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No more yips?CommentsPremiumDockers turn to golf master to iron out goal kicking woes

Fremantle are looking to the sport of golf for answers to their goal kicking problems, with the Dockers exploring working with highly-regarded Ritchie Smith - coach of Minjee Lee - this summer.

Braden Quartermaine

Well deservedCommentsPremiumWA icon Moss set for ‘legend’ status

The WA Sporting Hall of Champions honour is one of the biggest accolades in the glittering career of Graham Moss.

Steve Butler

JK in purple?Dockers chase Eagles legend for coaching role

Fremantle tried to poach West Coast’s greatest goal kicker Josh Kennedy for a coaching role next season and are set to try to lure him to Cockburn again next summer.

Braden Quartermaine

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Bob and the jobCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Bob Murphy Q&A: Newcomer’s ‘mountain climber' hope for Freo

Bob Murphy talks about his new role at Fremantle, his passion for AFLW and how his vision for the Dockers to become ‘mountain climbers’ in the AFL landscape.

Mark Duffield

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Memo AFL players: If team is so vital, get the bloody jab

This is the moment every player and coach from the past million years of sports has been waiting for. The ultimate chance to prove what they’ve been saying all along.

Ryan Daniels

MidfielderCommentsPremiumKade Dittmar

Kade Dittmar is a “contested beast” who is looking to defy the odds and secure a late call-up.

Jordan McArdle

AFLBulldogs dismiss Smith police complaint

The Western Bulldogs won't take further action despite a complaint being made to Queensland police against AFL superstar Bailey Smith over an alleged assault.

Ed Jackson

BACK IN THE BOX?PremiumShock suitor sounds out Lyon for coaching role

A Victorian club has sounded out former Fremantle and St Kilda coach Ross Lyon for a coaching role for next season.

Jay Clark

AFLPremiumEx-Crows AFL stalwart Talia retires

Former Adelaide defender Daniel Talia has confirmed his AFL retirement, less than a day after his manager indicated he would sit out next season.

Anna Harrington

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AFL border breachers deserved all they got

It is a safe bet that for the thousands of Australians isolated by the pandemic, complaints about the penalties handed down to the border-hopping Melbourne fans will fall on deaf ears.

Midfielder / forwardCommentsPremiumNeil Erasmus

Neil Erasmus is a natural leader and impact ball-winner who’s in the mix to be the first West Aussie to hear his name called out.

Jordan McArdle

Need for speedUltan-ate universe: Irish speedster heading to Dockers

Fremantle have further addressed their need for outside runners with the addition of Irish speedster Ultan Kelm, a long-term prospect they hope to turn into a rebounding defender at AFL level.

Jordan McArdle

Rolling up their sleevesPremium‘No jab, no job’ looms ahead of AFL pre-season

West Coast and Fremantle expect their entire lists to be vaccinated by next month’s start of pre-season as the AFL heads toward mandatory jabs for players.

Ryan Daniels

Jon HainesPremiumWhere to now? What Dockers, Eagles need at the draft

Former football manager at North Melbourne and Gold Coast Jon Haines breaks down the WA clubs’ playing lists and assesses their strategies ahead of the draft.

Jon Haines

Forward / ruckCommentsPremiumJosh Cripps

Josh Cripps is the brother-of-a-gun who’s had to overcome a brutal knee injury to force his way into the draft mix.

Jordan McArdle

Unhappy HawksPremiumCOVID views to blame for push for board upheaval: Kennett

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says a campaign for board upheaval at the club is linked to his outspoken views on the State Government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michael Warner & Stephen Drill

MidfielderCommentsPremiumJosh Browne

Josh Browne became a back-end draft contender after winning the Jack Clarke Medal as the WAFL colts’ best player.

Jordan McArdle

Ruck / forwardVideoCommentsPremiumEric Benning

Eric Benning is an exciting ruck-forward prospect that is in the frame to head to the Dockers as a Next Generation Academy product.

Jordan McArdle

Key defender / forwardCommentsPremiumRhett Bazzo

Rhett Bazzo looms as one of the draft’s best defenders and impressed on the big stage this year.

Jordan McArdle

AFLPremiumPies star makes surprising call on career

A Collingwood forward has made a big call on his AFL future, despite having made 20 appearances for the club in 2021.

Alex Conrad

AFLMagpies forward Thomas retires from AFL

Collingwood small forward Josh Thomas has opted to retire from the AFL and move into a career in finance after 123 games with the Magpies.

Oliver Caffrey

Key forwardVideoCommentsPremiumJye Amiss

The Busselton boy is a first-round fancy thanks to his strong marking, forward line presence and dead-eye accuracy.

Jordan McArdle

AFLDream comes true for new Lions ruckman

He cheered for Brisbane as a boy, and now Darcy Fort has been given the chance to wear the Lions colours.

Marco Monteverde

AFL'No hard feelings' towards Cats: Clark

Fremantle recruit Jordan Clark says he's got "no hard feelings" towards Geelong after completing his AFL trade to the Dockers.

Anna Harrington