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Mason Cox and Sean Darcy.

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Darcy-Cox dilemma is not getting solved any time soon

Sean Darcy or Mason Cox? AFL expert Danielle Laidley has her say on the biggest dilemma facing Fremantle.

Danielle Laidley

Fremantle Dockers training at Cockburn ARC on Tuesday. Pictured is Mason Cox with fans.

AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir admits ‘tight call’ over ruck selection

Fremantle are flying at the top of the AFL ladder, but there is still a big headache for Justin Longmuir ahead of their clash with Port Adelaide.

Jake Santa Maria

Hayden Young.

AFLVideoCommentsDockers give promising update on Hayden Young injury

Fremantle star Hayden Young is hoping to play against Port Adelaide this weekend and now the Dockers have provided a major update on what he needs to do if that is going to happen

Craig O'Donoghue

Brennan Cox on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsNever seen anything like it! Freo marvel at lack of injuries

Fremantle had just one player who wasn’t able to join training on Tuesday morning, and the premiership favourites have so much depth due to that health that even they can’t believe what it happening.

Craig O'Donoghue

Chris Scerri has signed a new deal at Freo.

AFLCommentsPremiumScerri very happy to ink new deal at Dockers

Chris Scerri has won every Freo game he’s played in - and now, he’s won himself a new contract.

Chris Robinson

Hayden Young on the track on Tuesday.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: How Young and Darcy looked on the track

Freo are closing in on the minor premiership - and now, they’ve got to consider whether Hayden Young and Sean Darcy come back into the side. Here’s how they performed at training on Tuesday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Ryan’s head rub on Chad Warner.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Didn’t really know it was a rule’: Ryan on costly head rub

Luke Ryan has admitted he didn’t know his head rub of Chad Warner would result in a free kick and says he’s not a fan of the AFL’s ‘taunting’ rule.

Chris Robinson

Chunks of turf flying up during last week’s Freo-Sydney clash.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy are so many players slipping at Optus?

Players have been struggling to keep their feet at Optus Stadium amid criticism over the surface. See what venue bosses have to say about it here!

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy

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Now or never? Fixture quirk makes Darcy ruck call massive

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy was rested last week and Mason Cox played really well, but if the Dockers don’t pick Darcy this week, he might not have the chance to play another AFL match until early August.

Craig O'Donoghue

Who can stop the Dockers?

AFLVideoThe teams that stand in way of a Dockers premiership

Fremantle are the best team in footy right now. But someone has to stand up and challenge them at the end of the season and there a plenty of teams right now who could do just that, writes Michael Walters.

Michael Walters

Murphy Reid was best on ground last Thursday, according to the coaches.

AFLCommentsUnstoppable Reid adds another accolade to glittering career

Murphy Reid has played some outrageous footy in his first two seasons in the AFL, and his game against Sydney saw him achieve something that he was yet to do throughout his brilliant games for Fremantle.

Craig O'Donoghue

Half-time deficits have been no problem for Freo and their fans this season.

AFLCommentsPremiumFreo’s new record for overturning half-time deficits

Fremantle are recovering from trailing at the main break with more efficiency than we’ve ever seen in the AFL era. Get the details in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!

Chris Robinson

The jury is out for Pat Voss claiming he doesn’t rip his pown jumpers.

AFLVideoCommentsVossy laughs off BT’s claims he ripped his own jumper

Fremantle forward Pat Voss swears he’s not deliberately tearing the front of his playing guernsey, but the jury is still out for the Dockers’ cult hero with an inspection on the way.

Aaron Kirby

Jason Horne-Francis will miss this weekend’s clash with Freo.

AFLCommentsPower make call on superstar’s ban ahead of Freo clash

As they prepare to be without Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades for this weekend’s clash against the Dockers, Port Adelaide have now decided whether to fight Jason Horne-Francis’ one-match ban for rough conduct.

Chris Robinson

Matthew Johnson, right, scored his first 10.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Surprise Docker gets FIRST EVER 10!

Fremantle trailed at half-time before winning, while West Coast led at half-time before losing. On another mixed weekend for our WA clubs, Danielle Laidley rates every Docker and Eagle here!

Danielle Laidley

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is at a cross-roads.

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The next move Darcy must make to maximise his career

The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy’s current situation at the Dockers and what he must do next to ensure he gets the most out of his career.

Mitchell Woodcock

Oscar McDonald cashed in on a forward move with five goals for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Watch: The Peel stars who put their hand up for a recall

Peel Thunder fielded 14 Fremantle-listed players against East Fremantle on Saturday and several produced standout performances. Here’s what we saw in their 84-point win over the Sharks.

Josh Kempton

As Fremantle hit the final straight before September, The West takes a look at the Dockers recording their best seasons according to the AFL’s ranking points.

AFLCommentsPremiumCareer bests! The Dockers flying towards September action

As Fremantle hit the final straight before September, The West takes a look at the Dockers recording their best seasons according to the AFL’s ranking points.

Aaron Kirby

Zak Butters going off injured during the loss to the Saints.

AFLCommentsMission Impossible? Port face Freo without best FOUR players

Port Adelaide have been smashed by injuries and suspension to arguably their four most important players - plus a few more - as they prepare for the toughest task in footy against the Dockers next weekend.

Chris Robinson

Hugh Davies is leaving teammates impressed with his stand-out WAFL form.

AFLCommentsPremiumTeammates in awe of fringe Docker’s ‘phenomenal’ form

He might not have been called upon to play a game for Fremantle this season, but a fringe Docker is leaving teammates in awe with his phenomenal WAFL form at Peel Thunder.

Josh Kempton

Callum Mills of the Swans is tackled by Josh Treacy.

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HASLEBY: The four reasons Freo smashed Sydney

After a stunning comeback win over the Swans, Paul Hasleby looks at the parts of Fremantle’s game that has them within touching distance of their maiden flag.

Paul Hasleby

Jye Amiss of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumOpposition defenders beware: Jye Amiss is now a beast

Fremantle vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw has heralded Jye Amiss’ return to form, declaring the key forward had become a “beast”.

Glen Quartermain

Mason Cox of the Dockers celebrates a goal

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumExpert says Dockers look a better fit with Mason Cox

Fremantle looks a better team with Mason Cox as the second ruck behind Luke Jackson according to a former premiership winner.

Glen Quartermain

Mason Cox

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Mason Cox is now undroppable after heaping pressure on Darcy

Mason Cox wouldn’t have been picked to play Sydney if Fremantle had a longer break between games, but after playing so well, there’s simply no way they can drop him next weekend, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

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