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Justin Longmuir has warned Fremantle will need to produce a four-quarter effort to beat Geelong.

AFLCommentsDockers red-hot in red-time but JL wants four-quarter effort

Fremantle’s dominance over their opposition in added time has been quantified by new numbers, but Justin Longmuir has warned his side will need to be at their best throughout the game to beat Geelong.

Josh Kempton

Jobe Shanahan flies for a contested mark against the Kangaroos.

AFLCommentsPremiumShanahan in rare air with contested marking feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at Jobe Shanahan’s impressive contested marking efforts, the players who have polled the most career Brownlow votes against Fremantle, and more.

Chris Robinson

Michael Frederick and Brandon Walker.

AFL Comments‘Don’ dons helmet for new look

Fremantle defender Brandon Walker emerged with new headgear at training on Monday, donning a helmet as he continues his recovery from multiple concussions this season. 

Samantha Rogers

Caleb Serong at training on Monday.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Returning Freo stars go through their paces

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said training would go a long way towards determining whether Caleb Serong, Brennan Cox and Matthew Johnson play against Geelong. Here’s what they did during the session.

Josh Kempton

Caleb Serong and Hayden Young at training on Monday.

AFLCommentsWill Serong be right for Thursday? Coach’s key update

The Dockers will be desperate for Caleb Serong to boost their midfield for Thursday’s blockbuster clash against Geelong. Here’s Justin Longmuir on how the star ball-winner is tracking.

Josh Kempton

The Dockers must keep winning.

AFLCommentsWhy Thursday night’s blockbuster means so much for Dockers

Sydney’s pair of tight victories have put the heat on Justin Longmuir and Fremantle to extend their club-record winning-streak to 13 in order to maintain their grip on the top of the ladder.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Jackson is one of the Dockers’ stars.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDockers must protect Luke Jackson ahead of September berth

Danielle Laidley says the Dockers are so well-positioned at the halfway mark of the year they can start considering ways to ensure their stars are ready for finals, including resting the likes of Luke Jackson.

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle are having a splendid season.

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The secret behind Fremantle’s sustained success

It’s a key member of the staff that should be getting a lot of the credit for their incredible record this season.

Paul Hasleby

The West Australian’s expert columnist runs the rule over how every Fremantle player has performed in the first half of their push for a maiden flag.

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LAIDLEY’S MID-SEASON RATINGS: Every player ranked

The West Australian’s expert columnist Danielle Laidley runs the rule over how every Fremantle player has performed in the first half of their push for a maiden flag.

Danielle Laidley

Expert columnist Danielle Laidley joined The West Sport Show to discuss how every Fremantle Docker had rated across the first half of the season.

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WATCH NOW: Laidley’s exclusive mid-season ratings

Expert columnist Danielle Laidley joined The West Sport Show to discuss how every Fremantle Docker had rated across the first half of the season and on their record-breaking 12-game winning streak.

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 the club’s early years are what make the 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