With an improved West Coast facing a Fremantle wanting to bounce back from a horror road trip, derby 58 is anything but a foregone conclusion. Here’s how your team can win it.
Mitchell Woodcock
Make no mistake, the result of tonight’s western derby will say far more about Fremantle than it will West Coast, writes Ryan Daniels.
Ryan Daniels
West Coast star Tim Kelly admits it’s going to be a massive challenge to end Fremantle’s five-game western derby streak. But he says winning one battle ‘will go a long way towards getting it done’.
Glen Quartermain
Western Australia could be handed a bonus ‘special’ fixture if it does not prise Gather Round away from Adelaide beyond 2026.
The West Australian has ranked every West Coast and Fremantle player to ever feature in a western derby, in the ultimate countdown from 364 to 1. Read the full list and give us your thoughts.
Jackson Barrett
Fremantle assistant coach Jaymie Graham says Josh Treacy’s explosion onto the AFL scene has been years in the making as the ‘Big Cohuna’ makes a splash.
Caitlin Bassett
Fremantle spearhead Jye Amiss says he’s not too concerned with the treatment he’s getting from opposition defenders after becoming the main man in the Dockers’ attack.
A Fremantle draftee will miss out on a rare chance to run out on Optus Stadium for Peel Thunder after being dropped for their clash against West Coast on Saturday.
West Coast can’t afford to lose sight of the bigger picture in bid to best crosstown rivals, writes Mick Malthouse.
Mick Malthouse
Saturday night is showtime for Fremantle’s high-priced ruck combination and audition time for a new-look forward group boosted by Luke Jackson, writes Jackson Barrett
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has bolstered the Eagles’ squad for the western derby with premiership hero Dom Sheed.
The most expensive ruck partnership in football will finally be reunited this weekend, with Sean Darcy a confirmed starter for Fremantle in Saturday night’s western derby.
Champion Data has created a list of the best wingmen in the AFL and you’ll never guess which Docker has snuck his way into the top five.
Jake Santa Maria
He might be watching from halfway around the world, but Australian golf superstar Min Woo Lee is backing his Fremantle Dockers to bounce back in Saturday’s derby.
Rourke Walsh
Jordan Clark has broken his silence over the controversial finish against Carlton as the Dockers defender recommitted to the club with a new deal.
A Fremantle derby hero has backed Luke Jackson to help the Dockers improve their efficiency inside-50 in his return to the forward line against West Coast on Saturday night.
The western derby couldn’t come at a better time for the Eagles, writes Caitlin Bassett.
AFL success often comes down to sliding doors moments and for Fremantle, they must win the games they are expected to or the the door to the finals could slam shut.
A Fremantle star leads our western derby depth chart — ranking every Docker and Eagle ahead of Saturday night’s clash — but where do the top West Coast players land? SEE THE FULL LIST
Fremantle held their main training session on the pristine turf of Optus Stadium just days out from western derby 58. Here’s what we saw....
Fremantle star ruckman Sean Darcy is almost certain to return for the western derby but mystery surrounds speedster Michael Frederick availability just days out from the clash against West Coast.
As we countdown the days towards another western derby we take a look at some of the biggest and most controversial moments in years gone by in our derby top 10.
Fremantle and West Coast have two very different sets of aspirations this season, but those get cast aside in a stoush for the State’s bragging rights. Here are the big talking points.
Samantha Rogers
West Coast No.1 Harley Reid has drawn admiration from Fremantle’s star-studded young midfield, with vice-captain Caleb Serong bracing for his trademark fend-off in the western derby.