West Coast's Josh Rotham wins the 2021 Colgate AFL Grand Final Sprint. Picture: AFL Photos

WEST COAST has had a win over its local rivals on Grand Final day with athletic defender Josh Rotham taking out the Colgate AFL Grand Final Sprint.

It was a West Coast whitewash of the podium places with the Eagles’ zippy forward Jack Petruccelle and high-flying Liam Ryan next across the finish line in the 100m race at Optus Stadium.

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Four players from each of the Eagles and crosstown rivals Fremantle contested the quarter-time sprint by running along the 50m arc to represent the shape of a Colgate smile.

Colgate will make a $5,000 donation to Ladder, the charity of the AFLPA that provides young people with mentoring and support, in honour of the winner.

1st place: West Coast - Josh Rotham
2nd place: West Coast - Jack Petruccelle 
3rd place: West Coast - Liam Ryan 
4th place: Fremantle - Liam Henry 
5th place: Fremantle – Ethan Hughes 
6th place: Fremantle - Andy Brayshaw 
7th place: Fremantle – Luke Ryan
8th place: West Coast - Tom Cole 

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:21

    Enjoy the exhilarating pre-game package for the AFL Grand Final

    Check out the best moments from the stirring Telstra AFL Pre-Match Show

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  • 00:43

    The polish of Petracca pulls this stunning opener

    Demons superstar Christian Petracca shows off his sheer class to snare the opening goal of the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final

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  • 00:39

    Roarke walks through to goal after courageous fly

    The Bulldogs earn their first major of the game through an unlikely source

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  • 00:42

    Treloar catches fire and sparks life for Dogs

    Adam Treloar produces his tantalising best when the Dogs needed it most, scoring two consecutive goals in the second-quarter

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  • 00:29

    Gawn mystified after shot ruled a behind

    Controversy ensues after Max Gawn believes his effort on goal sailed through the big sticks

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  • 00:50

    Bont turns beast with two inspiring efforts

    Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli rises to the occasion with two massive marks and goals in the second-quarter

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  • 00:39

    JJ gets serious hangtime in this epic grab

    Jason Johannisen clunks an enormous speccy early in the third quarter to get the Dogs off to the perfect start

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  • 00:34

    Trac turns up the heat with this dazzling dribbler

    Christian Petracca has transformed to a new level after half-time and adds to his impressive game with this ripping goal

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  • 00:23

    Fritsch hits Dogs for six as Melbourne party rages on

    Bayley Fritsch notches his sixth goal of the game in the final moments to cap off a marvelous performance

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  • 01:13

    Raw emotion on the siren as Demons break drought

    Enjoy the thrilling moment the Melbourne Demons end their 57-year premiership drought

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  • 02:38

    Relive Melbourne's blistering goal flood that broke a 57-year flag drought

    A late third-quarter onslaught saw the Demons pile on seven consecutive goals in what will be looked at as the pivotal burst that captured the flag

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  • 07:54

    Highlights: Melbourne v Western Bulldogs

    The Demons and Bulldogs clash in the Grand Final

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  • 00:33

    It's a grand old flag: Watch the premiers belt out their song

    Watch the Demons celebrate their Grand Final win

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  • 03:18

    Petracca writes history in the most powerful performance

    Christian Petracca equals the record for most touches ever in an AFL Grand Final to deservedly claim the Norm Smith Medal

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  • 10:10

    Bevo: 'In the blink of an eye, the game is gone'

    Luke Beveridge gave full credit to the Demons after conceding his side 'couldn't stem' their third-quarter 'tide'

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  • 15:18

    Goodwin: 'Unbelievable emotion that's attached to 57 years'

    Simon Goodwin admits he questioned himself at the end of 2019 but can now enjoy the 'greatest satisfaction' after his group finally ended the club's 57-year premiership drought

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