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The Eagles’ performance brought one player to tears. Fans would have felt the same

The Eagles’ performance brought one player to tears. Fans would have felt the same

Meanwhile, the Dockers were able to secure a crucial piece of the premiership puzzle. Read more about how WA’s teams fared over the weekend here.

03.08.2026 20

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Freo extended their derby dominance, but one thing keeps dogging the Dockers

Freo extended their derby dominance, but one thing keeps dogging the Dockers

On the back of what shaped as a blockbuster derby, we look at the state of play of WA’s teams in the back half of the home-and-away season.

27.07.2026 10

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Early pressure a plus for Eagles while Freo star emerges unscathed

Fremantle withstood an undermanned Port Adelaide to almost seal the minor premiership, while a spirited West Coast took it up to the two-time...

20.07.2026 20

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Dual defeats as Freo streak ends while Eagles rue first quarter blowout

Fremantle’s 14-game winning streak was stopped by the Giants, while the Eagles produced three good quarters of football. But what were the biggest...

06.07.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

The one thing holding Freo back even as they strengthen their grip on the top of the ladder

Fremantle’s defence is top-notch, allowing Gold Coast only 40 inside-50s on Sunday. But what stopped the Dockers from pushing their lead out even...

29.06.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Freo are almost certain to finish in the top four. But where do they face the most pressure?

Fremantle’s resilience and maturity was on display when things could have easily gone pear-shaped on Thursday night.

22.06.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Are Freo the team to beat this season? Behind the Bunbury belting where nothing went wrong

Meanwhile, on the same day, the Eagles didn’t just lose the match, but also their most consistent player to date this season. How will this impact...

08.06.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Fremantle bullied the defending premiers. Their hot streak shows no sign of slowing

Fremantle couldn’t have been more impressive on their way to an 11th straight win, making the Lions look second rate.

01.06.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

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

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. But a...

25.05.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

The familiar face standing in the way of Fremantle’s record hot streak

For the third time in club history, the Dockers have won nine consecutive matches. It previously occurred in seasons Fremantle reached the preliminary...

18.05.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Freo’s win was one for the ages. Here’s where they shone the most

The Dockers staked their premiership credentials with their best win of the season yet – a come-from-behind triumph over fellow flag fancies...

11.05.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

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

Life has never been better for the Dockers under Justin Longmuir, notching their best winning streak since 2015, the same year they won the minor...

04.05.2026 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

West Coast notch up ninth 100+ loss in five seasons; Dockers winning streak continues

The 101-point drubbing is the Eagles ninth triple figure loss since 2022, the other 17 teams combined have just seven.

27.04.2026 50

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

As Dockers continue their derby dominance, is there a silver lining for West Coast?

The Dockers continued their recent Western Derby dominance, and their game is in good shape, with a 5-1 win-loss record leaving just percentage...

20.04.2026 40

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

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

It was a weekend of opposites for our teams. The Dockers gave the purple army the perfect beginning to a long weekend, but the Eagles copped a belting...

06.04.2026 50

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Eagles pull off a feat not seen since 2024, and echoes of history in Dockers’ big win

For the second time in as many weeks the Eagles and Dockers were both victorious, and while it’s been foreign in recent years, it’s something we...

30.03.2026 50

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

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

If a week’s a long-time in football, 308 days is an eternity. Just ask West Coast Eagles fans.

23.03.2026 70

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

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

If a week’s a long-time in football, 308 days is an eternity. Just ask West Coast Eagles fans.

23.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

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

If a week’s a long-time in football, 308 days is an eternity. Just ask West Coast Eagles fans.

23.03.2026 50

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

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

If a week’s a long-time in football, 308 days is an eternity. Just ask West Coast Eagles fans.

23.03.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

The Western Watercooler: Dockers dial up the pressure (but can they hold it?), and why we should check Eagles fans’ TVs

Welcome to the Western Watercooler, where we digest the talking points from the weekend’s games – and the highlights, frustrations and silver...

16.03.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

The Western Watercooler: Dockers dial up the pressure (but can they hold it?), and why we should check Eagles fans’ TVs

Welcome to the Western Watercooler, where we digest the talking points from the weekend’s games – and the highlights, frustrations and silver...

16.03.2026 30

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

The Western Watercooler: Dockers dial up the pressure (but can they hold it?), and why we should check Eagles fans’ TVs

Welcome to the Western Watercooler, where we digest the talking points from the weekend’s games – and the highlights, frustrations and silver...

16.03.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

The Western Watercooler: Dockers dial up the pressure (but can they hold it?), and why we should check Eagles fans’ TVs

Welcome to the Western Watercooler, where we digest the talking points from the weekend’s games – and the highlights, frustrations and silver...

16.03.2026 50

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 30

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how...

15.09.2025 30

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 40

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 30

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

08.09.2025 40

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 40

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 40

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what...

25.08.2025 40

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 40

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

18.08.2025 30

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 40

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 40

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

04.08.2025 40

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 30

The Age

Paddy Sweeney

They’re the richest club in the land, so should West Coast get a leg-up from the league?

Just seven years on from lifting the cup, should the Eagles be afforded assistance for a situation much of their own making?

31.07.2025 30

Brisbane Times

Paddy Sweeney

Young talent time: Derby highlights Dockers’ most important player as September looms

Playing a little over three quarters across a fortnight of football, one Docker has emerged as Fremantle’s most important player in their...

28.07.2025 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney

How the Dockers dodged Collingwood’s tackling tactic to bring home four points

In the dying minutes of Sunday’s nail-biter, Collingwood implemented a new strategy to swing the game their way. But the Dockers changed tack too.

21.07.2025 30

WA Today

Paddy Sweeney