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.
Fremantle
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.
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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.
AFL world loses its mind over Harley Reid
Harley Reid has taken his game to new heights, igniting the AFL landscape with a series of Western Derby highlight reels.
Freo skipper’s shocking reveal in Blues dissent controversy
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce says the umpire couldn’t hear exactly what Jordan Clark said when he awarded a game-changing free kick against the defender.
Dockers unload on disgraced AFL umpire
Fremantle has returned serve in some style towards a former AFL umpire who hammered a young Docker on social media.
‘You f***ing idiot’: Fresh twist in Docker’s game-ending dissent
The AFL has backed the controversial dissent call that sealed Carlton’s win over Fremantle, but Dockers defender Jordan Clark sees it very differently.
Ex-umpire annihilates Freo’s ‘spoilt brat’
A former AFL umpire has launched an extraordinary tirade at a Fremantle star after after a costly, petulant act against Carlton.
‘Best result ever’: Cottrell reflects on match winning cameo
Matt Cottrell was Carlton’s match winner in a dour contest against Fremantle but in the moment, the Blues forward feared it might all get taken away from him.
‘Unbelievable controversy’ rocks Carlton win
Two huge calls in the dying seconds at Adelaide Oval allowed Carlton to steal a controversial victory over Fremantle.
‘What a turnaround’: Freo star on fire
A third quarter blitz allowed Fremantle to continue its solid start to the season, roaring past North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
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