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Emma O'Driscoll has admitted there were anxieties over her recent concussion.

AFLWCommentsWorst-case scenario never crossed O’Driscoll’s mind

Fremantle defender Emma O’Driscoll has admitted there were anxieties over her recent concussion, but vowed her career will not be restricted by any fears of head knocks.

Ben Smith

Liz McGrath will miss a month of football.

AFLWCommentsInjuries leave Eagles mountain to climb to slay Demons

West Coast are battling a bout of the flu and a string of injuries ahead of a clash with second-placed Melbourne on Sunday. 

Aaron Kirby

Gout Gout will fire the starting pistol for the half-time sprint at the AFL grand final.

GRAND FINALGout Gout to start AFL grand final sprint featuring Olympic medallist

Two big names have been announced as the popular tradition undergoes a major shift for 2025.

Glenn Valencich

Fremantle have revealed how far away spearhead Aine Tighe is from returning from an ACL injury.

AFLWCommentsDockers reveal timeline for AFLW spearhead’s return

Fremantle have revealed how far away spearhead Aine Tighe is from returning from an ACL injury.

Samantha Rogers

West Coast veteran Emma Swanson will miss the Eagles’ crucial road trip to Melbourne to face the Demons.

AFLWCommentsWest Coast veteran handed ban for striking Docker

West Coast veteran Emma Swanson will miss the Eagles’ crucial road trip to Melbourne to face the Demons after being suspended.

Aaron Kirby

Isabella Lewis says the Eagles will ‘hold our heads high’ after a narrow western derby defeat to Fremantle.

AFLWCommentsEagles ‘hold heads high’ after narrow derby defeat: Lewis

West Coast co-captain Isabella Lewis says the Eagles will ‘hold our heads high’ after a narrow western derby defeat to Fremantle.

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle’s derby dominance continued with a record-extending eighth win over West Coast in the AFLW.

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PLAYER RATINGS: Every Docker, Eagle rated from AFLW derby

Fremantle’s derby dominance continued with a record-extending eighth win over West Coast in the AFLW. Danielle Laidley gives every Eagle and Docker a rating out of 10, including three perfect scores.

Danielle Laidley

Hayley Miller and the Dockers snared another derby win.

AFLWComments‘Back to our trademark’: Derby a reward for Freo’s resolve

Fremantle AFLW star Hayley Miller says the Dockers’ resolve remained steadfast during their three-game skid, but they are not about to down tools in the aftermath of their derby win over West Coast Eagles.

Ben Smith

Jan Garwell pictured with TABtouch manager of content David Shortte.

The Game CommentsHeart wins out as WA grandmother takes home top tipper prize

As the Dockers finished the home-and-away season strong, die-hard Fremantle supporter Jan Garwell did likewise to snare a massive $50,000 prize - thanks to TABtouch - as this year’s top tipper at The Game.

Jake Santa Maria

Bo Allan is presented his West Coast Eagles jumper by John Worsfold during the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.

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Motormouth Mitch: The most under-pressure man at Eagles

West Coast are set for arguably the most important off-season in their illustrious history, so who is the man who needs to steer them in the right direction? Mitch Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look...

Mitchell Woodcock

Lisa Webbis proud of her team’s derby win.

AFLWCommentsWebb never in doubt Freo would find a return to winning ways

A proud Lisa Webb says Fremantle’s belief never wavered as the Dockers overcame their recent bad run of results to maintain their 100 per cent AFLW western derby record.

Ben Smith

Daisy Pearce says the Eagles didn’t shy away from expectations of victory in loss to Fremantle.

AFLWCommentsEagles didn’t ‘shy away’ from expectations in derby defeat

West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says her young Eagles didn’t ‘shy away from expectation’ after another western derby defeat to fierce rivals Fremantle.

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle claimed derby win No.8.

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Where there’s a will there’s a Docker in Derby triumph

The footy gods didn’t play ball with the weather, dishing out storms and blanketing rain, making it a pure contest of wills. And Fremantle’s desire for victory had been smoldering for four weeks.

Aaron Kirby

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Team mates get around Orlagh Lally of the Dockers after being named best on field during the AFLW Round five match between Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on September 14, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFLWCommentsPremiumOh Lally! Dockers Irish star wins derby medal

Fremantle midfielder Orlagh Lally has produced a career best performance to claim a maiden western derby medal.

Jake Santa Maria

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Hayley Miller of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFLW Round 05 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles at Fremantle Community Bank Oval on September 14, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFLWComments8-0! Dockers stay perfect in wet & wild derby

Fremantle have retained their crown as the west’s best AFLW side as they extended their derby dominance with an eighth-straight win over West Coast Eagles.

Ben Smith

West Coast Eagles captain Bella Lewis and Fremantle Dockers captain Ange Stannett at Fremantle Oval.

AFLWCommentsPremiumFriends to momentary foes as rival captains face off

Ange Stannett and Bella Lewis might be friends off the field, but in their first AFLW derby as opposing skippers, the bonds of friendship will momentarily subside for approximately two hours on Sunday.

Ben Smith

The highly-anticipated western derby VIII is set to be a battle of the new kids on the block against experience as a young West Coast look to end Fremantle’s derby dominance.

AFLWVideoCommentsDerby battle looms as Freo experience v Eagles youth

The highly-anticipated western derby VIII is set to be a battle of the new kids on the block up against experience as a young West Coast look to end Fremantle’s derby dominance. 

Samantha Rogers

Matilda Banfield will debut for Fremantle in the western derby on Sunday.

AFLWCommentsBanfield confident of getting uncle into Freo merch

West Coast fans won’t like it but Matilda Banfield is confident she will get her uncle, Eagles legend Drew, in purple ahead of Sunday’s western derby. 

Aaron Kirby & Jake Santa Maria

Fremantle’s Aisling McCarthy and West Coast’s Ella Roberts will be among the most influential players on the ground on Sunday.

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Derby depth chart: the stars set to have the biggest say

The West Australian’s Ben Smith ranks every player in Sunday’s AFLW western derby based on their ability to impact the game.

Ben Smith

West Coast are off to a flying start in Daisy Pearce’s second season as coach.

AFLWCommentsPremiumGlory Dais: Eagles eyeing off Pearce’s biggest scalp yet

West Coast are off to a flying start in Daisy Pearce’s second season as coach. And ahead of what looms as the biggest western derby clash in history, the Eagles are eyeing off their biggest scalp yet.

Samantha Rogers

The stage is set for the biggest western derby in AFLW history. 

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Eagles rise, Dockers slip sets up biggest AFLW derby ever

West Coast have never beaten Fremantle, who have established an early dominance over their cross-town rivals with seven wins from seven encounters but this year could be different, writes Samantha Rogers.

Samantha Rogers

Fremantle will regain the services of Emma O’Driscoll for their must-win western derby.

AFLWCommentsO’Driscoll back for Dockers as Eagles eye veteran pair

Fremantle will regain the services of Emma O’Driscoll for their must-win western derby grudge match with West Coast, as the Eagles eye recalling a pair of veterans.

Aaron Kirby

Hayley Miller does not intend to give away Fremante’s perfect derby record.

AFLWCommentsPremium‘Like a final’: Freo star keen to extend derby dominance

Fremantle star Hayley Miller admits a derby win always means more and says another win over West Coast could be the perfect opportunity for the Dockers to ignite their season.

Jake Santa Maria

Emma O'Driscoll will likely return for this weekend’s derby.

AFLWCommentsPremiumO’Driscoll banging down the door for Freo recall

Fremantle coach Lisa Webb says Emma O’Driscoll is — almost literally — banging down the door for a recall as she prepares to return for the Dockers in this weekend’s AFLW western derby.

Ben Smith