In his first full game back from injury, Hayden Young starred with three goals from 23 touches before being subbed out and managed in the final term. It was still enough for him to win his maiden Glendinning-Allan Medal for best afield in a Western Derby.<\/p>\n
WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Minairo Frederick also starred with a career-high four goals for Justin Longmuir\u2019s side, after previously registering nine three-goal hauls.<\/p>\n West Coast\u2019s grim win-loss ratio now slips to 1-18, officially the worst in their club\u2019s 38-year history \u2014 their sole win coming against St Kilda in Round 10.<\/p>\n In the back half of the final term, young gun Harley Reid was helped off by trainers with an apparent leg injury. The severity of his injury is not yet known, however the 20-year-old didn\u2019t return to the field for the final 13 minutes. <\/p>\n Andrew McQualter\u2019s side were Eagles were forced into a late, late change before the game started with Harry Edwards injuring his hamstring in the pre-game. SSP signing Sandy Brock was his replacement.<\/p>\n Fremantle goalkickers: Frederick 4, Young, Amiss, Voss 3, Dudley, Jackson, Bolton, M.Reid, Switkowski<\/p>\n West Coast goalkickers: Cripps, Kelly, Baker, H.Reid 2, Brockman, Dewar, Hewett<\/p>\n THE 3-2-1.. (with Catherine Healey at Optus Stadium)<\/p>\n 3. DOCKERS FINALS DREAM ALIVE DESPITE WASTEFUL DAY<\/p>\n Fremantle\u2019s finals hopes received a big boost in the 49-point win at a time where percentage will prove crucial to the Dockers\u2019 finals hopes.<\/p>\n But Justin Longmuir had to endure a frustrating first half where the Dockers wasted opportunities time and time again \u2013 and even lost the second term despite dominating.<\/p>\n \u201cThis could have been a huge quarter to really gap the game\u2026 but they\u2019re keeping them in it,\u201d Dockers great Matthew Pavlich said of Freo\u2019s 1.6 second term.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a criticism of Fremantle on occasions really putting teams to the sword,\u201d ex-Eagles coach Adam Simpson said.<\/p>\n \u201cFremantle haven\u2019t really put them away.<\/p>\n \u201cSome of the play \u2013 the turnover to turnover, it\u2019s not through pressure, it\u2019s been through skill.<\/p>\n \u201cFremantle have been drawn into playing a little bit the same way as West Coast \u2013 we\u2019ve seen lots of turnovers.\u201d<\/p>\n Down the other end, the Eagles added 3.0 to stay within touch at the main break<\/p>\n Fremantle went more than 30 minutes without a goal \u2013 instead managing seven straight behinds.<\/p>\n Remarkably, the Dockers had 13 more scoring shots than West Coast midway through the third term, but the margin sat at just 18 points.<\/p>\n It took a stand from Dockers Josh Treacy and Andy Brayshaw to bring the side together at three quarter time before the coaches got down to the ground.<\/p>\n Vision of the moment shows players huddling together to try and spark something, given they only led by 30 points at the final change.<\/p>\n Pavlich said players would have been saying they hadn\u2019t put West Coast away, but still had a quarter to do so.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s what they did in the final term to kick eight goals and record a 49-point win.<\/p>\n Despite being subbed out early in the fourth term, midfielder Hayden Young was announced as the Glendinning-Allan Medallist for best on ground.<\/p>\n Young racked up 23 disposals, seven clearances and three goals in fist first full match back from injury.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s just too good to lose,\u201d Fox Footy\u2019s Will Schofield said of Young before he was subbed out early.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s been so important to them just coming back into this side.\u201d<\/p>\n 2. HARLEY\u2019S DAY ENDS EARLY ON TOP OF UNWANTED FIVE-FOR<\/p>\n Eagles young gun Harley Reid was helped from the field in worrying signs for the prized draftee.<\/p>\n Reid was crunched by Karl Worner late in the fourth term and was taken straight down into the rooms.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he just landed really heavily on his side,\u201d Fox Footy\u2019s Adam Simpson said.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was so sore during the week last year.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery week his recovery was two or three days \u2013 he\u2019s such a young player to be putting his body on the line. There\u2019s not many inside mids that are 19 years old.\u201d<\/p>\n Reid threw everything at the Western Derby, putting his body on the line while kicking two goals \u2013 including one to heavy crowd boos that saw him gesture to silence the crowd all while eight goals down.<\/p>\n It\u2019s just another sign of the confidence of the young Eagle.<\/p>\n But while his actions in attack were praised, his unwanted record of giving away free kicks continued early on Saturday.<\/p>\n The prized number one pick is the most penalized player in the AFL \u2013 coughing up a whopping 54 free kicks already in 2025.<\/p>\n And he can add another five to that tally after the Western Derby.<\/p>\n Three of those came in a red-hot opening term, while the next two came within the first five minutes of the second quarter.<\/p>\n That first quarter included a moment described as \u201cunnecessary\u201d by Dockers great Matthew Pavlich when he made late contact with opponent Jaeger O\u2019Meara.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s unnecessary from Harley. Fair enough from Jaegar for standing up for himself and saying, \u2018That\u2019s enough from you. Please, take a seat\u2019,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n O\u2019Meara and Reid were locked in a physical battle in that opener with both players going toe to toe.<\/p>\n The difference being O\u2019Meara only conceded one free kick during the time Reid coughed up five.<\/p>\n Former Eagles coach Adam Simpson said there was a lack of support for the talented Reid.<\/p>\n \u201cJust unfortunate at the moment there\u2019s not a lot of leaders for West Coast to calm the ship,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n 1. THE YOUNG DOCKER IN \u2018ELITE\u2019 COMPANY<\/p>\n Fremantle could be about to record their fourth Rising Star winner, and their first since Caleb Serong back in 2020.<\/p>\n The 18-year-old Murphy Reid has gone from strength to strength in his debut season.<\/p>\n And while he\u2019s facing some tough opposition from favourite Dan Curtin and young Lion Levi Ashcroft, don\u2019t count out Reid.<\/p>\n The 18-year-old joined some \u201celite\u201d company with a stunning stat from Saturday\u2019s Western Derby.<\/p>\n Early in the fourth term Reid brought up his sixth score assist \u2013 and joined only the likes of Tiger Trent Cotchin and Hawk Cyril Rioli to reach that figure before turning 19.<\/p>\n \u201cGee whiz! That\u2019s some fair company,\u201d Dockers great Matthew Pavlich said.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s having an incredible first season.\u201d<\/p>\n Described as a \u201cstar on the rise\u201d, Pavlich believed Reid was more than that.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a star right now \u2013 had a huge day,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone else on the field has been butchering it with foot \u2013 this guy just stands out.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s having a wonderful first year of footy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a>
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