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Peel Thunder have won the 2021 WAFL Women’s grand final, defeating Swan Districts by 21 points at Rushton Park on Sunday.
The grand final, which – due to Western Australia’s recent COVID-19 lockdown – took place a week later than originally planned, attracted a vocal Mandurah crowd that cheered Peel on to its second premiership in as many years.
Peel entered the season as the league’s reigning premier and, after recording two losses in the first five rounds, found form at the business end of the season to overcome a Swan Districts side that began its 2021 campaign with 13 consecutive wins. The Swans, on their way to the minor premiership, registered their only blemish of the regular season – another 21-point loss to Peel – in Round 14.
Around the country: Pie and Tiger pressing for debuts, Blues and Roos team up and more
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2021-07-12T11:23+10:00
It was a big week in state leagues around the country, with returns from injury, clubs teaming up and youngsters starring.
Here are our takeaways from your clubâs performances in the VFL, WAFL and SANFL.
Young Pie pressing for debut
Jack Ginnivan is banging the door down for a Collingwood debut, kicking four goals in his sideâs VFL win over Richmond.
He has now kicked 11 goals in three weeks and done everything possible to earn a call-up.
Brayden Sier led the way with 30 disposals, while Finlay Macrae found 23 disposals and Max Lynch won 40 hit-outs to go with two goals.
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Swan Active trainee recognised by AFL SportsReady
From growing up on a family farm in the wheatbelt town of Kellerberrin to being named 2021 AFL SportsReady Trainee of the Year in Perth; Bassendean resident Jess Cox (20) is kicking career goals and it is only just the beginning.
With her family and colleagues in attendance, Jess was presented the award for her exceptional commitment and achievements as a trainee at Swan Active by AFL SportsReady Field Officer Jade Narkle on Tuesday May 18, 2021.
The self-confessed country kid said her passion for football began at a young age when she played AusKick with the local boys. Since then, the footy hasn’t left her hands.
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2021-05-12T10:15+10:00
AFL Media draft guru Cal Twomey says there is a clear top pick in this year’s mid-season draft, provided the player in question actually nominates.
Sandringham Dragons talent
Jacob Edwards is rated as the most likely candidate to go at no.1 in next month’s draft, but is also tipped to go in the first round of the National Draft if he opts for that path.
Twomey, who expects around 15 picks total to be made on June 2, says Edwards is yet to make a call on whether he will nominate for mid-season or wait for another opportunity later this year.