Did the stars align? For the first time since May, WA footy fans got to witness this spectacle

March 23, 2026 — 6:58am

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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.

If a week’s a long-time in football, 308 days is an eternity. That’s how long Eagles fans have waited for a win.

And this week, for the first time since May, both WA sides tasted victory on the same weekend.

The Eagles’ youth showed there’s plenty to like, producing a stirring come-from-behind win over the Kangaroos, while the Dockers flexed their muscle in a dominant start-to-finish performance over the Demons.

What went right? The Eagles’ youth.

There’s plenty to like from recent top draft picks Willem........

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