Ralph: Goodwin’s future could decide what Kozzie does next
Kysaiah Pickett is close to his coach Simon Goodwin. It’s one reason he’s yet to ask for a trade to Fremantle. But as JON RALPH writes, all that could change this year.
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Freo track watch: Pearce injures ankle, All Stars hopes in air
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce was forced off the park on Saturday, with the Indigenous All Stars match just two weeks away. ELIZA REILLY has details and more in track watch.
‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
Time to get ruthless? Confronting call Dockers must consider
Is Alex Pearce still the right man to lead Fremantle to a maiden premiership? As ELIZA REILLY writes, a fork in the road has arrived in the Dockers’ history as they chase an elusive flag.
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Knockout blow? Dockers strangle Saints in Ross-like fashion
The Ross Lyon Cup wasn’t exactly grandstand viewing, writes Eliza Reilly. But there was only one team that did what needed to be done in a dour affair. So, is that it for the Saints in 2024?
‘Got a lot of Sherrin’: Big hit KO’s Docker
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been caught up in another high shot in the AFL that forced a Freo forward out of the game.
‘Absurd’ Vic AFL claim rubbished by journo
The latest wild claim from precious Victorian clubs over AFL travel demands has been slapped down in some style.
Why it ‘was only right’ Freo came together to honour McCarthy
After the passing of Cam McCarthy, Freo players were visibly upset at the pre-game tribute to the former Docker on Friday. What came the day after was the start of the healing.
Hogan’s ‘special’ act after teammate’s death
Jesse Hogan, who played alongside Cam McCarthy with the Dockers, has made his own tribute after the forward’s shock death.
‘Sombre moment’ sends chills through AFL
Senior Fremantle players have been brought to tears in a touching tribute to ex-teammate Cam McCarthy after his shock death at age 29.
Unwanted to All-Australian: Humble VFL club that defied odds
There are three VFL players who have graduated to the AFL and become All-Australian in the past decade — two came from the same club. TIM MICHELL has the inside story of how Coburg salvaged the AFL ambitions of Adam Saad and Luke Ryan.
Why Simpson needs a permanent place in Freo’s best 22
He might not have stuffed the stats sheet, but everything Cooper Simpson brought on debut suggested he’s in for a long Fremantle career. As ELIZA REILLY writes, he should even become a senior regular this year.
Lyon baulks at clubs’ responsibility after Balic tragedy revelations
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Harley Balic was a “special young man” after the former Docker and Demon’s tragic story became part of the SIA’s investigation into the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
Reid claps back at WA footy great
As a current AFL captain tipped Harley Reid for enormous honours, the young Eagle couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at a Freo favourite.
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