August 17, 2026 — 11:05am

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Welcome to the Western Watercooler, where we digest the talking points from the weekend’s games – and the highlights, frustrations and silver linings WA footy fans can cling to as the season progresses.

For the second time in club history, the Dockers are minor premiers.

A win over Adelaide, Fremantle’s 19th for the season, cemented their first top of the table finish in 11 years.

They’ve never been better placed for a shot at a maiden premiership.

West Coast started well before fading badly, their 10th straight…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU