Analysed: The 84 men on Freo, Eagles’ trade target whiteboards
Who can West Coast and Fremantle lure back to WA? We give a verdict on every West Australian currently at another club on how likely they are to return home.
Fremantle
Giant problems emerge as Bolton inspires Dockers rout
Shai Bolton took another step in his evolution into a matchwinning midfielder as Fremantle’s engine room left their GWS counterparts and coach Adam Kingsley with big issues to address.
Flippant or dead serious? The only way Fremantle keeps Jackson
Ex-teammates weren’t sure how serious Luke Jackson was when he first floated a return to Melbourne. Months on, it’s clear Fremantle only has one option left to keep its budding ruck star.
‘Rubbish’ or perfection? Trade anomaly unlocks Jackson’s return
A barefoot Luke Jackson ruled out a move back to Victoria in March. But the noise about a reunion with the Dees continues to rumble, and it could unlock something we haven’t seen in a decade.
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Freo’s next bull? New face set to step up in Young, Fyfe absence
The success of Freo’s midfield can be intrinsically linked to the presence of a big-bodied midfielder. One young star has put his hand up to fill the void after the Dockers missed Hayden Young and Nat Fyfe against Geelong.
‘Shout it from rooftops’: Scott urges Cats to embrace Baz frenzy
Bailey Smith wasted no time marking himself as Geelong’s newest hero, producing a best-on-ground performance to inspire the Cats’ emphatic win over Fremantle.
Levi a must? Key SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday
It was a big first Super Saturday of the 2025 season – and there were plenty of SuperCoach hits and misses. Recap the action and see what it all means going forward.
Harley who? Reid produces the only 7 minutes worth watching
Fremantle’s trip to Geelong – and biggest loss under Justin Longmuir – was a disaster. Thankfully for Dockers fans, record-breaking teenager Murphy Reid was out there.
Would Flagmantle salvage Dockers’ failing strategic plan?
Fremantle is set to fall short of some of the major targets set out in its strategic plan. But as ELIZA REILLY writes, a maiden AFL premiership might paint over the cracks.
‘Builds resilience’: Freo back rough pre-season despite injury toll
Fremantle football boss Joe Brierty isn’t concerned about the state of the Dockers’ injury list leading into Round 1 as several players describe this pre-season as the hardest they’ve endured.
Team of the Century: GOAT call highlights void Freo still can’t fill
The easiest selection was Matthew Pavlich, widely viewed as the greatest ever Docker, writes ELIZA REILLY. But his place in the side also highlights one of the club’s biggest, ongoing issues.
The proof Dockers bolter has jumped the queue
As fourth-year midfielders Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson continue to battle for their spot, is a draftee about to take it from them anyway? ELIZA REILLY asks the big selection question.
Inside story: How futures of four young AFL stars are intertwined
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
Hunter and the hunted: Who’s making moves
The Lions’ crown will be hunted this season after a finals heist in 2024, but who’ll be doing the hunting? JOSH BARNES unpacks Brisbane’s biggest challenger in 2025.
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