Did Sean Darcy just tell everyone to stop ‘Medaling’ with his number one ruck position? Time to Restump Podcast review the hotly contested win over the Eags. 

Well, I for one didn’t see that level of heat coming. While harmless, it created excitement and inserted some electricity into the atmosphere. It wound the clock back a little and showed there is still some feeling in Derbies. 

The result mattered but it was the hit out we got that was of most benefit. We didn’t want to head into finals on two soft wins so the fierce contest was just what the Docker Doctor ordered. 

It was such a fitting occasion and emotional moment for the great David Mundy…. Fortunately, the wet weather hung around so many of us male Freo fans were able to say I’m not crying, it’s the rain in my eyes!   

There was a lift across the board, Sean Darcy took giant strides on his way back to his best, Caleb Serong showed a grit and determination for the club and his teammates that we wish we could bottle and Sonny Walters shut up and take my entry fee money!

The only hope the Eagles had of winning was if Jack Darling had one of his rare days out. The magnificent Alex Pearce said, yeah nah that won’t be happening.

But bigger picture wise it was most pleasing to see Blake Acres get back near his super form prior to his hamstring injury. It’s a vital position and we desperately need that level from him. 

Sure, we didn’t exactly display the art of accuracy but was it by design? The Eagles are keen on the number one draft pick so we didn’t want to aid them by destroying their percentage? Obviously, we jest because who wouldn’t want to see a wooden spoon head their way!     

Defenders were rock solid without the big numbers this week but with the Eagles having just 44 inside 50’s the defensive unit weren’t stretched. That said they kept them to just 12 scoring shots and one was courtesy of Caleb’s 150 metre penalty!

Enough of this written stuff, lets get into the conversation and cover all that and everything else that possesses even the slightest shade of purple! Click play, jump in… join in… the purple water is warm.  

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