Predictions, best 23: Bolton deal makes Dockers top four favourites
Fremantle were a premiership smokey midway through 2024 before an unmitigated disaster struck. ELIZA RELLY identifies who needs to step up for the Dockers to make the leap.
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‘Bit crazy’: Bonkers AFL contract signed until 2033
It could be a momentous statement of faith or an incredible blunder, but Fremantle now have the longest contracted player in the AFL after a staggering move.
Forever Young: Docker signs AFL’s longest contract
Hayden Young is now the longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a six-year extension tying him to the club well into the 2030s.
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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‘Absurd’ Vic AFL claim rubbished by journo
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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.
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.
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