Peel Thunder kicked off its 2017 season with a 17-point win over East Perth on Saturday night at Leederville Oval.

FINAL SCORE: Peel 7.11 (53) East Perth 4.12 (36)

Harley Balic finished the game with 30 touches and Hayden Crozier with 26 touches, five tackles and one goal. 

Peel take on East Fremantle in round two on Saturday 25 March at Rushton Park.