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

June 8, 2026 — 10:13am

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Welcome to the Western Watercooler, where we digest the talking points from the weekend’s games – and the highlights, frustrations and silver linings WA footy fans can cling to as the season progresses.

It was fitting Bunbury’s Hands Oval was the scene for “hands down” the Dockers most complete performance under Justin Longmuir.

The 124-point thumping of the Kangaroos was Fremantle’s greatest winning margin in the club’s 32-year history.

And now they can look forward to a week off, with the bye capping a brilliant start to 2026.

Meanwhile – on the same day, no less – the Eagles didn’t just lose the match, but also their most consistent player to date this season.

Reuben Ginbey’s injury hurt more than the six-point defeat to Port Adelaide. More on that in a minute.

What went right? Everything.

If you wanted proof Fremantle were the side to beat this season, Saturday afternoon was........

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