Search
thewest.com.au
SportChevron Right Icon

Fremantle Dockers

AFLW season launch CommentsFreo set finals baseline but aren’t backed by other captains

Just one of the 18 captains has tipped Fremantle to make the AFLW grand final this season despite the Dockers declaring finals their base benchmark in season seven.

Eliza Reilly

Road warriors CommentsPremiumMature Freo ready to finally end unwanted final-round streak

Fremantle are much more equipped to handle the expectations of finals according to senior coach Justin Longmuir as the Dockers prepare to defy history against Greater Western Sydney.

Eliza Reilly

Forward thinking CommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Fyfe says pick me, limping forward in doubt

Fremantle may be forced to field a whole new forward line structure against Greater Western Sydney on Saturday after their two main forwards failed to get through training. 

Eliza Reilly

opinion
opinion
Michael BarlowComments
opinion
Retiring De Boer made Fremantle, GWS better clubs

From being too small, too slow and a limited kick to the most reliable teammate you could imagine, Michael Barlow honours former teammate Matt De Boer.

Michael Barlow

Down to this CommentsLobb, Fyfe’s chances for ‘most important game of the year’

Fremantle are remaining guarded on the exact nature of Rory Lobb’s shoulder woes but the key forward might not be afforded a rest. Dockers coach Justin Longmuir also reveals the chances of Nat Fyfe returning.

Eliza Reilly

WATCH Video‘Bring your swear jar’: JLo called out by Mundy’s son

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir hasn’t done a lot wrong this year, steering the club towards a first finals appearance since 2016 — unless you ask David Mundy’s son. WATCH IT HERE

Jackson Barrett

Purple army CommentsFreo keen to be king of the kids in 80,000 membership bid

Fremantle believe they can win over the next generation of Western Australian football fans and realise their goal of 80,000 members according to CEO Simon Garlick.

Eliza Reilly

Shoulder woesCommentsWill sore Rory face former side after limited training run?

Rory Lobb is no guarantee to face his old side Greater Western Sydney in Fremantle’s final-round clash after struggling through training with fresh shoulder sorness on Monday.

Eliza Reilly

A Six-Pack Of IPACommentsWhat the Eagles have to do to avoid the wooden spoon

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly): How much can West Coast potentially lose by this weekend to not get overtaken by North Melbourne on percentage? We crunch the numbers.

Chris Robinson

Best of the best CommentsWho wins the best-and-fairest at your club this year?

For some, the bright lights of September football await, but for others, the lights of club best-and-fairest functions will have to suffice. Who are the favourites and the dark horses at your club this year?

Jackson Barrett

opinion
opinion
FIFTH QUARTERComments
opinion
Risk and reward: Freo trio’s fitness throws finals curveball

The management of three injury-affected forwards in Rory Lobb, Nat Fyfe and Matt Taberner is looming as the defining issue of Fremantle’s finals campaign, writes Braden Quartermaine.

Braden Quartermaine

analysis
analysis
AFL watchComments
analysis
How the 14 Dockers fared for Peel v South

A dozen Fremantle-listed players featured in Peel Thunder’s league win over South Fremantle to go with two more in the reserves. Here’s how they fared.

Jordan McArdle

WORST OFFENDERCommentsPremiumEagles, Dockers hit with $20k in fines after feisty derby

A dozen Fremantle and West Coast players have been fined more than a combined $20,000 following a brutal western derby clash on Saturday. 

Samantha Rogers

Plenty to play forVideoFreo’s path to top four will require some outside help

Fremantle’s top four hopes not only rest in their own hands but Carlton and Sydney’s as well as the home-and-away season’s climactic final round becomes even more dramatic.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fighting back Freo’s Pearce ‘in a good spot’ after years of injury turmoil

A renewed faith in his body has Fremantle defender Alex Pearce poised to impact his maiden finals campaign as he prepares to equal a career-high against Greater Western Sydney.

Eliza Reilly

BIG PERFORMANCECommentsDarcy v Naitanui: The numbers behind derby’s ruck battle

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy’s unanimous Glendinning-Allan Medal performance in Saturday night’s western derby was based not only on his dominance but his persistence, according to coach Justin Longmuir.

Braden Quartermaine

analysis
analysis
Studs and dudsComments
analysis
Freo ratings: Darcy’s derby domination has him easily on top

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was the clear best on ground in the Dockers’ western derby win. And the midfielders he hits to all starred as they ensured they'd play a home final.

Mark Duffield

Too goodDarcy, Sandilands combine to clip Nic Nat’s wings

The combined efforts of Fremantle’s ruck master and apprentice have delivered Sean Darcy his maiden Glendinning-Allan medal after a career outing in the Dockers’ derby victory.

Eliza Reilly

No concerns Laboured Lobb expected to be fine for capital clash

Fremantle are expecting leading goal kicker Rory Lobb to take on his old side Greater Western Sydney, despite subbing him out of Saturday night’s fiery western derby win as he laboured with more shoulder pain.

Braden Quartermaine

Game-shapers PremiumThe five moments that mattered in Freo’s derby triumph

West Coast stuck with them for a half, but Fremantle out-muscled the Eagles in a spiteful western derby to keep pushing towards the top-four. Here are five moments that mattered in western derby 55.

Jackson Barrett

Heated scrap PremiumFines on the cards for antagonists in spicy derby dust-up

A spiteful stoush in the heated early stages of the western derby could see a host of Dockers and Eagles slapped with fines this week. 

Jackson Barrett

Family firstVideoThe special moment David Mundy shared with family post-game

David Mundy has returned to an almost empty Optus Stadium nearly an hour after his final western derby to have a kick with his three children.

Jackson Barrett

King SeanDarcy the new ruck king as Dockers celebrate Mundy in style

A dominant ruck display from Sean Darcy has seen the Dockers safely into the top six and honoured veteran David Mundy in his final home and away home game.

Mark Duffield

analysis
analysis
EAGLES LOSS CommentsPremium
analysis
Barrass enormous but Eagles go down in another derby

West Coast defender Tom Barrass was superb again as the Eagles put in a brave effort but it was Fremantle who had the last laugh in derby 55.

Samantha Rogers