The Dockers piled on the pressure to achieve their third win. But in WA, the Eagles crumbled

April 6, 2026 — 12:56pm

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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 a weekend of opposites for our teams as the Dockers gave the purple army the perfect beginning to a long weekend.

Four points on the road, clinched in the most dramatic of finishes. Things are good for Fremantle fans currently.

On the flipside, West Coast fans could be forgiven for having their Easter ruined.

A tick under 51,000 rocked up on Saturday afternoon only to watch the Eagles get walked over from start to finish.

It was a showing which brought back deep, dark memories of past seasons where heavy........

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