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Carlton's Charlie Curnow has denied reports he had sought a move away from Ikon Park. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoCommentsBlues star out as former Docker in doubt for trip west

Carlton’s task of causing a boilover in the west has been hit by a massive injury blow, with an ex-Docker also racing to be fit to face his former side.

Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle are likely to play finals this season even if they lose their last two home-and-away matches, if results go their way in crucial matches this weekend. 

AFL VideoCommentsPremiumRival club could give Freo’s finals hopes massive boost

Fremantle are likely to play finals this season even if they lose their last two home-and-away matches if results go their way in crucial games this weekend. 

Jackson Barrett

Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong running on Wednesday.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Freo stars on light duties, Fyfe ticks box

As a pair of star midfielders took it easy on Wednesday morning, Nat Fyfe hit full pace as he pushes for a recall. Here’s what caught our eye on the track.

Mitchell Woodcock

Alex Pearce at Freo training on Wednesday.

AFLComments‘He’s done the work’: Coach back Pearce’s body to hold up

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he’s confident captain Alex Pearce won’t have a recurrence of his shin injury should he be deemed fit to take on Carlton at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Karl Worner (second from left) has inked a contract extension at Freo.

AFLCommentsImproved defender locks in Dockers extension

Improved Fremantle defender Karl Worner has been rewarded for his impressive 2025 campaign by securing a two-year contract extension to remain with the Dockers.

Chris Robinson

Here's why Murphy Reid should be the Rising Star favourtie.

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DANIELLE LAIDLEY: What matters most in Rising Star debate

For me it should be the damage you do on the ground, the influence you have on your team, and you ability to punish opposition.

Danielle Laidley

Hayden Young of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

AFLCommentsHow Young the forward could help break Blues curse

Fremantle are the hottest team in the AFL, but coach Justin Longmuir knows there’s still more work to be done if they’re to avoid a slip-up against Carlton. 

Jake Santa Maria

Murphy Reid dons the club’s Retro jumper.

AFLVideoDockers give nod to the past in Tuesday Retro Round takeover

Fremantle will wear a jumper that was first released more than 20 years ago when they play Carlton this week, so the whole club went back in time today as a tribute to the past.

Craig O'Donoghue

Nat Fyfe could return this weekend.

AFLPearce, Fyfe chance to overcome injury blues to face Carlton

Nat Fyfe is a chance to return to AFL action this weekend, with the two-time Brownlow medallist a test to face Carlton along with sidelined skipper Alex Pearce. 

Jake Santa Maria

Rising star Murphy Reid says his been humbled by Pendlebury comparisons

AFLVideoHow Reid reacted to Pendlebury comparisons

Fremantle forward Murphy Reid was compared to Scott Pendlebury by teammate Jordan Clark after his stunning western derby, so what he did he think when he received the high praise?

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle stars celebrate retro round

AFL Camera IconSEE THE PICS: Former Freo star gets in on retro round action

Fremantle players have leapt at the chance to reach into the back of the wardrobe as the Dockers celebrated this weekend’s retro round in style. SEE THE PICS.

Jake Santa Maria

Murphy Reid has had a superb debut season.

AFLComments‘He just doesn’t waste a touch’: Riewoldt raves about Reid

Murphy Reid’s Rising Star case is gathering momentum, with the young Docker climbing to second-favourite for the award amid high praise from a former winner and AFL great.

Chris Robinson

Fremantle’s backmen are crediting new vulnerability sessions as being one of the most crucial reasons behind their success this year as players open up about their personal lives and express love for their teammates.

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The West Australian exclusive
Inside the uncomfortable bonding sessions that changed Freo

Fremantle pair Brennan Cox and Jordan Clark have given The West Australian a fascinating insight into the new bonding sessions and unique meetings which have dramatically changed the Dockers’ fortunes.

Craig O'Donoghue

Hayden Young with Justin Longmuir after the derby win, and inset, Murphy Reid and Harley Reid.

AFLCommentsPremiumYoung produces 14-year AFL first as Reids set new records

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at the Hayden Young stat line that no AFL player has managed since 2011, Murphy and Harley Reid each tying record marks, and more.

Chris Robinson

Holly Egan (centre) is set to miss the AFLW season.

AFLWCommentsCruel ACL blow wrecks Dockers draftee’s debut season

A Fremantle recruit has suffered a cruel setback on the eve of the AFLW season after scans confirmed the worst possible news.

Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle star Hayden Young.

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Dockers stacked with midfield stars but Young is different

Fremantle are stacked with accumulators in the midfield. Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong are fantastic players. But Hayden Young is different, writes Xavier Ellis. Here’s why.

Xavier Ellis

Jack Sears has stood in as Peel’s captain in the absence of Ben Hancock.

FootballCommentsPremiumThunder stand-in captain relishing opportunity to step up

Peel Thunder stand-in captain Jack Sears says he is relishing his opportunity to lead the side in the absence of injured skipper Ben Hancock.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle’s Murphy Reid.

AFLCommentsReid deserved BOG medal, according to one derby coach

One of the two western derby coaches adjudged Murphy Reid as best on ground in last Saturday’s clash. See how they voted in the AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year award here!

Craig O'Donoghue

Hayden Young celebrates a goal.

AFLVideoCommentsYoung the ‘point of difference’ to Freo’s flag tilt

Hayden Young has been labelled Fremantle’s ‘point of difference’ in the Dockers’ flag tilt following a blistering return from injury over the past fortnight. 

Jake Santa Maria

Will Brodie was dominant for Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Watch: Brodie, Narkle dominate for Peel

12 Fremantle-listed players featured for Peel Thunder as they overcame a spirited West Coast in a 12-point win at Lane Group Stadium. Here’s how they fared.

Josh Kempton

Hayden Young was the star of western derby 61.

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PLAYER RATINGS: Fremantle’s Rolls Royce leads way in derby

Danielle Laidley runs an eye over every West Coast Eagle and Fremantle Docker after round 20. Who starred and who struggled?

Danielle Laidley

The Eagles need more from Bailey Williams (left).

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Motormouth Mitch: The Eagle who was a derby disappointment

From the mature Eagle who didn’t stand up in the western derby, to the Fremantle star who needs to find form. Football writer Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the week of footy.

Mitchell Woodcock

Exciting Fremantle forward Murphy Reid has been compared to 400-game superstar Scott Pendlebury.

AFLVideoCommentsReid compared to AFL 400-game icon as Rising Star push grows

Exciting Fremantle forward Murphy Reid has been compared to one of the game’s greatest-ever players as calls grow for him to win the AFL Rising Star award following a stunning western derby performance.

Craig O’Donoghue and Glen Quartermain

Fremantle AFLW coach Lisa Webb has a big season ahead.

AFLWCommentsFreo CEO reveals what’s got him pumped about his AFLW team

Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick has been thrilled with one clear aspect of his team’s AFLW off-season and it was on show as they beat West Coast in a practice match on Saturday.

Craig O'Donoghue