It’s been 25 years since the infamous Demolition Derby. Now some of the heavy hitters from West Coast and Fremantle involved in the blood-spilling brawl have spoken to The West.
Glen Quartermain
There’s way more than four points on the line for Fremantle and West Coast on Saturday. It’s the story lines within the game which add to the intrigue. Craig O’Donoghue looks at what both teams need to see.
Craig O'Donoghue
Fremantle defender Brennan Cox plays on the AFL’s best forwards every week but there’s one thing he’s had to change from his normal preparation so he’s ready to take on West Coast in the derby.
The West Australian’s football writer Mitchell Woodcock ranks every player in tomorrow’s clash based on their ability to impact the game.
Mitchell Woodcock
Ange Stannett is set to lead Fremantle for the first time as captain, more than a year after she was appointed skipper.
Samantha Rogers
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says the Eagles are embracing the underdog tag as they attempt to defy heavy odds and upset raging favourites Fremantle in western derby 61.
Fremantle are massive favourites to beat West Coast on Saturday, but they’ve battled to repeat their best footy against top teams when playing the battlers. The good news for fans is Justin Longmuir knows why.
West Coast star Harley Reid won’t feel the pressure of multi-million dollar contract negotiations, Eagles coach Andrew McQualter has warned, ahead of the western derby clash with Fremantle.
It’s Western Derby and Showdown weekend, and at round 20 there’s a lot at stake for two clubs, writes Mick Malthouse.
Mick Malthouse
Don’t listen to the claims the western derby doesn’t mean as much as it used to. Saturday’s contest between Fremantle and West Coast will be as hot as any before it.
Jackson Barrett
What is the biggest western derby upset in history? The West Australian looks at the top five shock victories between cross-town rivals West Coast and Fremantle.
Ahead of western derby 61, The West Australian brought columnists Xavier Ellis and Michael Walters together to settle an age-old West Aussie debate — which club is better, West Coast or Fremantle?
Michael Walters & Xavier Ellis
The bookmakers are not giving much hope to West Coast causing a derby boilover this weekend, and neither are The West Australian experts, but there’s one man predicting an almighty upset.
Jake Santa Maria
Fremantle were too reliant on one part of their game last season. This year they have pulled new levers that have helped them score in new ways, writes Jackson Barrett.
Fremantle has been forced into two changes due to injury for the western derby while West Coast has axed two after their disappointing loss to Richmond.
Aaron Kirby
Fremantle are all but certainties to beat West Coast in western derby 61 with the Eagles odds on for one of the most lopsided results in derby history.
Get up to speed with the latest from the training track at Dockers HQ as competition for spots intensifies ahead of Freo’s finals push.
James Palumbo
Fremantle defender Bailey Banfield has brushed aside claims the western derby doesn’t mean as much as it used to, declaring it’s a game the Dockers get “pumped up” for.
Fremantle are the AFL’s form team and have surged to seventh position on the ladder, but the club’s CEO firmly believes the league should introduce a wild-card tournament for the last two spots in the eight
The Western Bulldogs are the latest club keeping a close eye on out-of-contract and out-of-favour Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus.
WATCH: Tony Modra... Daniel Kerr... Caleb Serong... or someone else? As we prepare to watch western derby goal No.1500, we count down the top 15 derby goals of all time. See our pick for No.1 and have your say!
Chris Robinson
Young West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey is about to find out whether three-headed monsters actually exist.
Caleb Serong believes West Coast will be out to spoil Fremantle’s finals hopes, admitting they did the same when the Eagles were in their shoes.
Fremantle star Hayden Young is set to play his first full game since round eight in the western derby clash with West Coast on Saturday.
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