
SOUTH Fremantle staged a spirited fight back either side of three quarter-time to close to within less than a goal of Peel at Fremantle Oval, but the Thunder proved too strong to end up winning by 30 points.
Peel did appear in control of the contest leading by 32 points midway through the third quarter, but the Bulldogs then went on a terrific run of five consecutive goals either side of three quarter-time to get to within five points.
South Fremantle had all the momentum at that stage, but Peel was able to steady and kick he last four goals of the game to win 14.13 (97) to 11.1 (67) to further secure themselves in third position on the ladder in preparation for a first ever finals appearance.