AFL legend’s brutal assessment of old club
Fremantle’s greatest ever player Matthew Pavlich has given his old team a harsh reality check as they aim to break a 30-year drought.
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Longmuir evolution that has Flagmantle back on the menu
Four of the last six AFL premierships have ranked first in this crucial statistic — and now the Dockers are following suit. Eliza Reilly looks at why Flagmantle might just be back in business.
An ‘extra special’ return home to SA for the AFL’s shortest player
Isaiah Dudley was overlooked for three years. On Sunday, he was playing in the Barossa Valley. This is the story of the 168cm Docker’s rise, told by family, including uncle Eddie Betts.
Dockers hit their straps as Bolton comes back to haunt Tigers
Fremantle have continued their rich vein of form, proving too strong for Richmond in the Barossa Valley, as Shai Bolton showed Tigers fans what they are missing.
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The win that revealed true flag favourites
Make no mistake, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY, after what happened at Engie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, the Giants should now be premiership favourites. Here’s why.
Danger zone: Cats skipper puts Freo’s finals bid in jeopardy
It felt like a final at Optus Stadium on Saturday, writes ELIZA REILLY. And, despite the valiant effort of Fremantle’s young stars, it was a battled-hardened Cat who had the final say.
Watch: Docker banned over dangerous tackle
Fremantle is set for a second suspension in as many weeks, with forward Tom Emmett to miss a must-win clash against Geelong after being handed a ban.
Scott: A loss to Freo still would’ve been ‘step forward’
Brad Scott was enormously proud of his players’ effort in Essendon’s win over Fremantle. So much so that if the Dons hadn’t got over the line, the match still would have shown growth.
One-point AFL thriller saves Bombers season
Essendon has brought their season back to life after pulling off a massive final quarter comeback in one of the games of the AFL season.
Tribunal: Fyfe, Uwland learn fate after challenging bans
Gold Coast’s Bodhi Uwland and Fremantle’s Nat Fyfe both fronted the tribunal on Tuesday night. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has the details on how they went.
Heated derby results in 18 charges as Eagle banned by ‘Maynard rule’
An incredible 18 charges were handed out from Saturday night’s Western Derby, with the ‘Brayden Maynard rule’ finally resulting in a ban, while Nat Fyfe has also been rubbed out.
Rucking hell for Demons as Darcy, Jackson dominate
Media pundits who claim ruckmen are overrated had the perfect case study for a game where one side had two, highly paid rucks and the other had none. MARK DUFFIELD writes Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson had an absolute day out.
‘Basins for urination’: Freo’s flight horrors laid bare
With no direct flight option from Launceston to Perth, the Dockers took the chartered flight path after their loss to the Hawks, unaware of the horrors they would endure heading home.
Facing his Demons: Jackson ready for reunion after Meek lesson
Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson wants to continue testing himself against the AFL’s big and brash ruckmen despite being overpowered late by Lloyd Meek against Hawthorn. And that could start with a reunion with Melbourne mentor Max Gawn on Sunday, writes ELIZA REILLY.
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