Western derby 60 depth chart: Which Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles player is rated No.1?

Ahead of western derby 60, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock ranks every Eagle and Docker from 1-46 based on their ability to have an impact on the match. 46. Isaiah Dudley (FRE) Can add skill and pace in the front half on debut but won’t have too much expected of him on such a big stage. 45. Noah Long (WCE) Like Hewett, Long is still working his way back into match form after injury. Is a smart player who doesn’t need many chances. 44. Elijah Hewett (WCE) Is shaking off the rust after missing a year with injury and just needs to keep being given time. 43. Jack Williams (WCE) Comes into the team for the first time this season. Can play as a ruck forward or as the second tall forward. 42. Bailey Banfield (FRE) Another Docker in need of a big game or could find himself out of the side. 41. Neil Erasmus (FRE) There were moments for Erasmus in his first game of the year but needs a big showing to cement a spot in the side. 40. Patrick Voss (FRE) Had he taken his chances last week he could’ve been a match-winner. Needs to show composure as the forward-ruck. 39. Tom Cole (WCE) A no-nonsense and reliable defender who is showing leadership to start the year. 38. Jamie Cripps (WCE) The veteran forward has only scored two goals in his last six derby appearances. Would love to rectify that this weekend. 37. Archer Reid (WCE) Talented young tall who has shown moments in his first two games. Has good athleticism for a guy his size. 36. Harry Edwards (WCE) Had a good game against Brisbane after a tough game against Gold Coast. Could be the man to take on Josh Treacy. 35. Heath Chapman (FRE) The sub in the first week, Chapman, needs to rediscover his form of late last year for the Dockers. 34. Murphy Reid (FRE) Reid backed up a stunning debut with a solid outing against Sydney. Has shown he isn’t afraid of the big games. 33. Jayden Hunt (WCE) The veteran wingman has started the season slowly, but showed good signs against the Lions. 32. Matt Owies (WCE) The star recruit hasn’t hit the scoreboard as much as he would’ve liked, but his pressure has been vital. 31. Ryan Maric (WCE) Looks right at home as a defender after making the switch from the forward line. Is fresh off a career-best 26 touches. 30. Corey Wagner (FRE) Another dangerous rebounder from defence for Fremantle, but also another Docker who needs to tidy up their ball use. 29. Bailey Williams (WCE) Has the unenviable task of taking on an in-form Jackson. Needs to be at his best to break even. 28. Tyler Brockman (WCE) A much-improved small forward who is proving to be very dangerous in Andrew McQualter’s new game style. 27. Matthew Johnson (FRE) Stamped himself in the best 22 early in the year. If he can clean up some of his ball use he will be even more damaging. 26. Josh Draper (FRE) Another with a tough job, Draper could be the ideal man to match Ryan for pace and smarts. 25. Brennan Cox (FRE) Should get the match-up on Eagles co-captain Allen, which may be vital. Had a tough outing against Sydney and wants to rebound. 24. Michael Frederick (FRE) The flipping Fremantle forward kicked three goals in the last derby and doesn’t need many chances to have an impact. 23. Tyrell Dewar (WCE) Arguably the Eagles’ most improved player so far this season, Dewar stamped his mark with 20 touches and two goals on a wing last weekend. Is a real X-factor for the Eagles. 22. Reuben Ginbey (WCE) Ginbey’s shown good signs down back but may have to play against a Dockers’ tall in his biggest test to date. 21. Jye Amiss (FRE) The young spearhead has started the season quietly but gets a chance against an undersized Eagles defence to dominate. 20. Liam Duggan (WCE) The co-captain returned to defence last week ,where he looked comfortable cleaning up and making smart decisions. 19. Jeremy Sharp (FRE) A hard-running wingman who will be tough to stop if he can get on a roll. Hasn’t started the season the way he would’ve liked, but is capable of more. 18. Oscar Allen (WCE) Has struggled in his past few western derbies, but the co-captain is capable of tearing a game apart if given enough chances. 17. Brady Hough (WCE) Set to get a big job on the likes of Shai Bolton. Has a strong history though against the likes of Charlie Cameron so can do the job. 16. Luke Ryan (FRE) The All-Australian defender has begun the season brightly with 13 rebounds and 11 marks already this season. He will make it hard for the Eagles to score. 15. Liam Ryan (WCE) Reminded everyone of his immense talent with three goals against Brisbane. Has the capability of hurting the Dockers’ defence. 14. Jordan Clark (FRE) Provides the drive out of defence for Fremantle, and if not kept in check,k he can be a weapon for the Dockers. 13. Nathan O’Driscoll (FRE) Is relishing his move into the centre bounces this season. Carries the footy and kicks long when required. 12. Jaeger O’Meara (FRE) Has begun the year on fire in the midfield, averaging a team-high 31.5 disposals. Will likely get some time on Kelly to try to curtail his influence. 11. Harley Reid (WCE) Showed in a remarkable derby debut that he is capable of starring under lights. Expect him to be keen to bounce back amongst the criticism. 10. Jack Graham (WCE) Was sorely missed in the competitive loss against Brisbane. Had a great Eagles debut and will look to back it up. 9. Alex Pearce (FRE) The skipper has started the year where he left off last year before his injury troubles. Will get the deepest forward and is hard to beat one-on-one. 8. Shai Bolton (FRE) After a quiet debut for the Dockers, the small forward could explode in his first derby. Loves the big stage and this one suits him well. 7. Jeremy McGovern (WCE) The five-time All-Australian will have to play both a defensive and offensive role from the backline if the Eagles are to have any hope. 6. Tim Kelly (WCE) Rebounded from a poor first-round outing with a stellar showing against Brisbane. Averages 26 disposals against Fremantle. 5. Andrew Brayshaw (FRE) Has begun the season handball happy, with only 14 of his 45 touches this year being kicks. Had 36 touches and a goal in his last western derby. 4. Liam Baker (WCE) Injected into the midfield by coach Andrew McQualter and had an instant impact. Brings both pressure and skill at centre bounces. 3. Josh Treacy (FRE) On track to be one of the best big forwards in 2025, Treacy could blow the derby apart if he’s not kept in check. 2. Luke Jackson (FRE) The ruckman is simply dominant to start the season as an extra midfielder as well as showing some excellent tap work. 1. Caleb Serong (FRE) A three-time Glendinning-Allan medallist who loves the derby stage. Would tie Paul Hasleby with one more for the most-ever.

Western derby 60 depth chart: Which Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles player is rated No.1?

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