Twice a year the state is divided as Fremantle and West Coast go head to head in the Carlton Mid Derby. Debate rages in households, offices and local footy clubs around WA about who will win the big game.

To ensure you’re full bottle on derby history we’ve put together the essential Carlton Mid Derby Guide.

Saturday’s Carlton Mid Derby will be the 23rd time Fremantle and West Coast have met at Subiaco Oval.

Did you know that Paul Hasleby has won the Ross Glendinning Medal, awarded to the best player in a Carlton Mid Derby, a record three times? Or that Clive Waterhouse holds the record for the most goals kicked by a Fremantle player in a derby!



* Statistics courtesy of AFL statisticians Col Hutchison and Kevin Taylor