Three-word analysis of every West Coast Eagles player in derby defeat to Fremantle Dockers
Flying before injury
Tim Kelly:
Best for ages
Matt Owies:
Zero impact, subbed
Liam Baker:
Good midfield move
Bailey Williams:
Mark count: Zero
Liam Ryan:
BIG late fly!
Tom McCarthy:
Grim Amiss turnover
Ryan Maric:
Shocking first half
Rhett Bazzo:
Growing in role
Tyler Brockman:
Finishing season OK
Tom Cole:
Grumpy pants on
Jamie Cripps:
Classy as usual
Tyrell Dewar:
Sub, late snag
Sandy Brock:
Nice Voss job
Matt Flynn:
Was overrun late
Elijah Hewett:
Brought the fight
Brady Hough:
Nice Serong clamps
Jack Hutchinson:
Under some heat
Archer Reid:
Had no looks
Jobe Shanahan:
Dukes are unreal
Liam Duggan:
Battled after corkie
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