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Neil Erasmus is in the Eagles sights for next season.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumErasmus switch would not be first in Eagles, Dockers rivalry

Fremantle and West Coast are set to battle over the future of emerging midfielder and former top-10 pick Neil Erasmus this off-season, however, it’s not the first chess match to play out between the WA teams.

Aaron Kirby

Fremantle Dockers star Josh Treacy and North Melbourne’s Cam Zurhaar will face each other on Saturday.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumAvoiding footy during bye has Treacy as fresh as a daisy

Fremantle star Josh Treacy totally ignored the AFL during the club’s mid-season bye and his decision to not watch or think about the game has him ready to attack the second half of the season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jamie Cripps rues a missed shot on goal.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles set new AFL record for inside-50 waste

If you thought West Coast may have set a new AFL record with the way they wasted chances in their forward line in Bunbury... you were right. See what it is in A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly)!

Chris Robinson

Sam Durham remonstrates with Adam Saad after his collision with Adam Cerra.

AFLVideoCommentsBombers’ top clearance player banned for Freo clash

Essendon have been hit with a significant midfield blow ahead of their trip west to face Fremantle later this month, with Sam Durham copping a two-match suspension.

Chris Robinson

Neil Erasmus is in West Coast’s sights.

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Eagle-eye on Erasmus: West Coast targeting Dockers young gun

West Coast are targeting out-of-contract Fremantle young gun Neil Erasmus, who sources say is a high priority for the Eagles recruiting team.

Ryan Daniels

Fremantle must consider sending Hayden Young to half-back.

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Motormouth Mitch: Why Young should embrace old role

Fremantle must consider sending Hayden Young to half-back when he makes his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury later this year.

Mitchell Woodcock

James Aish, Nat Fyfe and Neil Erasmus.

AFLPremiumAssessing each uncontracted Docker’s hopes of re-signing

There are 11 Fremantle players who remain unsigned beyond this year as the Dockers head into the back half of the season. Football reporter Mitchell Woodcock takes a look at where each sit.

Mitchell Woodcock

Michael Barlow and Nat Fyfe at Fremantle training.

AFLPremiumBarlow backs Fyfe to bolster Fremantle’s flag push

After Nat Fyfe’s successful return from injury in Fremantle’s win over Gold Coast before their bye, former Docker Michael Barlow has backed his close friend to play a significant role in their premiership push.

Josh Kempton

Fremantle forwards Josh Treacy and Jye Amiss.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumINSIDE STORY: How Freo rebuilt through the mayhem of COVID

Fremantle’s rebuild was under serious pressure when COVID sent leagues throughout Australia into shutdown. But their ability to find talent has brought them out the other side. Craig O’Donoghue investigates.

Craig O'Donoghue

Fremantle fans, never has it been more important for you to put your money where your mouths are and fill Optus Stadium for next week’s away game against North Melbourne.

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Why Dockers fans must fill Optus next week for Roos clash

Fremantle fans, never has it been more important for you to put your money where your mouths are and fill Optus Stadium for next week’s away game against North Melbourne. Here’s why.

Craig O'Donoghue

Who tops the mid-season grades for Fremantle?

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DOCKERS MID-SEASON REPORT CARD: Every player graded

With the Dockers halfway through their 2025 campaign, The West Australian columnist and AFL great Danielle Laidley grades every player based on their performance so far.

Danielle Laidley

MAIN PIC: Claremont's Taylah Orzel. TOP RIGHT: Tambellup legend Jeff Farmer with the Dockers Indigenous jumper. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jake Stuart runs out in his 200th club game.

Around The LeaguesPremiumWAFLW trio on fire, the Wiz’s pride and 200 up for Shark

A Great Southern trio on fire in the WAFLW as Claremont continue unbeaten season, the pride of Tambellup footy star Jeff Farmer represented in Freo’s Indigenous jumper and 200-game milestone for a loyal Shark.

Cameron Newbold

Fremantle Dockers AFLW coach Lisa Webb has signed a new two-year extension.

AFLWCommentsPremiumDockers ‘not going to shy away’ from flag ambitions

Fremantle coach Lisa Webb says the Dockers are not shying away from their ambitions to win a maiden premiership after re-committing to the club on a new deal. 

Samantha Rogers

Fremantle have locked in senior coach Lisa Webb for another two seasons, just months out from the club’s 2025 AFLW campaign.

AFLWCommentsLisa’s locked in! Dockers coach inks two-year extension

Fremantle have locked in senior coach Lisa Webb for another two seasons, just weeks out from the club’s 2025 AFLW campaign.

Samantha Rogers

Tom Harley will be the AFL’s chief operating officer.

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MALTHOUSE: Why new AFL execs will benefit West Coast & Freo

The rejig made in the AFL House this week will be hugely beneficial for both West Coast and Fremantle, writes The West Australian columnist Mick Malthouse.

Mick Malthouse

Shai Bolton and the Dockers are looking to finish the year strong.

AFLVideoPremiumWhere Freo’s run home ranks among the AFL’s easiest

Fremantle have set themselves up for an assault on the top four for the first time in a decade as they prepare for a favourable draw to end the season. Here’s how Champion Data assesses their run home.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former Fremantle Docker Nathan Wilson leads this week’s Bush and ‘Burbs.

BUSH AND ‘BURBSCommentsPremiumThe former Docker who’s tearing it up in the country

Former Fremantle defender Nathan Wilson has emerged as one of the best players getting around country footy this year and has his side undefeated to start the season.

Jackson Barrett

Former St Kilda coach Scott Watters says Fremantle can’t win the premiership without at least two of their three veterans firing come September.

AFLPremiumWhy Freo need veterans firing to win the flag in 2025

Former St Kilda coach Scott Watters says Fremantle can’t win the premiership without at least two of their three veterans firing come September. Here’s why.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Ryan is one of 11 Dockers to have played every game this season.

AFLVideoCommentsFiring Freo looking to snap recent post-bye losing trend

Injured Docker Hayden Young says the club’s bye has come at a good time for some sore bodies as Fremantle look to buck a concerning recent trend following a week off.

Chris Robinson

Patrick Voss’ bone-crunching tackle on Bodhi Uwland.

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LAIDLEY: Freo become titans of tackling to set up surge

AFL expert Danielle Laidley assesses the impact of Fremantle’s tackling - and some bold decisions from the coach - in helping set up the Dockers’ three-match winning run.

Danielle Laidley

Docker Kiara Bowers is ready for her return.

AFLWCommentsPremiumProving a point: Bowers setting standard after giving birth

Fremantle star Kiara Bowers sat out the last AFLW season after giving birth to son Luca, and now, she’s desperate to prove to herself and the footy world that she can still dominate.

Craig O'Donoghue

Tambellup footy legend Jeff Farmer with the help of his parents designed Fremantle's Indigenous jumper for 2025.

PRIDE FOR ORIGINSPremiumTambellup’s soul worn proudly in Farmer’s Dockers guernsey

Small town pride was stitched into every thread of Fremantle’s 2025 Indigenous Round jumper, with AFL legend Jeff Farmer channelling the natural splendour of the Great Southern that shaped him.

Melissa Sheil

Michael Walters is closing in on a potential Freo return.

AFLCommentsMixed injury update for Dockers veterans

Veteran Dockers pair Michael Walters and Jaeger O’Meara could be available after this week’s bye, but the prognosis on Alex Pearce isn’t as clear.

Glen Quartermain

The Dockers celebrate.

AFLCommentsPremiumHaven’t achieved anything yet! Freo not getting carried away

Fremantle have got themselves into an ideal position to attack the rest of the season but they know they’ve struggled to handle expectation in the past so they’re targeting some big efforts after the bye.

Craig O'Donoghue