Paddy Sweeney is a Nine News Perth sports presenter and journalist.
For the second week running, the Eagles were involved in a game decided by less than a kick, and for the second week running, they fell just short.
Meanwhile, on the same day, the Eagles didn’t just lose the match, but also their most consistent player to date this season. How will this impact West Coast’s hopes for the season ahead?
Fremantle couldn’t have been more impressive on their way to an 11th straight win, making the Lions look second rate.
Life couldn’t be any better for Fremantle, sitting a game clear on top of the ladder after claiming a new club record 10th straight win. But a challenge looms at the Gabba.
For the third time in club history, the Dockers have won nine consecutive matches. It previously occurred in seasons Fremantle reached the preliminary finals. What’s stopping them making it 10?
The Dockers staked their premiership credentials with their best win of the season yet – a come-from-behind triumph over fellow flag fancies Hawthorn on the back of a powerful final quarter.
Life has never been better for the Dockers under Justin Longmuir, notching their best winning streak since 2015, the same year they won the minor premiership. It’s a different story over at Lathlain.
The 101-point drubbing is the Eagles ninth triple figure loss since 2022, the other 17 teams combined have just seven.
The Dockers continued their recent Western Derby dominance, and their game is in good shape, with a 5-1 win-loss record leaving just percentage between them and ladder-leaders Sydney.
Fremantle’s one-goal win over the Magpies has them sitting second on the ladder, while injuries to key West Coast personnel will be closely monitored ahead of this weekend’s Western Derby.