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Fatal attraction‘It’s probably set us back’: Longmuir on club’s trading past

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir believes the Dockers have been too impatient throughout their 27-year history by turning to big-name recruits for a “quick fix”.

Braden Quartermaine

COVID threatFreo women not stressing about fixture uncertainty

If Fremantle’s AFLW team are worried about the uncertainty that lies ahead this season, it wasn’t showing on Saturday as they came together for the team photo at Fremantle Oval.

Braden Quartermaine

No more yips?CommentsPremiumDockers turn to golf master to iron out goal kicking woes

Fremantle are looking to the sport of golf for answers to their goal kicking problems, with the Dockers exploring working with highly-regarded Ritchie Smith - coach of Minjee Lee - this summer.

Braden Quartermaine

Border puzzlePremiumAFLW’s Dockers, Eagles get set to hit the road

Fremantle and West Coast may be forced to spend extended time on the road during the upcoming AFLW season as WA’s hard border continues to wreak havoc on national sporting fixtures.

Eliza Reilly

JK in purple?Dockers chase Eagles legend for coaching role

Fremantle tried to poach West Coast’s greatest goal kicker Josh Kennedy for a coaching role next season and are set to try to lure him to Cockburn again next summer.

Braden Quartermaine

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Bob Murphy Q&A: Newcomer’s ‘mountain climber' hope for Freo

Bob Murphy talks about his new role at Fremantle, his passion for AFLW and how his vision for the Dockers to become ‘mountain climbers’ in the AFL landscape.

Mark Duffield

SPORTING COUPLE?Supportive BF? Fyfe watches Perry in Tassie WBBL clash

Fremantle Dockers’ Nat Fyfe has added fuel to rumours he is dating Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry after watching her captain the Sydney Sixers to a win in the WBBL opener in Tasmania. 

Samantha Rogers

Need for speedUltan-ate universe: Irish speedster heading to Dockers

Fremantle have further addressed their need for outside runners with the addition of Irish speedster Ultan Kelm, a long-term prospect they hope to turn into a rebounding defender at AFL level.

Jordan McArdle

Rolling up their sleevesPremium‘No jab, no job’ looms ahead of AFL pre-season

West Coast and Fremantle expect their entire lists to be vaccinated by next month’s start of pre-season as the AFL heads toward mandatory jabs for players.

Ryan Daniels

Jon HainesPremiumWhere to now? What Dockers, Eagles need at the draft

Former football manager at North Melbourne and Gold Coast Jon Haines breaks down the WA clubs’ playing lists and assesses their strategies ahead of the draft.

Jon Haines

STARTING AGAINNew Freo recruit Clark has ‘no hard feelings’ towards Cats

Three years after landing at Kardinia Park as a prized first-round draft pick, Jordan Clark is ready to start again with Fremantle next season.

Braden Quartermaine

Tongue-in-cheek‘I won’t hang up on you!’: Freo recruit’s message for fans

Jordan Clark has a hilarious message for his new Fremantle fans after rumours of a heated phone call did the rounds on the final day of AFL Trade Period.

Catherine Healey

Trade furphiesNo hang ups as Clark makes safe passage to Freo

Geelong list manager Stephen Wells has dismissed reports that an angry phone call was made to him by Jordan Clark as Geelong’s stubborn negotiation threatened to derail his trade to Fremantle.

Mark Duffield

Taking stockPremiumThe winners and losers from the AFL’s Trade Period

As the dust settles on the trade period, now is the time to look at who did well and who has work to do.

Craig O'Donoghue

Best and worstPremiumClub-by-club grades: Do Freo deserve an A?

Which clubs earned ‘A’ grades - and who gets the unwanted ‘D’s and ‘F’s?

Chris Robinson

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Dockers wink, rather than blink, to get Clark deal inked

It appeared one club had to blink. In the end, Fremantle winked to get the deal for Jordan Clark done.

Mark Duffield

Cat out the bag CommentsDONE DEAL: Dockers secure Clark in last hour of trade period

Fremantle have landed their No.1 trade target - and held firm on not giving up an important draft pick - as they finalised a deal with Geelong to bring in Jordan Clark.

Samantha Rogers & Chris Robinson

Bold claimsClark denies claims he hung up on Geelong

The WA youngster, who wants to get to Fremantle this trade period, remains in limbo with one-year still to run on his deal at the Cats.

Catherine Healey

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Why Freo should think twice about Clark deal

Braden Quarermaine on why the Dockers should think long and hard about whether to give up a top-25 selection for Jordan Clark - or if they should instead attack the draft with picks 6, 8, 19 and 22.

Braden Quartermaine

No dealLions rule out late play for star Neale

Former No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner is tracking to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' 2022 campaign after missing all of this year with a knee injury.

Oliver Caffrey

StalematePremium‘Cough up’: Geelong’s tough stance on Clark trade

Fremantle’s drawn out trade stand off with Geelong for speedster Jordan Clark is set to go all the way to Wednesday’s deadline.

Mark Duffield

New jumperCerra to follow in Judd’s footsteps at Blues

Former Docker Adam Cerra will follow in West Coast great Chris Judd’s footsteps and don jumper number five on his arrival at the Blues.

Catherine Healey

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Giant swing-and-miss on Lobb the best thing for all parties

If the AFL trade period can be compared to cricket, the well-learned lesson from Fremantle on Rory Lobb’s future is that often the best shot to play is no shot at all.

Mark Duffield

Staying putPremiumNO DEAL! Lobb’s move back to GWS off

The Rory Lobb trade back to Greater Western Sydney is off.

Mark Duffield and Jordan McArdle