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Brady Hough admits it's going to be tough to cover the loss of star defender Jeremy McGovern.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAll out of Gov! ‘Going to be tough’ without star, says Hough

West Coast defender Brady Hough admits it’s going to be tough to cover the loss of Jeremy McGovern, but is confident the club has the depth to ‘fill the void’ left by the All-Australian.

Samantha Rogers

Danielle Laidley runs an eye over every Fremantle Docker and West Coast Eagle after western derby 60.

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Laidley’s derby ratings: Who starred and who struggled?

Danielle Laidley runs an eye over every Fremantle Docker and West Coast Eagle after western derby 60. Who starred and who struggled?

Danielle Laidley

The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the week.

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Why West Coast should chase Bulldogs superstar

The AFL season is well and truly heating up and so are the big issues across the game. The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the week.

Mitchell Woodcock

Oscar Allen was well-held before switching into defence in the derby.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles coach may turn to Allen in defence amid Gov injury

Andrew McQualter says he may deploy Oscar Allen in defence for next week’s daunting road trip to face GWS, as the Eagles look to breathe life into their co-captain & cover the expected loss of Jeremy McGovern.

Mitchell Woodcock

Caleb Serong snared his fourth Glendinning-Allan Medal.

AFLVideoCommentsSerong’s slice of history! Docker wins FOURTH derby medal

Fremantle star Caleb Serong has equalled Paul Hasleby’s record for the most Glendinning-Allan Medals after a sparkling performance in the Dockers’ dominant western derby win over West Coast.

Ben Smith

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen struggled against Fremantle.

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Eagles must find a way to unlock Allen’s best in new era

If West Coast want to get co-captain Oscar Allen to sign on the dotted line then they must find a way to get their forward firing in their new gamestyle.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle celebrate their win.

AFLVideoCommentsLeaders stand tall to help Dockers kick-start their season

Fremantle have won the western derby on a day where their leaders stepped up to the plate and Caleb Serong created his own piece of history with a fourth Glendinning-Allan Medal.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brady Hough was one of West Coast’s best, while Jeremy McGovern was injured.

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Three-word analysis of every Eagle in derby defeat

West Coast were outplayed and outclassed as cross-town rivals Fremantle claimed the first western derby of 2025. Here’s our three-word analysis of every Eagle.

Samantha Rogers

Isaiah Dudley celebrates one of his two first-term goals on debut.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis of every Docker in derby domination

DERBY DOMINATION: Fremantle are finally off the mark in 2025, outmuscling West Coast by 38 points in a physical derby battle. See our three-word analysis of every player.

Chris Robinson

Jeremy McGovern after his head injury.

AFLCommentsGov’s groin grief: Eagles lose star defender

West Coast’s torrid western derby has gone from bad to worse, with star defender Jeremy McGovern forced from the field with a groin injury after earlier being hit in the head.

Ben Smith

Caleb Serong of the Dockers reacts during the AFL Round 3 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium in Perth, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFLVideoCommentsEagles recruit set to face scrutiny for Serong hit

Jack Graham could find himself in hot water for what appeared to be a gut punch on Caleb Serong as tempers flared in the second quarter of the western derby.

Ben Smith

Eagles fans giving the finger.

AFL CommentsEagles fans show Harley support with middle finger salute

West Coast fans have shown their unwavering support for young star Harley Reid, with many taking part in a middle-finger salute at the nine-minute mark of the western derby. 

Samantha Rogers

Pat Voss kicks a goal.

AFLVideoCommentsRECAP: Fremantle claim western derby 60 honours

Fremantle had to execute two late changes in a less-than-ideal build-up for a huge western derby clash but came up trumps! Recap all the action from Optus Stadium in our blog.

Aaron Kirby

The western derby could have huge ramifications for Justin Longmuir.

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Hasleby: Why derby stakes have never been higher

The western derby may be a battle of 17th against 18th, but there may have never been a more important one in its illustrious history both on and off the field.

Paul Hasleby

McManus, West Coast Brownlow medallist and former captain Ben Cousins and Eagles goalsneak Mark LeCras will be part of the commentary team led by Ryan Daniels for Seven’s live and free coverage from Optus Stadium from 2.30pm.

AFLPremiumMcManus and Cousins make their Western derby tips

Fremantle great Shaun McManus has encouraged WA football fans to tune into Channel 7 for the western derby, saying he’s expecting fireworks in the grudge match on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Matt Owies reveals the day he faced NBA champion Jayson Tatum.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumWhen Owies took on Tatum: Basketball’s role in derby rivalry

Matt Owies always saw himself as a NBA player. Then he came up against Jayson Tatum.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tom Gross has starred in a WAFL pre-season clash.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles draftee soars in WAFL win over Swan Districts

Draftee Tom Gross has given West Coast some positive selection headaches, putting himself in the frame for a debut after a strong showing in a WAFL pre-season win over Swan Districts.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Eagles will use a three-prong ruck attack in the derby.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles consider ruck triple threat to hinder action Jackson

West Coast could run three players through the ruck against Fremantle as they look to curtail the influence of Fremantle star Luke Jackson in the western derby.

Mitchell Woodcock

There’s never been a player come into the AFL under as much scrutiny as West Coast’s Harley Reid.

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RYAN DANIELS: My three-word message for Harley’s critics

There’s never been a player come into the AFL under as much scrutiny as West Coast’s Harley Reid. Here’s my three-word message for those who can’t stop talking about him, writes Ryan Daniels.

Ryan Daniels

Ahead of western derby 60, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock ranks every Eagle and Docker from 1-46 based on their ability to have an impact on the match.

AFLCommentsPremiumDerby Depth Chart: Where do Freo, Eagles stars rank?

Ahead of western derby 60, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock ranks every Eagle and Docker from 1-46 based on their ability to have an impact on the match.

Mitchell Woodcock

Andrew McQualter and Harley Reid at West Coast Eagles training.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘It’s fascinating’: McQualter weighs in on Reid talks

Andrew McQualter was at Richmond at the height of Dustin Martin’s powers as arguably the best player in the game. Yet he concedes he’s never seen anything like the expectation that is on Harley Reid.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sydney superstar Chad Warner has not ruled out a return home to Western Australia, declaring he’s “still got a lot to weigh up” before making a decision on his future.

AFLCommentsPremiumSwans shock! Warner declares he hasn’t ruled out move home

Sydney superstar Chad Warner has not ruled out a return home to Western Australia, declaring he’s ‘still got a lot to weigh up’ before making a decision on his future.

Samantha Rogers

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has revealed injured star Elliot Yeo pulled him aside to make he knew the western derby was not just “another game”’.

AFLVideoCommentsNot just ‘another game’: Yeo’s warning to new Eagles coach

New West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has revealed injured star Elliot Yeo pulled him aside to make sure he knew the western derby was not just ‘another game’.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid has singed Puma’s longest ever brand deal.

AFLCommentsEagles star Harley Reid signs mega-deal

West Coast young gun Harley Reid has signed the dotted line on a new six-year deal, confirming his status as one of the biggest superstars in the AFL.

Jake Santa Maria