Freo face an almighty test after their record 10 straight wins. Which player will be key to victory in Brisbane?

May 25, 2026 — 10:07am

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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 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.

An almighty test awaits this week facing two-time defending premiers Brisbane on the road, who will be snarling after a 13-goal belting by GWS.

Meanwhile, West Coast gave Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood and 90,000 fans at the MCG an almighty scare, producing the true definition of an “honourable loss”.

While they didn’t walk off the ground with four points, the performance was one of their best for the season.

What went right? Murphy Reid.

We already knew this kid was good, but there’s no doubt he’s a bona fide star. The teenager always has time and space, two very rare and valuable traits, allowing him to open the game up........

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