When Jack Higgins goaled early in the last term, Fremantle trailed by 14 points, before piling on five goals to run out two-goal winners.
If not for Clark, the margin facing the Dockers would have been too large. Instead of their finals hopes taking a hit, theyโre now top four contenders, sitting only percentage behind the third-placed Adelaide.
Clark will no doubt have many highlights when the club reviews their latest victory. And the praise is set to come externally too.
Part of last yearโs All Australian squad of 40, this year Clark should be duly rewarded by selectors, and given a maiden blazer.
West Coast fans find future hope in Collingwood loss
It didnโt result in four points, but Saturday nightโs showing against premiership favourites Collingwood gave West Coast fans hope for the future.
Without Oscar Allen, Jeremy McGovern, Jake Waterman and Elliot Yeo, and at opposite ends of the ladder, this presented as a game which could have been ugly.
And although itโs been another lean year in terms of wins, the Eagles youth continues to exhibit the foundations of a resurgence under Andrew McQualter.
Mid-season recruit Tom McCarthy showed heโs more than just a one-game wonder. The 24-year-old displayed poise and certainly doesnโt look out of place.
Harry Edwardsโ intercept marking prowess is tracking nicely.
Brady Hough is fast becoming a very reliable player. The 22 year-oldโs using his added bulk to good use in his new midfield role, complementing his speed and athleticism, finishing with 100 per cent disposal efficiency from his 27 touches.
Jobe Shanahan made you sit up and take notice. The debutant displayed a great set of hands and class, calmly slotting his first goal in the big time and is the immediate beneficiary of Oscar Allenโs season ending surgery.
As a whole, the dash-and-dash associated with their ball movement is beginning to click more often.
Itโs evident West Coastโs skills and decision-making under pressure is still a work in progress.
But thereโs signs the wheel is turning, and the recent horror years may just be behind them.
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