked over 100 points for 26 consecutive games, however the return of livewire Kristin Thornton from injury is sure to strengthen the Thunder forward half, which has functioned well in recent times through the likes of Craig Moller (7 goals in a fortnight) and Matt Taberner (3 goals last week).
Kepler Bradley was solid last week in his comeback game, and he may prove a handful for Haydn Busher.
The Thunder had three players front the WAFL tribunal this week, with Jack Hannath, Tom Vandeleur and Anthony Morabito escaping suspension, but discipline has been a key area for the players to focus on.
Peel will contest an experienced Perth side containing two AFL premiership players in Paul Bevan and Mitch Morton, and the Demons have been in solid form of late, having pushed East Perth hard before going down by 22 points.
While the focus may be on Bevan and the Morton brothers, former Brisbane Lion Matthew Moody booted four goals last week, and it could be up to impressive youngsters Josh Mathers or Toby Gianatti to curb his influence.
For Peel, the presence of Ibbotson, Sylvia, and Simpson, amongst others, is sure to give the Thunder the edge in the midfield, while Thornton is also a welcome inclusion.
It’s sure to be a cracking game, with the Thunder hungrier than ever to produce their first win of 2014.
Players lining up for Peel:
| Tom Vandeleur |
| Kepler Bradley |
| Garrick Ibbotson |
| Jon Griffin |
| Brady Grey |
| Colin Sylvia |
| Jacob Ballard |
| Josh Simpson |
| Matt Taberner |
| Craig Moller |
| Michael Wood * |
| Alex Silvagni ** |
| Tom Sheridan ** |
| Jack Hannath ** |
* Reserves
** AFL Emergency
