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Paddy Sweeney

Paddy Sweeney

Paddy Sweeney is a Nine News Perth sports presenter and journalist.

WA football main image West Coast Eagles, Fremantle dockers.

Did the stars align? For the first time since May, WA footy fans got to witness this spectacle

If a week’s a long-time in football, 308 days is an eternity. Just ask West Coast Eagles fans.

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Luke Jackson was a standout for the Dockers.

The Western Watercooler: Dockers dial up the pressure (but can they hold it?), and why we should check Eagles fans’ TVs

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.

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Tyler Brockman.

West Coast Eagles player Tyler Brockman charged with grievous bodily harm

Police say the 23-year-old midfielder was outside a house in Drummond Cove in the early hours of December 28 when a fight broke out on the street.

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Shai Bolton of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Success or failure? How Fremantle’s season rated – and what the club needs to do next

Ultimately, along with the 16 other sides who don’t lift the premiership cup, Fremantle have fallen short of what they set out to achieve. But how did their season rate otherwise?

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David Swallow and Nat Fyfe: Two club-loyal titans of the game.

The David-and-Goliath battle at Optus Stadium proved sport is life’s greatest theatre

At the heart of the storyline was two ageing champions – the main acts – and there were plenty of indicators pre-game something special was brewing.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Josh Treacy of the Dockers is congratulated by Michael Frederick after kicking a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Destructive, decisive: Why Dockers should be more aggressive in finals

Fremantle’s electrifying victory over the Bulldogs not only cemented their return to finals for the first time since 2022 – it highlighted what they’re capable of.

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Nat Fyfe of the Dockers handpasses the ball.

Under-pressure Dockers face history repeating as season’s end nears

Fremantle would become the first side to win 15 games and not qualify for the post-season if they fall to the Western Bulldogs this weekend.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: Luke Ryan of the Dockers celebrates the win on the siren during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on August 9, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Dockers mount yet another last quarter comeback; Chesser chasing consistency

Alex Pearce was undoubtedly the hero on Saturday night, but the Dockers are establishing themselves as the comeback kings.

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9 News Perth sports presenter, Matthew Pavlich.

Fremantle great Matthew Pavlich appointed Sydney Swans chief executive

Nine News Perth sports presenter Matthew Pavlich will be announced as Chief Executive Officer of the Sydney Swans at a media conference this morning.

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Karl Worner of the Dockers tackles Ashton Moir of the Blues during the round 21 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Perth, Australia.

The unassuming Docker who came of age during Sunday’s fightback victory

In a game where Carlton threatened to put a dent in Fremantle’s finals hopes, the 23-year-old shone under the spotlight.

  • Paddy Sweeney