Western Derby XXXVI – Fremantle vs West Coast: AFL live scores, blog
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Byron Schammer of Fremantle is bumped from the ball by Mark Lecras of West Coast during the AFL Round 18 match between the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers at the Subiaco Oval. Slattery Images
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It’s not just bragging rights on the line in this massively important Western Derby XXVI as Fremantle take on West Coast Eagles at Patersons Stadium. We’ll have live scores from the game from 4.40pm AEST.
As a West Australian, there’s nothing better than a stoush between these two cross-town rivals.
West Coast – the proven credentials of premierships next to their name.
Fremantle – still searching for real success, but step up every single time they play the Eagles.
There were blowouts in the early years as Fremantle struggled to get near an experienced West Coast line up. But in the last six years, Freo has had a stranglehold on these matches.
While West Coast has won the last three, before that Fremantle had won nine of the previous ten matches.
Today has massive implications on the finals, which gives this Derby even more spice.
To make the finals, it’s pretty safe to say Fremantle need to get to thirteen wins. They sit on ten right now with five games to go.
After today they play Adelaide and North Melbourne on the road, as well as winnable home games against Richmond and Melbourne.
While they’ve won their last four games, they haven’t really beaten anyone (the Bulldogs, Melbourne, GWS and Port Adelaide all out of finals contention).
In fact, if you take away a strong first half performance against the Power last week, Fremantle were average.
Can they bring that sort of form into a Derby?
They bring back Zac Dawson into defence, something that will be met with some groans amongst Dockers fans, coming across with his coaching mate Ross Lyon and been below-par to date.
To make the top four, it’s very safe to say West Coast needs to win every game in the lead up to September.
After today they have a massive Friday night home game against Geelong, then Port Adelaide in Adelaide, Collingwood at home and Hawthorn on the road – that’s probably the toughest draw out of any club in the final four games.
Despite last week’s massive win at home to Brisbane, the Eagles has struggled in the last three or four weeks to not only cover injuries (which was inevitable), but also some key players getting suspensions.
It’s fair to say coach John Worsfold has stripped paint off the walls now they’ve lost key defender and captain Darren Glass for the Derby because of suspension.
The Eagles do have a better outfit when compared to Fremantle – better in the ruck with Naitanui/Cox vs. Griffin/Bradley, better in the midfield with Priddis/Gaff/Selwood/Kerr vs. Fyfe/de Boer/Crowley/Duffield.
But don’t be surprised if Matthew Pavlich causes havoc in the Fremantle forward line with the loss of Glass. Eric McKenzie would probably play on Pavlich anyway, but it’s the extra support of an All-Australian defender that he doesn’t have to lean back on.
Losing Matt Rosa is probably a bigger loss though. He was best on field in the last Derby with 43 possessions and has been one of the rapid improvers in the Eagles midfield in 2012.
While the Round 9 Western Derby was a bit of a let down, I can’t see edition thirty-six doing the same. Expect it to be physical and intense for most of the afternoon.
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7:26pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:26pm | Report comment
FINAL | Fremantle 17.11 113 def. West Coast 6.12 48
Matthew Pavlich kicks 8.2 today… that’s more than what West Coast dished up today.
He wins the Ross Glendinning Medal for best on the ground.
In fact, West Coast only had 36 inside 50′s today.
That ends our coverage of Western Derby XXXVI today. Have your say on the match below.
There’s more footy to come over the next 24 hours here at The Roar.
7:22pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:22pm | Report comment
FINAL | Fremantle 17.11 113 def. West Coast 6.12 48
Quarter by Quarter
Fremantle 4.2 7.6 15.9 17.11
West Coast 1.5 1.10 5.11 6.12
Goalscorers
Fre (6) – Matthew Pavlich 8, Hayden Ballantyne 3, Tendai Mzungu 2, Michael Walters 2, Clancee Pearce 1, David Mundy 1
WCE (5) – Jack Darling 2, Nic Naitanui 1, Quinten Lynch 1, Ashton Hams 1, Shannon Hurn 1
Player Stats
Daniel Kerr (WCE) 15 kicks, 21 handballs, 21 contested possessions, 11 clearances
Nat Fyfe (FRE) 21 kicks, 7 handballs, 22 contested possessions, 5 tackles, 8 clearances, 6 inside 50’s
Michael Barlow (FRE) 19 kicks, 8 handballs, 10 contested possessions, 5 tackles, 5 clearances
David Mundy (FRE) 21 kicks, 6 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 6 tackles, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50’s
Matthew Pavlich (FRE) 15 kicks, 9 handballs, 15 contested possessions, 9 marks, 4 inside 50’s, 8 goals, 14 score involvements
Team Stats
Disposals: Fre 329-295; Contested Possessions: Fre 162-123; Disposal Efficiency: WCE 71%-69%; Tackles: Fre 72-62; Clearances: Fre 49-36; Inside 50’s: Fre 56-36; Time In Forward Half: Fre 48%, WCE 35%, In Dispute 17%; Tackles Inside 50: Fre 24-5
9:45am
Nathan of Perth said | 9:45am | Report comment
I cannot even begin to describe how stomach-churningly unacceptable that was.
7:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:19pm | Report comment
FINAL | Fremantle 17.11 113 def. West Coast 6.12 48
A bit of a lack-lustre final quarter, but it matters not. Fremantle reign supreme in Western Derby XXXVI.
They were superb in the first half, keeping West Coast to just one goal. Then they ran away with it in a masterful third quarter performance.
The defensive pressure around the ground was superb. The Eagles had no answers and no spark.
Freo’s chances of a top eight finish well and truly right up there!
7:13pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:13pm | Report comment
Q4 4:13 left | Fre 17.11 113 | WCE 6.12 48
Pavlich is off the ground! Oh come on Ross… give the man a chance!
Ball in the forward pocket for the Dockers.
Matt Priddis is wrapped up – holding the ball. Michael Barlow’s got the free kick.
He has a chance at his first today – stabs at it and hits the post.
7:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:09pm | Report comment
Q4 7:30 left | Fre 17.10 112 | WCE 6.12 48
The only thing left now is to see if Pavlich can get to double figures! There’s not much else to play for in this one.
7:07pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:07pm | Report comment
Q4 8:06 left | Fre 17.10 112 | WCE 6.12 48
Ball in, forward pocket for West Coast… good ruck work from Cox. Palms it down to Shannon Hurn, snaps… goal!
7:05pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:05pm | Report comment
Q4 8:54 left | Fre 17.10 112 | WCE 5.12 42
Last 10 minutes has been very scrappy. The game’s over, the result’s already known.
I reckon the players just want the siren to sound to finish this off. Especially West Coast – they’ve got Geelong on Friday night. 6 day turnaround to play a resurgent Cats!
Now the Dockers come into the forward line and spot up David Mundy!
Can he become their 6th goal kicker? YES SIR!
7:03pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:03pm | Report comment
Q4 11:30 left | Fre 16.10 106 | WCE 5.12 42
Last four for WCE – Geel (H), PA (A), Coll (H), Haw (A). 3 very tough games to finish with. Port Adelaide on the road’s no massive gimme. In reality… they’re still not even assured of a top eight spot!
7:02pm
TheSportsFreak said | 7:02pm | Report comment
Q4 11:30 left | Fre 16.10 106 | WCE 5.12 42
While the game’s in a bit of a lull…
Last four games for Fremantle – Adel (A), Rich (H), NM (A), Melb (H). 2 of the home games are winnable, the two away games not so. But that would take them to 13 wins… then it’s up to percentage!
6:59pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:59pm | Report comment
Q4 13:00 left | Fre 16.10 106 | WCE 5.12 42
Quinten Lynch the next Eagle to have an outside shot on goal. Never a chance.
They’re just kicking in hope now.
6:55pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:55pm | Report comment
Q4 15:53 left | Fre 16.10 106 | WCE 5.12 42
Dean Cox wins a free kick at half forward – chopping of the arms called by the umpire.
Cox comes in from 45m out and misses… just sneaks in for a behind
6:54pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:54pm | Report comment
Q4 16:59 left | Fre 16.10 106 | WCE 5.11 41
David Mundy has a ping on goal, but misses.
Zac Dawson is out of the game, substituted out for Dylan Roberton.
Earlier on, Brad Sheppard was subbed out for West Coast, Tom Swift’s in the game
6:52pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:52pm | Report comment
Q4 18:11 left | Fre 16.9 105 | WCE 5.11 41
For those wondering, Matthew Pavlich’s best haul is 9 goals Round 16 2005 vs. Carlton at the MCG.
He could be on course for double figures!
He’s taken a ripping mark to give himself a chance at number 8…. GOAL! Superstar performance this one!
6:50pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:50pm | Report comment
Q4 19:59 left | Fre 15.9 99 | WCE 5.11 41
Final quarter begins. Will Freo run the Eagles into the ground?
6:49pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:49pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | Fre 15.9 99 | WCE 5.11 41
Quarter by Quarter
Fremantle 4.2 7.6 15.9
West Coast 1.5 1.10 5.11
Goalscorers
Fre (5) – Matthew Pavlich 7, Hayden Ballantyne 3, Tendai Mzungu 2, Michael Walters 2, Clancee Pearce 1
WCE (4) – Jack Darling 2, Nic Naitanui 1, Quinten Lynch 1, Ashton Hams 1
Player Stats
Daniel Kerr (WCE) 10 kicks, 18 handballs, 17 contested possessions, 8 clearances
Michael Barlow (FRE) 14 kicks, 8 handballs, 9 contested possessions, 4 clearances
Matthew Pavlich (FRE) 14 kicks, 7 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 8 marks, 4 clearances, 7 goals, 12 score involvements
Nat Fyfe (FRE) 15 kicks, 4 handballs, 15 contested possessions, 5 tackles, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50’s
Team Stats
Disposals: Fre 254-224; Contested Possessions: Fre 124-89; Disposal Efficiency: WCE 64%-72%; Tackles: Fre 54-48; Clearances: Fre 36-25; Inside 50’s: Fre 43-27; Time In Forward Half: Fre 47%, WCE 34%, In Dispute 19%; Tackles Inside 50: Fre 17-3
6:44pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:44pm | Report comment
THREE QUARTER TIME | Fre 15.9 99 | WCE 5.11 41
West Coast did challenge in the first half of the quarter, but since the 15 minute mark, it was all Fremantle once again.
It was if they needed to recharge their batteries. It’s all purple at Patersons Stadium.
This could end up being a fair old shellacking! Pav’s got 7… it’s the Dockers by 58pts!
6:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:41pm | Report comment
Q3 1:38 left | Fre 15.9 99 | WCE 5.11 41
Jon Griffin kicks in hope to the forward line… he’s launched it! And Matthew Pavlich’s lurking again… he’s beaten everyone today… he’s won this footy too. Skids it along the ground – GOAL! OH FREO! How good is this!
6:39pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:39pm | Report comment
Q3 2:20 left | Fre 14.9 93 | WCE 5.11 41
Matthew Pavlich sets up another shot on goal for Michael Walters, but misses the kick from 40m out.
If the Dockers do end up making the finals, are they going to do much? Are there enough signs this week to suggest they could be dangerous?
6:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:36pm | Report comment
Q3 4:18 left | Fre 14.8 92 | WCE 5.11 41
Ball turned over straight away at half forwad to Crowley. Kicks inside 50m… Hayden Ballantyne’s the spark. Dodges, kicks – GOAL! There’s no turning back now for Freo! This will be 5 in a row.
6:35pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:35pm | Report comment
Q3 4:59 left | Fre 13.8 86 | WCE 5.11 41
It’s been a high scoring quarter this one. 6 goals to 4 in favour of Freo… and it could be much more.
Chris Masten kicks to half forward to Dean Cox, who started the passage. But the kick forward’s been turned over.
Now Paul Duffield runs away… kicks to Clancee Pearce, who’s gut-busted a run of about 100m to get this footy.
Takes the mark in front of goal.
15m out – MISSED! Ay?! How?
6:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:33pm | Report comment
Q3 7:03 left | Fre 13.7 85 | WCE 5.11 41
Centre clearance to Freo… pack forms at centre half forward. Pavlich the main man… but Michael Walters wins the footy. Eludes a couple of players, lines them up – GOAL! Freo look like they’ve got all the answers here!
6:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:31pm | Report comment
Q3 7:19 left | Fre 12.7 79 | WCE 5.11 41
Freo with the footy at centre wing. Jon Griffin kicks to half forward, rebounded out and Daniel Kerr’s won a free kick at half back.
But then Andrew Gaff gives up the footy in the next possession.
Ball is free to Hayden Ballantyne, snaps a GOAL! A steadier of sorts for Freo
6:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:28pm | Report comment
Q3 9:14 left | Fre 11.7 73 | WCE 5.11 41
West Coast need a run of goals. Every time they’ve kicked a goal, it’s been responded by Freo immediately.
If they get within 20pts, they’d be a sneaky chance.
Will Schofield kicks to half forward, mark taken by Jack Darling. Then kicks to the goal line… Ashton Hams almost takes a pack mark, then comes back, wins the footy, spins… GOAL!
6:26pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:26pm | Report comment
Q3 10:13 left | Fre 11.7 73 | WCE 4.11 35
Frustrations everywhere for the Eagles players. But they’re aren’t working hard enough.
Now a chance to get their fourth on the board. Quinten Lynch has the footy, but he’s right up on the boundary 50m out from goal.
Kick and hope – hope can get you a long way – GOAL!
6:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:23pm | Report comment
Q3 12:00 left | Fre 11.7 73 | WCE 3.11 29
If Freo had hit rock bottom in the Round 9 Derby, I wonder what the papers will be saying tomorrow?
Not just about Freo, but more importantly about West Coast! All well and good to beat a side like Brisbane by 98pts, but to not be anywhere near their cross town rivals because of work rate, is somewhat disturbing for Eagles fans.
6:23pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:23pm | Report comment
Q3 12:45 left | Fre 11.7 73 | WCE 3.11 29
How good is Matthew Pavlich?! He’s worked his way from 20m away from the contest at the forward pocket, wins the footy. Snaps hard up on the boundary – PARTY TIME! Freo faithful have been waiting for this
6:21pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:21pm | Report comment
Q3 13:18 left | Fre 10.7 67 | WCE 3.11 29
Quick centre clearance from West Coast sees the ball in their forward pocket. Haven’t seen much of Josh Hill… has to win this footy. Does! Gives it off to Naitanui – GOAL! West Coast’s third
6:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:20pm | Report comment
Q3 13:37 left | Fre 10.7 67 | WCE 2.11 23
Matthew Pavlich with a quick snap from a ball up… HE CAN DO NO WRONG!
5 goals this arvo, now on top of the goal scoring table… Freo by 44pts!
6:19pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:19pm | Report comment
Q3 14:31 left | Fre 9.7 61 | WCE 2.11 23
Good fight from Michael Walters to win the footy at half forward. No surprises where this ball is going – one on one between Pavlich and Mackenzie. Pav probably should have got a free kick for a hold – crowd yelling loudly – nothing happening.
Ball dribbles over for a behind
6:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:17pm | Report comment
Q3 15:16 left | Fre 9.6 60 | WCE 2.11 23
Jack Darling wins a free kick in the forward line. Against Paul Duffield, who just sat on the footy according to the ump.
Darling kicks from 45m out – GOAL! About time for Eagles fans!
6:14pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:14pm | Report comment
Q3 16:45 left | Fre 9.6 60 | WCE 1.11 17
David Mundy kicks a high ball into the forward line from a stoppage… numbers everywhere for the Dockers. Forced Chris Masten into an error. Tendai Mzungu pounces, soccers off the ground – GOAL! Freo away here…
6:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:11pm | Report comment
Q3 18:30 left | Fre 8.6 54 | WCE 1.11 17
It’s then gone straight down the other end! End to end footy from Freo. Using the likes of Stephen Hill, Matthew Pavlich and now Hayden Ballantyne.
This would be a dagger in the heart of the Eagles… 45m out – never in doubt! Freo by 37 points!
6:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 6:09pm | Report comment
Q3 19:24 left | Fre 7.6 48 | WCE 1.11 17
Can West Coast get on the board early? They’ll need to as the third quarter begins.
Already the Eagles do go forward through Nic Naitanui, but it’s rushed through for a behind
5:54pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:54pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Fre 7.6 48 | WCE 1.10 16
Even though there’s been 11 scoring shots from West Coast, they haven’t really looked like scoring in the last 40 minutes of this game. Ross Lyon’s defensive structures working a treat, and more importantly… the Dockers are playing to those structures. He’ll be a happy man at the main break
5:53pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:53pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Fre 7.6 48 | WCE 1.10 16
Quarter by Quarter
Fremantle 4.2 7.6
West Coast 1.5 1.10
Goalscorers
Fre (4) – Matthew Pavlich 4, Tendai Mzungu 1, Michael Walters 1, Clancee Pearce 1
WCE (1) – Jack Darling 1
Player Stats
Daniel Kerr (WCE) 6 kicks, 14 handballs, 12 contested possessions, 4 clearances
Michael Barlow (FRE) 10 kicks, 6 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 4 clearances
Andrew Gaff (WCE) 11 kicks, 4 handballs, 2 clearances
Matthew Pavlich (FRE) 9 kicks, 5 handballs, 7 contested possessions, 6 marks, 4 goals
Team Stats
Disposals: WCE 159-156 (Fremantle 118 kicks, 38 handballs); Contested Possessions: Fre 77-62; Disposal Efficiency: WCE 65%-61%; Tackles: Fre 43-29; Clearances: Fre 23-16; Inside 50’s: Even 28-16; Time In Forward Half: Fre 53%, WCE 35%, In Dispute 12%; Tackles Inside 50: Fre 15-2
5:50pm
Turbo said | 5:50pm | Report comment
I want the 2012 Eagles back, why are the 2010 wooden spooners getting a game again? What the heck has happened at the West Coast Football Club in the last 7 weeks??? This is back to some of the worst most gutless football ever played by a West Coats Eagles team, no Ben Cousins crap to blame either
5:48pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:48pm | Report comment
HALF TIME | Fre 7.6 48 | WCE 1.10 16
Fremantle all over the Eagles right now. The purple faithful showing their appreciation at the siren.
Daniel Kerr might be getting a lot of football, but there’s nothing else happening for them. West Coast frustrated and really looks like a win is unlikely right now.
Freo by 32 points.
5:47pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:47pm | Report comment
Q2 0:24 left | Fre 7.6 48 | WCE 1.10 16
David Mundy gets free somehow from a contest at half forward, then kicks towards the Pavlich/Mackenzie contest – high tackle! Pavlich has the free kick!
Can’t see Pav missing this one – 45m out – GOAL!!!
5:45pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:45pm | Report comment
Q2 1:34 left | Fre 6.6 42 | WCE 1.10 16
The Eagles with a Gaelic Football-like scoreline right now. Really need a goal!
Freo with the footy at centre wing though, David Mundy kicks long to the forward line. Pavlich nearby, so too was Fyfe… forced to kick quickly and kicks it out on the full
5:44pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:44pm | Report comment
Q2 2:30 left | Fre 6.6 42 | WCE 1.10 16
Poor kick out of defence from Michael Johnson, Eagles get it back. Quinten Lynch at half forward again decides to blast away?! Silly, another behind. They’re 1 goal 10 behinds!
5:43pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:43pm | Report comment
Q2 3:15 left | Fre 6.6 42 | WCE 1.9 15
Andrew Gaff wins a 50m penalty in defence. Can set something up here.
Jack Darling at half forward, kicks long towards McGinnity… snaps over his head in hope, and it’s only a behind.
5:42pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:42pm | Report comment
Q2 3:40 left | Fre 6.6 42 | WCE 1.8 14
Ball in again for Fremantle in their forward pocket.
Knocked down towards David Mundy, then Daniel Kerr gets wrapped up! Fremantle ferocious!
5:41pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:41pm | Report comment
Q2 4:38 left | Fre 6.6 42 | WCE 1.8 14
Nat Fyfe’s kick skewed off the side of the boot, but works okay for Hayden Ballantyne to run onto at half forward.
Then kicks into the forward line. Ball up, Stephen Hill with a snap… touched off the boot, behind only
5:40pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:40pm | Report comment
Q2 5:25 left | Fre 6.5 41 | WCE 1.8 14
West Coast really need a goal. First of all, they need to get the ball forward! Inside 50 count this quarter is 12-3 in favour of Freo! That’s a mauling.
Matt Priddis works well with Patrick McGinnity to get it forward. A chance for Josh Hill to run onto it near the goals, but rushed through by Adam McPhee.
5:37pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:37pm | Report comment
Q2 7:11 left | Fre 6.5 41 | WCE 1.7 13
Jon Griffin has a quick ping on goals from 50m out. Why not! The goal square’s wide open…
Touched on the line by Eric Mackenzie! Lucky man
5:36pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:36pm | Report comment
Q2 7:57 left | Fre 6.4 40 | WCE 1.7 13
Now that the rain has set it, Freo’s 26 point lead feels like a lot more!
It’s fairly teaming down at Patersons Stadium.
Nat Fyfe now with the footy at half forward… wants Pavlich! Spoiled away by the Eagles defence.
From the stoppage, Fyfe again snaps around the corner… floats to the goals… but drifts for a behind.
5:33pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:33pm | Report comment
Q2 9:41 left | Fre 6.3 39 | WCE 1.7 13
Here comes the rain at Patersons Stadium…
Ball in at half forward for the Dockers, Clancee Pearce wins the footy and gets free! Runs, then kicks beautifully to Pavlich! Works himself off Eric Mackenzie, and slams a GOAL! Freo hot right now!
5:31pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:31pm | Report comment
Q2 10:20 left | Fre 5.3 33 | WCE 1.7 13
It’s officially a sell-out now at Patersons Stadium… and they’re seeing the Dockers dominating around the ground. Good kick into the forward line for them, spots up Matthew Pavlich!
He kicks from 50m out… but it drfits out of bounds.
Having said that, Pav’s been a gun. Since the last Western Derby (R9) he’s kicked 40 goals, averaging around 18 possessions a game.
5:28pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:28pm | Report comment
Q2 12:58 left | Fre 5.2 32 | WCE 1.7 13
Another spray from the Eagles, this time from Chris Masten. They are getting more of the footy in the last 5 mins, but can’t get much freedom
5:27pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:27pm | Report comment
Q2 13:25 left | Fre 5.2 32 | WCE 1.6 12
Ball turned over in Freo’s defence and Josh Hill’s got it. Has a snap from 45m out… but touched on the goal line.
5:27pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:27pm | Report comment
Q2 13:38 left | Fre 5.2 32 | WCE 1.5 11
Matt Priddis steals the footy at centre wing, then goes short to Quinten Lynch.
Then goes to the half forward flank, spots up Andrew Gaff.
Can he find a free player? Naitanui goes up, can’t bring it down, Ashton Hams snaps… but misses the lot.
5:25pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:25pm | Report comment
Q2 15:00 left | Fre 5.2 32 | WCE 1.5 11
Jack Darling in the hands of the trainer… could be his right tricep, that’s being taped up at least.
5:22pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:22pm | Report comment
Q2 16:58 left | Fre 5.2 32 | WCE 1.5 11
Quinten Lynch now for West Coast at half forward. Looks around… kicks long to the pocket, Josh Hill had to beat three, the Luke Shuey’s wrapped up and gives away a free kick to the Dockers.
Now Michael Walters wins a 50m penalty at centre wing. Takes him to the 50m line for Freo.
Gives it off with a handball to Clancee Pearce and launches to the goals… GOT IT!
Ripping start for Freo.
5:20pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:20pm | Report comment
Q2 18:15 left | Fre 4.2 26 | WCE 1.5 11
Now Matt de Boer could be going into the book for a trip against Daniel Kerr in the Eagles’ back pocket.
West Coast need to get their work rate up. Look a little sluggish.
Maybe this can help, Jack Darling kicks the ball long towards half forward… marked in defence by Ibbotson.
5:17pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:17pm | Report comment
Q2 19:59 left | Fre 4.2 26 | WCE 1.5 11
Second quarter begins. Freo looking good early on.
5:15pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:15pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME | Fre 4.2 26 | WCE 1.5 11
Goalscorers
Fre (3) – Matthew Pavlich 2, Tendai Mzungu 1, Michael Walters 1
WCE (1) – Jack Darling 1
Player Stats
Daniel Kerr (WCE) 5 kicks, 5 handballs, 4 contested possessions
Michael Barlow (FRE) 7 kicks, 1 handball, 3 clearances
Matthew Pavlich (FRE) 5 kicks, 3 handballs, 4 contested possessions, 2 goals
Team Stats
Disposals: WCE 85-73; Kicks: Fre 59-45; Handballs: WCE 40-14; Contested Possessions: Fre 34-31; Disposal Efficiency: WCE 63%-54%; Tackles: Fre 21-10; Inside 50’s: Even 10-10; Time In Forward Half: Fre 44%, WCE 40%, In Dispute 16%
5:12pm
Pabmeister said | 5:12pm | Report comment
Freo are looking really good, McPharlane and McPhee have stopped nearly everything that comes into their 50
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5:11pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:11pm | Report comment
QUARTER TIME | Fre 4.2 26 | WCE 1.5 11
Great quarter from Fremantle to start Western Derby XXXVI! A lot of pressure applied and their workrate is up and about.
Freo by 15 points at the first break.
Fans on their feet at Patersons Stadium
5:10pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:10pm | Report comment
Q1 0:40 left – Fre 4.2 26 | WCE 1.4 10
Scott Selwood might get dragged in a moment, kicks backwards toward centre half back BUT COUGHS IT UP!
Oh dear, into the hands of Ballantyne, then Pavlich. Over the top to Michael Walters – GOAL Freo!
5:09pm
TheSportsFreak said | 5:09pm | Report comment
Q1 1:15 left – Fre 3.2 20 | WCE 1.4 10
Fremantle leading the clearance count 13-6 at the moment. That’s a big stat for Freo to be leading in.
5:06pm
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Q1 3:03 left – Fre 3.2 20 | WCE 1.4 10
The Fremantle Dockers fans howling for a high tackle free kick in their forward pocket, not coming.
But they’re a chance to do something, Bradley gets it out of the stoppage somehow… Tendai Mzungu has a quick ping from 30m out – GOAL!
5:04pm
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Q1 4:10 left – Fre 2.2 14 | WCE 1.4 10
Fair to say there’s been no impact so far from either Hayden Ballantyne or Nic Naitanui early on. In fact, Dean Cox has been quiet early. Three of the big names being marked well.
Matthew Priddis handballs and releases Luke Shuey – taken high! Even if he ducked, Ryan Crowley got him fair on the chin.
Shuey a chance to put West Coast in front… kicks across the face, behind only.
5:03pm
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Q1 5:23 left – Fre 2.2 14 | WCE 1.3 9
Patrick McGinnity and Daniel Kerr have 7 possessions each. Matthew Pavlich and Michael Barlow have 6.
The Eagles kick to handball ratio – 32 kicks to 29 handballs.
4:58pm
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Q1 8:19 left – Fre 2.2 14 | WCE 1.3 9
Freo forced to rush through a behind. Strange footy from the Dockers there.
And West Coast are going to go forward again. Kerr finds Ashton Hams. Then handballs to the launcher Shannon Hurn… behind only.
4:57pm
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Q1 9:00 left – Fre 2.2 14 | WCE 1.1 7
The subs today – Dylan Roberton for Fremantle, Tom Swift for West Coast.
Patrick McGinnity has a free kick at half forward for WCE. Kicks towards Jack Darling, spoiled away though by Lee Spurr, ball in.
Right forward pocket for WCE. Ashton Hams dives on the footy, wrapped up, holding the ball. Freo back with it.
4:55pm
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Q1 10:45 left – Fre 2.2 14 | WCE 1.1 7
From the kick in, Matt de Boer kicks towards Pavlich again. Had to work from behind, but won the contest!
Spins around and kicks from 50m… but bounces the wrong side, behind.
4:55pm
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Q1 11:04 left – Fre 2.1 13 | WCE 1.1 7
Brad Sheppard having his right thigh strapped.
Good centre clearance t West Coast. Long kick towards Dean Cox, who had to beat 2 Dockers, couldn’t, but creates a stoppage 20m from goal for WCE.
Ball cleared momentarily, but only as far as Beau Waters. He kicks to the pocket and finds Andrew Gaff.
Not an easy kick, hard up on the boundary 35m out – hits the post.
But West Coast’s settled now.
4:52pm
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Q1 12:28 left – Fre 2.1 13 | WCE 1.0 6
The Eagles going forward… and a free kick called against Luke McPharlin. Comes in and bumps high. The umpire looks like he’s taken the number of McPharlin.
Jack Darling the Eagle involved and has a kick on goal from 50m out… must have watched Tom Hawkins last night – roosts it long and West Coast have their first GOAL!
4:51pm
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Q1 13:15 left – Fre 2.1 13 | WCE 0.0 0
Outstanding transfer of play from Fremantle – started with Michael Barlow, then through the hands of Chris Mayne and Stephen Hill. Matthew Pavlich shrugged off Eric Mackenzie again… gets free. Takes the mark, then waltzes into GOAL!
4:49pm
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Q1 13:50 left – Fre 1.1 7 | WCE 0.0 0
Daniel Kerr looks a little groggy. Hit his head on the ground after a tackle. He’s up and about now, but will keep an eye on him.
The Eagles going forward for the first time in the game, being forced into a frenetic style of footy right now, making a few handling errors.
Kick to half forward… but a free kick given away to Adam McPhee
4:47pm
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Q1 15:11 left – Fre 1.1 7 | WCE 0.0 0
Ryan Crowley has the footy at centre half forward… wants Kepler Bradley, couldn’t mark. Knocked away from him and off to the boundary line.
From the stoppage, Barlow a quick snap inside 50 – Matthew Pavlich! Dives out to the right forward pocket and marks well.
He could have his second on the board…
Pav – behind.
4:45pm
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Q1 16:45 left – Fre 1.0 6 | WCE 0.0 0
David Mundy does well from the ruck contest at centre wing, gives it off to Michael Barlow and sees Matthew Pavlich ahead… marks!
Well weighted kick too. Eric Mackenzie couldn’t stop that.
Comes in and kicks the first GOAL of the game!
4:43pm
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Q1 18:04 left – Fre 0.0 0 | WCE 0.0 0
Quick kick inside 50 by Lee Spurr for Fremantle. Hayden Ballantyne goes up for the mark. Can’t bring it down, but goes back for the footy on the ground and wins a free kick for a push in the back.
Ballantyne kicks on goal… but misses the lot, through hands and out of bounds!
4:40pm
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Q1 19:59 left – Fre 0.0 0 | WCE 0.0 0
Packed house at Patersons Stadium. People there asking “What’s the Olympics? We’re here for the biggest stoush in town”
And they’re off – Western Derby XXXVI
4:39pm
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Opening bounce just around the corner. A little bit of drizzle around at Patersons Stadium, makes things a little greasy in the first quarter or so.
3:59pm
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The important news for West Coast is that there are no late changes for either team.
There had been some doubt surrounding Luke Shuey, Dean Cox and Daniel Kerr. All passed fitness tests. All ready to go!
3:58pm
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Welcome to The Roar’s coverage of Western Derby 36 between Fremantle and West Coast.
West Coast finals bound, but can they make the final four? Fremantle need to keep winning to make September, but is that task too much?
A lot of answers to come today for both sides.