Fremantle addressed their poor starts to games in the rooms after their win over Port Adelaide, but star midfielder Hayden Young believes one key factor will ensure the Dockers are primed for action on Friday.
Craig O'Donoghue
Michael Walters chats to two NGA up-and-comers.
Woodside
Fremantle did enough to beat Port Adelaide as West Coast continued to show they are on the right path with a fighting defeat to Brisbane. Here’s how Danielle Laidley rated every players’ efforts.
Danielle Laidley
Fremantle spearhead Josh Treacy is on track to become one of the greatest Dockers forwards of all time, but could he surpass club legend Matthew Pavlich before his career is out? Mitchell Woodcock takes a look.
Mitchell Woodcock
We all know Fremantle are flag favourites and a long way clear on top of the ladder, but two uncharacteristic performances on the road are a timely reminder about how quickly bad habits can creep up on teams.
All eyes were on Hayden Young during Fremantle’s win over Port Adelaide to see if his body could handle the game, and even he admits his nerves were sky high. But Young revealed how he got through that anxiety.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has fired the first shot of western derby week.
Fremantle superstar Josh Treacy has produced a touching tribute to Jai Arrow amid the former NRL star’s battle with motor neurone disease.
Josh Kempton
Fremantle’s lacklustre performances in successive away games against GWS and Port Adelaide are precisely why the team won’t consider resting players, according to Justin Longmuir.
Fremantle star Caleb Serong lavished more praise on Luke Jackson in the wake of their comeback victory over Port Adelaide, saying his side’s third-quarter blitz had been inspired by their superstar ruckman.
As good as the Dockers have been, there is a worrying trend they must address with only five games remaining before finals.
Glen Quartermain
Fremantle have blown teams away in a short period of time all year, and they did it again to Port Adelaide to effectively sew up a top-two berth at season’s end.
The Dockers overcame a forgettable first half before clicking into gear for a 28-point win over Port Adelaide. See our three-word analysis of every player and have your say!
Chris Robinson
Fremantle are sweating on a fresh injury to their most-experienced player, with Jaeger O’Meara failing to finish the game against Port Adelaide.
The next test for ladder-leading Fremantle will come in the form of an injury-hit Port Adelaide, who are without several of their stars. Follow all the action live!
AFL premierships aren’t won in April, June or August – but a successful September doesn’t happen without the dog days of a season, writes Ryan Daniels.
Ryan Daniels
Alex Pearce has had a brilliant season for Fremantle and his leadership is one of the keys behind their success because he keeps inspiring his teammates both on and off the field
Mason Cox’s journey from American basketballer to a genuine presence in the AFL is nothing short of something out of a incredible. Ahead of his 150th game, we take a look at his top five most remarkable games.
Fremantle ruckman Mason Cox was a curiosity when he was recruited to the AFL from America, but now he’s about to achieve something that most Aussies can only dream of when he plays his 150th game.
The West Australian looks at how the Dockers could approach each of their final six games as they hunt a maiden flag.
Aaron Kirby
Fremantle star Caleb Serong has overhauled his approach to footy and given himself permission to soak up wins and enjoy the season, instead of constantly feeling the need to chase perfection.
Mason Cox’s parents say he is ‘relieved’ to play his 150th game on Saturday and grateful to Fremantle for making it happen.
No matter how the finals play out, the Dockers’ appeal to its major sponsors — Woodside Energy and Bankwest — has been considerably enhanced by a dominant season and the accompanying TV exposure.
Sean Smith
Port Adelaide have lost another experienced player ahead of their clash with ladder-leaders Fremantle — and here’s how it will leave the Power to stack up against the Dockers.
