Dylan McArdle

A thread: Players wearing unfamiliar uniforms Let's start with @kdjudd15, Melbourne. (2015-05-24, pre #AFLW).

Gone sadly at such a young age, but Neale's impact in fighting MND will long live on. Love how he fought until the end, always with a smile despite living with a disease currently with no cure. 💔 afl.com.au/news/1528017/f…

It's now 20 as I've been told Champion Data do a review for accuracy. According to the WAFL Footy Facts data that still places him equal forth for a single WAFL game! Not sure how many intercept marks he had as that's not listed (and I've just noticed inside 50s are only on the website, not in the app). Hugh was more noticeable up the ground in the two games at Leederville, that mark just before full time against Subiaco has stuck in my memory. The thing McDonald does have over Davies is his ability to play up forward when required. Hugh has only kicked two goals in his 64 league games (both against SD in Round 20 last year).

@Jordan071437680 That’s what the wafl website says!

Solid win over South Freo

@purplereign95 Thanks for posting this, this is a super useful reference!!⚓

Who signs on next?

@jlandsme_93 Do you think other teams will have taken notice of his impact and maybe we'll see more mature (and ready made) players taken in the mid-season draft this year?

Milan Murdock will finish in the top ten of @WestCoastEagles best and fairest having been added to the squad in March. ⭐️ #AFLPiesEagles

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2028 ICC Men's #T20WorldCup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier A Champions. Jersey!! The Elder Tribe does it again!! Congratulations!!

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Today was a convincing win for the third place (3-3) Thunder, leading second place South Fremantle (5-1) all game. The first ten minutes played almost entirely in Peel's forward 5, the margin lucky to not be 30 points if Corey Tregenza hadn't hit the post in the second minute. The margin was as much as 41 points in the 3rd quarter, but the Bulldogs won the last quarter 4.2 to 0.3 (including a goal after the siren to Toby Dodds) to make it a more respectable 3 goal win (13.10 to 10.10) to the Thunder. Some observations today: Hugh Davies must be leading the Peel B&F. 27 disposals today with a massive 21 marks, he's become a slightly quicker and more confident player this season in defence. Moves up the ground when required too, but a rock close to goal. Cooper Simpson (25 disp) and Tobyn Murray (15 disp) were super quick today, Cooper mostly rebounding from defence and Tobyn further forward, finding targets with 3 inside 50s, though he does need to improve his accuracy at goal (0.3). Bailey Banfield (21 disp, 5 marks, 4 tackles) great in parts as a rebounding defender, though this is probably no surprise since he's played in defence for Freo. Leading forwards make kicking goals easier. Big forwards Corey Tregenza (3.2) and Charlie Nicholls (3.0) delivered today. Nicholls developing nicely, also played a bit at half back. Is Ollie Murphy the first Docker to get cut at season's end? Played ressies again today and despite some good bits of play earlier in the season he feels slower than Davies and McDonald has been preferred over both of them. Aidan Riddle (13 disp, 5 marks) developing nicely! 38 hitouts today and early on in the game was winning his own ball in the centre! Has an excellent leap and is also quite quick for someone of 200cm. #WAFL #GoThunder⚡ #ForeverFreo⚓

No love lost between the Bulldogs and the Thunder today but Peel up 10.3 to 5.5 at the half. #WAFL #GoThunder⚡

@dockerchristine Showing his worth and leading the way with two first quarter goals!

@d__mac77 He is a great player...congratulations to him!

Happy Saturday!! The milestone games continue this weekend, today is Peel Thunder captain Jack Sears' 💯th #WAFL league game. At 24 he is currently the youngest captain in the league and is a versatile player that can play in defence or up forward as required. While Peel may have 13 AFL listed players out on the park today, our opponents South Fremantle (who are 2nd with a 5-1 record) are no slouches when it comes to talent. They have Isiah Winder (WCE, 7 game), Ethan Hughes (Fremantle, 107 games), Jamaine Jones (Geelong/WCE, 66 games) and Matthew Parker (St Kilda/Richmond, 30 games) who all have AFL experience. Souths will go in favourites today, but hopefully my Thunder can get the win and make it a special day for Captain Jack!! #GoThunder⚡ #GameDaySelfie📸

@FreoPope Thunder too go so fast but it's not over 'till it's over

Happy Friday!! It's Friday night footy here in the west again and tonight we're celebrating the Big milestone for the round, Neil Erasmus' 50th game!! Neil is a Simpson medalist from his time at the mighty Thunder and has established himself in our 22 in AFL season 2026. LETS DO IT FOR NEIL 5️⃣0️⃣ I hope we sink the Saints like I'm (responsibly) sinking these Alby Draughts🍻 #ForeverFreo⚓ #GameDaySelfie📸

@freopics_ Just remember, everyone grieves at their own pace and it's not a race. It's ok to not be ok and I know I'd have similar feelings if I was in your shoes.

I promise there will be happy moments back on my timeline soon. 
I probably shouldn’t tweet when I’m sad. I knew this would be hard but the days keep changing and my mind goes up and down with them. Thank you for all your thoughts and kindness 🤍

Three from three! Great that the tournament is (once again) on icc.tv so I can watch on from the other side of the world 🏏🇯🇪

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I've always been close to my Mum, more so as I get older and I don't know how I'll feel when, one day, she'll pass. I imagine that it hurts so much but I hope you have lots of happy memories that one day will put a smile on your face. Just remember it's not a race and you can grieve at your own pace. Take care pls!

It’s such a strange feeling learning how to exist in a world without someone who was part of every piece of you.
She wasn’t just my mum, she was my best friend, my safe place, and the person who understood me without needing words 😭

@0vch3u Are you an AFLW fan Luna? Didn't realise they showed the games in Pakistan. Which team do you support??

A thread: Players wearing unfamiliar uniforms Let's start with @kdjudd15, Melbourne. (2015-05-24, pre #AFLW).

Happy Saturday! I've been sick all week but a little bit of a cough wasn't going to stop me enjoying my weeekend! Today is the State Game at Leederville Oval which sees the best of the #WAFL take on the best of the SANFL. My Thunder is represented by gun midfielder Lachie Tardrew, our captain Jack Sears and premiership coach Adam Reid👊 C'mon WA 📣

@dockerchristine Cheers! Between Thursday night and Saturday afternoon there was a fair few heart stopping moments, thankfully no home game this week so I get get my voice back🤣

@d__mac77 Great summary. Thank you.

What a game we saw today at Leederville Oval! Early on it looked like the Thunder were going to make light work of the Royal, Peel with the first 5 scoring shots and the first 10 minutes almost entirely in Peel's forward 50. But the Royal clawed back the 16 point to under a goal before a Corey Tregenza shot after the siren made it 10 points Peel's way. Just three scores (all goals) in the second, including captain Jack Sears 2nd to help give Peel a slender 4 point lead at the main break. The second half was a sea-sawring affair and at times Peel looked to have done enough in a low scoring game, like when Sears kicked his 3rd in the 10 minute of the third to open up a 15 point lead. But East Perth never gave up and had plenty of chances and livewire forward Sebit Kuek threatened, but didn't capitalise after Oscar McDonald give him too much space to break free. An early Kuek goal to start the forth cut the margin to 2 points, captain Sears had two opportunities to extend the margin but only managed minor scores. It wasn't until Corey Tregenza converted in the 11th minute was it a two goal game. The Royals had the last three scoring shots of the game but Peel held on to win by 6 points 9.8 to 8.8, Peel now 3-3 and back in the five going into the State Game bye. My picks today were; 5️⃣ O'Driscoll ⚓ (22 disp, 8 marks, 1.0) Felt like Nathan was everywhere today and used his pace to advantage in moving the ball through the midfield. 4️⃣ Davies ⚓ (19 disp, 9 marks) Continues his good season with a equal game high 9 marks. Managed some good intercept marks and kept Sebit Kuek in check when he was his opponent. Will be dirty he dropped a mark in D50 (running towards the goal) in the third and was pinged for a deliberate rushed behind from the resulting kick of the spilt ball. 3️⃣ Riddle ⚓ (12 disp, 32 hitouts) Lost the hitout count 35-32 to the taller and more experienced Scott Jones but showed mobility with his leap at the ruck contest. Rucked the majority of the game, with Draper as his backup, without Crossor or Burmeister in the side. Aidan is developing nicely after injury cut his 2025 short. 2️⃣ Simpson ⚓ (23 disp, 5 marks, 4 tackles) Like O'Driscoll, Cooper had plenty of ball between the arcs, helping mop the ball up and half back and driving the ball forward with his pace. 1️⃣ Sears ⚡ (12 disp, 5 marks, 3.3) provided a target up forward from early on and with Charlie Nicholls relatively quite today. Will rue missing a number of getable shots at goal that would have almost sealed the game early in the last. I also thought Brandon Walker was good in defence in the first half, helping stem the flow of the ball into East Perth's forward 50, but The West reports he has concussion again. Jeremy Sharp lead all players with 36 touches, but I thought that O'Driscoll and Simpson had more impact on the game. #WAFL