Peel Thunder romp to WAFL flag as Fremantle prepares for AFL decider
Peel Thunder beat Claremont by 62 points to claim their fourth WAFL premiership and second in three years.
Peel led from start to finish with a 113 to 51 victory at Optus Stadium. Jeremy Sharp put on a masterclass, winning the Simpson Medal with 27 disposals and seven inside 50s.
Fourteen AFL-listed players lined up for Peel, including defender Brandon Walker and ruckman Sean Darcy. Young key forward Charlie Nicholls kicked three goals as a sign of Fremantle's attacking depth.
The dominant display caps a historic weekend that saw Fremantle qualify for just their second AFL Grand Final.
- 62 points
- Final margin
- Fourth for Peel, second in three years
- Premierships claimed
- 27
- Sharp's disposals
- 14 for Fremantle
- AFL players fielded
Why it mattersPeel's dominant win builds momentum for Fremantle's AFL Grand Final quest and showcases players competing in both deciders.
AustraliaFremantle reached just their second AFL Grand Final ever; Peel's dominant win shows the whole club is aligned behind this historic chance.
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