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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

The season’s on the line for Justin Longmuir’s Dockers on Friday night.

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MALTHOUSE: Longmuir must smarten up or it’s season over

Fremantle will lose to Geelong if they don’t acknowledge that there is a vast difference between playing in-season football and finals footy. Justin Longmuir must be smarter in the box, writes Mick Malthouse.

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Caleb Serong and Luke Jackson.

AFLVideoPremiumEvery day explained: How Freo changed narrative after loss

Fremantle had to figure out the best way forward after their loss to Hawthorn and one of their defenders has taken us inside what the players have done each day to be ready to face Geelong on Friday.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bailey Smith arrives at Perth Airport.

CricketPremiumSEE THE PICS: Cats touch down ahead of Freo semifinal

Victorian powerhouse Geelong have arrived in Perth ready to drop anchor on “Flagmantle” and ruin the weekend for tens of thousands of Dockers fans who are desperate for redemption.

Mitchell Woodcock

Lawson Humphries wants to silence the Dockers crowd.

AFL VideoPremiumHumphries: Cats must take crowd out of semifinal equation

Star Geelong defender Lawson Humphries says silencing the Fremantle crowd early will be crucial to their hopes of upsetting the Dockers on Friday night.

Jake Santa Maria

Ange Stannett moved into midfield against Richmond.

AFLWPremiumConnect forwards: Freo tout improved link-up play

Fremantle captain Ange Stannett says tangible improvements in their midfield and forward connectivity are providing a healthy blueprint as they prepare for a month which will shape their final aspirations.

Ben Smith

Corey Wagner of the Dockers wrestles with Rory Lobb.

AFL VideoLobb reveals how Dockers stint unravelled

Former Fremantle forward Rory Lobb has opened up about his messy Dockers exit, admitting he failed to connect with the club during his time in the west.

Jake Santa Maria

Judd McVee and Brandon Walker are both in the mix for selection this weekend.

AFLVideoPremiumFreo’s ‘miserly’ mission: A big test to stop small forwards

Fremantle are desperate to get back to their “miserly” best against Geelong, with Dockers football boss Joe Brierty denying they have a weakness with stopping dangerous small forwards.

Mitchell Woodcock

Pat Voss and the Dockers are looking to bounce back.

AFLVideo‘The boys couldn’t be in a better headspace’: Voss

Fremantle forward Pat Voss says the Dockers are eyeing redemption after a “very deflating” showing in their finals opener.

Mitchell Woodcock

Danielle Laidley takes fans inside the coach's box after big qualifying final losses.

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LAIDLEY: Inside the box after a qualifying final loss

The Dockers’ current situation is eerily similar to what I went through while coaching North Melbourne in 2007, writes Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

Andrew Brayshaw is adamant Fremantle will bounce back from their qualifying final blip.

AFLPremiumBrayshaw's ‘got no doubt that the boys will bounce back’

Andrew Brayshaw is adamant Fremantle will bounce back from their qualifying final blip in their cut-throat clash with Geelong on Friday. 

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle ruck Mim Strom’s (right) 78-game streak looks set to continue.

AFLWPremiumStrom clouds part as Dockers star listed as test

Fremantle ruck Mim Strom’s 78-game streak looks set to continue with scans on a shoulder injury coming back better than the Dockers had expected.

Aaron Kirby