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AFLVideoPremiumYou can’t tag that! Longmuir’s immense praise for Jackson

Luke Jackson just absolutely tore apart a semi final for Fremantle and coach Justin Longmuir was fill of praise for how extraordinary his ruckman is when it truly matters.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir and Luke Jackson embrace post-game.

AFLVideoPremium‘I don’t want to let this big bastard down’

Luke Jackson has opened up on the thoughts racing through his mind and the inspiration from the club’s leaders to help spark his stunning purple patch against Geelong.

Chris Robinson

Caleb Serong admits the pressure got to his side in a shock qualifying loss to Hawthorn.

AFLVideoPressure got us but we’re stronger for it: Serong

Caleb Serong admits the pressure got to his side in a shock qualifying loss to Hawthorn, but says despite the ‘embarrassment’, the result has only brought the minor premiers closer.

Aaron Kirby

Pat Voss and the Dockers enjoyed Wharfie Time on Friday night.

AFLVideoWATCH: Freo fans, players go CRAZY for Wharfie Time

Wharfie Time is BACK! Re-live how the crowd - and Dockers players - reacted when the phenomenon returned at a crucial stage, and see what Pat Voss said about his crafty late tactic to ice the game.

Chris Robinson

Luke Jackson of the Dockers celebrates winning the AFL Semi Final.

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Wharfie Time is back - and the Dockers are alive

From Fremantle’s electrifying start, to Geelong’s gallant comeback fuelled by Ollie Henry’s five goals, to Luke Jackson’s utter domination, this was a game that had everything.

Glen Quartermain

Luke Jackson was huge.

AFLVideoAction Jackson! Ruckman’s stunner lifts Freo into prelim

Luke Jackson has written himself into Fremantle folklore with a third quarter that will be spoken about for decades to inspire an epic semifinal victory.

Craig O’Donoghue

Fremantle’s premiership campaign is firmly back on track.

AFLVideoPremiumWharfie Time, Bolton blitz: The defining moments in Freo win

Fremantle’s premiership campaign is firmly back on track with the Dockers responding to a qualifying final trouncing with a dominant victory against Geelong. Here are the five moments which defined the win.

Mitchell Woodcock

Bailey Smith and Pat Voss tangle.

AFLVideoPremiumPURPLE PRELIM! 3-word analysis of every Docker in epic win

Fremantle booked their spot in a preliminary final after a famous 14-point victory over Geelong. See how we summed up each Docker in three words and have your say!

Chris Robinson

Shai Bolton and Andrew Brayshaw celebrate a goal.

AFLVideoWATCH: How sizzling Shai gave Freo a historic start

Shai Bolton had just two kicks in the entire first term last week. Against Geelong, he had two kicks in the opening 70 seconds - and both were goals. WATCH HERE

Chris Robinson

Alira Sloan 9, Olivia Galende 12, Jesse Sloan 4, Riley Sloan 6 and Kennedy Galende 7.

AFLWay to go... to the prelim? Dockers diehards pile into Optus

Fremantle fans have piled into Optus Stadium for a do-or-die semifinal against Geelong — which will be the last time they get to cheer on the Dockers at home for the year.

Josh Kempton

Hayden Young, Luke Jackson and Neil Erasmus of the Dockers celebrate a goal.

AFLVideoRECAP: WHARFIE TIME! Jackson leads Freo in epic

Luke Jackson has produced one of the all-time finals performances to lead Fremantle to a stunning semifinal victory over a gallant Geelong. Relive all the action.

Jake Santa Maria

Action from the AFL qualifying final between Fremantle Dockers and Hawthorn. Dockers fans

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Why Dockers fans must hold no fear for Cats

I’d never been a big subscriber to the idea that crowds impact games of football. But the Dockers’ past two home finals have swayed me and the Fremantle faithful must fire up on Friday night.

Jackson Barrett

Luke Jackson and Jordan Clark at training this week.

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ELLIS: The key match-up that can turn Freo’s finals fortunes

Last week was a nightmare for the Dockers, and the bright lights may have been too bright for some. Xavier Ellis looks at three important factors as Freo look to bounce back.

Xavier Ellis

Luke Jackson will be crucial for victory.

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The ultimate depth chart for do-or-die Dockers-Cats clash

The West Australian has ranked every Fremantle and Geelong player based on their ability to have an impact in Friday night’s do-or-die semifinal.

Josh Kempton

Patrick Dangerfield

AFLVideoPremiumDocker defender puts his hand up to play on Dangerfield

Patrick Dangerfield routinely dominates finals and was best on ground last week, but one Fremantle defender has spent the week preparing to play on him and cannot wait for the opportunity.

Craig O'Donoghue

Luke Jackson of the Dockers handballs whilst being tackled by Mitchell Edwards.

AFLVideoPremiumFrom trainee to rival: Cat looking to stop action Jackson

Geelong ruckman Mitch Edwards wants to use the skills he took from Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson as a teenager to end the All-Australian’s season in the cut-throat semifinal at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shai Bolton of the Dockers is tackled by Jai Newcombe.

AFL VideoPremiumTrio of flag stars tipped to help Freo’s finals fight

A trio of Fremantle stars who have all tasted premiership success at other clubs have been backed to respond with the Dockers promising finals campaign on the line. 

Samantha Rogers

Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats contests for the ball.

AFLVideoPremiumThe individual battles that will decide semifinal war

Finals footy often descends into man-on-man battles as we look at which key match-ups will be crucial for Fremantle’s and Geelong’s semifinal fortunes.

James Palumbo

Corey Wagner looks set to be charged with a big shutdown job.

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Smith stopped! JL turns to Wagner as Cat tag looms

Justin Longmuir’s decision to recall Corey Wagner for their semifinal against Geelong looks all about stopping one crucial Cat, wrties Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

Nathan O'Driscoll has been axed.

AFLVideoPremiumDockers make midfield switch for semifinal clash

Fremantle have axed wingman Nathan O’Driscoll for their must-win semifinal against Geelong as coach Justin Longmuir opts for more experience for their cut-throat final. SEE THE FULL TEAMS.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has told his players not to panic ahead of the must-win final against Geelong.

AFLVideoPremium‘Don’t panic’: Freo take calm approach to cut-throat final

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has implored his team not to panic despite their best chance ever at a maiden premiership being on a knife’s edge in their must-win semifinal against Geelong.

Mitchell Woodcock

Freo fans are desperate to watch a win on Friday night.

AFLVideoPremium‘We’ve got to give them something to cheer for’: JL on fans

On the eve of the biggest game of his coaching career, Justin Longmuir was asked if he had a message for the Purple Army. But the Fremantle boss instead pivoted to put the onus on his playing group.

Mitchell Woodcock

Geelong Cats train at Optus Stadium today ahead of their semifinal against the Fremantle Dockers tomorrow night. Max Holmes.

AFLVideoPremiumHandle with care: Old Cats keep stars on ice ahead of final

Geelong do not want to overburden their ageing stars, with Patrick Dangerfield one of more than a dozen Cats opting out of their Thursday captain’s run.

Jake Santa Maria

Justin Longmuir on Thursday.

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Longmuir confirms key change for Dockers’ semifinal clash

Fremantle defender Brandon Walker won’t play in Friday night’s semifinal clash against Geelong. See who Justin Longmuir has confirmed as his replacement here!

Mitchell Woodcock