AS IT HAPPENED: Fremantle Dockers bring the heat to West Coast Eagles in second half of western derby
The biggest day in WA footy has arrived!
Fremantle and West Coast go head-to-head for bragging rights but there is much more on the line for the Dockers this season, who will be fighting to keep their top-four spot - and pushing for a top-two berth.
The Eagles caused an upset earlier this season when an inspired performance from Glendinning-Allen Medallist Elliot Yeo and young star Harley Reid led the club to a 37-point victory in round six.
There is much more riding on western derby 59 for Fremantle, with the race for finals heating up with five rounds remaining in the home and away season.
We’ll keep you up to date with all the action, from pre-match to beyond the final siren with analysis, coach news and much more.
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STAND-IN SKIP
Andrew Brayshaw accepted the western derby trophy as the acting skipper.
ANALYSIS
And Mitchell Woodcock breaks down West Coast’s derby defeat.
ANALYSIS
Glen Quartermaine breaks down Fremantle’s western derby fightback.
MATCH REPORT
Never let it be said that a derby is just another game.
Fremantle and West Coast have played out a pulsating western derby with the Dockers surging into third spot on the ladder with a 17.8 (110) to 11.9 (75) victory.
THREE WORD ANALYSIS OF EVERY EAGLE
THREE WORD ANALYSIS OF EVERY DOCKER
DERBY VOTES
Fremantle star Caleb Serong has etched his claim as a western derby specialist after earning his third Glendinning-Allan Medal.
The Dockers midfielder was the unanimous winner with the maximum nine votes after 32 disposals, 12 score involvements and a goal in the 35-point victory at Optus Stadium on Saturday.
All three judges agreed on their top three, with Andrew Brayshaw (six votes) the runner-up and Hayden Young (three votes) finishing third.
Ryan Daniels (Channel 7, Chair)
3 votes - Caleb Serong (F)
2 votes - Andrew Brayshaw (F)
1 vote - Hayden Young (F)
Scott Cummings (SEN)
3 votes - Caleb Serong (F)
2 votes - Andrew Brayshaw (F)
1 vote - Hayden Young (F)
Eliza Reilly (Codesports)
3 votes - Caleb Serong (F)
2 votes - Andrew Brayshaw (F)
1 vote - Hayden Young (F)
Total votes
9 - Caleb Serong (F)
6 - Andrew Brayshaw (F)
3 - Hayden Young (F)
PURPLE PARTY TIME
Sam Sturt converts and - all of a sudden - it’s a 37-point margin.
What a fightback from Freo.
GAME OVER?
Caleb Serong: Derby speciallist.
The Fremantle star is mounting a serious case for his third Glendinning-Allan Medal with 30 touches, 12 score involvements - and now a goal.
The Dockers now hold a 31-point lead, with a career-high third major from Tom Emmett preceding Serong’s.
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