Dockers keep setting records while Eagles stumble after early blitz

August 17, 2026 — 9:05am

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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.

For the second time in club history, the Dockers are minor premiers.

A win over Adelaide, Fremantle’s 19th for the season, cemented their first top of the table finish in 11 years.

They’ve never been better placed for a shot at a maiden premiership.

West Coast started well before fading badly, their 10th straight loss coming in the form of a 54-point belting by the Giants.

The Eagles defeated GWS in their Round 10 encounter this year, but a repeat was never on the cards following quarter time.

What went right? Friday night’s win ensured they’re minor premiers with a game to go - and all the way through, they’ve knocked over record after record.

The Dockers have set a new 14-game winning........

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