Peel Thunder are preparing to complete their third final series in three years. Peel made history in 2015, competing in their first ever finals series, since their inception into the competition in 1997. Last year Peel managed to appear in their maiden grand final and defeated Subiaco by 23-points to take home their first flag.

Peel start their finals campaign this Saturday in the Qualifying final, where they will take on South Fremantle at Fremantle Oval.

Summary from the last five rounds
Peel have won two of their past five games to finish third on the WAFL Ladder for the home and away season.

Round 18
Peel Thunder faced ladder leaders Subiaco in a grand final re-match at Rushton Park. It was a tough fought match but the Lions were just too string for the Thunder, winning by 46-points.

Round 19
Peel took on Swan Districts down at Steel Blue Oval in rough and wet conditions. The Thunder weren’t able to hold on, going down to fourth-place Swans, by 16-points.

Round 21
The Thunder played the Perth Demons down in Mandurah at Rushton Park. It looked set to be a close match before Peel ran away with the game in the last quarter where the home side managed to defeat the Demons by 21-points.

Round 22
Peel played East Fremantle at East Fremantle Oval. Eight placed East Fremantle were in great form and leading Peel by 31-points at three-quarter time. Peel dug deep in the final term to kick seven straight goals and win the match by 13-points.

Round 23
The final round for the season before finals, Peel played South Fremantle. Peel led all day but a seven goal to one final quarter to South Fremantle saw them run away with a 34-point win.

Qualifying Final
South Fremantle v Peel Thunder
Saturday 2 September at 2.10pm
Fremantle Oval 

IF PEEL WIN
If Peel win they will face Subiaco in the 2nd semi final on Sunday 10 September. Winner of this game will go straight through to the grand final.

IF PEEL LOSE
If Peel loses they will then face the winners of the elimination final, which will be either Swan Districts or West Perth on Sunday 10 September. Location TBC.