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Nathan O'Driscoll made a powerful statement on Wednesday.

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O’Driscoll’s heart-wrenching post comes at a crucial time

Nathan O’Driscoll’s brave and emotional Instagram post detailing his mental health battle is a credit to himself and the environment Fremantle has created, writes The West’s sports editor Jackson Barrett.

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Josh Treacy of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHow prime time Freo can ‘validate’ premiership credentials

For the first time this season, Fremantle will have a chance to plant their premiership ambitions firmly in the heartland of football as they take the prime time Friday night stage in Melbourne.

Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle's Nathan O'Driscoll has opened up on social media about his mental battles. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLYou are loved: Docker O'Driscoll opens up on depression

The AFL's recent focus on mental health has convinced Fremantle wingman Nathan O'Driscoll to open up about his own battles, and he hopes it will help others.

Justin Chadwick

Fremantle’s hopes of securing Lucas Robinson could be affected by changes to the AFL draft system.

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How changed AFL draft rules will affect WA clubs

Fremantle and West Coast could find matching bids for their Next Generation Academy prospects tougher after the AFL unveiled a suite of changes to the draft system.

Josh Kempton

Harley Reid of the Eagles handpasses the ball.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles hope to release their own pain on Tigers

West Coast will attempt to put a horror month behind them when they host the winless Richmond at Optus Stadium on Saturday in what looms as a winnable game for the struggling side.  

Samantha Rogers

Adelaide forward Callum Ah Chee.

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Ah Chee on Lions exit, Eagles interest and Crows’ flag hopes

Adelaide recruit Callum Ah Chee has revealed why he never seriously entertained interest from West Coast, while he has “no bad blood” towards Brisbane despite his ugly exit last year.

Mitchell Woodcock

After a good start to the season, four Eagles losses in a row has Liam Duggan fending off criticism. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLEagles back in under-fire co-captain Duggan

West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan has struggled for form this season, but his leadership has been praised in what is turning out to be a tough campaign.

Justin Chadwick

Caleb Serong, Nathan O'Driscoll, Brennan Cox & Bailey Banfield of the Dockers sing the team song.

AFLCommentsFooty world throws support behind brave Dockers star

The AFL world has wrapped their collective arms around Fremantle’s Nathan O’Driscoll after his revelation about his mental health battles, which included times where he thought about taking his own life.

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Baker wants Reuben Ginbey to remain in defence, despite Guy McKenna’s call for a midfield move.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumFans back Bluey but Baker wants Ginbey in defence

West Coast fans have rallied behind Guy McKenna’s call for Reuben Ginbey to become a midfielder again, but his co-captain Liam Baker wants the young star to remain in the backline.

Josh Kempton

Nathan O'Driscoll in action against Melbourne earlier this season.

AFLVideoCommentsDocker opens up about battle with anxiety, suicidal thoughts

Fremantle midfielder Nathan O’Driscoll has bravely opened up about his battle with anxiety, revealing he had contemplated taking his own life in the midst of ‘deep depressive states’. 

Samantha Rogers

Magpies captain Darcy Moore will return for their clash with fellow high-flyers Hawthorn. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Crucial': Magpies welcome back Moore for Hawks clash

While all the focus this week has been on Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood will regain their captain and defensive general from injury for the Hawthorn clash.

Roger Vaughan

Liam Baker has defended his fellow West Coast co-captain Liam Duggan.

AFLVideoCommentsBaker defends ‘great leader’ Duggan amid scrutiny over form

Liam Baker has launched an impassioned defence of Liam Duggan, declaring his fellow co-captain was not out of form and emphasising the importance of his leadership for a young group.

Josh Kempton

Patrick Voss looks set for an instant recall.

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See who’s flown east for Freo’s key clash against Bulldogs

Riding a six-game winning streak, will the Dockers make any changes to their side for this week’s Friday night footy showdown? See the full Freo travelling party here!

Ben Smith

Jake Waterman has struggled for accuracy in front of goal this season.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Letting the team down’: Waterman on his goal-kicking woes

A candid Jake Waterman admits he’s ‘letting the team down’ in front of goal, with the spearhead acknowledging his inaccuracy had become contagious among his young teammates.

Chris Robinson

The controversy first erupted after Jules Neale announced the end of her marriage to Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale over Christmas.

AFLVideoComments‘Never acceptable’: Tess Crosley breaks silence amid fallout

Tess Crosley has issued a pointed message after being pulled back into ongoing speculation surrounding her marriage and the Lachie and Jules Neale affair saga.

Kimberley Braddish

The luckless Aine Tighe has been ruled out of Fremantle's 2026 AFLW campaign. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDockers suffer huge blow as star AFLW forward cut down

Aine Tighe has been placed on Fremantle's inactive list for the entire 2026 AFLW campaign after failing to recover from a lingering knee injury.

Justin Chadwick

High-flying Bulldog Aaron Naughton is set to play just eight days after a sickening fall. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBulldogs' 'Indian rubber man' set to bounce right back

Aaron Naughton is set to take his place against Freo, just eight days after the Western Bulldogs star landed on his head when attempting a high-flying mark.

Oliver Caffrey

Luke Beveridge has taken aim at the AFL.

BIG RANTVideoLuke Beveridge takes aim at AFL’s rule changes in three-minute rant

The coach likened the AFL to a ‘punching bag’ and called for an independent review to fix everything.

Ben Sutton

A looming milestone has given Swans ruck Brodie Grundy a chance to reflect on his eventful career. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGrundy goes full circle in AFL milestone against Gawn

A milestone match against his former side Melbourne at the SCG is just one of many coincidences for Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy in his "colourful" career.

Joanna Guelas

Harry Edwards trained again with West Coast on Wednesday morning.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Edwards progressing, young forward sits out

West Coast’s training session on Wednesday morning appeared to offer mixed news on the injury front, with an important defender taking part in the session while a sidelined key forward was not spotted.

Josh Kempton

It has been announced by the AFL that the 2025 draft in Melbourne was the last of its kind. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLAFL defends draft changes, 'furious' clubs hit out

The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.

Oliver Caffrey

Melbourne have announced Brian Cook will take over as Demons chief executive on an interim basis. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDemons hatched plan to sack Guerra 'a week or two ago'

Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.

Roger Vaughan and Joanna Guelas

Paul Guerra was sacked by the Demons on Tuesday. Morgan Hancock/Getty Images via AFL Photos

AFLPremiumDemons name new CEO after shock sacking

The Melbourne Demons have wasted little time in replacing sacked chief executive Paul Guerra.

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Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has clocked in unscathed after he was stretchered from the ground with a neck concern. Michael Klein

AFLPremiumOne star Dog is fit, another ‘not quite himself’

One “hyper-malleable” Western Bulldog has escaped horrific injury and will play this week, but it’s not as good news for another star Bulldog who remains “not quite himself”.

Tyler Lewis