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Paddy Sweeney

Paddy Sweeney

Paddy Sweeney is a Nine News Perth sports presenter and journalist.

West Coast Eagle Jobe Shanahan turned his game around in the second half against the Kangaroos.

Young Eagles provide hope as West Coast lose another thriller

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.

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Jye Amiss of the Dockers kicks the ball.

Are Freo the team to beat this season? Behind the Bunbury belting where nothing went wrong

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?

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Mason Cox and Jye Amiss celebrate a goal.

Fremantle bullied the defending premiers. Here’s how they can keep their hot streak alive

Fremantle couldn’t have been more impressive on their way to an 11th straight win, making the Lions look second rate.

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Murphy Reid is one of the Dockers’ stand-out players, and will be key to their battle with Brisbane next weekend.

Fremantle face an almighty test at the Gabba. Which player will be key to victory?

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.

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The Dockers dominated Sunday’s clash at the G’.

The familiar face standing in the way of Fremantle’s record hot streak

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?

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Luke Jackson of the Dockers and Lloyd Meek of the Hawks contest the ruck d

Freo’s win was one for the ages. Here’s where they shone the most

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.

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The Dockers are in hot form, with a seven-win streak putting them second on the ladder by percentage.

Fremantle are on a winning streak not seen since 2015. How far can they go?

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.

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The Eagles looking dejected after another loss.

West Coast notch up ninth 100+ loss in five seasons; Dockers winning streak continues

The 101-point drubbing is the Eagles ninth triple figure loss since 2022, the other 17 teams combined have just seven.

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Reuben Ginbey was set a tough task on Sunday – but he performed.

As Dockers continue their derby dominance, is there a silver lining for West Coast?

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.

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Luke Jackson continues to relish greater responsibility.

Fremantle’s leaders stand tall as improved Eagles show some fight

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.

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