Forever Young: Docker signs AFL’s longest contract
Hayden Young is now the longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a six-year extension tying him to the club well into the 2030s.
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Captain’s call: Will Pearce lead against his own side?
Alex Pearce seems the obvious choice to lead the Indigenous All Stars into battle against Fremantle. But, he’s earmarked the captaincy for another star for the landmark clash.
SACKED: Desperate Pavlich’s ‘worst nightmare come true’
Matthew Pavlich is revered as one of the greatest players in Fremantle history. But, his career might have unfolded very differently had the Dockers listened to his pleas not to draft him.
Three big names in mix to fill Wright’s key Pies role
The Pies have been hunting for an experienced figure to replace Graham Wright as footy boss, with three key names emerging as the frontrunners. JAY CLARK has the details.
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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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