Freo extended their derby dominance, but one thing keeps dogging the Dockers
The big question entering the match was just how long West Coast could maintain the pressure and physicality to take it to Fremantle.Oliver Francou receives on-field treatment on his knee.Getty ImagesThe answer?
- ▪The big question entering the match was just how long West Coast could maintain the pressure and physicality to take it to Fremantle.Oliver Francou receives on-field treatment on his knee.Getty ImagesThe answer?
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