Emerging Fremantle superstar Murphy Reid has led the way among voting for the AFL Players Association’s 22under22 team, while three of West Coast’s best young talents have also earned places in the side.
Josh Kempton
Fremantle’s decision to go tall against Adelaide’s attack was intriguing given their frailty lies elsewhere, writes Danielle Laidley.
Danielle Laidley
Justin Longmuir said he has no plans to rest any players for their final round clash against Carlton but one key Docker will be missing as he recovers from injury.
Craig O'Donoghue and Jake Santa Maria
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir wants to lock away his backline structure for finals this week, and that means he has to decide whether to stick with three tall defenders or recall Judd McVee. It’s a huge call.
Craig O'Donoghue
All eyes were on Murphy Reid during Fremantle training on Tuesday morning to see if he could prove his fitness after copping a nasty blow to the groin which sidelined him from the win over Adelaide.
Jye Amiss injured his ankle during training on Tuesday and now Fremantle have provided an update on whether he will be available to play against Carlton this week.
Craig O’Donoghue
As he gave updates on Alex Pearce, Murphy Reid and Sean Darcy, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has declared he won’t be resting any players in Saturday’s dead rubber finale to the home-and-away season.
Chris Robinson
Justin Longmuir says it was ‘surprising’ to learn of several Sydney players being investigated over an alleged sexual assault, but doesn’t feel the need to remind his own team members of their obligations.
There’s an interesting trend in Fremantle’s season where the only three games they have lost this season were all early starts, and it’s an actual obstacle, writes Michael Walters.
Michael Walters
Both WA teams opened their AFLW campaigns with defeat as Fremantle lost at home to Port Adelaide while West Coast couldn’t get it done on the road against the Giants. Danielle Laidley rates every player.
Star Fremantle recruit Eden Zanker has been backed to quickly respond from a quiet debut for the club in their season-opening loss to Port Adelaide.
A San Antonio Spurs assistant coach has opened up on the meeting with Hayden Young, Caleb Serong and Justin Longmuir in the US that made him sure Fremantle were on the path to success.
As Shai Bolton secured one Freo record, there could be another this week when it comes to the most nominations in an All-Australian squad. Get the details in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!
Fremantle is poised to have a huge presence in the All-Australian squad when it gets named on Tuesday. We take a look at who’s a lock, who’s likely, and who’s in the mix from both the Dockers and Eagles.
Craig O’Donoghue & Chris Robinson
Fremantle sealed top spot with an electrifying win over Adelaide on Friday night while West Coast’s ugly losing streak grew to 10 with a defeat to GWS. Here’s how Danielle Laidley saw every Docker and Eagle.
Peel Thunder had 14 Fremantle-listed players against rivals West Coast in Saturday’s nine-point defeat at Lane Group Stadium. Here’s how they fared as the Thunder lost for the first time after 12 wins in a row.
Jack Penniment
Ahead of the All-Australian squad being named this week, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock looks at why Fremantle’s Jye Amiss should be picked ahead of expected Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow.
Mitchell Woodcock
Excitement machine Isaiah Dudley has given an insight into what life is like playing at the feet of Fremantle’s big three forwards.
Glen Quartermain
Fremantle AFLW coach Lisa Webb says her side will aim to draw on their AFL counterparts for inspiration after opening their campaign with a 21-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Fremantle have failed to make a winning start to life at their new home ground, marking their debut game for premiership points at Cockburn ARC Oval with a 21-point defeat to Port Adelaide.
Sean Darcy’s WAFL setback has been labelled “just a bit of awareness” by Peel’s coach in what Fremantle will hope is a promising sign for the ruckman’s availability across their premiership push.
The Dockers are locked into top spot - so who’s going to finish fourth? We go through every contender from most likely to least likely to assess who’s coming to WA to play in the qualifying final.
Fremantle great Paul Hasleby runs his eye over the Dockers after they sealed the minor premiership with a victory against Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Friday night. Read his hot takes.
Paul Hasleby
Sean Darcy’s hopes of playing a role in Fremantle’s finals campaign appear all but over after the ruckman’s injury-riddled campaign took another blow on Saturday.
Aaron Kirby