‘Complete fabrication’: Lyon slams Pies report
FREMANTLE coach Ross Lyon has released a statement to voice his “disgust” at a Perth radio report claiming he contacted Collingwood about becoming its next senior coach.
Fremantle Dockers
Crows cruise, Eagles survive scare
RECAP THE ACTION: ADELAIDE has brushed Essendon aside despite an injury scare to Rory Sloane, while West Coast hang on against a spirited Carlton in Perth.
Swans Buddy good ahead of Crows test
IT was almost the perfect outing for the Swans. A knee injury to Nic Newman was the only sour point from Sydney’s massive win over Fremantle as Buddy Franklin starred.
Dockers’ intercept king a Rising Star
FREMANTLE defender Luke Ryan is used to carving out a career and have a record-breaking night is Fremantle’s first Rising Star nomination of the year.
Bucks rules Pendles out for season
NATHAN Buckley has quashed hope injured Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury could make a return before season’s end, confirming the star midfielder is done for the year.
TEAMS: Goldy back, Bob out, still no Jack
SYDNEY has lost captain Josh Kennedy, while the Bulldogs have left skipper Bob Murphy out and Todd Goldstein gets a North Melbourne recall. SUPERCOACH CHAT RE-CAP
Which clubs are hardest hit by injury?
COACHES are reluctant to use injuries as an excuse but every season there are some clubs less fortunate than others. See where your club ranks on the hurt ladder
Dogs, Hawks to kick off Round 23
HAWTHORN great Luke Hodge could get a Friday night farewell against the Western Bulldogs after the AFL finalised the floating Round 23 fixture.
AFL coach’s incredibly rare gesture
ON a day of tributes for retiring St Kilda star Nick Riewoldt, it was his former coach Ross Lyon who produced something out of character.
Hawkins on song has Cats purring
TOM Hawkins needed a big game, and with conditions and opposition to suit, the out-of-sorts forward roared to life. RECAP ALL OF THE DAY’S ACTION
Giants escape, but Shaw blows top
THE GWS Giants escaped with four points against Fremantle, and coach Leon Cameron isn’t worried about a heated post-match exchange two of his players. WATCH IT
TEAMS: Cloke returns, Daicos misses out
COLLINGWOOD has resisted handing Josh Daicos an AFL debut while Travis Cloke is set for his first game since Round 12. SUPERCOACH CHAT RE-CAP
Footy tips: Who are the experts picking?
HOW tough is tipping in 2017? Check out these stats comparing this season to 12 months ago. Also, see who the experts are picking in a huge Round 19.
‘That’s the beauty of him’: Clarko on Hill’s tears
BRADLEY Hill’s emotional state after Fremantle’s 52-point loss to Hawthorn speaks volumes to his character, says Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson.
Clarko masterstroke in game 300
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson pulled off another tactical surprise which resulted in a massive SuperCoach performance by Jack Gunston in the Hawks’ big win over Fremantle.
Tough injury blow for star Dockers mid
MICHAEL Walters’ All-Australian chances have taken a big hit, with the Fremantle star set to miss the rest of the 2017 AFL season.
Teams: McKay to debut, Greenwood back
CARLTON fans have finally got their wish with the Blues to unleash No.10 pick Harry McKay, while Levi Greenwood is back for Collingwood. SEE ALL THE ROUND 18 TEAMS
Who will replace AFL affairs scandal execs?
PODCAST: AFTER a tumultuous fortnight, the AFL has been left with a trio of vacancies. Who will replace them and does the AFL need to have a good hard look at itself?
Fyfe for life: Freo skipper pens long-term deal
FREMANTLE captain Nat Fyfe has committed his future to the club, ignoring rival interest to pen a lucrative six-year contract extension with the Dockers.
Beveridge sees light at end of tunnel
BLOG RE-CAP: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he was happy with the premiers “four-quarter” effort in the win over Carlton.
TEAMS: Wells, Ablett, headline huge ins
AFL TEAMS: Big boosts for Collingwood, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS, Richmond swings the axe and Essendon rests Jobe Watson. See all the Round 17 teams here + replay SuperCoach chat.
PODCAST: Is Bucks really to blame?
SUPERFOOTY PODCAST: THERE was an air of inevitability about Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley after their loss to Essendon, but are the Magpies’ woes really all his fault?
‘Geez that would be a hot seat, wouldn’t it?’
ROSS Lyon has addressed speculation he might be a candidate should Collingwood want a new coach — and refuted it in fine Ross fashion. Plus an exciting development for Harley Bennell.
Injuries didn’t cost us: Bolton
CARLTON coach Brendon Bolton has refused to blame injuries to Patrick Cripps and Simon White for Carlton’s eight-point loss to Melbourne.
Is this the worst footy meme ever?
RYAN Nyhuis has played one of the great AFL debuts, and a teammate has marked the occasion with one of the worst memes of all time.
Sunday teams: Hogan back, Blue’s wait continues
JESSE Hogan will play his first AFL game since Round 7 on Sunday, while a Carlton debutant-in-waiting will need to be patient once more. ALL THE ROUND 16 TEAMS
Expert AFL tips Round 16
BLACK Cavanagh went against his beloved Tigers, giving Lauren Wood the lead in the Herald Sun tipping competition, but which tipster got a big, fat zero for the round?
Bugg sent straight to AFL Tribunal
AS expected, Melbourne’s Tom Bugg has a date with the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night after his hit on Sydney’s Callum Mills, while two other players also face suspension.
SuperFooty Podcast: Football thuggery
THE recent spate of punches in footy is top of the agenda for the SuperFooty Podcast today. LISTEN for hot takes on Bucks, Pies, Tigers and tricky Nick Riewoldt.
Dockers didn’t take risk with Sandi: Lyon
FREMANTLE ruckman Aaron Sandilands lasted just 18 minutes before re-injuring his right hamstring that has ended his season but coach Ross Lyon denies the club rushed him back.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/fremantle-dockers/page/17