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

May 4, 2026 — 10:21am

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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.

Life has never been better for the Dockers under Justin Longmuir.

They’ve hit seven straight wins under the coach – it’s the club’s best winning streak since 2015, the same year they won the minor premiership.

It’s a very different story at the Eagles.

Many expected West Coast to continue Richmond’s winless run in 2026, only to watch the undermanned Tigers pull off a famous win, their first since July last year, also against the Eagles at Optus Stadium.

The flag fancies, the failures, and the coach under the most pressure

What went right? The Dockers winning streak has hit seven games – the most under coach Justin Longmuir – and they’re showing they have more gears to go........

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