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.
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‘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.
Team of the Century: GOAT call highlights void Freo still can’t fill
The easiest selection was Matthew Pavlich, widely viewed as the greatest ever Docker, writes ELIZA REILLY. But his place in the side also highlights one of the club’s biggest, ongoing issues.
The proof Dockers bolter has jumped the queue
As fourth-year midfielders Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson continue to battle for their spot, is a draftee about to take it from them anyway? ELIZA REILLY asks the big selection question.
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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.
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.
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