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Isaiah Dudley in action at Kimberley 9s on Cable Beach

AFLVideoPremiumI wanted to play! Dudley inspired by footy on Cable Beach

SEE THE PICS: Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley was the star attraction on Cable Beach this morning for the Dockers’ annual Kimberley 9s carnival and he quickly went from spectator to player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Frematle coach Justin Longmuir will lead WA.

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Why Longmuir simply had to coach WA for AFL Origin

Justin Longmuir will coach Western Australia during AFL Origin and as good as Dean Cox was last season, the Dockers coach absolutely earned the right to have the job in 2027, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Justin Longmuir will coach WA next year.

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Longmuir to lead Sandgropers in Origin clash

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir will coach Western Australia in next year’s AFL Origin game against South Australia after accepting the offer from the league to lead his state.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jaren Carr (right) with his father Matthew Carr.

AFLVideoDockers de-list son-of-a-gun but commit to re-draft

Fremantle have opened up another list spot ahead of next month’s national draft by axing winger Jaren Carr, but his Dockers journey is unlikely to be over.

Jake Santa Maria

Luke Jackson and Justin Longmuir of Western Australia during the 2026 AFL Origin match between Western Australia and Victoria.

AFLVideoPremiumLongmuir set to take WA reins for AFL Origin

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is set to lead Western Australia in their AFL State of Origin clash following the Dockers' run to the grand final.

Jake Santa Maria

What will we see in this year's AFL fixture release?

AFLVideoPremium11 things we’d like to see in 2027 fixture for our WA clubs

The release of the AFL fixture is imminent - and as always, there’s plenty of looming points of intrigue. Here’s what we’d like to see in next year’s schedule from the point of view of Fremantle and West Coast.

Chris Robinson

Some Freo fans will have to leave work early to get to next year’s season opener.

AFLVideoDockers fans dudded by early start time for season opener

Fremantle fans may face a challenge getting in their seats in time for the opening ball-up of next season, with the Dockers scheduled for their earliest-ever start to a non-holiday weekday game in WA.

Chris Robinson

It was a tough weekend for the WA sides.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Eagles, Dockers buckle under pressure

It was a tough weekend for the WA sides as the Eagles’ finals hopes were erased by Sydney, while the Dockers need a huge win in the final game after losing to Geelong. Danielle Laidley rates every player.

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Former Fremantle forward Sam Sturt.

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Why football felt like a ‘chore’ in Sturt’s final Freo years

Former Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has opened up on his tough final few years at the Dockers, which were affected by injuries, and what the future holds for the former first-round draftee.

Mitchell Woodcock

Shai Bolton and Marcus Bontempelli will square off when Freo and the Western Bulldogs do battle in round one next year.

AFLVideoPremiumFreo set for Thursday night blockbuster to open new season

Fremantle are tipped to begin their season with a blockbuster home game against the Western Bulldogs, with this year’s minor premiers and grand finalists set to earn a Thursday night timeslot to open 2027.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle Dockers star Jordan Clark, his partner Paige McCarthy and their son Harvey Shayne Clark.

AFLFreo star welcomes future potential Dockers father-son

Fremantle star Jordan Clark’s memorable 2026 season just got even better, with the defender and his partner Paige McCarthy welcoming their son into the world on the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

The Dockers will take on Nick Watson’s Hawks at Gather Round next season.

AFLVideoFreo grudge match locked in as Gather Round fixture revealed

Fremantle will have Saturday night’s primetime Gather Round fixture slot as their first opportunity at revenge for last season’s finals loss against Hawthorn.

Chris Robinson

Hayley Miller and the Dockers will be cheering on West Coast next weekend.

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‘Little bit weird’: Why Dockers star is cheering for Eagles

You aren’t going to find Fremantle fans or players cheering for West Coast very often, but Hayley Miller’s admitted that’s exactly what she’ll be doing.

Craig O'Donoghue

How every Docker fared in 2026.

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LAIDLEY’S FREO RATINGS: How every Docker fared in 2026

AFL expert Danielle Laidley has run the rule over every Fremantle player’s season, with an alarming September trend emerging for several Dockers in their 2026 season ratings.

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How your favourite footy stars are spending the break

AFLPremiumHow your favourite footy stars are spending the break

From soaking up European sun to watching Test cricket in South Africa, here’s how WA’s AFL players are kicking back. SEE THE PICS

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Bella Smith

AFLWPremiumFreo coach’s strong message to players after loss to Geelong

Fremantle’s finals hopes are under clear pressure with one game to play but coach Lisa Webb isn’t giving up hope and had a clear message for the team after their loss to Geelong.

Craig O'Donoghue

Gabby O'Sullivan

AFLWVideoDockers finals hopes cop savage blow as rampant Cats roll on

Fremantle are staring down the barrel of missing AFLW finals after Geelong made it 10 wins in a row and robbed the Dockers of what could be valuable percentage heading into the last round next week.

Craig O'Donoghue

Lachie Neale has revealed he bought Jack Ginnivan a bottle of pinot for helping him become a three-time premiership player.

SportVideoLachie Neale spills on Ginnivan gift for making him a ‘three-timer’

It might be a nice present but the Hawks star thinks he ‘could have gone a bit higher’.

Cameron Noakes

Fremantle list boss David Walls.

AFL DraftVideoPremiumREVEALED: How many picks Freo plan to use in national draft

Fremantle have made significant changes to their list in the wake of their grand final loss to Brisbane last month. The West Australian can reveal their plans headed into the national draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Emma O'Driscoll of the Dockers in action.

AFLWFreo to welcome back All-Australian defender for Cats clash

Fremantle are in a three-way fight for finals and couldn't have found a better time to recall one of their stars ahead of a massive clash against Geelong.

Jake Santa Maria

Chris Scerri, Trent Rivers and Reuben Ginbey are set to be among the inclusions for Freo and West Coast respectively following their most recent line-ups.

AFLVideoPremiumWay-too-early look at 2027 best line-ups for Eagles, Freo

Yes, round one of 2027 is still 21 weeks away... but it’s never too early to take a sneak peek at what your club’s best 23 might look like next season. Get our early thoughts and have your say!

Chris Robinson

Ruby Schleicher of the Magpies celebrates a goal.

AFLWPremiumFreo, Eagles set to battle to land Magpies captain

West Coast are set for a fight to get the services of wantaway Collingwood skipper Ruby Schleicher, with Fremantle coach Lisa Webb confirming the Dockers are also interested in the AFLW star.

Mitchell Woodcock

Woodside boss Liz Westcott and Fremantle Dockers capotian Alex Pearce.

EnergyPremiumWoodside CEO reacts to Dockers’ rally cry over sponsorship

Woodside Energy boss Liz Westcott has sidestepped blunt comments from Fremantle Docker Alex Pearce over the energy giant’s lengthy but controversial sponsorship of the club.

Daniel Newell

Zippy Fish is yet to extend the contract she signed after being drafted by Sydney.

AFLWPremiumSwans confirm WA-raised star battling homesickness

Sydney coach Colin O’Riordan has confirmed Zippy Fish is battling homesickness as the AFLW star continues to be linked with a return to Western Australia.

Josh Kempton