Defenders

Alex Silvagni - (C) 9 disposals (6 kicks, 3 handballs) 6 marks, 3 tackles

Alex controlled his opponents and provided great support by making the out number and organising others. Read the opposition kicker’s cues well and came off his opponent when needed. His attack on the ball and the opposition was first rate. Injured his ankle in the third quarter and played no further part in the game.


Peter Faulks – (PT) 23 disposals (16 kicks, 7 handballs) 9 marks

Played a mixture of defensively deep and high on Kody Manning and Nick Rodda and also Anthony Tsalikis. He was rarely beaten in a contest by his direct opponent, even though Peel were under siege with West Perth’s high inside-50 entries. Got his hands on plenty of the ball and kept demanding it, he just needs to improve his use.


Alex Forster - (PT reserves) 18 disposals (111 kicks, 7 handballs) 5 marks, 3 inside 50

Played half-back for Peel Reserves. Covered the ground well and played with some improved effort and grunt. His ball use was sound and he constantly used the first option. He pushed over at air and ground level tosupport his teammates.

WAFL results – round 5

League
Subiaco 4.9 (33) lost to Claremont 13.9 (87)
West Perth 17.13 (115) def Peel Thunder 8.9 (57)
Swan Districts 15.12 (102) def South Fremantle 12.9 (81)
Perth 16.10 (106) lost to East Fremantle 15.18(108)

Reserves
East Fremantle 6.7 (43) lost to Perth 16.12 (108)
West Perth 19.8 (122) def Peel Thunder 11.8 (74)

Alex Howson – (EF reserves) 14 disposals (9 kicks, 5 handballs) 8 marks

Alex played running back and key back and had 14 disposals, which were mainly acquired by spreading as a lateral outlet coming out of defence. He took eight marks and dropped off well on a couple of occasions but we’re just looking for Alex to show that he can play closer to his defender with a physical brand of football.