AFL: West Coast enter another western derby heavy underdogs as Fremantle fly high on top of the table.
But the derby can bring the best out of the WA sides and the Eagles will be keen to rectify their losing record against Fremantle this decade.
West Coast are missing co-captain Liam Baker (suspension), Jack Graham (managed) and Jack Hutchinson (hamstring) while the Dockers will be without Hayden Young who came down with illness.
Can the Eagles cause a boil over or will the Dockers’ dominance continue?
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Banner jab
If you missed it before the game, the Eagles weren’t pulling any punches with their banner.
QT: Fremantle 18, West Coast 19
Both sides will be happy with their starts for the most part.
The Eagles became fatigued in the latter half of the term and their kicking became wayward.
The Dockers were not able to make them pay but were able to bypass the press pretty easily.
Most of the stats are very even, the Eagles just need to get their free kicks under control at seven to two.
Herbert has been outstanding for the Eagles with 10 touches and has showed is amazing maturity.
Matt Johnson leads the Dockers and has spent some time on Harley Reid.
Entertaining start
Both sides are putting on a good display of skill and pressure.
There have been incisive kicking chains and run-and-guns while both defences have showed good poise.
However, a horror Eagles turnover as I write this post followed by Frederick missing from point-blanck range hurts my point!
FRE 15, WCE 13
Pumped
Voss is hyping the crowd after his first.
Harley Reid gives away a free kick for a late bump on Johnson and the big forward makes no mistake with the set shot.
FRE 7, WCE 6
First goalkicker
Hamish Davis strikes first for West Coast.
Chapman had the first shot of the game but missed.
The kickout found its way to Harley Reid who pinpointed Cole heading forward in step who used a forward handball to Yeo.
The veteran pulled his kick to Davis all alone 40 metres from goal dead in front.
FRE 1, WCE 6
Underway!
Jackson gets the first tap but he puts it straight to Tim Kelly.
His kick forward is marked by Clark and the Dockers will rebound.
FRE 0, WCE 0
Grand entrance
The Dcokers got a rousing reception as they ran out onto the ground.
On the other hand, the Eagles were barely noticed.
They will need to try and get on top of the home crowd if they are to be any chance of beating the Dockers tonight.
Chest out
Is Pat Voss getting ready for another jumper rip?
No changes
There were a few mumours of illness around the Dockers camp pre-game but both teams are going into the derby as named on Thursday.
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