The Western Derby's Unlikely Narrative Takes Shape The Western Derby has long been defined by Fremantle's perennial underdog status against their arch rivals West Coast.
However, this year's installment is shaping up to be a departure from form, with the Dockers touted as heavy favorites but struggling to assert their dominance on the field.
Fremantle's recent performances have not entirely translated onto the field against West Coast, whose own struggles belie a grittier determination that refuses to be extinguished.