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'We're not overreacting': Longmuir sticking fat despite Docker shocker

Justin Longmuir says Fremantle won't throw the game plan or the pre-season out the window after one heavy loss

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Jackson open to extending Freo contract, dismisses Victorian return

Dockers ruck believed to be interested in a contract extension past 2029 as Victorian rivals circle

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2:17:56

Match Replay: Geelong v Fremantle

The Cats and Dockers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Geelong v Fremantle

Extended highlights of the Cats and Dockers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dockers not 'tough enough' against Cats, JL says

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir lamented the Dockers' inability to withstand Geelong's pressure, while Cats coach Chris Scott was full of praise for Bailey Smith

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Scott post-match, R1: 'I've tried to temper expectations'

Watch Geelong’s press conference after round one’s match against Fremantle

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Highlights: Geelong v Fremantle

The Cats and Dockers clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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SDK seals stellar day with slick strike

Sam De Koning puts the exclamation mark on a standout game in the ruck with one smooth finish

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Smith stars as Cats purr in 78-point Docker demolition

Bailey Smith starred in his first game for Geelong as the Cats downed the Dockers by 78 points

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Reid-mania rocks stadium in miracle four-goal blitz

Fremantle debutant Murphy Reid stuns GMHBA Stadium with a jaw-dropping 10-minute burst, slotting four consecutive goals to announce himself in style

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Frederick fires one through for perfect start to second half

Michael Frederick gets on the end of a brilliant centre clearance to slot through an important major

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00:42

Danger loving life up forward as Cats run riot

Patrick Dangerfield kicks a vintage goal as Fremantle continues to have no answer for Geelong

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Dockers find response with tidy Treacy finish

Josh Treacy kicks a much-needed goal for Fremantle with a terrific snap

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Flying Dempsey snags one out of the air

Ollie Dempsey shows plenty of creativity as Geelong extends its early lead

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Magic Miers goes early with GOTY contender

Gryan Miers delivers an insane finish from the boundary to snare the opening goal of the match

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Finding his voice: How Josh Treacy went from country lad to Dockers leader

The departure of a vocal teammate opened a door for the Fremantle forward to step through

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Need for Reid: Dockers' first-round pick to debut

Fremantle's Murphy Reid will debut against Geelong in round one

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Dockers draftee in frame for debut, doubts over duo

The Dockers could unleash draftee Murphy Reid for their clash against the Cats

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Pressure test: How Freo plans to stay 'balanced' amid soaring expectations

Justin Longmuir is ready for the challenges that are set to come the Dockers' way in 2025, with internal and external expectations rising

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Dockers backed to 'outlast anyone', uncertainty over No.1 ruck role

The Dockers believe they will be among the League's fittest teams in 2025 as coach Justin Longmuir speaks to AFL.com.au's Nathan Schmook

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Docker for life: Superstar shuns rival interest with long-term extension

Andrew Brayshaw signs a six-year contract extension, keeping him at Fremantle until 2031

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2:09:18

AAMI Match Replay: Fremantle v Melbourne

The Dockers and Demons clash in the AAMI Community Series

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'He's never been happier': Longmuir hoses down Jackson trade rumours

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir denied any Luke Jackson trade talk, while Melbourne's assistant coach was full of praise for Christian Petracca after his return to football

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Shai and Sonny put on a show as Dockers down Dees

Shai Bolton and Michael Walters were electric as Fremantle defeated Melbourne in Mandurah

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AAMI Match Highlights: Fremantle v Melbourne

The Dockers and Demons clash in the AAMI Community Series

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Speedy Sharp sprints towards goal for new club

Dees recruit Harry Sharp bursts away from opponents with a couple of bounces before nailing a beauty on the run

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00:42

Oliver oozing class as slick move sets up third

Clayton Oliver proves he's fit and firing with an excellent long-range goal in the third term

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00:43

Wizard Walters weaves some pre-season magic

Michael Walters demonstrates his talent with a mind-blowing goal on the boundary line

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00:36

Shai shows his dazzling ability in new colours

Shai Bolton slots his first goal as a Fremantle player with a superb blind turn in traffic

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Treacy takes off: Freo's high-flyer soars skyward

Josh Treacy puts his aerial skills on full display with an eye-catching speccy in the first term

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TEAMS: Freo skipper to miss again, big guns back for Demons

The teams have been announced for Sunday's AAMI Community Series clash between the Dockers and Demons

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Dockers gun re-injures hamstring, to miss season start

The Dockers will be without Hayden Young to begin their 2025 season

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Analysis

LISTEN: Why Freo's JL contract call is smart business

Fremantle's decision to change Justin Longmuir's contract to a rolling employment agreement is a marked departure from the AFL norm, but is the right thing to do, writes Nathan Schmook

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Unique new deal keeps Longmuir at Freo into '2026 and beyond'

Justin Longmuir will transition to an ongoing employment agreement at the end of this season

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Docker firms for R1 debut, defender sent for scans

Murphy Reid catches the eye as Caleb Serong and Josh Treacy dominate in Fremantle's intraclub

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'Time for action': Dockers embrace expectations in flag bid

The Dockers are ready to push for a flag in 2025, president Chris Sutherland has said

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'Vanilla' Dockers unfazed by heavy defeat, concern for small forward

Justin Longmuir says his side held plenty back in Saturday's loss to the Indigenous All Stars

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Coach holds back tears on emotional night for Roos skipper

Xavier Clarke is hopeful Jy Simpkin's scintillating display during Saturday night's Indigenous All Stars match is a portent of things to come at North Melbourne

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08:15

Pre-season full post-match: Dockers

Watch Fremantle’s press conference after their practice match against the Indigenous all stars

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Joy, flair and fun: Indigenous All Stars shine in special win over Freo

The Indigenous All Stars cruised to a 43-point win over Fremantle on Saturday night

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2:00:42

Match Replay: Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle

The Indigenous All Stars and Fremantle clash at Optus Stadium

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06:59

Highlights: Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle

The Indigenous All Stars and Fremantle clash at Optus Stadium

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00:41

Stengle’s party trick leads Motlop to the sticks

Tyson Stengle produces some individual brilliance to set up Jesse Motlop for another electric goal

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00:45

Simpkin’s super tackle sets scene for Pickett’s pearler

Jy Simpkin lays a ferocious tackle before Kysaiah Pickett takes full advantage with the classiest of finishes

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00:41

Dockers sweat as small forward ruled out with concussion

Fremantle is thrown an injury concern as Sam Switkowski exits the contest after copping an accidental head knock in the first term

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00:42

Bobby opens show with sizzling snap and celebration

The Indigenous All Stars strike first with a cracking finish and jubilant reaction from Bobby Hill

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Follow it LIVE: Indigenous All Stars take centre stage against Dockers

Follow all the action as the Indigenous All Stars take on Fremantle at Optus Stadium

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Dockers bolster forward stocks by signing SANFL goalsneak

Fremantle has added to its small forward stocks by signing Isaiah Dudley in the pre-season supplemental selection period

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Dockers duo to play managed minutes, All Stars wrap arms around JUH

Michael Walters and Shai Bolton will play limited game time in Saturday's Indigenous All Stars game against Fremantle

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Why skipper Sonny's All Stars debut will be worth the wait

It's taken 17 years, but Fremantle great Michael Walters will finally play for the Indigenous All Stars side - as its captain

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Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle squads: Injury sidelines Dockers stars

The squads for Saturday's game between the Indigenous All Stars and Fremantle have been announced

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Dockers skipper ruled out of All-Stars match with ankle concern

Alex Pearce will miss Saturday's Indigenous All Stars clash due to a minor ankle injury

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Dockers ruck set to miss start of season after another injury setback

Sean Darcy is set to miss the start of the season with the Docker to undergo surgery on his ankle

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Freo rules gun mid out of All-Stars clash, recruit to test

A hamstring complaint rules Hayden Young out of the the Dockers' first pre-season hitout, while Shai Bolton is in doubt with a calf complaint

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Dockers recruit in doubt for All-Stars match after calf setback

Shai Bolton will undergo scans after suffering a suspected calf injury at training this week

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Opinion

Opinion

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part I

Some players are automatic selections. For others, it's a line-ball call. AFL.com.au's reporters make the call on your club's best side since the turn of the century

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Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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Week in, week out: Who is your club's most reliable player?

Take a closer look at the players at your club who rarely miss games

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List analysis: Which club has the most All-Australians, top-10 picks?

Which club has the most All-Australians, and which has the most top-10 picks?

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Big contracts, horror injuries: What you missed in the off-season

Spent the summer at the beach and missed everything that's been happening at your club? Don't worry, we've got you covered

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List analysis: Which club has the most goalkicking firepower?

Who has kicked 100-plus career goals, and who has booted 50-plus in a season before?

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'He's matured heaps': Dockers' SSP prospect primed to flourish

After being overlooked in his draft year, Fremantle train-on player Isaiah Dudley has what it takes to join the big leagues, his SANFL coach says

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The unique element set to give Freo a 'competitive advantage'

Fremantle is hoping its gruelling training sessions amid a Perth heatwave will hold it in good stead for the 2025 AFL season

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Dockers send injury-prone ruckman abroad to boost rehab

Sean Darcy heads to Doha to continue his rehabilitation from surgery on his left knee

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New year, new look: Off-season recruits in their new club colours

Take a look at your club's new faces in their new colours

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Dockers forward hurt, star midfielder impresses

A Dockers forward is under an injury cloud after a high-tempo match simulation on Monday

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Dockers lock away gun defender with new deal

Skipper Alex Pearce signs with Fremantle until at least the end of 2027, taking him to a 14th season with the club

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'It means a lot': Calls grow for Indigenous All-Stars match to stay

The best of the best Indigenous talent will be on show on February 15 when the Indigenous All-Stars take on Fremantle at Optus Stadium

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Track watch: Who's training the house down this pre-season?

AFL players are back at training after the summer break, so who's burning up the track? Who's fitter than they've ever been? Who's training the house down?

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Who's on the table? Updated list of 2025 free agents revealed

Almost 100 players are eligible for free agency following list moves during the exchange window

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Dockers relieved after gun mid avoids another fracture

Hayden Young has avoided another fracture to his leg after a knock during pre-season training

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Fantasy

Fantasy

Dockers' Fantasy preview: Talent to burn, is gun recruit worth a punt?

Boasting a number of the top young players in the game, it's hard to ignore the potential Fantasy growth from a team that should be on the rise

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Dockers veterans face delayed pre-season after knee surgeries

Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters are expected to be fit for the start of the AFL season despite undergoing minor knee surgeries

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Dreams realised: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Check out the last time your club won, and lost, with a goal after the siren

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Who wants what? Every coach's New Year's resolution for 2025

We look at what each AFL coach will vow to do differently when the clock strikes midnight

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All I want for Christmas is... every club's 2025 wishlist

What's Santa bringing for your club this Christmas?

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 5-1

The moments that made 2024 one of the greatest seasons ever feature in the final instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Freo skipper on declining Indigenous numbers, how All-Stars game can help

Alex Pearce will play for the Indigenous All-Stars against his Fremantle team at Optus Stadium in February

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 10-6

The emergence of Hokball, Dusty's moment and a Brownlow record feature in the fifth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Buddy, Plugger and G-Train: 10-goal hauls at your club

Take a look at the big bags of goals kicked by players at your club

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New deal makes Dockers star longest-contracted player in AFL

Hayden Young has become the AFL's longest-contracted player after signing a contract extension

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Opinion

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The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 20-11

Ken Hinkley, Isaac Heeney and the perfect Kangaroos feature in the fourth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 30-21

Pendles' chalks up game No.400, a retiring Demon delivers a moving tribute and a Blue's inspirational comeback feature in the third instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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Every club's new jumper numbers: Lion follows dad, Swan takes famous digits

Check out the new jumper numbers at your club for 2025

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No pressure as 'energised' Dockers recruit teams up with childhood idol

Shai Bolton is happy to be back in WA as he prepares to "be free and have fun" playing for the Dockers

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The player at your club ready to fire after a frustrating 2024

Check out the player at your club we're tipping to have a big impact next year

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Dockers give SANFL pair SSP shot after rookie moved to inactive list

Livewire small forwards Isaiah Dudley and Baynen Lowe will trial with Fremantle after Odin Jones' injury

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'Unique' recruit could be missing piece in Dockers' flag puzzle

Alex Pearce can't wait to play with former Richmond dynamo Shai Bolton, who he says can have an impact in attack and through the midfield

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Your club's best 22 in 2025: Who's in, who's out, who's new

With the trade period and draft done, our reporters have their say on your team's best line-up for next year

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Out with the old: How much experience has your club lost?

Check out how many games of experience your club has lost heading into the 2025 campaign

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Father-son pick-up blitzes Dockers time trial, slow build for ruck duo

Jaren Carr took out one of Fremantle's 1km time trials after joining the club in last week's draft

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Dons sign ex-Lion, Narkle a Docker, Dogs to trial VFL champ

A former Brisbane defender has landed at his father's old club on the first day of the pre-season supplemental selection period

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'Bidney' at it again in 2025: Every club's draft bidding history

The Swans continued their recent history of enthusiastic bidding on rival clubs' prospects, and even had their first 'win'

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Who did you pick? The rundown on every club's 2024 draft haul

Take a look at who your club picked up in this year's national draft

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LIVE FROM 2.55PM AEDT: Flag heroes to be picked up in pre-season, rookie drafts

Watch the 2024 Telstra Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app

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When dreams come true: Best reactions of the 2024 draftees

We've scoured social media for the best reactions from the players as they celebrate the news of becoming an AFL player

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Fremantle

'We're not overreacting': Longmuir sticking fat despite Docker shocker

Jackson open to extending Freo contract, dismisses Victorian return

Match Replay: Geelong v Fremantle

Mini-Match: Geelong v Fremantle

Dockers not 'tough enough' against Cats, JL says

Scott post-match, R1: 'I've tried to temper expectations'

Highlights: Geelong v Fremantle

SDK seals stellar day with slick strike

Smith stars as Cats purr in 78-point Docker demolition

Reid-mania rocks stadium in miracle four-goal blitz

Frederick fires one through for perfect start to second half

Danger loving life up forward as Cats run riot

Dockers find response with tidy Treacy finish

Flying Dempsey snags one out of the air

Magic Miers goes early with GOTY contender

Finding his voice: How Josh Treacy went from country lad to Dockers leader

Need for Reid: Dockers' first-round pick to debut

Dockers draftee in frame for debut, doubts over duo

Pressure test: How Freo plans to stay 'balanced' amid soaring expectations

Dockers backed to 'outlast anyone', uncertainty over No.1 ruck role

Docker for life: Superstar shuns rival interest with long-term extension

AAMI Match Replay: Fremantle v Melbourne

'He's never been happier': Longmuir hoses down Jackson trade rumours

Shai and Sonny put on a show as Dockers down Dees

AAMI Match Highlights: Fremantle v Melbourne

Speedy Sharp sprints towards goal for new club

Oliver oozing class as slick move sets up third

Wizard Walters weaves some pre-season magic

Shai shows his dazzling ability in new colours

Treacy takes off: Freo's high-flyer soars skyward

TEAMS: Freo skipper to miss again, big guns back for Demons

Dockers gun re-injures hamstring, to miss season start

LISTEN: Why Freo's JL contract call is smart business

Unique new deal keeps Longmuir at Freo into '2026 and beyond'

Docker firms for R1 debut, defender sent for scans

'Time for action': Dockers embrace expectations in flag bid

'Vanilla' Dockers unfazed by heavy defeat, concern for small forward

Coach holds back tears on emotional night for Roos skipper

Pre-season full post-match: Dockers

Joy, flair and fun: Indigenous All Stars shine in special win over Freo

Match Replay: Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle

Highlights: Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle

Stengle’s party trick leads Motlop to the sticks

Simpkin’s super tackle sets scene for Pickett’s pearler

Dockers sweat as small forward ruled out with concussion

Bobby opens show with sizzling snap and celebration

Follow it LIVE: Indigenous All Stars take centre stage against Dockers

Dockers bolster forward stocks by signing SANFL goalsneak

Dockers duo to play managed minutes, All Stars wrap arms around JUH

Why skipper Sonny's All Stars debut will be worth the wait

Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle squads: Injury sidelines Dockers stars

Dockers skipper ruled out of All-Stars match with ankle concern

Dockers ruck set to miss start of season after another injury setback

Freo rules gun mid out of All-Stars clash, recruit to test

Dockers recruit in doubt for All-Stars match after calf setback

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part I

Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

Week in, week out: Who is your club's most reliable player?

List analysis: Which club has the most All-Australians, top-10 picks?

Big contracts, horror injuries: What you missed in the off-season

List analysis: Which club has the most goalkicking firepower?

'He's matured heaps': Dockers' SSP prospect primed to flourish

The unique element set to give Freo a 'competitive advantage'

Dockers send injury-prone ruckman abroad to boost rehab

New year, new look: Off-season recruits in their new club colours

Dockers forward hurt, star midfielder impresses

Dockers lock away gun defender with new deal

'It means a lot': Calls grow for Indigenous All-Stars match to stay

Track watch: Who's training the house down this pre-season?

Who's on the table? Updated list of 2025 free agents revealed

Dockers relieved after gun mid avoids another fracture

Dockers' Fantasy preview: Talent to burn, is gun recruit worth a punt?

Dockers veterans face delayed pre-season after knee surgeries

Dreams realised: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Who wants what? Every coach's New Year's resolution for 2025

All I want for Christmas is... every club's 2025 wishlist

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 5-1

Freo skipper on declining Indigenous numbers, how All-Stars game can help