Bans might not stop biffo
A THREAT of severe penalties may not be sufficient to defuse a potentially explosive AFL Grand Final.
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Barlow chasing fairytale flag
MICHAEL Barlow has been to hell and back but he will be in footy heaven come the final siren on Saturday if all goes to plan.
Purple army ahead on Twitter
AFL fever has spread worldwide with the international football community rallying behind the Fremantle Dockers.
Dockers have eye on the ball
FREMANTLE has kept its eye on the grand prize, and its players are excited about the week ahead.
Grand Final Barometer
BUDDY not worried about elbow but Freo sweats on key defenders. The latest who will play in Saturday’s Grand Final.
Hawks vow support for Mitch
HAWTHORN’S teammates have pledged on-field support for Sam Mitchell as he confronts super-tagger Ryan Crowley.
Why Freo can win the flag
MANIC defensive pressure, speed on the ground and an underrated forward line can deliver Fremantle’s first premiership.
Mayne reason for Dockers success
HE is the man with the Sideshow Bob hairstyle, but Chris Mayne is no side act at Fremantle.
The Tackle: Pav deserves a flag
PREMIERSHIPS are earned and not deserved but Matthew Pavlich might be the exception to the rule.See Robbo’s likes and dislikes.
Freo rules out purple premier
THERE will be a lot less purple on Grand Final day with Fremantle players to line up in their white away jumper.
Crowley won’t suck us in: Burgoyne
SHAUN Burgoyne says the Hawks won’t get sucked in by Fremantle tagger Ryan Crowley’s trash-talking and close-checking tactics.
‘Self-belief’ to power Dockers
FREMANTLE captain Matthew Pavlich is convinced his Dockers have a powerful self-belief to win an historic premiership over Hawthorn.
Gold in them Hills
STEPHEN and Bradley Hill used to hone their talents in the front yard of their home on the outskirts of Perth.
Fairytale awaits Freo’s greatest
AFTER 14 seasons, a premiership is finally within reach for Matthew Pavlich. | Full coverage
McPharlin won’t miss Grand Final
FREMANTLE defender Luke McPharlin insists he will be right to take on Hawthorn – and Lance Franklin – in Saturday’s Grand Final.
Pavlich will soak up week
FREMANTLE skipper Matthew Pavlich says the Dockers won’t be distracted by their first Grand Final week.
Dockers a real chance: Lyon
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon knows his club is the “underdog” in against Hawthorn, but insists the Dockers can still win.
Poaching Lyon pays off for Dockers
FREMANTLE chairman Steve Harris won’t says the Dockers’ preliminary final win is vindication for poaching Ross Lyon.
Swans smothered by a purple haze
SYDNEY’S premiership defence comes to an end as Fremantle strangle the life out of the Swans at Paterson Stadium.
Dockers smash Swans, into big dance
FREMANTLE are into their maiden AFL Grand Final after a dazzling display against reigning premiers Sydney in Perth.
Dockers charge to first Grand Final
FREMANTLE has stormed into its first AFL Grand Final after ruthlessly snuffing out Sydney’s premiership defence last night.
Jack Crowled, Mitchell’s next
SAM Mitchell better get some sleep this week, he’s going to need it.
Parting Shots: Dockers v Swans
MARQUEE Swans go missing, Freo forwards wayward early while key Dockers sore ahead of the club’s first AFL Grand Final.
Swans, Dockers face pressure test
SYDNEY and Fremantle are the masters of lock-down football but which team will reign supreme by the end of Saturday night.
Pav closes in on ultimate reward
Matthew Pavlich says he doesn’t need tonight’s preliminary final to vindicate his decision to stay in Perth.
AFL wrong on late Geelong final call
GEELONG earned the right to host a home final, but not at its fortress, writes Kim Hagdorn.
Dockers face tough assignment
FREMANTLE’s worst nightmare became a reality when the AFL ordered it to Simonds Stadium to face Geelong in a qualifying final on Saturday afternoon.
Freo eyes Cats after Saints beating
DESPITE a 10-goal loss, Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is more concerned with next week’s final clash with Geelong.
Saints farewell stars in style
ST KILDA demolish an under-strength Fremantle to farewell their retiring trio of stars in style at Etihad Stadium.
Crawf’s feel good stories of 2013
FORGOT all the negative stories, here’s Shane Crawford’s feel-good stories of the 2013 season. See what made his highlight reel.
Saints trio bid emotional farewell
ST KILDA coach Scott Watters says retiring trio – Justin Koschitzke, Jason Blake and Stephen Milne leave a significant vacuum.
AFL rules out MCG switch for Freo
FREMANTLE has been assured it will host a home final at Patersons Stadium, with the AFL ruling out Eddie McGuire’s suggestion the game be shifted to the MCG.
Cats spruik home final
GEELONG looks set to host a qualifying final against Fremantle at Simonds Stadium.
Dockers avoid embarrassment
FREMANTLE’S decision to field a second-string line-up almost cost it a home qualifying final.
McPharlin worth the risk: Jakovich
RUSHING Fremantle defender Luke McPharlin back into a finals cauldron against Geelong is a whopping risk, according to champion backman Glen Jakovich.
Dockers set to learn finals fate
FREMANTLE is expected to find out this evening where it will play next week’s qualifying final, with Simonds Stadium still firmly in the frame. HAVE YOUR SAY
AFL to “look at” mass restings
IT’S not tanking, but Fremantle’s decision to make 10 changes for its clash with St Kilda highlights a situation the AFL says it will have a “look at”.
Walters adds to Freo injury woes
DYNAMIC Fremantle forward Michael Walters has joined a Dockers injury watch with a knee complaint ahead of next month’s finals showdown.
Power must prove real finals deal
PORT Adelaide has taken some serious scalps this season, but after being flattened on Saturday can they stand a chance to match it with the big boys.
Dockers demolish Power
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon is in a position to rest some of his star Dockers ahead of the finals after thumping Port Adelaide.
Teams: Chappy back for Cats
TEAMS: Paul Chapman returns for Geelong, Matthew Kreuzer is named by Carlton and Dyson Heppell succumbs to injury.
Ballantyne gets all-clear for Power clash
UPDATE: HAYDEN Ballantyne has been named to play on Saturday night as Fremantle looks to keep its top-two hopes alive against Port Adelaide.
Injuries sour big Fremantle win
FREMANTLE completed a thumping win over Melbourne to seal a top-four finish but face an anxious wait after injury scares to key players.
Sandi, Ballantyne right for finals
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon is confident Aaron Sandilands and Hayden Ballantyne will be available for the finals.
Injury concerns mar Dockers’ big win
MATCH REPORT: INJURIES to Aaron Sandilands and Hayden Ballantyne sour Fremantle’s big win over Melbourne at the MCG.
Every week a test for Dockers: Pavlich
FREMANTLE champion Matthew Pavlich has scoffed at claims his Dockers have a soft run into next month’s finals and genuine shot at winning a premiership.
Ruthless Dockers pummel Giants
MATCH REPORT: FREMANTLE champion Matthew Pavlich has survived a conservative return as his Dockers ruthlessly dismantled GWS.
Sandilands’ hamstring fears over
AARON Sandilands has declared his troublesome left hamstring is back to “100 per cent” as he sets himself to have an impact in the finals series.
Giant Cameron an AFL freak: Lyon
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon reckons GWS forward Jeremy Cameron is an absolute freak, and is destined for special things.
Panic Room: Mundyitis
DOCKER David Mundy set to miss and big doubts over Dane Swan. Get the latest whispers and SuperCoach mail in the Panic Room.
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