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On the upCommentsPremiumLongmuir: Sonny’s ‘playing a really selfless role’

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has defended the form of star forward Michael Walters, saying he believed the superstar was ‘building nicely’.

Mark Duffield

Key inclusionsCommentsPearce fit, but likely not to be risked against Bombers

Fremantle will resist the temptation to rush Alex Pearce back into their team to face Essendon on Sunday but look likely to welcome Adam Cerra and Sam Switkowski back.

Mark Duffield

Change neededCommentsPremiumSumich: Worrying performance means time to blood kids

Former Fremantle assistant coach Peter Sumich has pleaded with the Dockers to blood their next wave of talent, declaring their 24-point loss to Brisbane ‘ordinary’ and ‘worrying’.

Eliza Reilly

Sonny side?VideoCould half-back shift spark Michael Walters’ season?

Former West Coast and Hawthorn star Xavier Ellis has called for Fremantle to deploy Michael Walters as a half-back as the 30-year-old attempts to rediscover his All-Australian form.

Eliza Reilly

Coach’s callVideoCommentsPremiumLongmuir reveals goal-kicking advice for Fyfe

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said the Dockers would continue to investigate Nat Fyfe’s accuracy in front of goal as his season tally mounted to 2.15 on the weekend.

Eliza Reilly

A Six-Pack Of IPACommentsPremiumSub-optimal: Luckless Freo hardest hit by injury subs

In this week’s A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at luckless Fremantle’s AFL-worst medical substitute reliance, the stat that correlates to a West Coast win, and more.

Chris Robinson

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Braden QuartermaineCommentsPremium
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The Western Wounded: Injury-hit 22 of Freo, Eagles guns

They’re overflowing with defenders and are a bit short on goal kicking options, but the Western Wounded would go all right.

Braden Quartermaine

Injury free at lastCommentsPremiumIn-form Valente eyes AFL debut after change of luck

Unlucky Fremantle midfielder Luke Valente still holds hopes of making his AFL debut this season after producing his best performance since being drafted.

Mitchell Woodcock

Five fireCommentsPremiumHow the Dockers went in the WAFL

Just five Fremantle Dockers turned out for Peel in their upset win over Perth at Mineral Resources Park on Saturday. Here’s how they went.

Mitchell Woodcock

No excusesVideoLongmuir: Gabba switch didn’t cost us

Longmuir said the change didn’t provide a distraction after the players flew to a Gold Coast mini-hub during the week.

Braden Quartermaine

Skills not willCommentsPremiumAish: Skill errors the issue, not injuries

Fremantle winger James Aish is confident the Dockers haven’t hit a crisis point with their injury list, believing skill errors were to blame for their 24-point loss to Brisbane.

Eliza Reilly

Every Docker ratedVideoCommentsPremiumFyfe, Darcy or Mundy Fremantle’s best?

Captain Nat Fyfe and ruckman Sean Darcy lead the way for the undermanned Fremantle Dockers in their loss to the Brisbane Lions. Here’s every player rated.

John Townsend

Mark DuffieldVideoCommentsPremiumDuff: Dockers must fix A-Graders before it costs a game

Nat Fyfe can get it but can’t kick it. Michael Walters can kick it but not get it. It didn’t cost them the game against Brisbane. They were too far back. But it’s a matter of when, not if.

Mark Duffield

Gabba whackCommentsPremiumWho impressed and who didn’t as Freo fall to Brisbane

From Nat Fyfe’s drought-breaking goal to Sean Darcy’s ruck domination, here’s who impressed and who didn’t in Fremantle’s loss to Brisbane.

Eliza Reilly

Brave but shortVideoDockers valiant in defeat as Lions roar

Fremantle had already handed Brisbane home ground advantage, but they couldn’t afford to hand them such a big start as they sunk to defeat today at the Gabba.

Braden Quartermaine

Depleted DockersCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis of every Docker in Lions loss

If you could sum up Fremantle’s efforts in three words, what would you choose? Read our thoughts and register your own as the depleted Dockers were outmuscled by Brisbane.

Chris Robinson

WATCHVideoAt long last! Fyfe breaks goal-kicking drought

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has FINALLY ended his long-standing goal-kicking drought – only to snap two behinds within a minute of breaking it.

Fixture changeCommentsPremiumRed alert! Andrews warns of fired up Freo

Harris Andrews says the Lions know how an AFL fixture shake-up can bring a team together. And he’s warned Brisbane will be ready for Fremantle.

Mark Duffield

Thunder strikeCommentsPremiumNo Dockers? No worries as Peel down Perth

Peel went into the match without seven AFL-listed players from last weekend’s game, but still claimed a 15-point win over Perth.

Mitchell Woodcock

Injury-forcedVideoCommentsNo surprises as Eagles, Dockers name full squads

Injury has forced changes at both West Coast and Fremantle for tomorrow’s games against Hawthorn and Brisbane respectively.

Catherine Healey

Missing starsCommentsPremiumEagles boss: Compact pre-season hurting us now

West Coast football boss Craig Vozzo isn’t a fan of the reduced pre-season length, and says AFL-enforced budget cuts have placed pressure on the strength and conditioning team.

Braden Quartermaine

Gabba royaleCommentsTaberner prepared to battle star Lion

When the siren sounds tomorrow afternoon at the Gabba, Matt Taberner is expecting close company from one of the best key defenders in the game.

Eliza Reilly

One-clubVideoCommentsBolton to knock back $800k deals to stay a Tiger

As speculation continues to swirl about where the kid from Katanning will play in 2022 ramps up, Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph says Shai Bolton wants to stay a Tiger.

Catherine Healey

Mission possibleCommentsPremium‘We want to set season up’: Road trip to define Freo

Travis Colyer believes Fremantle’s last-minute interstate dash is an opportunity for the Dockers to “set up their season”, as they aim to become one of the best teams in the competition.

Eliza Reilly