The Eagles have claimed bragging rights after defeating Fremantle by 7-points in the first Western Derby at Optus Stadium in a close game.

It was a tight affair between the cross-town rivals in the 47th Derby with the scores even leveling in the second quarter, but with the Dockers one man down the Eagles kept their energy for the 12.9 (81) to 13.11 (89) win.

Shannon Hurn claimed consecutive Ross Glennding Medals, but it was tied with Fremantle's Lachie Neale.

The Eagles have claimed bragging rights after defeating Fremantle by 7-points in the first Western Derby at Optus Stadium in a close game.
It was a tight affair between the cross-town rivals in the 47th Derby with the scores even leveling in the second quarter, but with the Dockers one man down the Eagles kept their energy for the 12.9 (81) to 13.11 (89) win.
Shannon Hurn claimed consecutive Ross Glennding Medals, but it was tied with Fremantle's Lachie Neale.

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