Captain’s call: Will Pearce lead against his own side?
Alex Pearce seems the obvious choice to lead the Indigenous All Stars into battle against Fremantle. But, he’s earmarked the captaincy for another star for the landmark clash.
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SACKED: Desperate Pavlich’s ‘worst nightmare come true’
Matthew Pavlich is revered as one of the greatest players in Fremantle history. But, his career might have unfolded very differently had the Dockers listened to his pleas not to draft him.
Three big names in mix to fill Wright’s key Pies role
The Pies have been hunting for an experienced figure to replace Graham Wright as footy boss, with three key names emerging as the frontrunners. JAY CLARK has the details.
‘I had both jobs’: Drum’s enduring regret over secret Pies talks
As pressure mounted on Tony Shaw at Collingwood in 1998, the club held secret talks with Damian Drum. For the first time, he speaks on the SACKED podcast about how close he came to being Collingwood’s coach.
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The Tackle: ‘Buddy-centric’ Swans go missing on ‘G again
Once again Sydney coach John Longmire watched his Swans over target Lance Franklin — and plenty of his players went missing. Check out all the likes and dislikes from round three.
Dominant Darcy creates glaring Dockers ruck problem
Sean Darcy is dominating hit-outs for Fremantle and was again outstanding in the ruck against West Coast, yet opposition tactics are turning the strength into a sore point.
Freo blitz ‘gutsy’ Eagles amid ‘injury carnage’
Fremantle may have claimed a massive Western Derby win but it was West Coast who finished the talking point after a day of absolute injury carnage.
‘Harsh’ back page covers up bigger problem
If you weren’t aware of how ruthless the footy media can be in a two-team town, you got a glimpse of it on Tuesday.
Sirengate 2.0: AFL delivers verdict on ump’s controversial call
The AFL has ruled on a contentious non-decision in the thrilling final seconds of North Melbourne’s win.
AFL in damage control over stadium image
The AFL has responded after images of Perth’s Optus Stadium sparked concerns over two games held there this weekend.
‘Embarrassing’: Umpire calls divide AFL
St Kilda handed Fremantle a 12-point swing in a minute of madness which has left the AFL divided over a pair of calls.
Frightening Fyfe ‘firepower’ laid bare
The Nat Fyfe forward experiment received a big tick on Thursday night, with the Fremantle superstar looking back to his best.
Coach’s big trade regret after player exodus
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he tread a “tricky” trade line last year, conceding he could’ve done a better job.
AFL club announces name change
Fremantle are set to change its name for a pair of rounds during the 2023 season, including a historic clash at the MCG.
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