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AFLPremiumDocker Lobb set to play through the pain

Fremantle forward Rory Lobb is carrying a shoulder injury, but it won't be enough to stop him taking the field during the AFL finals.

Justin Chadwick

AFLMelksham firmly in Dees AFL finals frame

After missing out on the 2021 premiership, Jake Melksham is putting his best foot forward in a bid to play a role for Melbourne in this year's AFL finals.

Shayne Hope

AFLBlues take positives from AFL heartbreak

Carlton coach Michael Voss lauded his "brave" players despite watching them throw away victory against Melbourne late in Saturday night's five-point defeat.

Shayne Hope

AFLPremiumMake Barrass an All-Australian: Simpson

West Coast defender Tom Barrass has continued his stunning form by holding Rory Lobb goalless in Fremantle's western derby win.

Justin Chadwick

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

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

High PraiseBarrass back-ed in: Simmo says Tom’s of All-Aussie calibre

West Coast have had a horror season and suffered more pain with a derby loss to Fremantle but coach Adam Simpson wants his best defender recognised when awards season comes around.

Craig O'Donoghue

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

AFLWobbly Dockers beat Eagles in feisty derby

Fremantle have kept their AFL top-four hopes alive after beating West Coast by 24 points courtesy of a dominant effort from ruckman Sean Darcy.

Justin Chadwick

Studs and duds DERBY DELIGHT! Dockers triumph in wet and wild slog

It took an arm-wrestle, but Fremantle have won a third-straight western derby with a wet and wild triumph over the West Coast Eagles. Here is how every Docker fared.

Eliza Reilly

How awkwardWild scenes as tempers flare in spiteful derby opening

A Jackson Nelson tag on Andrew Brayshaw has sparked an old-fashioned derby scuffle which threatened to overshadow a touching tribute from Fremantle fans for David Mundy.

Jackson Barrett

Big blow Freo sweating on Antionio knee injury after pre-season win

Fremantle are sweating on the fitness of Ebony Antonio after the star winger suffered a knee injury in Saturday’s pre-season practice match victory over West Coast.

Eliza Reilly

Two-goal comebackAmiss not thinking about AFL despite successful return

Fremantle sharpshooter Jye Amiss isn’t looking too far ahead despite a successful return from injury in Peel Thunder’s season-defining win over South Fremantle in Mandurah on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

AFLPurring Cats beat Suns, seal AFL top spot

Geelong have defeated Gold Coast by 60 points at Metricon Stadium to effectively wrap up this year's AFL minor premiership.

Ed Jackson

AFLPremiumTigers look to avoid final-round scramble

Richmond will be playing for an AFL finals berth when they clash with Hawthorn at the MCG.

Justin Chadwick

AFLDemons claim last-gasp AFL win over Blues

Reigning premiers Melbourne are on track to sew up an AFL top-four spot after beating Carlton by five points in a thrilling contest at the MCG.

Shayne Hope

Barra tributePremiumStand by your man: Freo fans to salute retiring great Mundy

Fremantle fans are being called on to stand and salute retiring great David Mundy at the 16-minute mark of the first quarter of the western derby.

Jackson Barrett

AFLBulldogs star Bontempelli battles injury

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has revealed captain Marcus Bontempelli is struggling with an adductor injury and almost sat out the game against GWS.

Oliver Caffrey

AFLPremiumAdelaide overrun spirited Kangaroos in AFL

The Crows have overcome an inspired challenge from North Melbourne in Ben Cunnington's return to run away to a 29-point win at Adelaide Oval.

Martin Pegan

AFLAblett keen to work with Suns young gun

Former Gold Coast captain and AFL great Gary Ablett has indicated he'd be keen to spend time working with Suns young gun Matt Rowell.

Ed Jackson

AFLPremiumWestern Bulldogs survive Giant AFL scare

The Western Bulldogs have stumbled to a five-point victory over a gallant GWS at Marvel Stadium to keep their AFL finals hopes alive.

Oliver Caffrey

AFLPremiumMagpies' Ginnivan reveals toll of scrutiny

Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan says football became a "chore" as he was thrust into the media spotlight during his breakout AFL season.

Oliver Caffrey