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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Matthew Johnson of the Dockers looks to break from a tackle by Blake Acres of the Blues during the round 17 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium, on July 09, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Mason Cox of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 18 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 15, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

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‘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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Cam McCarthy of the Dockers and Matt Taberner of the Dockers look dejected after losing the round 21 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Fremantle Dockers at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 12, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Nat Fyfe of the Dockers kicks the ball during the 2023 AFL Round 16 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on July 1, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fremantle

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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Josh Bruce (left) and Jade Gresham of the Saints celebrate during the 2019 AFL round 19 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on July 27, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Super Ladder: The player GWS would want back

A host of talent has left GWS since its inception, including stars such as Adam Treloar. But Jon Anderson says St Kilda forward Josh Bruce is the one that truly got away for the Giants.

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Charlie Curnow is seen during a Carlton Blues training session at Ikon Park, Melbourne, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Carlton will play the Gold Coast Suns in round 18 on Saturday. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING

Season over: Blues put Charlie on ice

Carlton is firing on the field but it isn’t all good news, with one of their brightest stars to sit out the rest of 2019. Plus Ben Reid, Jarman Impey, Scott Thompson and a heap more. Who’s hurt at your club?

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Eddie Betts responds to his shock axing from the Adelaide team on his Instagram.

Teams: Eddie’s classy response to shock axing

Adelaide has made a statement at selection by dropping much-loved veteran Eddie Betts but the Crows aren’t the only team to drop a selection bombshell. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS

AFL

Run home: Can chasing pack reel in Crows?

Adelaide is one game clear of four teams with five rounds remaining and in the box seat to secure a finals berth. Champion Data’s predictor suggests the chasing pack face an uphill battle to catch the Crows. FINAL LADDER

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Dockers head coach Ross Lyon walks from the three quarter time huddle during the round 16 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium on July 06, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Robbo: How strong is Saints link to Ross?

Ross Lyon was emphatic when he said he was committed to Fremantle, but we’ve heard this all before. Mark Robinson ponders whether this time it’s different.

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Ross Lyon, coach of the Fremantle Dockers is seen during the Round 18 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, July 20, 2019. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Lyon ready to coach for his future

Ross Lyon remains the centre of coaching speculation and with Nick Riewoldt considering joining St Kilda’s coaching subcommittee, the questions linger. But it will take something extraordinary for Lyon to ditch the Dockers.

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Wide open: Experts’ flag tips

It’s one of the most even AFL seasons in memory and after Round 18, no-one has emerged as a clear frontrunner for the premiership. Our experts give their verdict for this year’s flag.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Dustin Martin of the Tigers and Darcy Gardiner of the Lions compete during the round four AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 14, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

When will your club play in Round 23?

The AFL is set to make the most of top-eight shaping matches in Round 23 when it releases the game times for Essendon v Collingwood, Richmond v Brisbane and more. SNEAK PEEK

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Dustin Martin of the Tigers (second from right) is seen in action during the Round 18 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Port Adelaide Power at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, July 20, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Super Ladder: Tigers can bury 2018 ghosts

Richmond is the sleeping giant of the competition and knocking Collingwood out of the top four this week will be sweet revenge after last year’s preliminary final letdown.

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Bradley Hill of the Dockers celebrates after scoring a goal during the Round 18 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, July 20, 2019. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Lyon takes swipe at Dockers’ critics

An emboldened Ross Lyon fired back at those questioning his position as coach of Fremantle after he dodged a bullet with a thrilling one-point victory against Sydney.

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