Giant problems emerge as Bolton inspires Dockers rout
Shai Bolton took another step in his evolution into a matchwinning midfielder as Fremantle’s engine room left their GWS counterparts and coach Adam Kingsley with big issues to address.
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Ex-teammates weren’t sure how serious Luke Jackson was when he first floated a return to Melbourne. Months on, it’s clear Fremantle only has one option left to keep its budding ruck star.
‘Rubbish’ or perfection? Trade anomaly unlocks Jackson’s return
A barefoot Luke Jackson ruled out a move back to Victoria in March. But the noise about a reunion with the Dees continues to rumble, and it could unlock something we haven’t seen in a decade.
AFL embarrassed, umpires fume after botched Schultz investigation
An embarrassed AFL has taken full responsibility for the Lachie Schultz concussion debacle and the incorrect statement which claimed its umpires did not see the Pies star in a distressed state.
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Dockers hit their straps as Bolton comes back to haunt Tigers
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The Darcy dilemma: How returning ruck could make or break Freo
The Sean Darcy decision has the potential to make or break Fremantle’s season. But an untimely hamstring injury to Luke Jackson might force the Dockers’ hand. Do they pick him?
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