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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SuperCoach lock? Reborn Docker’s bold round 1 claim
Nathan O’Driscoll feared for his career last year after spending three weeks in hospital with an infection that turned his blood “brown and bubbly.” Now he’s eyeing a spot in Fremantle’s round 1 team.
Coach’s ‘vanilla’ admission rocks AFL
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has casually dropped an eyebrow-raising admission about his team’s fake performance in Saturday’s All Star game.
Draft Night Drama: The moment Sun’s AFL future changed forever
One of the AFL’s tallest young prospects thought he was heading back to Fremantle—until Gold Coast swooped in a draft shock. Now, he’s embracing a surprise second chance. Read his full story.
10 Dockers rated: Action Jackson poses selection headache
Fremantle has completed its final hitout before its clash with the Indigenous All Stars next week. ELIZA REILLY rates a host of Dockers and provides an injury update.
Ralph: Goodwin’s future could decide what Kozzie does next
Kysaiah Pickett is close to his coach Simon Goodwin. It’s one reason he’s yet to ask for a trade to Fremantle. But as JON RALPH writes, all that could change this year.
Freo track watch: Pearce injures ankle, All Stars hopes in air
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce was forced off the park on Saturday, with the Indigenous All Stars match just two weeks away. ELIZA REILLY has details and more in track watch.
‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
Time to get ruthless? Confronting call Dockers must consider
Is Alex Pearce still the right man to lead Fremantle to a maiden premiership? As ELIZA REILLY writes, a fork in the road has arrived in the Dockers’ history as they chase an elusive flag.
Track watch: Dockers drop like flies in scorching session
Fremantle were pushed to their limits on Monday in 40+ degree heat, with a number of players not lasting the session. Plus we assess how six key Dockers fared in match simulation.
Forgotten ex-AFL player’s early retirement ‘heartbreak’, rare injury
Josh Corbett gave the game away at 28 after fighting tooth and nail to get there. In an upfront interview with DAN BATTEN, the ex-Docker and Sun reflects on his decision to undergo a surgery that no player has ever come back from.
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