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Fremantle have been in white-hot form, sweeping away all before them in a record-breaking 12-game winning run.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe 12 epic back pages from Freo’s record-breaking run

Fremantle have been in white-hot form, sweeping away all before them in a record-breaking 12-game winning run. Relive all of the back pages celebrating the victories.

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle has had a long journey.

AFLCommentsPremiumEverything you need to know to jump on the Freo bandwagon

From heartbreak, to horror, but with plenty of hope in between. Fremantle’s pioneers say the struggle of its early years are what make the club’s sparkling run of form so special.

Glen Quartermain

Alex Pearce wants revenge on Geelong.

AFLCommentsPremiumPearce’s eyes on Cats revenge as Dockers enjoy break

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has admitted he’s daydreamed about holding up the premiership trophy alongside coach Justin Longmuir this year, but prefers to put his focus into what he can control.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mark LeCras believes Fremantle are set up to be a long-term contender.

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Freo up for years of flag success, says premiership Eagle

A West Coast premiership star says Fremantle are looking at a period of sustained success that could see them contending for the next five years as they drive towards a maiden premiership in 2026.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Jackson (middle) is having a career-best season.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Docker dubbed AFL’s ‘most important’ player

An AFL great has singled out Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson as the ‘most important’ player in the competition and the lynchpin to Fremantle’s hopes of a flag.

Aaron Kirby

Hayden Young wants to play every game in Fremantle’s run to September.

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Young weighs in on debate over body management

The management of Hayden Young’s body has been a major talking point throughout Fremantle’s blistering start to the season, and the superstar himself has weighed in on the debate.

Josh Kempton

Ranking all 12 of Fremantle's wins

AFLCommentsPremiumAll we do is win! Ranking every game of Freo’s hot streak

Fremantle head into the bye streaks ahead of the rest of the competition as we look at the most impressive performances from their history-making start to the season.

Jake Santa Maria

Stephen Coniglio wants to be a Giant for life.

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Giant for life or WA homecoming? Coniglio opens up on future

With West Coast reportedly in the market for experienced players and his best friend Jaeger O’Meara being at Fremantle, Stephen Coniglio has opened up on whether he will consider a late-career WA homecoming.

Josh Kempton

Matthew Pavlich of the Dockers thanks the crowd.

AFL VideoPavlich on Wharfie Time and the one that got away

Fremantle legend Matthew Pavlich admits he still loses sleep over the 2013 grand final while also giving insight into how his Wharfie Time speech has evolved.

Jake Santa Maria

Mason Cox and Sean Darcy are set to battle for one place in Fremantle’s side after their bye.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe Dockers ruckman who could emerge as ‘Mr September’

With the battle between Sean Darcy and Mason Cox for a place in Fremantle’s side set to ignite after their bye, a former Dockers ruck coach believes one of the pair could have a huge impact in the finals.

Mitchell Woodcock & Josh Kempton

Sam Switkowski in Margaret River.

AFL CommentsSEE THE PICS: How flag favourites Freo spent bye week

Fremantle players are enjoying a well-earned break ahead of the club’s mid-season bye this weekend, with many soaking up their time off in the south west. SEE THE PICTURES.

Samantha Rogers

Will Mason Cox remain in Freo’s best line-up after the bye?

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Four changes on the way? What Freo’s best line-up looks like

On the surface, it may appear unlikely that a team on a 12-game winning streak would change one-sixth of its line-up. But that’s what the Dockers are facing in a selection dilemma of the best kind.

Chris Robinson

Hayden Young has opened up on his successful return from concussion.

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Young says ‘scary’ knock put other injuries in perspective

Fremantle superstar Hayden Young has opened up on his recent battle with a lingering concussion, saying the ‘scary injury’ put other setbacks into perspective.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle are just the fifth team in the past 50 years to be more than three games clear inside the top two with 10 games remaining.

AFLCommentsPremiumFifth time in 50 YEARS: Freo’s ultra-rare top-two feat

Fremantle being so far entrenched inside the top two at this stage of the season is a rare occurrence - and history says it leads to a grand final berth.

Chris Robinson

Alex Pearce of the Dockers celebrates the win with the fans.

AFLVideoCommentsPeaking too early?! AFL great’s bizarre take on Freo’s form

Fremantle are streaks ahead of the rest of the competition after a record win over North Melbourne, but a former AFL great has made a wild claim over their form.

Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle beat North Melbourne by 124 points.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Which Docker topped the ratings?

Danielle Laidley assesses every Fremantle and West Coast player after the Dockers made history in Bunbury and the Eagles were left heartbroken against Port Adelaide. See who starred and who struggled.

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Fremantle’s Andy Brayshaw and Shai Bolton celebrate the win down in Bunbury.

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Motormouth Mitch: The Dockers that can get even better

Fremantle head into the bye as premiership favourites, a near-lock for the top two and a list full of stars. But there are a number of players who are still not at their best, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jeremy Sharp starred for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Sharp racks ‘em up as two young guns star

There were 13 Dockers-listed players running around for Peel Thunder on Saturday. Here’s how they fared in a 62-point victory over Swan Districts.

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle have pledged not to relax over their break for a bye.

AFLCommentsDockers pledge to keep eye on the ball over bye break

Fremantle will enter their only bye of the season next weekend a game clear at the top of the AFL ladder, but the Dockers have pledged they will use their break for recovery rather than relaxation.

Josh Kempton

Andrew Brayshaw is loving life at Freo.

AFLCommentsAin’t it fun! Dockers embracing life at the top

A beaming Fremantle vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw has declared his team’s dominant run of record-breaking footy is so much fun to be part of.

Craig O'Donoghue

The Dockers are on a 12-game winning run.

AFLCommentsExperts: Freo’s ruthless edge is the step they had to make

Fremantle’s ruthless display against North Melbourne — turning a big lead into a genuine thumping — proves they have gone to the next level, according to experts. 

Aaron Kirby

Pat Voss was in the thick of the action.

AFLVideoCommentsVoss getting teammates ‘jacked up’ with relentless energy

Fremantle’s Nathan O’Driscoll has heaped praise on cult hero Pat Voss, revealing his antics are firing the Dockers to grand new heights.

Jake Santa Maria

Justin Longmuir joined players in singing the song post-game.

AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir’s half-time speech that inspired Freo to record win

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has revealed he urged his players to be ruthless and put North Melbourne to the sword in a passionate half-time address on their way to a record-breaking victory. 

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle fans are full of hope for the grand final.

AFLVideoCommentsBook the flights! Grand final hope grows for Freo faithful

Fremantle may have played their first game in Bunbury on Saturday, but their supporters at Hands Oval to witness the history-making clash could not help their focus from drifting to grand final day.

Josh Kempton