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.
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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.
‘See how it goes’: Freo star addresses Kosi Pickett rumours
Fremantle star Caleb Serong has addressed rumours that Demons star Kysaiah Pickett will be a Docker in 2025 as he lauds the hard work Freo has done to become a destination club.
Track watch: Forgotten Docker shines in bruising session
One of Fremantle’s biggest stars came off second best after being crunched during a bruising training session on Monday. ELIZA REILLY looks at who impressed and brings you the latest intel.
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‘Not what I stand for’: Longmuir blasts stats-focused stars
In an unusual public airing of grievances, Justin Longmuir has issued a pointed message to his players ahead of Sunday’s clash with Gold Coast, calling for a change in priorities after last week’s 67-point loss, writes ELIZA REILLY.
$1.6m-a-year plot to poach Swans superstar
An 18-month plan has been floated for Fremantle to land a Swans superstar on the most lucrative salary the AFL has ever seen.
Dockers bow to Dogs in the presence of greatness
Another day, another Marcus Bontempelli masterclass – this time with an outrageous goal-of-the-year contender. The skipper was, again, the catalyst as the Bulldogs jumped into the top eight.
Bont’s stunning goal highlights Freo flogging
Marcus Bontempelli’s goal of the year contender capped off a superb day for the Doggies, who were far too strong for Freo.
Worst ever? Goody vows to get to bottom of Dees’ capitulation
‘That’s as bad a performance as you can get’ – Simon Goodwin isn’t shying away from what happened on Sunday. And he’s promised Melbourne fans that it won’t be tolerated.
The high-powered Crown lunch set to shake up footy
The winter footy festival in Perth is coming – and its origins might soon be traced back to the night before the WA derby in round 6. So, what does it all mean for the Victorian clubs?
McRae left ‘proud’ and ‘confused’ after controvesial draw
Craig McRae was left confused about the late free kick on Friday night. But he was proud of a ‘fighting and scrapping’ Collingwood side that walked away with two points – again.
League ticks off call to penalise ‘time wasting’ Pies
The Sean Darcy free kick had Collingwood supporters up in arms and coach Craig McRae ‘confused’. But the AFL has backed the umpire, and confirmed the rule is something clubs know about.
‘Overlooked’ reality Longmuir wants Freo critics to recognise
Fremantle were all the rage after their exciting 2022 season, only to disappoint their fans the year after. Their coach Justin Longmuir tells SAM LANDSBERGER what changed.
SuperCoach takeaways: Draws create a scoring delight
A thrilling finish sees Walyalup and Collingwood split the points, while a tense last quarter let SuperCoach stars fly. See the full SC takeaways and recap all the Friday Night action here.
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