Freo rises to challenge their rivals in the inaugural AFLW Western Derby, running out 60-15 winners at Optus Stadium.
WEST COAST’S RESILIENCE EVIDENT IN DEFEAT
West Coast have been open about their goals for the club this season, saying that their focus is not on winning a premiership but on building a positive club culture that will endure for the next generation of players.
It’s possible that the result of these efforts was evident on the field today in the hardy resilience that was demonstrated by the foundation team.
Despite the relentless physical pressure that held them scoreless until the second quarter, the Eagles attended the game with a consistently fierce energy throughout, resulting in a last-minute surge in their forward 50.
After their struggles with consistency in the last round, the question remains whether the club culture being developed will result in any victories for the Eagles this season.
Will their resilience pay off in a win or will their supporters need to wait for the team to find its feet?
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