10 things we learnt from Eagles, Dockers pre-season derby
The value of a fit Nat Fyfe? Elliot Yeo’s dominant day in the midfield? And is the Harley Reid hype real? We reveal the 10 things we learnt from Fremantle and West Coast’s pre-season clash.
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Ex-Saint’s 7000km trek to keep AFL career alive
One of the ex-AFL players fighting for a list spot has travelled across the country and back again in a bid to extend his career at the top level for at least another year.
Unusual detail in AFL star’s engagement
A footy star is celebrating happy engagement news — but there is another detail that has stolen the thunder from his partner’s dazzling ring.
Rozee, Butters or Wines? The stars in line to lead Port
Port is in the market for a new captain in 2024 but who are the candidates? Every club’s big captaincy questions answered.
How one-game AFL wonder became NBL’s best comeback tale
There have been a few twists in the career of Craig Moller who, had things gone differently, could’ve been preparing for an AFL pre-season. Instead, he’s the NBL’s comeback story of the year.
The club which needs VFL Grand Final hero most
Shaun Mannagh couldn’t have done more to shop himself to AFL clubs in the VFL Grand Final. Our analysis reveals the club which needs the Werribee dynamo most.
Analysis: Why Schultz exit raises new Fyfe questions
Midfield or forward? The great Nat Fyfe debate is set to open again after Lachie Schultz’s departure, writes MARK DUFFIELD.
‘Unfair’: AFL trade shocker is a coach killer
The AFL Trade Period is over and one coach is already on the hot seat after his team got significantly worse in the off-season.
Spectre of AFL reserves competition looms over WAFL
The WAFL could face an uncertain future if Eagles decide to leave in favour of a national reserves competition, writes MARK DUFFIELD.
The power of ‘no’: Why Fremantle can’t stop trade exits
The Dockers continue an uncomfortable trend that can be traced back to Lachie Neale‘s trade to Brisbane, writes MARK DUFFIELD.
’That’s a big price’: Pies get their man
After a long battle, Fremantle small forward Lachie Schultz is on his way to the reigning premiers for a hefty sum.
Wildcard element in Pies’ Schultz negotiations
Fremantle has quickly zeroed in on one particular asset from Collingwood in trade negotiations for Lachie Schultz. But will the Pies be willing to give it up?
Three-horse race for WA’s best draft prospect ahead of AFLW combine
It’s still unclear who Western Australia’s first-picked prospect at the AFLW draft will be with three players still in contention ahead of Sunday’s combine reports ELIZA REILLY.
Going, staying, in limbo? Where trade period’s biggest deals are at
The AFL trade period officially kicks off today. Which deals will get done and which are still up in the air? Get the latest on all the key players.
Pies star big loser from shock AFL trade
A bombshell trade request has taken the footy world by surprise, as a Collingwood star looms as a big loser of the AFL Trade Period.
It’s a Tighe: Aine stakes claim as Freo’s best player
If Kiara Bowers is Fremantle’s best AFLW player then Aine Tighe is the Dockers’ most important. But that pecking order could be rewritten by the end of the season writes, ELIZA REILLY.
What Dons’ top draft picks must get right in 2024
Harrison Jones, Zach Reid and Nik Cox were meant to help drive Essendon to the next level. Where are they at? Mick McGuane looks at the Bombers and what the high picks must get right.
Analysis: Tired Freo throw everything at Port for little reward
Fremantle looked like a team that has thrown everything at season 2023 for very little reward against Port Adelaide, writes ELIZA REILLY.
Brutal AFL banner is all-time savagery
The GWS Giants thrashed Essendon to keep their finals hopes alive and they roasted the Bombers’ unwanted 20-year drought.
Embarrassing 17-goal Dockers blitz raises serious Eagles concerns
West Coast started well on Saturday night, but then it went very, very wrong as the Dockers went on a blitz that shattered Derby records. Here’s what happened.
Legend’s damning assessment of AFL star
AFL legend Nathan Buckley took aim at former Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale in a scathing takedown of his current form.
Lions’ ordinary away form to again be tested
Lions star Josh Dunkley is keen to prove doubters “wrong” despite Brisbane’s lesser form in away matches.
‘Swiss Army knife’: How Young’s Freo future is evolving
Rebounding defender or big-bodied midfielder? Hayden Young could be both for Fremantle, writes ELIZA REILLY.
‘Not Mundy 2.0:’ Johnson makes own name in the midfield
Matthew Johnson has heard all about the David Mundy comparisons. But he wants to carve out his own place in Freo history, writes ELIZA REILLY.
‘Better bring their A game’: Pies’ warning to Port after Docker blitz
The Pies have kept their stranglehold on top of the AFL ladder, with a barnstorming second term blowing away Fremantle and sending yet another warning shot to the rest of the AFL.
Ex-Freo star caught eight times over
A former AFL star has been caught driving with a scarcely believable amount of alcohol in his system in Western Australia.
Analysis: The long and short of Fyfe’s fracture
A thin midfield rotation just got even thinner. But Nat Fyfe’s latest devastating setback could prove a blessing in disguise for Fremantle writes ELIZA REILLY.
Round one derby gaining momentum as AFLW moves away from stadiums
Lisa Webb’s reign as Fremantle coach is set to kick off with a western derby. Just don’t expect it to be at Optus Stadium writes ELIZA REILLY.
Power play: Does coach swap appeal for Hinkley, Dimma?
Could a direct coach swap be on the cards for 2024, and would it appeal for Damien Hardwick to return to Port and Ken Hinkley to head to Punt Rd?
Run home: More tests coming but hot Pies can’t be topped
The Pies have set the benchmark so far in 2023, but can anyone run them down or is the minor premiership a certainty? See the predicted run home.
‘Seriously wrong’: Damning vision exposes team
Footy legends have turned a blowtorch on Fremantle after vision showed there is something very wrong at the AFL club.
Cats rubbish reports of monster Sean Darcy offer
A report of a huge offer made by Geelong to prise Sean Darcy out of Fremantle have been played down in a big way by the Cats.
‘Shadow of himself’: Deal stuns Cornes
AFL 300-gamer Kane Cornes believes Fremantle has missed a trick after the difficult call the club has seemingly refused to make.
‘How many times?’ Coaches box return no lure for Bucks
Nathan Buckley says his return to the coaches box has nothing to do with a potential senior coaching return and explained why he spent time with Fremantle.
Buckley image sets AFL tongues wagging
Nathan Buckley has been spotted in a surprising image sure to spark speculation amid a potential AFL coaching merry-go-round.
History repeats in AFL thriller
Fremantle may be making the MCG its home away from home after again claiming a major scalp at the famed venue.
Reason for protester’s AFL pitch invasion
A protester who ran onto Optus Stadium during an AFL game on Saturday has outlined his reasons for the stunt.
Every club, every Indigenous guernsey for 2023
The AFL clubs continue to step it up with their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernseys. We take a look at all 18 editions for 2023, who designed them and what they mean. Vote for your favourite here.
Buddy Franklin’s shocker in 10-year low
Buddy Franklin’s season is going from bad to worse as he suffered an all-time brain fade as the Swans slumped to another loss.
‘We just got smashed’: Swans despair after Freo loss
Swans coach John Longmire was mystified as Fremantle dominated the midfield battle and firmly placed Sydney in the bottom-half of the table.
Records smashed as Hawks languish
Fremantle have produced their highest ever score under coach Justin Longmuir after putting Hawthorn to the sword in a 69-point win.
‘Froggy’s’ leap a reminder for Lions
Winning three games in succession hasn’t stopped Lions coach Chris Fagan making a change to Brisbane’s team for Saturday’s clash against Fremantle.
Free kick ladder: Does Port have a problem with discipline?
Graham Cornes believes there is a Victorian bias in regards to free kicks in the AFL. But the stats show there may be a deeper issue that the Power must address immediately.
‘Never say never’: Lions coach on Tassie role
He loves coaching the Brisbane Lions, but Tassie product Chris Fagan hasn’t ruled out one day becoming involved with an AFL team from the Apple Isle.
Lions star wants to go to ‘next level’
A golden run of form has Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron hungry for more goals this weekend against Fremantle.
Teammate feud exposes AFL’s ‘biggest flop’
Fremantle’s lacklustre ball movement has been under fire all year, and now their own players are at each other’s throats on the field.
Walters shines for Dockers in win over Suns
Following a week where he was targeted by shocking racial abuse on social media, Michael Walters led from the front as the Dockers secured an important victory over the Suns.
‘He’s already left’: Suns coach storms off
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has given a surprise response after he was seen storming off the ground in dramatic scenes.
Massive umpire blunder sets internet alight
You could almost hear Brian Taylor screaming out in exasperation over this controversial call but the umpires were having none of it.
‘No reason’: Brutal Dockers snub really stings
Gather Round was going to be painful for Fremantle as soon as it was announced, now an AFL slight is hurting more than ever.
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